2005 Ford Taurus Owner Guide 4th Printing - Page 89

Seating and Safety Restraints 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. 89 2005 Taurus (tau) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)