1997 Ford Windstar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 156

Seating and Safety Restraints E-Z access operation - passenger side optional second row bucket seats To provide easy access to the rear of the vehicle, the passenger side second row bucket seatback can be tilted forward. To tilt seat forward: 1. Put the seatback in the upright position. 2. Lift upward on the handle on the right (outboard) side of the seat (also the recliner release handle). 3. The seat can now be tilted forward. To latch the seat in its normal position, push seatback rearward until it is latched in position. Adjustable Three Passenger Bench Seat (If equipped) Your vehicle's third row passenger bench seat may be adjustable forward and backward. This adjustment allows for additional cargo space with the seat adjusted to the full forward position and extra leg room when adjusted rearward. Rotate the release handle upward to unlatch. The release handle is located on the right side of the seat near the floor. Adjust to the desired seat position and release the handle. Make certain the seat is latched and secure. Seat/Bed Conversion (If equipped) 2nd Row Seat To convert the seat to a bed: 1. Unlatch the seat/bed lever, located on the right-hand side of the seat cushion by pushing down. 2. Push the seatback down and rearward by applying pressure at the top of the seatback until it latches. 155