2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 253

Stowage areas G Warning! X 251 To enlarge the cargo compartment, the rear bench seats of the 2nd and 3rd rows of seats can be folded forwards separately. You can enlarge the cargo compartment partially (Y page 251) or fully (Y page 251). i Loop A can be used to pull the backrests of the 3rd row of seats upright when the seats are moved into the original position (Y page 254). Fully enlarging the luggage compartment (folding forward the seats in the 2nd and 3rd rows) G Warning! Folded second-row seats are intended to serve as a cargo volume expansion in conjunction with folded third-row seats only. Do not fold the second-row seats and allow third-row seat occupants to use folded second-row seats as a footrest while driving. Third-row seat occupants must, like all vehicle occupants, keep both feet on the floor in front of their seat. Otherwise, occupants could slide under their seat belt in a collision. If occupants slide under the seat belt, it would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Do not fold the second-row seats and allow thirdrow seat occupants to use folded second-row seats as a table while driving. Objects placed on folded second-row seats may come loose during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or an accident and be thrown around the vehicle interior. Objects thrown around the vehicle interior may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. Partially enlarging the luggage compartment (folding forward the seats in the 3rd row) X Move the head restraint of the corresponding seat down fully (Y page 102). X X Clamp the seat belt behind retainer ;. Pull release handle : of backrest = upwards in the direction of the arrow. Backrest = is released. Z Loading, stowing and features Never drive a vehicle with the tailgate open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. Fold backrest = slowly forwards. Seat cushion ? is released and moves automatically to a vertical position. X Fold backrest = forwards into a horizontal position.