2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 139
2008 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Seats 7-seat vehicles* You can use the seat backrest of the second-row middle seat as an armrest for the outboard seats. Warning Pull seat backrest release strap 1 in direction of arrow. Completely fold seat backrest 2 forward so that it rests on seat cushion 3 (armrest position). 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. G The folded second-row middle seat is intended to serve as an armrest only. Do not fold the second-row middle seat and allow occupants to use the folded second-row middle seat as a footrest while driving. All vehicle occupants must 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 middle seat and allow occupants to use the folded second-row middle seat as a table while driving. Objects placed on the folded second-row middle seat may move freely Before folding the seat, completely lower the head restraint of the second-row middle seat ( page 135). Armrest position 1 Seat backrest release strap 2 Seat backrest 3 Seat cushion 138
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