2012 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 171

Seating and Safety Restraints Note: Do not use the seat anchors as cargo tie downs. Note: Do not use the third row seatback as a load floor when the seatback is folded. Note: Ensure that the area under the seat is free of objects before stowing it. Unstowing the third row seat Note: Ensure that there are no objects such as books, purses or brief cases on the load floor before unstowing the seat. Failure to remove all objects from the top of the load floor prior to unstowing it may cause damage to the seat. Note: Ensure the area under the load floor is free of objects before unstowing it. 1. Unlatch and lift the seat out of the tub in the floor by squeezing and pulling up on the handle. Once the seat is at a vertical position, push the seat over, letting it fall onto the latches. 171 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)