Mercedes-Benz 2009 R-Class Operator's Manual page 213

Expanding cargo volume fully
G Warning!
Folded second-row seats are intended to
serve as a cargo volume expansion in
conjunction with folded third-row seats
only. Do not fold the second-row seats and
allow third-row seat occupants to use
folded second-row seats as a footrest while
driving. Third-row seat occupants must, like
all vehicle occupants, keep both feet on the
floor in front of their seat. Otherwise,
occupants could slide under their seat belt
in a collision. If occupants slide under the
seat belt, it would apply force at the
abdomen or neck. That could cause serious
or even fatal injuries. Do not fold the
second-row seats and allow third-row seat
occupants to use folded second-row seats
as a table while driving. Objects placed on
folded second-row seats may come loose
during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or an
accident and be thrown around the vehicle
interior. Objects thrown around the vehicle
interior may cause an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
! When folding both seat rows, it is
important that you fold the seats in the
following order:
second-row middle seat (7-seat vehicles)
R
outboard second-row seats
R
third-row seats
R
Otherwise, you could damage the seats.
Folding second-row middle seat
! Close the cup holders in front of the
second-row seats before folding the
second-row middle seat. Otherwise you
could damage the cup holders and the
second-row middle seat.
X
Fold the second-row middle seat to armrest
position ( Y page 106).
Controls in detail
Loading and storing
Armrest position
Seat release strap
1
Seat
2
X
Pull release strap in direction of arrow.
1
The seat is released and flips up and
forward.
X
Push down on seat until it engages.
2
Folded position
Folding outboard second-row seats
! When the outboard second-row seats are
folded forward, the front seats may not be Z
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