2008 Ford Taurus X Owner's Manual - Page 161

Seating and Safety Restraints Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision. 2nd row power fold and tumble seat Ensure that the seat is unoccupied when folding it down. Folding the seat while occupied could result in occupant injury or damage to the seat. Note: The power feature is operational when the vehicle is in park and the lifgate has been open for less than 10 minutes. Press the control one time to fold the seat back down and tumble the seat forward for access to the 3rd row. Exiting the third row seat Stow the head restraint by pushing the head restraint release button while sliding the head restraint fully down. Pull on the strap located on the back of the second row seat. This will fold the seatback forward. Pull the strap a second time to tumble the seat forward, allowing easy exit from the 3rd row seat. 161 2008 Taurus X (219) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)