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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Rear seat head restraints
Raising:
Pull up on head restraint.
Lowering:
Push down on head restraint.
Adjust head restraint to support the back of the head
approximately at ear level. The head restraint angle can
also be adjusted manually.Removal:
Pull head restraint to its highest position. Push lock
button (1) and pull out head restraint completely with
both hands. The head restraint(s) should be stored
below the cargo floor plates.
Installation:
Insert the head restraint and push it down to the stop.
Ensure proper head restraint positioning, see above.
Caution!
Do not remove head restraints except when mounting
seat covers. Whenever head restraints have been
removed be sure to reinstall them before driving.
Wa r n i n g !
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.Adjust head restraint to support the back of the
head approximately at ear level.Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints. Head restraints are intended to help
reduce injuries during an accident.

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Third row seats (optional on ML 320 and ML 500)
Two single seats can be unfolded to enlarge the seating
area.
To fol d s ea t d own:
1. Remove head restraint from seat cushion.
2. Remove cargo floor plate, see page 147.
3. Lift tensioner (1) upward to a horizontal position to
release tension of the strap.4. Disengage hook (2) and attach belt at hook and loop
strip on underside of seat.
5. Fold seat down until it locks securely in place.
Important!
When seat is correctly unfolded, the red marking on
the seat release (4) should not be visible.
6. Store cargo floor plates inside the backrest, see
page 148.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index 7. Pull release lever (3) and unfold seat back until it
locks securely in place.
8. Install head restraint in seat back.
Note:
For removal and installation of head restraint refer to
rear seat head restraints on page 143.
To stor e sea t :
1. Remove head restraint from seat back.
2. Pull release lever (3) and fold seat back forward
until it audibly locks securely in place.
3. Remove cargo floor plates from the backrest.
4. Pull seat release (4) and fold seat up. Engage
hook (2) in ceiling mount. Pull on free end of strap
until tight.
Important!
After folding the seats up, by hand place the lap belt
portion of the seat belt behind the seat (arrow).
Otherwise, the lap belt may be subject to damage and
could rip.5. Install head restraint in openings provided in seat
cushion.
6. Install cargo floor plates, see page 147.
Wa r n i n g !
Failure to assure that seats are locked into place
could result in an increased chance of injury in an
accident.Never place hands under seat or near any moving
parts while a seat is being adjusted.For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.Adjust head restraint to support the back of the
head approximately at ear level.

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To remove seat:
1. Lift tensioner (1) upward to a horizontal position to
release tension of the strap.
2. Disengage hook (2) and attach belt at hook and loop
strip on underside of seat.3. Move lever (5) upward and remove seat.
To install seat:
Place seat into the mounting clamps and click the seat
into place.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Removable cargo floor plates
The cargo floor plates (1) behind the split rear seat
bench are removable.To r e m ove :
Lift cargo floor plate at rear edge until it unhinges.
Remove cargo floor plate by pulling it rearward.
To i n st a l l :
Grip into opening (2) and guide pins (3) into attachment
openings (4) until release (5) audibly locks.

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Storage of cargo floor plates
To store cargo floor plates, open hook and loop strip (6)
at bottom of backrest of the split rear seat bench and
insert floor plates (7, arrow).Note:
Before storing the left cargo floor plate, fold it together
in direction of arrow.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Enlarged cargo area
The cargo area can be enlarged by moving the rear seat
bench forward. Also, the left, the right or both sections
may be folded according to need.
For folding and resetting seating to standard positions,
see page 139.
Wa r n i n g !
Always lock backrest in its upright position when
rear seat bench is occupied by passengers, or cargo
is being carried behind the seat bench.To help avoid personal injury from smaller objects
flying in the occupant area during a collision or
sudden maneuver, always use partition net when
transporting cargo, see page 151.

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Cargo tie-down ringsCarefully secure cargo by applying even load on all
rings with rope of sufficient strength to hold down the
cargo. The cargo area is provided with four tie-down
anchors. Additional two rings are located at the rear of
front seats.
Caution!
While the partition net will help protect you from
smaller objects, it cannot prevent the movement of
large, heavier objects into the passenger area in an
accident. Such items must be properly secured using
the cargo tie-down rings in the cargo area floor.