2011 MERCEDES-BENZ R-Class rear entertainment

Adjusting the head restraints
Adjusting the head restraints manually
Adjusting the head restraint height 9
! The head restraints may only be removed
in a qualified specialist workshop.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you go
to an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
XIf the head restraint is fully lowered, it is
necessary to press release catch :.XTo raise: pull the head restraint up to the
desired position.XTo lower: press release catch : in the
direction of the arrow and push the head
restraint down to the desired position.
Adjusting the angle of the head restraints
GWarning!
Vehicles with Rear Seat Entertainment
System: When adjusting the head restraint,
make sure your fingers do not become caught
between the head restraint cushion and the
monitor. Failing to do so may lead to injury.
XPush or pull the lower edge of the head
restraint in the direction of the arrow.
Adjusting the head restraint height
electrically 10
XTo adjust the head restraint height:
slide
the switch for head restraint adjustment
( Y page 100) up or down in the direction of
the arrow.
Adjusting the luxury head restraints
GWarning!
When folding back the head restraint side
bolsters, do not put your hands between the
side bolster and the cushion holder. There is
a danger of becoming trapped.
XTo adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint: push or pull right and/or left-9
For vehicles without memory function only.
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would apply force at the abdomen or neck.
That could cause serious or even fatal injuries.
Do not fold the second-row middle seat and
allow occupants to use the folded second-row
middle seat as a table while driving. Objects
placed on the folded second-row middle seat
may move freely during braking, vehicle
maneuvers, or an accident and be thrown
around in the vehicle interior. Objects thrown
around in the vehicle interior may cause an
accident and/or serious personal injury.XTo put the backrest into the armrest
position: move the head restraint of the
center seat to the lowest position
( Y page 102).XPull release loop : in the direction of the
arrow and hold it in this position.XFold backrest ; forwards until it is resting
on seat cushion = in the armrest position.
Armrest position
XTo move the backrest to its upright
position: pull release loop : in thedirection of the arrow and hold it in this
position.XFold backrest ; backwards until you hear
it engage.
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (3rd row of
seats)
GWarning!
To help avoid personal injury, the second-row
seat backrests must be properly locked either
in the upright position or, when using the
expanded cargo volume, in the fully folded
position while the vehicle is in motion.
! Seven-seat vehicles:
Do not use the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
on the left outer seat when the middle seat
in the second row of seats is in the armrest
position. You could otherwise damage the
seats.
! Vehicles with a Rear Seat Entertainment
System:
The screen of the Rear Seat Entertainment
System may be damaged if the head
restraint on the respective outer seat in the
second row of seats is extended
significantly when using the EASY-ENTRY/
EXIT feature.
Move the head restraint to the lowest
position or carefully guide the seat
backrest forwards to prevent damage.
For further information on folding the seats in
the third row forwards, see (Y page 251), and
for information on enlarging the cargo
compartment (folding the seats of the second
and third rows forwards), see ( Y page 251).
EASY-ENTRY feature
The release handle for the EASY-ENTRY
feature is located on the entry side at the back
of each outer seat in the second row of seats.
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Stowage compartment under the
armrest
The stowage compartment and the stowage
tray can be opened separately.
i In vehicles with the Rear Seat
Entertainment System, a DVD player is
installed in the stowage compartment; see
the separate operating instructions.
XTo open the stowage tray: press release
button : and fold the armrest upwards.XTo open the stowage compartment:
press release button ; and fold the
armrest upwards.=Stowage tray?Coin holder
i The Roadside Assistance
º (Y page 269) and MB info call
E (Y page 270) buttons are in the
stowage tray = under the armrest.
Stowage compartments in the rear
Stowage compartments above the
center vents in the 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
vehicle has rear-compartment air
conditioning for the 2nd and 3rd rows of
seats.
Stowage compartment in the center
console in the 2nd row of seats
XTo open: 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-
compartment air conditioning (2nd and 3rd
row of seats), a swiveling side air vent is
installed instead of the stowage
compartment.
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