Mercedes-Benz R 350 Operator's Manual page 110

7-seat vehicles
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WARNING
The folded second-row middle seat is
intended to serve as an armrest only. Do not
fold the second-row middle seat and allow
occupants to use the folded second-row
middle seat as a footrest while driving. All
vehicle occupants must keep both feet on the
floor in front of their seat. Otherwise,
occupants could slide under the seat belt in a
collision. If occupants slide under it, the belt
would apply force at the abdomen or neck.
That could cause serious or even fatal injuries.
Do not fold the second-row middle seat and
allow occupants to use the folded second-row
middle seat as a table while driving. Objects
placed on the folded second-row middle seat
may move freely during braking, vehicle
maneuvers, or an accident and be thrown
around in the vehicle interior. Objects thrown
around in the vehicle interior may cause an
accident and/or serious personal injury.
The backrest of the center seat in the 2nd row
can be used as an armrest.
To put the backrest into the armrest
X
position: move the head restraint of the
center seat to the lowest position
( page 104).
Y
Pull release loop : in the direction of the
X
arrow and hold it in this position.
Fold backrest ; forwards until it is resting
X
on seat cushion = in the armrest position.
Armrest position
To move the backrest to its upright
X
position: pull release loop : in the
direction of the arrow and hold it in this
position.
Fold backrest ; backwards until you hear
X
it engage.
Folding down the seats in the 2nd row
manually
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
To help avoid personal injury, the second-row
seat backrests must be properly locked either
in the upright position or, when using the
expanded cargo volume, in the fully folded
position while the vehicle is in motion.
! Seven-seat vehicles:
Do not use the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
on the left outer seat when the middle seat
in the second row of seats is in the armrest
position. You could otherwise damage the
seats.
! Vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment
System:
The screen of the Rear Seat Entertainment
System may be damaged if the head
restraint on the respective outer seat in the
second row of seats is extended
significantly when using the EASY-ENTRY/
EXIT feature.
Seats
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