Mercedes-Benz R 350 BlueTEC 2012 Operator's Manual page 258

Stowage areas
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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 256).
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.
i The seats in the 2nd row of seats must be
in the rearmost position (
X
Fold backrest = forwards into a horizontal
position.
Moving the seats back into the driving
position
G
WARNING
Make sure
the seats are properly locked
R
the seat backrests are in an upright position
R
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.
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Resetting the seats in the 3rd row of seats
Y page 101).
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X
X
X
Resetting the outer seats in the 2nd row
of seats
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Make absolutely sure that you reset the
seats to the driving position in the specified
order:
reset the seats in the 3rd row of seats
R
reset the outer seats in the 2nd row of
R
seats
reset the center seat in the 2nd row of
R
seats (7-seat vehicles)
Do not fold down the seat cushions before
moving the backrests into the upright
position. The seat cover could otherwise be
damaged.
Grip loop = and pull seat backrest ; into
an upright position.
Pull release handle ? and move
backrest ; to the desired position.
Place seat cushion : in a vertical position.
Fold seat cushion : towards backrest ;
until it engages audibly.