2015 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

Third Row Seats
Third-Row Seat Access (Manual Seats)
WARNING: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 make sure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat
may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or crash.
WARNING:Do not adjust or release the seat floor latch while
vehicle is in motion. Do not operate the vehicle with seats in
tumbled position. Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the
seat is occupied or empty. If not latched or if the seat is tumbled, the
seat may cause injury during a sudden stop.
Note:Remove items from the second-row seat and make sure that no
bulky objects such as purses or briefcases are on the floor in front of the
second-row seats before tumbling them.
Note:For second-row bench seats, make sure the center safety belt is
unbuckled before folding the seatback.
Note:You may have to move the front-row seat forward to allow the
second-row seat to be fully tumbled.
Note:You may have to lower the center head restraint. SeeHead
Restraintsearlier.
Fold and tumble the second-row seat to access the third row.
1. Fold the outboard head restraints by pulling the release strap (Type
1) or pressing the fold button (Type 2).
Type 1
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Type 2
2. Lift the handle located on the side
of the seat to fold the seatback flat.
3. Lift the handle all the way up until the seat
releases from the floor. Rotate the seat forward to
allow access to the third row.
4. To return the seat back to the floor from the
tumbled position, rotate the seat down until you hear
it latching to the floor.
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5. Lift the seatback toward the rear
of the vehicle, and rotate the
seatback until you hear a click,
locking it in the upright position.
Note:The seatback will not raise if
the rear latch hooks are not
properly engaged to the floor
striker. If the seatback does not
raise, then repeat Step 4.
6. Pull the head restraint back up to its normal adjusted position.
Make sure that the rear latch hooks
are properly engaged with the floor
striker.
Note: Make sure that the seat and
seatback are latched securely in
position. Keep floor area free of
objects that would prevent proper
seat engagement.
Third-row seat access (power fold and tumble seat – if equipped)
WARNING:Make sure 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 to fold the seatback down and tumble
the seat forward for access to the third row.
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Third-row seat exit (manual and power fold and tumble seat)
WARNING:Before returning the seat back to its original
position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped
behind the seatback. After returning the seat back to its original
position, pull on the seatback to make sure that it has fully latched. An
unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or
crash.
WARNING:Do not adjust or release the seat floor latch while
vehicle is in motion. Do not operate the vehicle with seats in
tumbled position. Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the
seat is occupied or empty. If not latched or if the seat is tumbled, the
seat may cause injury during a sudden stop.
Note:You may have to lower the center head restraint. SeeHead
Restraintsearlier.
1. Fold the outboard head restraint by
pulling the head restraint release
strap.
2. Pull on the strap located on the
back of the second row seat. This
will fold the seat back forward. Pull
the strap a second time to tumble
the seat forward, allowing easy exit
from the third row seat.
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3. To return the seatback to the floor from the
tumbled position, rotate the seat down until you hear
it latching to the floor.
4. Lift the seatback toward the rear
of the vehicle, and rotate the
seatback until you hear a click,
locking it in the upright position.
Note:The seatback will not raise if
the rear latch hooks are not
properly engaged to the floor
striker. If the seatback does not
raise, then repeat Step 3.
5. Pull the head restraint back up to its normal adjusted position.
Make sure that the rear latch hooks
are properly engaged with the floor
striker.
Note:Make sure that the seat and
seatback are latched securely in
position. Keep floor area free of
objects that would prevent proper
seat engagement.
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Folding the Third-Row Manual Seat
1. Remove all objects from the seat and stowage tub.
2. Fold the outboard head restraint
by pulling the head restraint release
strap.
3. From the rear of the vehicle, fold
the seatback by pulling and holding
the red strap while pushing the
seatback forward. Release the strap
once the seatback starts rotating
forward.
4. Release the cushion latches by pulling the
short black strap while pulling on the strap
located at the top of the seatback to tumble
the seat all the way into the tub in the floor.
Note:Do not use the seat anchors as cargo tie downs.
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Note:Do not use the third-row seat back as a
load floor when the seatback is folded.
Note:Make sure that the area under the seat is free of objects before
stowing it.
Unfolding the third row manual seat
Note:Make sure that there are no objects such as books, purses or
briefcases on the load floor before unstowing the seat. Failure to remove
all objects from the top of the load floor prior to unstowing it may cause
damage to the seat.
Note:Make sure the area under the load floor is free of objects before
unstowing it.
1. Unlatch and lift the seat out of the
tub in the floor by squeezing and
pulling up on the handle. Once the
seat is at a vertical position, push the
seat over, letting it fall onto the
latches.
2. To return the seatback to the upright
position, pull the red strap, then while holding
the red strap, pull the long strap located on
the seat back to raise the seatback.
3. Pull the head restraints up to their normal positions.
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WARNING:Make sure seat is latched to vehicle floor by pushing
and pulling on the seat. If not latched, the seat may cause injury
during a sudden stop.
WARNING:Before returning the seatback to its original position,
make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the
seatback. After returning the seat back to its original position, pull on
the seatback to make sure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat
may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or crash.
WARNING:Do not drive the vehicle when the third-row seat is
rotated backwards. During a sudden stop, the safety belts are not
functional in this position and the third-row seat can rapidly tip back to
the forward position, all of which may result in serious injury.
Note:Do not use seat in this position or damage to seat may occur.
PowerFold™ Third-Row Seats (If Equipped)
Note:The third-row seat includes obstacle detection that allows the seat
to stop and reverse direction if it hits an obstacle so that the obstacle
can be removed.
Note:Pressing a different button while the power seat feature is already
being performed may cause the first selected seat movement to be
cancelled. Allow the first seat movement to be completed before pressing
a button for another function.
Note:Make sure that there are no objects such as books, purses or
briefcases on the load floor before unstowing the seat. Failure to remove
all objects from the top of the load floor prior to unstowing it may cause
damage to the seat.
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