2011 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 256

254 Stowage areas i The seats in the 2nd row of seats must be in the rearmost position (Y page 103). X Fold backrest = forwards into a horizontal position. Resetting the seats in the 3rd row of seats Loading, stowing and features Resetting the seats to the driving position G Warning! Make sure Rthe seats are properly locked Rthe seat backrests 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, see "Lock status indicators (outboard second-row seats)". 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 belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. ! Do not fold down the seat cushions before moving the backrests into the upright position. The seat cover could otherwise be damaged. X Grip loop = and pull seat backrest ; into an upright position. X Pull release handle ? and move backrest ; to the desired position. X Place seat cushion : in a vertical position. X Fold seat cushion : towards backrest ; until it engages audibly. Resetting the outer seats in the 2nd row of seats ! Make absolutely sure that you reset the seats to the driving position in the specified order: Rreset the seats in the 3rd row of seats Rreset the outer seats in the 2nd row of seats Rreset the center seat in the 2nd row of seats (7-seat vehicles) X Pull release lever ; upwards beyond the pressure point to the stop and fold backrest : upwards by about 45 ˚. X Insert the head restraint (Y page 102). X Pull release lever ; to the pressure point and adjust backrest : to the desired position.