Ford 1996 Taurus Manual page 163

5. Secure luggage or cargo with rope (up to
3/8"), NOT ELASTIC CORD, using the tie
down loops provided. There are three loops
on each outside rail and one at each end of
the cross bars.
The adjusting levers for the luggage rack
Leave the rear crossbar in its original back
position when you are not using it to hold
luggage to reduce aerodynamic drag and
improve fuel economy.
The Second Seats
Your vehicle is equipped with split-folding
second seats. One or both second seatbacks can
be folded down to provide additional cargo
space.
To lower the seatback:
1. Lift the seatback release handle on the upper
outboard corner of the seatback.
2. Fold the seatback forward until it rests on
the cushion.
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