1997 Ford Windstar Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 166

Seating and Safety Restraints 4. Ensure that the latch handles are fully seated in the down position. 5. (Second row bench seat only) Before you engage the safety belt, be sure it is not twisted. A twisted safety belt may cause the retractor to not work properly. Remove any twist, then insert the tongue end of the safety belt into the detachable anchor until you hear a "snap" and feel the latch engage. 6. To raise the seatback, pull up on the seatback latch handle. A slight downward pressure on the seatback (bench seat only) will reduce effort on the latch. Rotate the seatback upward until the latch re-engages. WARNING When reinstalling a rear seat in your vehicle it must be placed in its original position. Improper installation of the seat will prevent correct use of the safety belts and could increase the risk of injury. Refer to the warning label on the seat belt. Whenever the second row bench seat is installed in the vehicle and no one is using the outboard seating position (nearest the sliding door), the lap/shoulder safety belt must be properly stowed. The second row passenger side outboard seating position uses a hook above the sliding/cargo door to stow the shoulder safety belt when entering or exiting the vehicle or when it is not being used. NOTE: When the belt is stowed using the hook, DO NOT use the hanging belt as an assist when entering the vehicle. 165