FORD 2011 Escape v.2 - Manual (Page 122)

2. Rotate seat cushion down into the
seating position making sure that
the seat cushion is locked into place
and that the safety belt buckles are
exposed.
WARNING: Make sure
safety belt buckle heads are
through elastic holders on seat
backs. Safety belt buckles may
break if they are trapped
underneath the seatback as the
seatback is rotated down.
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, reinstall the head restraints, and 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.
3. Unsnap the safety belt webbing from the quarter trim panel.
4. Remove the second row head restraint from underneath the front seat
and reinstall. See Second row adjustable head restraints in this
chapter.
To remove the second row cushion
1. Lift the yellow tab to release the
hinges.
2. Pull the cushion to the outboard
side of the vehicle.
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2011 Escape (204)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)