2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 107
2009 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Seats X X 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. The tilt of the head restraint of the secondrow middle seat and the third-row seat head restraints cannot be adjusted. Head restraint height G Warning! With the second-row middle seat or a thirdrow seat occupied, make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the lowest non-use position and have the occupant adjust the head restraint properly. For your protection, drive only with properly positioned head restraints. Adjust the head restraint so 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. Head restraints, removing and installing G Warning! Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head restraints installed when the rear seats are occupied. Head restraints are intended to help reduce injuries during an accident. With the second-row middle seat or a thirdrow seat occupied, make sure to move the respective head restraint up from the lowest non-use position and have the occupant adjust the head restraint properly. 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. Outboard second-row seat head restraint 1 Head restraint 2 Release button X Raising: Manually adjust the height of head restraint 1 by pulling it upward to the desired position. Lowering: Push release button 2 and press down on head restraint 1. X i The head restraint of the second-row middle seat and the third-row seat head restraints are adjusted in the same manner. i The tilt of the second-row head restraints is adjusted in the same manner as the frontseat head restraints, see "Head restraint adjustment" (Y page 100). Z 105