FORD 2012 Explorer v.1 - Manual (Page 169)

Press and hold the control located
at the back of the rear door opening
one time to fold the seat back down
and tumble the seat forward for
access to the 3rd row.
Exiting the third row seat
1. Stow the second row head restraints:
• Center head restraints (if equipped): Press the head restraint
release button while sliding the head restraint fully down.
• Outboard head restraints: Pull the head restraint release strap.
Note: Outboard head restraints do not adjust vertically.
2. Pull on the strap located on the
back of the second row seat. This
will fold the seatback forward. Pull
the strap a second time to tumble
the seat forward, allowing easy exit
from the 3rd row seat.
3. To return the seatback to the
floor from tumbled position, rotate
the seat down until you hear it
latching to the floor.
Seating and Safety Restraints
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2012 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)