2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 136

Controls in detail Seats To move seat backrest back, lean lightly against backrest. To move seat backrest forward, lean forward with handle 1 pulled and held at resistance point. The seat backrest will move forward against your back. Release handle 1 when the seat backrest has reached the desired position. To make sure the seat backrest has engaged, lean firmly against the backrest. 1 Adjustment handle While seated, pull handle 1 in direction of arrow and hold it there. To move seat backrest back, lean lightly against backrest. Seat backrest tilt (third-row seats) The handles for adjusting the seats are located on the outer side of each seat backrest. To move seat backrest forward, lean forward with handle 1 pulled. The seat backrest will move forward against your back. Release handle 1 when the seat backrest has reached the desired position. To make sure the seat backrest has engaged, lean firmly against the backrest. Head restraint height Warning! G For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint in such a way that it is as close to the head as possible and the center of the head restraint supports the back of the head at eye level. This will reduce the potential for injury to the head and neck in the event of an accident or similar situation. 135