2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 109

Controls in detail Seats Do not fold the second-row middle seat and allow occupants to use the folded secondrow middle seat as a table while driving. Objects placed on the folded second-row middle seat may move freely during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or an accident and be thrown around in the vehicle interior. Objects thrown around in the vehicle interior may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. X X X Switch on the ignition. Seat cushion depth: Adjust the seat cushion depth to the length of your upper leg using switch 1. Seat backrest contour: Adjust the contour of the seat backrest to the desired position using + or -. Move the seat backrest support cushion to the bottom with button 4 or to the center with button 3. Seat backrest side bolsters: Adjust the side bolsters so that they provide good lateral support using switch 2. Armrest position X Multicontour seat The multicontour seat has a movable seat cushion and inflatable air cushions built into the seat backrest to provide additional lumbar and side support. X Before folding the seat, completely lower the head restraint of the second-row middle seat (Y page 105). X 1 Seat backrest release strap 2 Seat backrest 3 Seat cushion X X Pull seat backrest release strap 1 in direction of arrow. Completely fold seat backrest 2 forward so that it rests on seat cushion 3 (armrest position). 1 Seat cushion depth 2 Seat backrest side bolster 3 Seat backrest center 4 Seat backrest bottom Z 107