2003 Ford Explorer Sport Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 99

Seating and Safety Restraints 1. Press the lower release control downward to unlatch the seatback. 2. Rotate the seatback downward into the load floor position. 3. Press down on the top outboard area of the seatback until a click is heard. The seat is now latched in the floor position. To return the seat to the upright position: • Press downward on the upper corner of the seatback and hold. • Pull the release handle upward to unlatch the seat. • Rotate the seatback upward until the seatback latches in the upright position. The seatback will click when it is locked into position. Folding down the 40/20/40 rear seats Ensure that the headrest is in the down position and no objects such as books, purses or briefcases are on the floor in front of the second row seats before folding them down. Move front passenger seat forward so that the second row seat headrest clears the front seat. For assistance, refer to the label located on the lower position of the opening. 99 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)