FORD 2012 Explorer v.2 - Manual (Page 168)

2nd row power fold and tumble seat (six–passenger vehicles only)
WARNING: Ensure that the seat is unoccupied when folding it
down. Folding the seat while occupied could result in occupant
injury or damage to the seat.
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.
Seating and Safety Restraints
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2012 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)