2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 106
2011 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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104 Seats Setting the seat fore-and-aft position (outer seats in the 2nd row) X Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Pull lever : in the direction of the arrow to the pressure point and hold it in this position. X Press your back lightly against the backrest to tilt it towards the rear. or X Relieve the pressure on the backrest to allow it to fold forwards. X Release lever : once the backrest is in the desired position. X Lean back firmly against the backrest to ensure that it is engaged. X Pull lever : in the direction of the arrow to the pressure point and hold it in this position. X Slide the seat forwards or backwards to the desired position. X Release lever :. The seat engages audibly. Adjusting the armrest (2nd row of seats) 6-seat vehicles You can fold the armrests in the 2nd row of seats up, e.g. when loading the vehicle, and adjust their height. X To fold up: fold the armrest up until it engages in the vertical position. X To adjust the height: gently push the engaged armrest backwards to release it. X First fold the armrest all the way down to its lowest position and then back up to the desired position until it engages. Adjusting the backrest angle i If you want to lower the armrest, you must first fold it up. Then adjust the height as described above. Outer seats, 2nd row 7-seat vehicles The backrest of the center seat in the 2nd row can be used as an armrest. G Warning 3rd row of seats 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 second-row 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