Unstowing The Third Row Seat - Ford 2005 Freestyle Owner's Manual

Seating and Safety Restraints
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
all the way into the tub in the floor.
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.
1. 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.
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)