2004 Mercury Monterey Owner's Manual - Page 119

Seating and Safety Restraints 2. To access the tailgate function, the seat must be in the seating position. If the seat is not in the seating position, follow all the steps of the 'Unstowing Seat Section'. Once the seat is in the seating position, release the cushion latches by pulling the number 2 strap. Then, pull the seat rearward by the number 3 strap and set the seat on the liftgate scuff plate. The number 1 strap is not used to access this position. 2 Do not sit on the head restraints. 3. To return the seat, ensure seat latching area is free of objects. Then, raise the seat off the liftgate scuff plate and push at the top of the seat back to rotate the seat back onto the latches. Pull up on the head restraints to raise them. Ensure seat is latched to vehicle floor by pushing/pulling on seat. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further 119 2004 Monterey (mty) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)