Mercedes-Benz 2009 R-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Loading and storing
214
! When returning the seats to their original
position, it is important to proceed in the
following order:
R
third-row seats
R
outboard second-row seats
R
second-row middle seat (7-seat vehicles)
Otherwise, you could damage the seats.
Third-row seats
2
Release handle
3
Seat backrest
7
Seat cushion
8
Strap
! Do not fold up seat cushion
7
before
folding seat backrest
3
, as this could
damage the upholstery.
X
Reach into strap
8
and pull seat backrest
3
into a vertical position.
X
Pull release handle
2
and adjust seat
backrest
3
to desired position.
X
Move seat cushion
7
to a vertical position.
X
Fold seat cushion
7
towards the seat
backrest
3
until it audibly engages.
Outboard second-row seats
1
Seat backrest
2
Head restraint
3
Releas lever
X
Pull release lever
3
past the resistance
point as far as it will go and move up the
seat backrest
1
to an angle of
approximately 45°.
X
Install the head restraint
2
(
Y
page 105).
X
Adjust the seat backrest
1
to the desired
position (
Y
page 104).
X
Check whether the seat is properly locked,
see “Lock status indicators (outboard
second-row seats)” (
Y
page 214).
X
Adjust the seat fore or aft to the desired
position (
Y
page 104).
Lock status indicators (outboard second-
row seats)
Outboard second-row seat unlocked
1
Lock status indicator
2
Red marking
Controls in detail