1997 Mercury Sable Owner's Manual - Page 50
1997 Mercury Sable Manual
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Seating and safety restraints 2nd seat/Split-folding rear seat One or both rear seatbacks can be folded down to provide additional cargo space. To lower the seatback(s) from inside the vehicle, lift seatback release handle, pull tab, then fold seatback down. In the sedan, the seatbacks can also be folded down from inside the trunk. Move the release lever on the back of the rear seatback to the OPEN position and fold the seatback down. When raising the seatback(s), make sure you hear the seat latch into place. OPEN OPEN 3rd seat (wagon only) The third seat faces the rear of the vehicle. For height and weight limits, see the label on the seat cushion. When the seat is down, the back of your wagon has a flat surface for carrying cargo. To open up the seat: 50