2007 FORD EXPLORER fold seats

•only in Park or Neutral if the ignition is in the RUN position.
A memory seat position may be programmed at any time.
The memory positions are also recalled when you press your remote
entry transmitter UNLOCK control if the transmitter is programmed to a
memory position or when you enter a valid personal entry code that is
programmed to a memory position.
To program the memory feature to a remote entry transmitter and for
more information on how to use the keypad, refer toRemote entry
systemandKeyless entry systemin theLocks and Securitychapter.
Heated seats (if equipped)
The heated seat control is located in the lower center of the instrument
panel.
To operate the heated seats:
•Push control to activate.
•Push again to deactivate.
REAR SEATS
Folding down the 2nd row 60/40 seats and bucket seats
Ensure that the head restraint 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.
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3. Lift up on the head restraint until
it locks into its original position.
Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure
that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback.
After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the
seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may
become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
Placing the 2nd row 60/40 seats in cargo mode (if equipped)
The 2nd row seats can be placed in a kneel down load floor position to
allow more cargo space.
To place the seats in the cargo mode:
1. Fold down the 2nd row seat.
2. Pull the cargo mode lever up to
release the seat into a kneel down
load floor position. A moderate force
may be required to move the seat
forward and down.
Returning to the upright position from full lowered load floor
position
The seatback cannot be returned to the upright position until the seat is
returned from the kneel down position. To return the seat to the upright
position:
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Exiting the 3rd row
1. Pull on the lever/strap (as
equipped) located at the bottom
right of the seat back to release the
seat from the floor, and rotate the
seat up towards the front seat.
2. Follow the directions above to
return the seatback from the load
floor and to the upright position.
3rd row folding seat (if equipped)
Before folding the third row seats,
fold the head restraints down by
pulling on the strap located under
the restraint.
Pull up on the handle located
behind the seatback while pushing
the seatback forward and down into
the seat cushion.
Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure
that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback.
After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the
seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may
become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
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3rd row power folding seat (if equipped)
Note: Be sure that head restraints are folded down before powering the
3rd row seat down.
The control buttons are located on
the driver-side rear quarter trim
panel (accessible from the liftgate
area).
Push the bottom portion of the
control button to lower the desired
seatback.
Push the top of the control button
to return the seatback to its original
position.
The power fold down seats will operate for 30 minutes after the
ignition switch is in the 1 (OFF/Lock) position. The transmission
must be in P (Park), and the liftgate, or liftgate glass must be
open. Similar to the Battery Saver feature, the power 3rd row
seat will be disabled 30 minutes after turning the vehicle off. If
the power 3rd row seat is disabled after 30 minutes, the seat can
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Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................174
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................324
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................291
cluster ........................................12
J
Jack ....................................261, 265
positioning .......................261, 267
storage .....................261, 264–265
Jump-starting your vehicle ......272
K
Keyless entry system ...............122
autolock ...........................111, 113
keypad .....................................122
locking and unlocking doors ..123
programming entry code .......122
Keys ...........................................125
positions of the ignition .........219
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ............57–58
daytime running light ...............54
fog lamps ...................................53
headlamps .................................53
interior lamps ...........................57
Liftgate ......................................109
remote release ........................118
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........223
Load limits .................................205
Loading instructions .................211Locks
autolock ...........................111, 113
childproof ................................116
doors ........................................111
Lubricant specifications ...........329
Lug nuts ....................................271
Luggage rack .............................110
Lumbar support, seats .....129, 131
M
Message center .....................81, 92
english/metric button .........84, 97
system check button ..........83, 96
warning messages .............88, 103
Mirrors .........................................70
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................69
fold away ...................................70
heated ........................................70
side view mirrors (power) .......70
Moon roof ....................................75
Motorcraft parts ........293, 313, 328
N
Navigation system .......................44
O
Octane rating ............................317
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................300
P
Parking brake ............................224
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....328
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................140
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