2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 216

Controls in detail Loading and storing ! When returning the seats to their original position, it is important to proceed in the following order: Rthird-row seats Routboard second-row seats Rsecond-row middle seat (7-seat vehicles) Otherwise, you could damage the seats. Third-row seats X X X X Reach into strap 8 and pull seat backrest 3 into a vertical position. Pull release handle 2 and adjust seat backrest 3 to desired position. Move seat cushion 7 to a vertical position. Fold seat cushion 7 towards the seat backrest 3 until it audibly engages. X X X seat backrest 1 to an angle of approximately 45°. Install the head restraint 2 (Y page 105). Adjust the seat backrest 1 to the desired position (Y page 104). Check whether the seat is properly locked, see "Lock status indicators (outboard second-row seats)" (Y page 214). Adjust the seat fore or aft to the desired position (Y page 104). Outboard second-row seats X Lock status indicators (outboard secondrow seats) 2 Release handle 3 Seat backrest 7 Seat cushion 8 Strap 1 Seat backrest 2 Head restraint 3 Releas lever X ! Do not fold up seat cushion 7 before folding seat backrest 3, as this could damage the upholstery. Pull release lever 3 past the resistance point as far as it will go and move up the Outboard second-row seat unlocked 1 Lock status indicator 2 Red marking 214