Ford Freestyle (2007 year). Manual — part 33

Important: If you don’t let go of
the number 1 strap before the seat
back folds completely, the seat may
not stow flat in the tub. Refer to the
label attached to the rear of the
vehicle seat.

7. Release the cushion latches by pulling the number 2 strap.

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8. Pull the number 3 strap on the seat back to tumble seat all the way in
to the tub in the floor.

Do not use the seat anchors as cargo tie downs.

Unstowing the third row seat

Ensure seat latching area is free of objects.

1. Lift the seat out of the tub in the
floor by pulling up on the exposed
strap or handle. Once seat is at a
vertical position, push the seat over,
letting it fall onto the latches.

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2. To return the seat back to the
seating position, pull the number 1
strap, then while holding the
number 1 strap, pull the number 3
strap to raise the seat back.

3. Release the number 1 strap to
allow the seat to lock, then release
the number 3 strap.

4. Pull up on the head restraints to adjust them.

5. If the center lap/shoulder belt is detached, remove the belt from the
ceiling storage area just ahead of the liftgate opening and buckle the
tongue on the end of the belt to the mini-buckle on the left side of the
center seat.

Ensure seat is latched to vehicle floor by pushing/pulling on seat.
If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop.

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 ensure that it has fully latched. An unlatched seat may
become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision.

Third row seat features

The seat is equipped with a recline
function to allow for adjustment of
the seat back for improved comfort.
To activate the recliner, pull and
hold the strap located near the
plastic shield in the center of the
seat. When seat is adjusted to
desired location, release the strap.

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Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the
seat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the

event of a collision.

Tailgate function

The 3rd row seat is equipped with a tailgate function to be utilized when
the vehicle is parked and engine turned off. This rearward-facing position
allows the customer to open the liftgate and sit facing out of the vehicle
rearward.

This is not a position suitable for driving. Do not drive the
vehicle with the seat in this position. The safety belts are not

functional when the seat is in the tailgate position.

Ensure head restraints are moved to their full down position, all safety
belts are released from the seat, seat and stowage tub are free of objects.

1. Push the head restraint release buttons and move all head restraints
fully down.

2. To access the tailgate function,
the seat must be in the seating
position. If the seat is not in the
seating position, follow all the steps
of the Unstowing the third row
seat section.Once the seat is in the
seating position, release the cushion
latches by pulling the number 2
strap. Then, pull the seat rearward
by the number 3 strap and set the
seat on the liftgate scuff plate. The
number 1 strap is not used to
access this position.

Do not sit on the head restraints.

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