2006 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 273

Controls in detail Loading i If tall persons have occupied the driver's and front passenger seats, it may be necessary to move these seats forward slightly in order to fold the rear seat backrests forward. Pull release handle 1. The seat cushion automatically springs upward slightly. Push the rear seat head restraints all the way in. ! Make sure the head restraints fit all the way into the seat cushion pockets. This will prevent the backrests from being damaged during loading. Returning seat backrest to original position i If the rear center seat is to be occupied while driving, it may be necessary to fold the seat belt buckle up again. Pull the handle in the trunk. The seat backrest is released and the head restraints fold back. Fold the seat backrest forward. 1 Seat cushion 2 Seat backrest Swing seat backrest 2 to the rear until it engages. Swing seat cushion 1 to the rear and press the center front of the cushion until it audibly engages. 1 Seat cushion 2 Seat backrest Grip the back of seat cushion 1 and fold forward. 272