2012 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 2nd Printing - Page 174

Seating and Safety Restraints Note: In order to allow the seat to complete the stowed position, do not place objects under the seat before stowing. Remove all objects from the seat and stowage tub. Note: In the unlikely event that the third row power seat stops prematurely, or travels to an unexpected position, press the FOLD button (3) to reset the seat and return it to a normal position. Folding the head restraints manually The head restraints can also be folded manually without folding/stowing the seat. • Fold: Pull the head restraint release strap to fold the head restraints forward. • Unfold: Pull the head restraints back to the upright position. WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, passenger occupants should not sit in the vehicle until the head restraint is placed in its proper position. PERSONAL SAFETY SYSTEM™ The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating the appropriate safety devices to help better protect a range of occupants in a variety of frontal crash situations. Your vehicle's Personal Safety System consists of: • Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints. • Front outboard safety belts with pretensioners, energy management retractors (first row only), and safety belt usage sensors. • Driver's seat position sensor. • Front passenger sensing system 174 2012 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)