2007 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 303

Controls in detail Loading Expanding cargo compartment fully Warning G 3 Seat backrest 4 Seat cushion 5 Strap Move seat backrest 3 slightly forward. Seat cushion 4 is released and folds forward automatically. Fold seat backrest 3 to a horizontal position. Folded second-row seats are intended to serve as cargo compartment expansion in conjunction with folded third-row seats only. Do not fold the second-row seats and allow third-row seat occupants to use folded second-row seats as a footrest while driving. Third-row seat occupants must, like all vehicle occupants, keep both feet on the floor in front of their seat. Otherwise, occupants could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If occupants slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Do not fold the second-row seats and allow third-row seat occupants to use folded second-row seats as a table while driving. Objects placed on folded second-row seats may come loose during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or an accident and be thrown around in the vehicle interior. Objects thrown around in the vehicle interior may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. i When folding both rows of seats, it is important that you fold the second-row seats first, and then fold the third-row seats. i Strap 5 serves to pull up the seat backrest when bringing the third-row seats back to their original position ( page 304). 302