2009 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 210

Controls in detail Loading and storing Folding rear seat backrest forward in use. Check for secure locking by pushing and pulling on the seat backrest. In an accident, during hard braking or sudden maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around inside the vehicle, and cause injury to vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle. To help avoid personal injury during a collision or sudden maneuver, exercise care when transporting cargo. 1 Release catch 2 Seat cushion X 3 Seat backrest 4 Release catch X Pull release catch 1 and use it to pull seat cushion 2 up. Pull release catch 4 up. Seat backrest 3 is released and the head restraints fold back. X Fold seat backrest 3 forward. X Adjust front seats to desired position. X If the rear center seat is to be occupied while driving, it may be necessary to fold the seat belt buckle up again. Returning rear seat backrest to original position 1 Seat cushion 2 Seat backrest X G Warning! Always lock seat backrest in its upright position when rear seat bench is occupied, or the extended cargo compartment is not Fold seat backrest 2 to the rear until it engages. 208