Ford Taurus X (2009 year). Manual — part 41

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, 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.

Ensure that the rear latch hooks are
properly engaged with the floor
striker.

Note: Ensure that the seat and
seatback are latched securely in
position. Keep floor area free of
objects that would prevent proper
seat engagement. Do not adjust or
release the seat floor latch while
vehicle is in motion. Do not operate
the vehicle with seats in tumbled position.

WARNING: Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether
the seat is occupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause

injury during a sudden stop.

Rear heated seats (if equipped)

WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin
because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord

injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physical
conditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seat
heater may cause burns even at low temperatures, especially if used
for long periods of time. Do not place anything on the seat that
insulates against heat, such as a blanket or cushion, because this may
cause the seat heater to overheat. Do not puncture the seat with pins,
needles, or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating
element which may cause the seat heater to overheat. An overheated
seat may cause serious personal injury.

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Note: Do not do the following:
• Place heavy objects on the seat
• Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the

seat. Allow the seat to dry thoroughly.

The heated seat control is located on the back of the front console.

To operate the heated seats:
• Push the indicated side of the

control for maximum heat.

• Push again to deactivate.

• Push the indicated side of the

control for minimum heat.

• Push again to deactivate.

Stowing the third row seat

1. Stow the head restraints by
pushing the head restraint release
buttons while sliding the head
restraints fully down. Remove all
objects from the seat and stowage
tub.

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2. From the rear of the vehicle, fold seatback by pulling and holding the
number 1 strap while pushing the seatback forward. Release strap once
seatback starts rotating forward.

3. Release the cushion latches by pulling the number 2 strap while
pulling on the strap located at the top of the seatback to tumble the seat
toward you all the way into the tub in the floor.

WARNING: Do not use the seat anchors as cargo tie downs.

Note: Do not use the third row seatback as a load floor when the
seatback is folded.

Unstowing the third row seat

Note: Ensure that there are no objects such as books, purses or brief
cases on the load floor before unstowing the seat. Failure to remove all
objects from the top of the load floor prior to unstowing it may cause
damage to the seat.

Note: Ensure the area under the load floor is free of objects before
unstowing it.

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1. Unlatch and lift the seat out of the tub in the floor by squeezing and
pulling up on the handle. Once the seat is at a vertical position, push the
seat over, letting it fall onto the latches.

2. To return the seatback to upright
position, pull the number 1 strap,
then while holding the number 1
strap, pull the long strap located on
the seatback to raise the seatback.

3. Pull the head restraints up to
their normal adjusted positions.

WARNING: Ensure seat is latched to vehicle floor by
pushing/pulling on seat. If not latched, the seat may cause injury

during a sudden stop.

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, 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.

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