2003 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 391

Seating and Safety Restraints 3. To return the seat to a seating position, flip the seat into the upright position. 4. Make sure the seat is latched to the floor. To exit the 3rd row seat, pull the red access control lever up releasing the seat from the floor and rotate the seat up towards the front seat. Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the seat is occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. 104