2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS MPV lock

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Backrest release handle
2 Retainer for the seat belt
3 Backrest
X Clamp the seat belt behind retainer 2.
X Pull release handle 1of backrest 3
upwards in the direction of the arrow.
Backrest 3is released.
X Fold backrest 3slowly forwards.
Seat cushion 7(3rd row of seats) is
released and moves automatically to a ver-
tical position. 3
Backrest (3rd row of seats)
4 Recess (on backrest in 2nd row of seats)
5 Guide pin (on backrest in 3rd row of seats)
6 Backrest (2nd row of seats)
7 Seat cushion (3rd row of seats)
8 Loop
i Loop 8can be used to pull the backrests
of the 3rd row of seats upright when the
seats are moved into the original position
(Y page 81).
X After it has been moved to a vertical posi-
tion automatically, fold seat cushion 7
further forwards until it reaches a horizon-
tal position. Make sure that guide pin 5of seat cushion
7(3rd row of seats) catches
fully in recess 4of backrest 6.
X Fold backrest 3forwards into a horizontal
position.
Moving the seats back into the driving
position G
Risk of injury
Ensure that the seats are locked and the
backrests are in the upright position before
driving.
The outer seats in the 2nd row are only
locked if the lock verification indicator is
folded in and the indicator area is barely
visible.
If the backrests are not locked, they could
fold forwards in case of sudden braking, a
sudden change of direction or an accident.
This means that they cannot provide the
intended level of restraint, and could cause
additional serious or even fatal injury.
Make absolutely sure that you reset the seats
to the driving position in the specified order.
Resetting seats in the 3rd row of seats
! Make absolutely sure that you reset the
seats to the driving position in the specified Controls
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194order. If you attempt to fold down the seat
cushion before the seat backrest has been
folded into the upright position, the seat
cover may be damaged.
X Grip loop 8(Ypage 193) and pull seat
backrest 3(3rd row of seats)
(Y page 193) into an upright position.
X Pull release handle 1(Ypage 192) and put
backrest 3(3rd row of seats)
(Y page 193) into the desired position.
X Bring seat cushion 7(3rd row of seats)
(Y page 193) into the vertical position.
X After putting it into an upright position, fold
seat cushion 7(3rd row of seats)
(Y page 193) further back until it audibly
engages in place. Resetting seats in the 2nd row of seats 1
Backrest
2 Release catch
3 Seat cushion
X Pull release lever 2upwards beyond the
pressure point to the stop and fold backrest
1 upwards by about 45°.
X Insert the head restraint (Y page 83).
X Pull release lever 2to the pressure point
and adjust backrest 1to the desired posi-
tion.
X Check that the seat is correctly engaged.
X Set the seat head restraint to the desired
position (Y page 83). Lock verification indicator for outer seats
in the 2nd row of seats Seat unlocked
1
Lock verification indicator
2 Indicator area
When the seat is unlocked, locking display
1 is folded out and indicator area 2is
clearly visible.
X When the seat is locked, fold the backrest
back until you hear the seat engage. Controls
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195Seat locked
1
Lock verification indicator
2 Indicator area
When the seat is locked, locking display 1is
folded in and indicator area 2is barely visi-
ble. Resetting the middle seat in the 2nd row
of seats Armrest position
1
Release loop
2 Seat
X Pull release loop 1of seat 2in the direc-
tion of the arrow and hold it securely.
The seat is released and folds up.
X Press seat 2further down until the back
of the seat engages in the armrest position.
X Pull release loop 1of the backrest in the
direction of the arrow and hold it securely.
X Fold the backrest back until it is heard to
engage in the driving position. Centre console for the 2nd row of
seats*
The centre console contains a stowage com-
partment (Y page 203) and a cup holder
(Y page 183).
If you are using the fully extended luggage
compartment and want an even loading area
(Y page 190), you must remove the centre
console.
Removing the centre console G
Risk of injury
Before removing the centre console, take
out all containers from the centre console
cup holder. Liquids could otherwise spill
onto the passengers and /or the vehicle
interior. Hot liquids could scald passen-
gers. Liquids spilt on the vehicle interior
could damage it.
! To avoid damage to the centre console or
to its components, make sure that the
stowage compartment is closed before
removing the centre console.
i Remove all objects from the stowage
compartment (Y page 203) to reduce the
weight of the centre console. Controls
* optional
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Centre console
2 Recess
3 Anchoring points
4 Supporting base
5 Release handle
6 Direction of removal
X Pull release handle 5.
The front part of centre console 1
detaches from supporting base 4.
X Lift centre console 1upwards in the direc-
tion of arrow 6and hold centre console
1 in this position.
X At the same time, reach into recess 2.
X Lift centre console 1by recess 2
upwards in the direction of the arrow to release centre console
1from anchoring
points 3.
X Remove centre console 1from the vehi-
cle.
i Supporting base 4cannot be removed.
Fitting the centre console G
Risk of injury
The centre console must be correctly anch-
ored on the supporting base. The centre
console could otherwise become detached
from the supporting base and you and oth-
ers could be injured by the centre console
being thrown around if you:
R brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R are involved in an accident
You can fit the centre console in two different
positions. In the front position (position 1) on
vehicles with the long wheelbase, you can
enlarge the luggage compartment fully
(Y page 190) without having to remove the
centre console.
i The stowage compartment and cup
holder will only be illuminated if the centre console is fitted in the rear position (posi-
tion 0).
1
Securing ring (position 1)
2 Securing ring (position 0)
3 Supporting base
4 Anchoring point (position 1)
5 Anchoring point (position 0) Controls
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Supporting base
6 Centre console
X Position centre console 6above support-
ing base 3.
X Anchor the retainers of centre console 6
to anchoring points 4or5 on supporting
base 3.
X Guide the front part of centre console 6
downwards in the direction of the arrow to
supporting base 3.
Centre console 6must rest on supporting
base 3.
X Push the front part of centre console 6
downwards until you hear centre console
6 engage in securing rings 1or2. Luggage compartment cover* and
safety net*
Luggage compartment cover* G
Risk of accident and injury
The luggage compartment cover is not a
restraint system. Secure the load under the
luggage compartment cover by suitable
means. Make sure that the luggage com-
partment cover is engaged securely. If lug-
gage is not sufficiently secured, it can be
thrown over the backrest into the
passenger compartment during, for
instance, heavy braking, sudden changes of
direction or in the event of an accident. You
could cause an accident or cause injury to
yourself and others.
The luggage compartment cover can be
attached behind the 2nd row of seats and 3rd
row of seats.
! When loading the vehicle, make sure that
you do not stack the load in the luggage
compartment higher than the lower edge of
the side windows. Do not place heavy
objects on top of the luggage compartment
cover. Extending and retracting the luggage
compartment cover
Luggage compartment cover fitted behind the 3rd
row of seats
1
Handle
2 Guide
i Short wheelbase vehicles:
If the luggage compartment cover is instal-
led behind the 3rd row of seats, it covers
the whole of the luggage compartment. It
cannot be extended and hooked in.
X To extend: pull the luggage compartment
cover towards you by handle 1.
X Hook the luggage compartment cover into
guides 2on the left and right. Controls
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X
To retract: pull the luggage compartment
cover towards you briefly by handle 1to
unhook it from guides 2on the left and
the right.
X Guide the luggage compartment cover
slowly forwards as far as it will go; it will
automatically retract while you do this.
Fitting/removing the luggage compart-
ment cover Luggage compartment cover fitted behind the 2nd
row of seats
1 Button
2 Luggage compartment cover
X To remove: roll up luggage compartment
cover 2.
X Push the right-hand side section to the left
until it engages. X
Remove luggage compartment cover 2.
X To install: extend luggage compartment
cover 2(Ypage 199 )if you wish to install
luggage compartment cover 2behind the
2nd row of seats.
! You must not fit the extensions if you wish
to fit the luggage compartment cover
behind the 3rd row of seats. The luggage
compartment cover and side panels in the
luggage compartment could otherwise be
damaged.
X If fitted, remove the protective caps from
the side panels on the 3rd row of seats if you wish to install luggage compartment
cover
2behind the 2nd row of seats. Protective cap in the right-hand side panel on the
3rd row of seats
X
Push in the bottom of the protective cap as
indicated by the arrow.
The protective cap folds out at the top.
X Pull the protective cap up from the side
panel in the direction of the arrow.
i Stow the protective caps in a safe place.
i Before fitting the luggage compartment
cover, make sure that the button
(Y page 198) is facing upwards.
X With the handle of the luggage compart-
ment enlargement pointing to the rear and
button 1facing upwards on the left-hand Controls
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199
side, insert luggage compartment cover
2
into the recess of the side trim.
X Guide luggage compartment cover 2in
front of the recess on the right.
X Press button 1and insert the right-hand
side section into the recess of the side trim.
Extending the luggage compartment
cover*
The luggage compartment cover is equipped
with two extensions that are fastened
securely to the luggage compartment cover
with cords.
You must extend the luggage compartment
cover if you wish to fit the luggage compart-
ment cover behind the 2nd row of seats. 1
Guide pins
2 Luggage compartment cover 3
Guides
4 Extension
X Hold extension element 4in front of lug-
gage compartment cover 2, with guide
pins 1pointing directly at guides 3.
X Turn extension 4and luggage compart-
ment cover 2towards each other in the
direction of the arrow.
Guide pins 1engage in guides 3.
i If the luggage compartment cover is fitted
behind the 3rd row of seats, the extensions
can be secured to the luggage compart-
ment cover. 1
Guide rail
2 Guide
X Slide guide rail 1into guide 2to the stop.
Safety net G
Risk of injury
You must make sure that the safety net is
correctly secured at the top and bottom.
Do not use a damaged safety net.
The safety net cannot restrain heavy loads.
For this reason, you should always secure
the load.
Otherwise, objects that have not been
secured sufficiently might be thrown
around if you brake suddenly, change direc- Controls
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200 tion suddenly or are involved in an accident,
and could cause you an injury.
You can use the safety net in two different
positions: 1
Bracket behind the B-pillar
2 Bracket behind the C-pillar
R The brackets behind B-pillar 1are
required for the full luggage compartment
enlargement (Y page 191).
The corresponding lashing eyelets
to tighten the net are located in the footwell
of the 2nd row of seats (Y page 188).
R The brackets behind C-pillar 2are
required for the partial luggage compart-
ment enlargement (Y page 190). The corresponding lashing eyelets to ten-
sion the net are located in the luggage
compartment (Y
page 188).
Preparing the safety net
X Open the two Velcro fasteners on the
safety net holder.
X Unroll and unfold the safety net.
The upper and lower guide rods must
engage audibly.
Attaching the safety net Guide rod inserted behind B-pillar
1
Retainer
2 Guide rod X
Insert guide rod 2into retainer 1in the
direction of the arrow.
X Slide guide rod 2forwards into retainer
1 in the direction of the arrow.
Tightening the safety net Seat belt reel holder behind the front seats
1
Belt hook
2 Lashing eyelet
3 Strap
X Insert belt hook 1into lashing eyelet 2
in the direction of the arrow.
X Pull tensioning strap 3by the loose end in
the direction of the arrow until the safety
net is tight.
X After a short distance, check the tension of
the safety net and retighten it if necessary. Controls
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