2008 MERCEDES-BENZ R350 fold seats

297 Controls in detail
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Returning seats to their original posi-
tion
Third-row seats
Reach into strap 8 (page 296) and
pull seat backrest 3 (
page 296) into
a vertical position.
Pull release handle 2 (page 296)
and adjust seat backrest 3
(
page 296) to the desired position.
Move seat cushion 7 (page 296) to
a vertical position.
Fold seat cushion 7 (page 296)
towards the seat backrest until it
audibly engages.Outboard second-row seats
Pull release lever 3 past the
resistance point as far as it will go
(
page 295) and move up the seat
backrest to an angle of approximately
45 degrees.
Install the head restraint (page 137).
Adjust the seat backrest to the desired
position (
page 134).
Check whether the seat is properly
locked, see “Lock status indicators
(outboard second-row seats)”
(
page 298).
Adjust the seat fore or aft to the
desired position (
page 134).
Warning!G
Make sure

the seats are properly locked

the seat backrests are in an upright
position and are properly locked
An outboard second-row seat is properly
locked only when lock status indicator 1 is
in hinged position and red marking 2 is
barely visible, see “Lock status indicators
(outboard second-row seats)”
(
page 298).
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
maneuvers, or in an accident. If you slide
under it, the belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck. That could cause serious
or even fatal injuries.
!When returning the seats to their original
position, it is important to proceed in the
following order:

third-row seats

outboard second-row seats

second-row middle seat*
Otherwise, you could damage the seats.
!Do not fold up seat cushion 7 before fold-
ing seat backrest 3, see “Folding third-row
seats” (
page 296), as this could damage the
upholstery.

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Lock status indicators
(outboard second-row seats)
Outboard second-row seat unlocked
1Lock status indicator
2Red marking
When the seat is unlocked

lock status indicator 1 is extended

red marking 2 is clearly visible
When the seat is unlocked, push seat
backrest back until the seat audibly
engages.
Outboard second-row seat locked
1Lock status indicator
2Red marking
When the seat is locked

lock status indicator 1 is in hinged
position

red marking 2 is barely visibleSecond-row middle seat*
Pull release strap 1 of seat 2
(
page 294) in direction of arrow.
The seat is released and flips up and
backwards.
Push down on seat 2 (page 294)
until it engages in armrest position
(
page 294).
Pull seat backrest release strap 1 of
seat backrest 2 (
page 138) in direc-
tion of arrow.
Fold seat backrest 2 (page 138) to
the rear until it audibly engages.

310 Controls in detail
Useful features
Cup holder in front of second-row seats
A cupholder is located in front of the
second-row seats.
Opening cup holder
Open ashtray cover1(page 312).
1Ashtray cover
Press ashtray cover 1 down in
direction of arrow as far as it will go.
1Ashtray cover
2Cup holder
Pull out cup holder 2 in direction of
arrow as far as it will go.Closing cup holder
Make sure you have removed all
containers from the cup holder.
Push cup holder 2 in until it engages.
Close ashtray cover.
Cupholders in rear center console*
Cupholders are located on the rear center
console between the second-row seats.
1Cup holders
!Close the cup holder when not in use and
before folding the second-row seats.
iVehicles with rear center console*
(
page 315) are not equipped with cupholders
in front of the second-row seats.

312 Controls in detail
Useful features
1Cover
2Ashtray insert
Grip ashtray insert 2 on the sides and
pull it out upwards.
Reinstalling ashtray insert
Insert ashtray insert 2 and push down
until the ball catch engages.
Close ashtray cover 1.Rear seat ashtray (second row)
Opening the ashtray
1Ashtray cover
2Release button
Press release button 2.
Ashtray cover 1 opens automatically.1Ashtray cover
Press ashtray cover 1 down in
direction of arrow as far as it will go.
Removing ashtray insert
Open ashtray cover 1.
Press ashtray cover 1 down in
direction of arrow as far as it will go.
iVehicles with rear center console*
(
page 315) are not equipped with an ashtray
in front of the second-row seats.
!Close the ashtray when not in use and
before folding the second-row seats.