2004 FORD EXPLORER fold seats

REAR SEATS
Folding down the 60/40 rear seats (if equipped)
If the rear seat is equipped with adjustable head restraints, they should
be placed in the full down position before folding the seat back down.
1. Pull upward on the release handle
to cycle the seats to the load-floor
position.
2. Rotate the seatback downward
into the load floor position.
3. Press down on the top outboard
area of the seatback until a click is
heard. The seat is now latched in
the floor position.
To return the seat to the upright position:
•Pull the release handle upward to unlatch the seat.
•Rotate the seatback upward until the seatback latches in the upright
position. The seatback will click when it is locked into position.
Folding down the 40/20/40 rear seats or bucket seats
Ensure that the headrest is in the down position and no objects such as
books, purses or briefcases are on the floor in front of the second row
seats before folding them down.
Move front passenger seat forward so that the second row seat headrest
clears the front seat.
For assistance, refer to the label located on the lower position of the
opening.
1. Locate handle on the side of the
seat cushion by the door.
2. Pull forward on the upper portion
of the release handle and push the
seatback toward the front of the
vehicle.
3. Press down on the top outboard
area of the seatback until a click is
heard.
2004 Explorer(exp)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
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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!
To exit the 3rd row seat, pull the
red access control lever up releasing
the seat from the floor and rotate
the seat up towards the front seat.
Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the seat is
occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause injury
during a sudden stop.
Folding the middle 2nd row seat (If equipped)
To fold the seatback down:
1. Locate the lever on the top left of
the seatback.
2. Pull the lever up and push the
seatback toward the front of the
vehicle.
3. Press down on the top outboard
area of the seatback until a click is
heard.
2004 Explorer(exp)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
101

bulb specifications ....................41
daytime running lights .............37
flash to pass ..............................38
high beam .................................38
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................31–32
HomeLink universal
transceiver
(see Garage door opener) .........63
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................60
Hood ..........................................226
I
Ignition .......................137, 276–277
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................127
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................253
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................222
cluster ........................................10
J
Jack ....................................194, 197
positioning .......................194, 199
storage .............................194, 197
Jump-starting your
vehicle ........................................203
K
Keyless entry system .................87
autolock .....................................89
Keys
positions of the ignition .........137L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................41
daytime running light ...............37
fog lamps ...................................37
high beams ................................38
instrument panel,
dimming .....................................38
interior lamps ...........................40
Liftgate ..................................77, 83
Lights, warning and
indicator ......................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........141
Limited-slip axle .......................153
Load limits .................................171
Loading instructions .................174
Locks
autolock .....................................89
childproof ..................................82
doors ..........................................81
Lubricant
specifications .....................274, 276
Lumbar support, seats ...............98
M
Message center ...........................66
english/metric button ...............71
system check button ................71
warning messages .....................72
Mirrors .........................................51
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................50
fold away ...................................53
heated ........................................53
side view mirrors (power) .......53
Moon roof ....................................59
2004 Explorer(exp)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English(fus)
Index
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