Ford 2009 Flex Owner's Manual page 167

Seating and Safety Restraints
1. Lift the handle located on the
side of the seat.
The seatback will fold flat.
2. Lift the handle all the way up
until the seat releases from the
floor. Rotate the seat forward to
allow access to the third row.
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2009 Flex (471)
Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
USA (fus)