Mercedes-Benz R-Class W251 2009 Operator's Manual page 194

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point in direction of arrow as far as it will
go.
Seat and seat backrest : are unlocked.
X
Fold seat backrest : forward until it fully
rests on seat cushion ; in a horizontal
position.
X
Push down on folded seat backrest : until
seat cushion ; engages in seat base.
Folding third-row seats
X
Lower the head restraints of the third-row
seats completely.
i The third-row head restraints are
adjusted in the same manner as the head
restraints of the second-row seats
( Y page 88).
X
Place seat belt in seat belt holder :.
X
Pull release handle ; on seat backrest
= in direction of arrow.
Seat backrest = is released.
X
Slowly move seat backrest = forward.
Seat cushion C is released and folds
forward automatically.
i
Strap D serves to pull up the seat
backrest when bringing the third-row seats
back to their original position
( Y page 192).
X
Fold seat cushion C to a horizontal
position.
Guide pin A must engage in recess ? of
seat backrest B.
i
The second-row seats must be in their
rearmost position (
X
Fold seat backrest = to a horizontal
position.
Returning seats to their original 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
Y page 87).