2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 215

Controls in detail Loading and storing i The second-row seats must be in their rearmost position (Y page 104). X Fold seat backrest 3 to a horizontal position. Returning seats to their original position 1 Seat belt holder 2 Release handle 3 Seat backrest X X 3 Seat backrest (third-row seat) 4 Recess (on second-row seat backrest) 5 Guide pin (on third-row seat cushion) 6 Seat backrest (second-row seat) 7 Seat cushion (third-row seat) 8 Strap Place seat belt in seat belt holder 1. Pull release handle 2 on seat backrest 3 in direction of arrow. Seat backrest 3 is released. Slowly move seat backrest 3 forward. Seat cushion 7 is released and folds forward automatically. X i Strap 8 serves to pull up the seat backrest when bringing the third-row seats back to their original position (Y page 213). X Fold seat cushion 7 to a horizontal position. Guide pin 5 must engage in recess 4 of seat backrest 6. G Warning! Make sure Rthe seats are properly locked Rthe seat backrests are in an upright position and are properly locked An outboard second-row seat is properly locked only when lock status indicator 1 is in hinged position and red marking 2 is barely visible, see "Lock status indicators (outboard second-row seats)". If a seat and seat backrest are not properly locked, the seat could move forward and the seat backrest could fold. You could slide under the seat belt during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident. If you slide under it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Z 213