2011 MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class page 254

GWarning!
Never drive a vehicle with the tailgate open.
Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may
enter vehicle interior resulting in
unconsciousness and death.
To enlarge the cargo compartment, the rear
bench seats of the 2nd and 3rd rows of seats
can be folded forwards separately. You can
enlarge the cargo compartment partially
( Y page 251) or fully ( Y page 251).
Partially enlarging the luggage
compartment (folding forward the
seats in the 3rd row)
XMove the head restraint of the
corresponding seat down fully
( Y page 102).XClamp the seat belt behind retainer ;.XPull release handle : of backrest =
upwards in the direction of the arrow.
Backrest = is released.XFold backrest = slowly forwards.
Seat cushion ? is released and moves
automatically to a vertical position.XFold backrest = forwards into a horizontal
position.
i Loop A can be used to pull the backrests
of the 3rd row of seats upright when the
seats are moved into the original position
( Y page 254).
Fully enlarging the luggage
compartment (folding forward the
seats in the 2nd and 3rd rows)
GWarning!
Folded second-row seats are intended to
serve as a cargo volume expansion in
conjunction with folded third-row seats only.
Do not fold the second-row seats and allow
third-row seat occupants to use folded
second-row seats as a footrest while driving.
Third-row seat occupants must, like all vehicle
occupants, keep both feet on the floor in front
of their seat. Otherwise, occupants could
slide under their seat belt in a collision. If
occupants slide under the seat belt, it would
apply force at the abdomen or neck. That
could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Do
not fold the second-row seats and allow third-
row seat occupants to use folded second-row
seats as a table while driving. Objects placed
on folded second-row seats may come loose
during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or an
accident and be thrown around the vehicle
interior. Objects thrown around the vehicle
interior may cause an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
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iThe center console in the 2nd row of seats
can remain in place if it is installed in the
foremost position (position1)
( Y page 249). However, the loading surface
will not be level.XRemove the head restraint of the seat
concerned ( Y page 102).XLay the head restraints on the seat cushion
of the corresponding seat.XRelieve the pressure on backrest : and
pull release lever ; upwards in the
direction of the arrow beyond the pressure
point to the stop.
Backrest : and the seat are unlocked.XFold backrest : forwards until it is resting
horizontally on the seat cushion.XNow push backrest : down further until
seat cushion ; engages on the floor.Folding down the seats in the 3rd row of
seatsXPush down the respective head restraints
in the 3rd row as far as they will go
( Y page 102).XClamp the seat belt behind retainer ;.XPull release handle : of backrest =
upwards in the direction of the arrow.
Backrest = is released.XFold backrest = slowly forwards.
Seat cushion C is released and moves
automatically to a vertical position.
i Loop D can be used to pull the backrests
of the 3rd row of seats upright when the
seats are moved into the original position
( Y page 254).
XAfter it has been moved to a vertical
position automatically, fold seat cushion
C further forwards until it reaches a
horizontal position. In doing so, make sure
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iThe seats in the 2nd row of seats must be
in the rearmost position ( Y page 103).XFold backrest = forwards into a horizontal
position.
Resetting the seats to the driving
position
GWarning!
Make sure
R the seats are properly locked
R 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 : 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
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.
! Make absolutely sure that you reset the
seats to the driving position in the specified
order:
R reset the seats in the 3rd row of seats
R reset the outer seats in the 2nd row of
seats
R reset the center seat in the 2nd row of
seats (7-seat vehicles)
Resetting the seats in the 3rd row of seats
! Do not fold down the seat cushions before
moving the backrests into the upright
position. The seat cover could otherwise be
damaged.
XGrip loop = and pull seat backrest ; into
an upright position.XPull release handle ? and move
backrest ; to the desired position.XPlace seat cushion : in a vertical position.XFold seat cushion : towards backrest ;
until it engages audibly.
Resetting the outer seats in the 2nd row
of seats
XPull release lever ; upwards beyond the
pressure point to the stop and fold
backrest : upwards by about 45 ˚.XInsert the head restraint ( Y page 102).XPull release lever ; to the pressure point
and adjust backrest : to the desired
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