2008 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 293
2008 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Loading Expanding cargo compartment You can separately fold each seat of the rear passenger compartment to expand the cargo compartment. You can expand the cargo compartment in part, i.e. folding third-row seats ( page 292) fully, i.e. folding second-row and third-row seats ( page 293) Warning! Expanding cargo compartment in part Folding third-row seats Completely lower the head restraints of the third-row seats. In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle, and can cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle. Always use the cargo tie down rings ( page 290). i The third-row head restraints are adjusted in the same manner as the head restraints of the second-row seats ( page 135). Warning! G G When expanding the cargo compartment, always fully fold the corresponding seats and, if so equipped, always use the cargo net* ( page 301) when transporting cargo. Unless you are transporting cargo, the seat backrests must remain properly locked in the upright position. Never drive vehicle with the tailgate open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. ! When the outboard second-row seats are folded forward, the front seats may not be moved to the rearmost position. Otherwise you could damage the front and outboard second-row seats. ! Close the cup holders in front of the second-row seats before folding the second-row seats. Otherwise you could damage the cup holders and the second-row seats. 1 Seat belt holder 2 Release handle 3 Seat backrest 292