2021 FORD EXPEDITION fold seats

The retractor for the third row center
seatbelt is in the roof.
To fasten the seatbelt:
1. Pull the belt out steadily. It may lock if
you pull it sharply or if the vehicle is on
a slope.
2. Insert the smaller tongue into the smaller buckle to the left of the center
seat.
3. Pull the larger tongue across the lap and insert it into the buckle to the right
of the center seat.
Note: If in constant use, you can leave the
belt buckled in the smaller buckle. When it
is not in use, or when you fold or move the
rear seats, you should release the belt from
the smaller buckle. Using the tongue of the
adjacent seatbelt, press the red button on
the smaller buckle. Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy WARNING: Always ride and drive
with your seatback upright and properly
fasten your seatbelt. Fit the lap portion
of the seatbelt snugly and low across
the hips. Position the shoulder portion of
the seatbelt across your chest. Pregnant
women must follow this practice. See
the following figure.
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1. Adjust the seat backrest to an upright
driving or riding position.
2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward
your head to the desired position.
After the head restraint reaches the
forward-most tilt position, pivot it forward
again to release it to the rearward, un-tilted
position.
Second Row Outermost Head
Restraints
The outermost head restraints are
non-adjustable, but you may be able to
fold them rearward. The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing foam and
structure.
A
Two steel stems.
B Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.
C
A fold button (If equipped).
D
Removing the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold both C buttons.
2. Pull the head restraint up.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.
Note: Make sure the head restraint fold
button is facing the outermost side of the
seat.
Folding the Head Restraint
1. Press button D to fold the head restraint.
2. Pull the head restraint up to place it back to the upright position.
Second Row Center Seat Head
Restraint The head restraints consist of:
An energy absorbing foam and
structure.
A
Two steel stems.
B
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Guide sleeve adjust and release
button.
C
Guide sleeve unlock and remove
button.
D
Raising the Head Restraint
Pull the head restraint up.
Lowering the Head Restraint
1. Press and hold button C.
2. Push the head restraint down.
Removing the Head Restraint
1. Pull the head restraint up until it reaches its highest position.
2. Press and hold buttons C and D.
3. Pull the head restraint up.
Installing the Head Restraint
Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves
and push the head restraint down until it
locks.
Third Row Head Restraints
The third row head restraints are
non-adjustable, but you may be able to
fold them. The head restraints consist of:
•
A trimmed energy absorbing foam and
structure.
• A fold button (If equipped).
Folding the Head Restraint
1. Press the button to fold the head restraint.
2. Pull the head restraint up to place it back in the upright position.
Power Rear Head Restraints (If
Equipped)
The third row outermost head restraints
are fixed and cannot be removed. Press the button on the head restraint or
the button on the instrument panel to the
left of the steering wheel to fold the third
row outermost head restraints. Pull the
head restraint up to place it in the upright
position.
Note:
These head restraints fold when you
press the fold flat button.
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To unlink a remote control, follow the
same procedure – except in step 3, press
the unlock button on the remote control.
Note:
If more than one linked remote
control or intelligent access key is in range,
the memory function moves to the settings
of the first key to recall a memory position.
Easy Entry and Exit Feature
If you enable the easy entry and exit
feature, it automatically moves the driver
seat position rearward up to 2 in (5 cm)
when you switch the ignition off.
The driver seat returns to the previous
position when you switch the ignition on.
You can enable or disable this feature
through the information display. See
General Information
(page 119).
REAR SEATS
Folding the Second Row
Outermost Seats WARNING:
Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seat backrest
before returning it to the original position.
Pull on the seat backrest to make sure
that it has fully latched after returning
the seat backrest to its original position.
An unlatched seat may become
dangerous if you stop suddenly or have
a crash. 1. Locate the handle on the side of the
seat cushion by the door.
2. Pull up on the handle to fold the seat backrest.
Note: Use caution when folding the seat
backrest to the flat position as the seat
moves forward when you lift the release
handle.
To return the seat to the upright position: 1. Lift the seat backrest toward the rear
of the vehicle.
2. Rotate the seat backrest until you hear
a click, locking it in the upright position.
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Adjusting the Manual Second Row
Outermost Seats for Easy Entry
WARNING: Do not drive your
vehicle with a seat that is unlatched or
in the folded position. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury or death in the event of a sudden
stop or crash. WARNING:
Check under the seat
cushion to make sure no cargo or objects
are under the seat cushion before
returning the seat cushion to its original
position, and that the seat cushion locks
into place. Failure to do so may prevent
the seat from operating properly in the
event of a crash, which could increase
the risk of serious injury. WARNING:
Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seat backrest
before returning it to the original position.
Pull on the seat backrest to make sure
that it has fully latched after returning
the seat backrest to its original position.
An unlatched seat may become
dangerous if you stop suddenly or have
a crash.
Note: You can move the outermost seats
forward to allow access to the third row
seats.
This feature allows for easier entry and exit
to and from the third row seat. 1. Pull the lever up.
2. Tilt the entire seat forward.
3. Slide the seat forward until it stops.
4. To return the seat to the seating
position, slide the seat rearward while
pulling down on the seat backrest until
the latch fully engages.
5. To move the seat further back, pull the
lever under the front of the seat and
slide it backward.
Note: You must move the seat to the full
forward position before you move it
rearward. Otherwise, the seat may not slide
properly rearward.
Note: You can slide the outermost seats
forward when using a child restraint.
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Adjusting the Second Row
Outermost Seats for Easy Exit
When exiting your vehicle from the third
row seats, pull the lever up on the upper
corner of the outermost seats. Then, push
the seat forward until it stops.
Reclining the Second Row
Outermost Seat Backrest
WARNING: Reclining the seatback
can cause an occupant to slide under the
seat's seatbelt, resulting in severe
personal injuries in the event of a crash. The release handle is on the outermost
side of the seat cushion. Lift it to adjust the
seat backrest to your desired position. Folding the Second Row Center
Seat
(If Equipped) WARNING:
To prevent possible
damage to the seat or seatbelts, make
sure that the seatbelts are not fastened
before folding the seatback. WARNING:
Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seat backrest
before returning it to the original position.
Pull on the seat backrest to make sure
that it has fully latched after returning
the seat backrest to its original position.
An unlatched seat may become
dangerous if you stop suddenly or have
a crash. The release handle is in the upper right seat
backrest. Pull the handle to release the
folding seat latch.
To return the seat to the upright position,
rotate the seat backrest until you hear a
click, locking it in the upright position.
Note:
Use the same release handle to
recline the seat backrest.
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Adjusting the Second Row Center
Seat (If Equipped)
Note: Move this seat forward to keep a
child in a child restraint close to the front
seat occupants. Move the seat to the full
rearward position when it is occupied by
older children or adults, including children
in booster seats. Lift the handle to move the seat forward
or backward.
Folding the Power Rear Seats
(If
Equipped)
Note: The power fold seats operate for 10
minutes after you switch the ignition off.
The transmission must be in park (P) and
the liftgate, or liftgate glass must be open.
Similar to the battery saver feature, the
power rear seat disable 10 minutes after you
switch the ignition off.
Note: Be sure the third-row center head
restraint is in the lowered position before
you power the rear seats down. The
third-row outermost head restraints fold
automatically when you press the fold
button.
The control buttons are on the left-hand
rear quarter trim panel (accessible from
the liftgate area). With Second Row Bench Seats
With Second Row Captain Chairs
Folds the left-hand third-row
seat.
A
Folds both third-row seats.
B
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Folds the right-hand third-row
seat.
C
Folds the left-hand second-row
seat.
D
Folds the second-row bench
center seat or both second-row
captain chair seats.
E
Folds the right-hand second-row
seat.
F
To return the second-row seat backrest to
the original position, rotate the seat
backrest up until it latches in the upright
position. The seat backrest clicks when it
is locked into position.
To return the third-row seat backrest to
the original position, press the
corresponding control again.
Note: If the third row seat does not
completely fold or unfold, press and hold
the seat button until the seat folds and
unfolds twice.
If the power rear seat is disabled after 10
minutes, you can enable the seat by:
• Opening any door.
• Pressing the unlock button on the key
fob.
• Pressing any keyless entry keypad
button.
• Switching the ignition on.
Folding Down the Rear Seats to the
Load Floor WARNING: To prevent possible
damage to the seat or seatbelts, make
sure that the seatbelts are not fastened
before folding the seatback. WARNING:
Do not place cargo or
any objects behind the seatback before
returning it to the original position. The third-row seats have obstacle
detection that prevents the seats from
folding or returning if they are obstructed.
Reclining the Third Row Power Seats
WARNING:
Do not recline a rear
seat on which a child restraint is
installed. Failure to follow this instruction
could reduce the effectiveness of the
child restraint.
The third-row power recline buttons are
on the quarter trim panel on each side of
the vehicle. Moves the seat backrest
rearward.
A
Moves the seat backrest
forward.
B
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