2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 255
2011 Mercedes R-Class Manual
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Stowage areas i The center console in the 2nd row of seats can remain in place if it is installed in the foremost position (position1) (Y page 249). However, the loading surface will not be level. X Remove the head restraint of the seat concerned (Y page 102). Folding down the seats in the 3rd row of seats X Push down the respective head restraints in the 3rd row as far as they will go (Y page 102). 253 X X Lay the head restraints on the seat cushion of the corresponding seat. X Relieve the pressure on backrest : and pull release lever ; upwards in the direction of the arrow beyond the pressure point to the stop. Backrest : and the seat are unlocked. X Fold backrest : forwards until it is resting horizontally on the seat cushion. X Clamp the seat belt behind retainer ;. Pull release handle : of backrest = upwards in the direction of the arrow. Backrest = is released. X X Now push backrest : down further until seat cushion ; engages on the floor. Fold backrest = slowly forwards. Seat cushion C is released and moves automatically to a vertical position. i Loop D 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). X After it has been moved to a vertical position automatically, fold seat cushion C further forwards until it reaches a horizontal position. In doing so, make sure that guide pin A of seat cushion C catches fully in recess ? of backrest B. Z Loading, stowing and features