Rear Seats; 2Nd Seat/Split-Folding Rear Seat; 3Rd Seat (If Equipped) (Wagon Only) - Ford Taurus Owner's Manual

REAR SEATS

2nd seat/split-folding rear seat (if equipped)
Sedan
Pull the loop forward to release the
seatback and then fold the seatback
down.
Wagon
Lift the latch on the rear of the
seatback to release the seatback and
then fold the seatback down.
When raising the seatback(s), make sure you hear the seat latch into
place.
Make sure that the safety belt for the rear center passenger is properly
routed over the rear seatback.
Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure
that cargo or any objects are not trapped underneath 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.

3rd seat (if equipped) (wagon only)

The third seat faces the rear of the vehicle. For height and weight limits,
see the label on the seat cushion. When the seat is down, the back of
your wagon has a flat surface for carrying cargo.
2005 Taurus (tau)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
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