FORD 2013 Explorer v.4 - Manual (Page 181)

Moving the seats backward and
forward (if equipped)
Third Row Seats
Third-Row Seat Access (Manual Seats)
WARNING: Before returning the seat back to its original
position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped
behind the seat back. After returning the seat back to its original
position, pull on the seat back to make sure that it has fully latched.
An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden
stop or collision.
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 seat back.
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. See Head
restraints earlier.
180 Seats
2013 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide gf, 4th Printing, November 2012
USA (fus)