2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS MPV seats

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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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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
* optional
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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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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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Releasing the safety net
Seat belt reel holder behind the front seats
1
Belt adjuster
2 Belt hook
3 Lashing eyelet
X Pull belt adjuster 1upwards in the direc-
tion of the arrow to reduce the tension on
the tensioning strap.
X Unhook belt hook 2from lashing eyelet
3.
Detaching and storing the safety net
X Unhook guide rod 2from holder
1 (Ypage 200).
X Press the red button on the upper and lower
guide rods. X
Fold the safety net and roll it up.
X Close the two Velcro fasteners on the
safety net holder. Stowage compartments
G
Risk of injury
The stowage compartments must be closed
when items are stored in them. Luggage
nets are not designed to secure heavy
items of luggage.
You or other vehicle occupants could be
injured by objects being thrown around if
you:
R brake sharply
R change direction suddenly
R are involved in an accident
Sharp-edged and fragile objects must not
be placed in the luggage net.
i You will find an overview of the stowage
compartments on (Y page 36).
Glove compartment i
Depending on the vehicle's equipment,
there is an AUX-IN connection installed in
the glove compartment, or a Media Inter- face*, which is a universal interface for
portable audio equipment, e.g. for an iPod
or USB device.
1
Handle
2 Cover
The glove compartment can be locked and
unlocked using the emergency key element
(Y page 302).
X To open: pull handle 1in the direction of
the arrow and fold down cover 2.
X To close: fold cover 2upwards until it
engages. Controls
* optional
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Stowage tray/telephone compartment
2 Coin holder
Stowage compartments above and
below the centre air vents, 2nd row of
seats Depending on the equipment in the vehicle, a
control panel may be installed instead of the
upper stowage compartment, e.g. if the vehi-
cle has rear-compartment air conditioning for
the 2nd and 3rd rows of seats. Upper stowage compartment
In vehicles with the smoker's package*, an
ashtray is installed instead of the lower stow-
age compartment (Y
page 205). Lower stowage compartment
1
Cover
2 Release button X
Press release button 2.
Cover 1swings backwards.
Stowage compartment in the centre
console, 2nd row of seats* X
Press the release button under the armrest
and fold the armrest upwards.
Stowage compartments in the 3rd row
of seats There is a stowage compartment in the side
trim on both sides. In vehicles with rear-com-
partment air conditioning (2nd and 3rd row of
seats), a swivelling side air vent is installed
instead of the stowage compartment. Controls
* optional
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