Mercedes-Benz 2011 R-Class Operator's Manual page 255

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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).
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
Now push backrest : down further until
seat cushion ; engages on the floor.
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).
X
Clamp the seat belt behind retainer ;.
X
Pull release handle : of backrest =
upwards in the direction of the arrow.
Backrest = is released.
X
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.
Stowage areas
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