2008 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 177

Seating and Safety Restraints 2. Pull the handle up again until the seat releases from the floor. 3. Push the seat upward and fold it away from the third row. Always return the seat to the fully latched position before operating the vehicle. Returning the seat to the upright position Note: To return the seat from its tumbled position to its upright position, its rear legs should first be latched to the floor by dumping the seat down into position. The interlock mechanism will not allow the release of the seatback until the seat's rear legs are fully latched to the floor. Once the rear legs are fully latched, the interlock will release the seatback, and it can then be returned to the upright position. To return the seat to a seating position: 1. Push the seat down and latch to the floor with a moderate amount of effort and speed. 2. Make sure the seat is latched to the floor. 3. Bring the seat back to an upright position. The seatback should lock into position. Note: If the seat back will not return to the upright position, tumble the seat again and re-latch it to the floor. Be sure that cargo or other objects are not trapped underneath the seatback. 177