Ford Freestyle (2007 year). Manual — part 32

5. Operate recline lever and push
the seat back upright.

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.

Second row bench seat

1. Position the seat in vehicle.

2. Align seat front hooks to the rear
most pins of the front tub.

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3. Lower back of seat onto the rear
tubs until both release controls latch
into place. Be sure that the seat is
locked in place both front and back.

Do not place the seat front hooks on the front most pin of the front tub.
Doing so will not allow the seat to fully install in vehicle.

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

Stowing the third row seat

1. If the comfort guide is on the
center lap/shoulder belt, slip the
guide off the belt and stow the
guide in the pocket on the back of
the seat.

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2. If you plan to carry very large
objects or items that might damage
the center lap/shoulder belt, detach
the belt from the seat. Use a key or
safety belt tongue to release the
buckle.

3. Store the tongue of the sliding
latchplate in the belt pocket.

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4. Store the belt in the housing
found on the ceiling by inserting the
smaller tongue in the slot provided.

Note: The seat can be stowed with
the safety belt connected if desired.
Store the tongue of the sliding
latchplate in the belt pocket to
avoid potential damage to the seat.

5. Push the head restraint release buttons and move the head restraints
fully down. Remove all objects from the seat and stowage tub.

6. From the rear of the vehicle, fold seat back by pulling and releasing
the number 1 strap.

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