2004 Lincoln Aviator Owner's Manual - Page 173

Seating and Safety Restraints To enter the 3rd row seat: 1. Fold down the 2nd row seat. 2. Push the handle all the way forward until the seat releases from the floor. 3. Push the seat upward and fold away from the third row. Never drive with the seat flipped up in an unlatched condition. To prevent damage to the seat or safety belts, ensure the safety belts are not buckled when folding the 2nd or 3rd row seats. To return the seat to a seating position: 1. Push the seat down and latch to the floor with a moderate amount of effort and speed. 2. Make sure the seat is latched to the floor. 3. Push the handle forward just enough so that the seat back is released. 4. Bring the seat back to an upright position. The seatback should lock into position. Note: If the seat back is "locked out" and cannot return to the upright position, repeat Step 2 and unlatch the seat from the floor. Repeat latching to the floor with a moderate amount of force and speed. Your seats are equipped with an Interlock Safety Mechanism which will not allow the seats to return to a usable position if the seat is not fully latched to the floor! 173 2004 Aviator f/k/a Navigator LS (231) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)