2009 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 211
2009 Mercedes E-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Loading and storing X Fold seat cushion 1 to the rear and press the center front of the cushion until it audibly engages. X If need be, fold the head restraint forward by hand. Adjusting rear seat backrest position The seat backrests can be placed in an alternative upright position. This creates a larger cargo compartment area or provides for improved seating comfort on the folding bench seat, if required. X Pull left seat release catch 1 up and fold seat backrest 2 forward. X With seat backrest 2 released, pull release catch 1 up again. X Fold driver's-side rear seat backrest 2 to the rear until it engages. X Fold passenger-side seat backrest 2 to the rear until it engages. The seat backrests are now in the alternative position. Removing rear seat cushion Removing the rear seat cushions will provide you with a larger, flat cargo volume. X Fold the seat cushions forward (Y page 208). X Remove the head restraints (Y page 100). X Fold the seat backrest into the vertical position. 1 Release lever 2 Plug for rear seat heating (Canada only) ! Vehicles with rear seat heating (Canada only): The electrical contact on the bottom of the seat cushion must be disconnected before removing the rear seat cushion. X 1 Release catch 2 Seat backrest X Press the plug connection on the checkered surface and pull plug 2 for the seat heating out of the seat cushion. X Pull release lever 1 and remove the seat cushion by pulling it upward. Pull right seat release catch 1 up and fold seat backrest 2 forward. X With seat backrest 2 released, pull release catch 1 up again. i Vehicles with rear seat heating (Canada only): Z 209