FORD 2013 Explorer v.3 - Manual (Page 177)

REAR SEATS
Second Row Seats
Recline Adjustment
WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seat back upright
and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
WARNING: Reclining the seat back can cause an occupant to
slide under the seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal
injuries in the event of a collision.
Lift the handle to adjust seat back rearward or
forward. The seat back can also fold forward
until it is flat.
Fold-flat seat back
Lift the handle and fold the seat back
forward until it is flat.
Note: For the bench seats, make sure the center safety belt is
unbuckled before folding the seat back.
176 Seats
2013 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide gf, 3rd Printing
USA (fus)