2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 108

Controls in detail Seats i When removing or installing the head restraint of an outboard second-row seat, adjust the seat to the rear as far as possible (Y page 104) and fold the seat backrest (Y page 100) forward. Installing X Insert head restraint 1 into openings on the seat backrest. X Fold the armrest down to the lowest and then to the desired position until it engages. To readjust the armrest to a higher position, move armrest up to the desired position until it engages. i On the outboard second-row seats, the guide bar with the detent must be on the left. X X X Push head restraint 1 down until it audibly engages. Push release button 2 and adjust head restraint 1 to the desired position (Y page 105). i To readjust the armrest to a lower position, you must first fold up the armrest again and repeat the steps above. 7-seat vehicles You can use the seat backrest of the secondrow middle seat as an armrest for the outboard seats. Seat position for removal of head restraints from outboard second-row seats 1 Head restraint 2 Release button i The head restraint of the second-row middle seat and the third-row seat head restraints are installed in the same manner. Armrests 6-seat vehicles The second-row seat armrests can be folded up, when loading for example, and adjusted. X Folding up: Move the armrest into a vertical position until it engages. X Removing X Pull head restraint 1 to its uppermost position. X Press release button 2 and pull out head restraint 1. Adjusting: With the armrest folded up, disengage the armrest by pushing it towards the rear slightly. G Warning! 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 secondrow 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. 106