2012 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 165

Seating and Safety Restraints Adjusting second row bucket and bench seat back Lift the handle to adjust seatback. Using same control will fold the seatback flat. Note: For the bench seat only, make sure the center safety belt is unbuckled before folding the seatback. WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. WARNING: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat's safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Adjusting second row seats (six-passenger vehicles only) Lift the control to adjust the seat forward or backward. Accessing the third row seats Fold and tumble the second row seat to access the third row. Remove items from the second row seat and ensure that no bulky objects such as purses or briefcases are on the floor in front of the second row seats before tumbling them. For second row bench seats, make sure the center safety belt is unbuckled before folding the seatback. Note: You may have to move the front row seat forward to allow the 2nd row seat to be fully tumbled. 1. Stow the center head restraint (if equipped) by pressing the head restraint release button while sliding the head restraint fully down. 165 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)