2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 254

252 Stowage areas ! Make absolutely sure that you adhere to the specified folding order when fully enlarging the cargo compartment: Rfold down the center seat in the 2nd row of seats (7-seat vehicles) Rfold down the outer seats in the 2nd row of seats Rfold down the seats in the 3rd row of seats You could otherwise damage the seats. Folding down the center seat in the 2nd row of seats ! Close the cup holder in the 2nd row of seats before folding down the 2nd row of seats. You could otherwise damage the seats or cup holder. X Loading, stowing and features Armrest position X Lower the head restraint on the center seat in the 2nd row of seats fully (Y page 102). Pull release loop ? in the direction of the arrow and hold it securely. The seat is released and folds up. X Press seat A further down until the front of the seat engages in the trunk floor position. Trunk floor position X Pull release loop : in the direction of the arrow. X Fold backrest ; forwards completely until it is resting on seat cushion = (armrest position). Folding down the outer seats in the 2nd row of seats ! If you want to fold the outer seats down in the 2nd row of seats, the front seats must not be in the rearmost position. Otherwise, you could damage the front seats and outer seats in the 2nd row. ! Close the cup holder in the 2nd row of seats before folding down the 2nd row of seats. You could otherwise damage the seats or cup holder. X Move the seat concerned in the 2nd row to its rearmost position (Y page 103). X Remove the center console for the 2nd row of seats, if installed (Y page 249).