Mercedes-Benz 2003 M-Class Operator's Manual page 94

Controls in detail
Seats
Folding up the backrest
Pull lock button 1 up and unfold back-
rest until it locks in place.
Make sure that the seat belt is not
caught in the seat.
Check for secure locking by pulling and
pushing on the backrest.
The red backrest lock indicator at lock
button 1 is not visible in the locked po-
sition.
Install head restraint ( page 92).
Slide seat rearward to desired position
( page 93).
Adjust front seats to desired position.
Manual seats ( page 35) and power
seats ( page 37).
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Lowering the rear seat
1 Release button
2 Lever
3 Release lever
Close cup holder in rear center console
( page 155).
Move front seats forward. Manual seat
( page 35) or power seat ( page 37).
Press and hold release button 1 to un-
lock lever 2.
Pull lever 2 in direction of arrow.
Pull release lever 3 and push down rear
seat until it locks in place.
Fold down the backrest ( page 93).
Adjust front seats to desired position.
Manual seats ( page 35) and power
seats ( page 37).
Folding up the rear seat
Move front seats forward. Manual seat
( page 35) or power seat ( page 37).
Pull release lever 3 and raise rear seat
until it locks in place.
Warning!
Failure to assure that seats are locked into
place could result in an increased chance of
injury in an accident.
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