2006 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 136

Controls in detail Seats Easy-exit feature for third-row seats The easy-exit strap is located on the rear of the second-row seat base. Returning seats to their original position Warning The second-row seats have red markings on the seat base that indicate when a second-row seat is not properly locked. G Make sure all seats are properly locked in position before driving off. Do not drive with seats not properly locked. Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat not properly locked as this can be dangerous. The seat could move forward and the seat backrest could fold. You could slide under the seat belt during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly upright position and the belt is properly positioned on the body. 1 Easy-exit strap To exit the vehicle when seated on a third-row seat, pull up and hold easy-exit strap 1. The second-row seat backrest folds down. Push second-row seat forward a far as it will go. For information on how to fold down the second-row seats completely, see "Folding second-row seats" ( page 285). When the red marking on the seat base is visible, push seat backrest back until the seat audibly engages. With the seat properly locked in position, you will not see the red marking on the seat base. 135