2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 108

106 Seats X Pull release loop : in the direction of the arrow and hold it in this position. The backrest folds forwards. X Slide the seat in the second row of seats forwards to the stop. Seats, steering wheel and mirrors X Pull release handle : in the direction of the arrow to the pressure point and hold it in this position. The backrest folds forwards. X Slide the seat in the second row of seats forwards to the stop. Exit position Moving the outer seats in the second row back to the normal position G Warning! When occupants have entered or exited the vehicle using the easy-entry/exit feature, before driving off make sure Rthe outboard second-row seats are properly locked Rthe seat backrests of the outboard secondrow seats are in an upright position and are properly locked An outboard second-row seat is properly locked only when lock status indicator : is in hinged position and red marking ; is barely visible. 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 seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Entry position EASY-EXIT feature The release loop for the EASY-EXIT feature is located at the bottom on the back of each outer seat in the second row of seats.