Mercedes-Benz R-Class Owner's Manual page 85

Controls
Seats
Pull lever 1 in the direction of the arrow to
X
the pressure point and hold it in this posi-
tion.
Press your back lightly against the backrest
X
to tilt it towards the rear.
or
Relieve the pressure on the backrest to
X
allow it to fold forwards.
Release lever 1 once the backrest is in the
X
desired position.
Press your back gently against the backrest
X
to check whether it is locked into place.
Adjusting the armrest (2nd row of
seats)
5-seat and 7-seat vehicles*
The backrest of the middle 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
82
middle seat to the lowest position
( page 83).
Y
Backrest release loop
1
Backrest
2
Seat cushion
3
Pull release loop 1 in the direction of the
X
arrow and hold it in this position.
Fold backrest 2 forwards until it is resting
X
on seat cushion 3 in the armrest position.
Armrest position
To move the backrest to its upright posi-
X
tion: pull release loop 1 in the direction of
the arrow and hold it in this position.
Fold backrest 2 backwards until you hear
X
it engage.
6-seat vehicles*
You can fold the armrests in the 2nd row of
seats up, e.g. when loading the vehicle, and
adjust their height.
* optional