2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 105

Seats the head restraints in the 3rd row of seats in the same way. Never place hands under the seat or near any moving parts while a seat is being adjusted. After adjusting the seat, always ensure that the seat and the backrest are correctly engaged. The backrest must be in an upright position. An outer seat in the second row is only locked correctly if lock verification indicator : is folded in and red marking ; is just visible. 103 Removing the head restraints from the outer seats in the 2nd row of seats X To remove: pull the head restraint up to the stop. X Press release catch : and pull the head restraint out of the guides. X To re-install: place the head restraint in the guides of the backrest. i For the head restraints on the outer seats in the 2nd row of seats, the notches on the guide rod must be on the left-hand side when viewed in the direction of travel. X Push the head restraint down until you hear it engage in position. Adjusting the seats in the 2nd and 3rd row G Warning Never travel in a moving vehicle with the seat backrest in an excessively reclined position as this can be dangerous. You could slide under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under it, the seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. This could cause serious or fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belt provide the best restraint when the wearer is in a position that is as upright as possible and the seat belt is properly positioned on the body. Your seat belt must be adjusted so that you can correctly fasten your seat belt. Seat locked When the seat is locked, lock verification indicator : is folded in and indicator area ; is barely visible. Z Seats, steering wheel and mirrors If the seat and backrest are not correctly latched, the seat could move forward and the backrest could fold down. While braking, changing direction, or in an accident, you could slide under the seat belt. The child seat would no longer be correctly supported or correctly positioned and would no longer carry out its intended function. This could cause serious or fatal injuries.