2012 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 167

Seating and Safety Restraints 5. To return the seatback to the floor from tumbled position, rotate the seat down until you hear it latching to the floor. 6. To return the seatback to the upright position • Lift the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle, and • Rotate the seatback until you hear a click, locking it in the upright position. Note: The seatback will not raise if the rear latch hooks are not properly engaged to the floor striker. If the seatback does not raise, then repeat steps 3 and 4. 7. Pull the head restraint back up to its normal adjusted position. WARNING: 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. 167 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)