Mercedes-Benz E 2008 Series Owner's Manual page 200

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Open the boot/luggage compartment.
X
Pull the right-hand or left-hand release han-
X
dle on the backrest.
The corresponding backrest is released
and the head restraints fold back.
Fold backrest 2 forwards.
X
!
Make sure that the head restraints fit fully
in the seat cushion pockets. This prevents
damage to the backrests while loading.
* optional
Version: 2.9.4
Folding the rear bench seat back
Seat cushion
1
Backrest
2
Swing backrest 2 back until it engages.
X
Swing seat cushion 1 back.
X
Push down on seat cushion 1
X
and in the middle until it engages.
Fold up and adjust the head restraints if
X
necessary ( page 81).
Y
G Risk of injury
Make sure that the rear seat backrest and
the seat cushions are fully locked in place.
Removing the seat cushions
You can achieve a larger loading area by
removing the rear bench seat cushions.
Make sure that the seat cushions are folded
X
forward ( page 195) and that the head
Y
restraints are removed (
at the front
Release catch
1
2
Connector for seat heating*
!
On vehicles with rear seat heating*, the
electrical contact on the bottom of the
cushion must be disconnected before
removing the seat cushion.
Press the connection together on the upper
X
part of the lengthways side and pull out
Controls
Loading and stowing
page 83).
Y
Z
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