2004 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 103

Controls in detail Seats Attach belt at hook and loop velcro strip 4 ( page 102) on underside of seat. Install head restraint 1 in backrest ( page 102). Storing single seat Disengage belt and engage hook 2 ( page 102) in ceiling mount. Pull on free end of belt until tight. Install head restraint in openings provided in seat cushion. Install cargo floor plates ( page 162). Warning! G 5 Backrest release 6 Seat release Fold seat down until it locks securely in place. The red marking on the seat release 6 should not be visible. Store cargo floor plates inside the backrest ( page 162). Pull backrest release 5 and unfold backrest until it locks securely in place. Remove head restraint from backrest ( page 102). Pull backrest release 5 and fold backrest forward until it locks securely in place. Remove cargo floor plates from the backrest. Pull seat release 6 ( page 103) and fold seat up. After folding the seats up, manually place the lap belt portion of the seat belt behind the seat (arrow). Otherwise, the lap belt may be subject to damage and could rip. 103