2013 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER remove seats

Rear overhead control panel (second row of seats)
:
Switches the reading lamp on/off Rear overhead control panel (third row of seats)
:
p To switch the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
; p To switch the right-han dreading
lamp on/off Interior lighting control
General notes In order to preven
tthe vehicle's battery from
discharging, the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
unless the SmartKey is in position 2in the
ignition lock.
Automatic interior lighting control X
To activate/deactivate: press the|
button.
When the automatic interior lighting
control is activated, the button is flush with
the overhead control panel. The interior lighting automatically switches
on if you:
R
unlock the vehicle
R open a door
R remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock
The interior light is activated for a short while
when the SmartKey is removed from the
ignition lock. You can activate this delayed
switch-off using the on-board computer
(Y page 209).
Manual interior lighting control X
To switch the front interior lighting on/
off: press the cbutton.
X To switch the rear interior lighting on/
off: press the vbutton.
X To switch the reading lamps on/off:
press the pbutton. Crash-responsive emergency lighting
The interior lighting is activated automatically
if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
X To switch off the crash-responsive
emergency lighting: press the hazard
warning lamp button.
or
X Lock and then unlock the vehicle using the
SmartKey. Replacing bulbs
Important safety notes
Xenon bulbs G
DANGER
Xenon bulbs carry a high voltage. You could
get an electric shock and be seriously or even
fatally injured if you touch the electric
contacts on Xenon bulbs. Therefore, never
remove the cover from Xenon bulbs.
Do not change the Xenon bulbs yourself, but
have them replaced at a qualified workshop. Replacing bulbs
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compartment (Y
page 255) withouth aving to
remove the center console.
X Positio ncenter console Babove
supporting base =.
X Mount the retainers of center console B
using anchoring points ?(position 1) or
A (position 0) of basic carrier =.
X Guide the front part of center console B
downwards in the direction of the arrow to
supporting base =.
center console Bmust rest on supporting
base =.
X Push the front part of center console B
downwards until you hear center console
B engage in securing rings :(position 1)
or ; (position 0).
i The stowage compartment and cup
holder will only be illuminated if the center
console is installed in the rear position
(position 0).
Removing the center console G
WARNING
Remove all containers that may be stored in
the cup holder in the rear center console.
Otherwise, liquids could spill on the
occupants and/or vehicle equipment .Hot
fluids spilled on the vehicle occupants may
cause serious injury. Liquids spilled on vehicle
equipment may cause damage that is not
covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited
Warranty.
! To avoid damage to the center console or
its components, close the stowage
compartment before removing the center
console. The center console contains a stowage
compartment (Y
page 252) and a cup holder
(Y page 265).
If you are using the fully extended cargo
compartment and want an even loading area
(Y page 255), you must remove the center
console.
X Pull release handle A.
The front part of center console :
detaches from supporting base ?.
X Lift center console :upwards in the
direction of arrow Band hold center
console :in this position.
X At the same time, reach into recess ;.
X Lift center console :by recess ;
upwards in the direction of the arrow to
release center console :from anchoring
points =.
X Remove center console :from the
vehicle.
i Remove all objects from the stowage
compartment (Y page 252) to reduce the
weight of the center console.
i Supporting base ?cannot be removed. Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When expanding the cargo volume, always
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interior. Objects thrown around the vehicle
interior may cause an accident and/or
serious personal injury.
! Make absolutely sure that you adhere to
the specified folding order when fully
enlarging the cargo compartment:
R fold down the center seat in the 2nd row
of seats (7-seat vehicles)
R fold down the outer seats in the 2nd row
of seats
R fold down the seats in the 3rd row of
seats
You could otherwise damage the seats.
Folding down the center seat in the 2nd
row of seats
! Close the cup holder in the 2nd row of
seats before folding down the 2nd row of
seats .You could otherwise damage the
seats or cup holder.
X Lower the head restraint on the center seat
in the 2nd row of seats fully (Y page 104).X
Pull release loop :in the direction of the
arrow.
X Fold backrest ;forwards completely until
it is resting on seat cushion =(armrest
position). Armrest position
X
Pull release loop ?in the direction of the
arrow and hold it in this position.
The seat is released and folds up.
X Press seat Afurther down until the front
of the seat engages in the cargo
compartment floor position. Trunk floor position
Folding down the outer seats in the 2nd
row of seats
!
If you want to fold the outer seats down
in the 2nd row of seats, the front seats must
not be in the rearmost position. Otherwise,
you could damage the front seats and outer
seats in the 2nd row.
! Close the cup holder in the 2nd row of
seats before folding down the 2nd row of
seats. You could otherwise damage the
seats or cup holder.
X Move the seat concerned in the 2nd row to
its rearmost position (Y page 106).
X Remove the center console for the 2nd row
of seats, if installed (Y page 253).256
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On vehicles with a long wheelbase, the
center console for the 2nd row of seats can
remain in place if it has been installed in the
forward position (position 1) (Y page 253).
However, the loading area will not be level.
The stowage compartment and cup holder
will only be illuminated if the center console
is installed in the rear position (position 0)
(Y page 253).
i The center console in the 2nd row of seats
can remain installed if it is installed in the
front position (position 1) (Y page 253).
However, the loading area will not be level.
X Remove the head restraint of the seat
concerned (Y page 104). X
Lay the head restraints on the seat cushion
of the corresponding seat.
X Relieve 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.
X Fold backrest :forwards until it is resting
horizontally on seat cushion. X
Now push backrest :down further
towards the floor until seat cushion ;
engages.
Folding down the seats in the 3rd row of
seats
X Push down the respective head restraints
in the 3rd row as far as they will go
(Y page 104). X
Clamp the seat belt behind retainer ;.
X Pull release handle :of backrest =
upwards in the direction of the arrow.
Backrest =is released. Stowage areas
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X
To extend: pull the cargo compartment
cove rback by grab handle :and clip it
into retainers ;on the left and right.
X To retract: unhook the cargo compartment
cover from left-hand and right-hand
retainers ;.
X Guide cargo compartment cover forwards
by grab handle :until it is completely
rolled up.
Installing/removing the cargo
compartment cover !
You must no tinstall the extensions if you
wish to install the cargo compartment
cove rbehind the 3rd row of seats. The
cargo compartment cover and side panels
in the cargo compartment could otherwise
be damaged. Cargo compartment cover installed behind the
second row of seats
X
To remove: make sure that cargo
compartment cover ;is rolled up.
X Press button :.
X Move cargo compartment cover ;to the
left.
X Remove cargo compartment cover ;.
X To install: extend cargo compartment
cover ;if you wish to install cargo
compartment cover ;behind the 2nd row
of seats (Y page 262).
X If installed, remove the protective caps
from the side panels of the 3rd row of seats if you wish to install cargo compartment
cover
;behind the 2nd row of seats. Protective cap in the right-hand side trim on the
third 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 top of the protective cap from the
side trim in the direction of the arrow.
i Stow the protective caps in a safe place.
X With the handle pointing to the rear and
button :facing upwards, insert cargo
compartment cover ;into the recess of
the side panel on the left-hand side.
X Guide cargo compartment cover ;in front
of the recess on the right.
X Press button :and insert the right-hand
side section into the recess of the side
panel.
X Ensure that the cargo compartment cover
has engaged properly. Stowage areas
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When not in use, keep the cup holder closed.
An open cup holder may cause injury to you
or others when contacted during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident.
Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup
holder may come loose during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in 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.
Cup holder in the front-compartment
center console Ac
up holder and a removable support with a
card holder are located in the fron tpart of the
cente rconsole.
X To remove the card holder: raise card
holder ;at the rear and remove. X
To install the card holder: insert tabsA
into the openings.
X Align card holder ;at the bottom and
insert into cup holder :. Cards and parking garage tickets can be
inserted into the slot in the center.
The bottle opener is located under the card
holder. It can be used to open both screw
caps
=and crown caps ?.
i If you take out the card holder, you can
remove the rubber insert for cleaning.
Cup holder for the second row of seats
below the center air vents !
Close the cup holder if you are not using
it and before folding down the second row
of seats. X
To open the cup holder: press button;.
Cover :opens automatically. Features
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X
To open: open cover :(Ypage 252).
X To remove the insert: reach into the
recess on the rear of insert =.
X Lift insert =up; and out.
X To re-install the insert: press insert=
into the opening from above and press
down until it engages.
i You can remove the ashtray insert and
use the resulting compartment for
stowage.
Ashtray in the second row of seats :
Cover
; Insert
X To open: open cover :(Ypage 252).
X Fold cover :down in the direction of the
arrow as fa ras it will go. X
To remove the insert: press insert:in
the direction of the arrow.
X Pull insert :upwards and remove it.
X To re-install the insert: replace insert:
into the opening from above.
X Push insert :down until it engages.
X To close: pull cover ;upwards until it
engages in the first position.
X Swing cover ;forwards until it engages in
the second position.
Short wheelbase vehicles with acenter
console in the second row of seats do not
have an ashtray below the center console. Cigarette lighter
G
WARNING
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the
knob only.
Make sure any children traveling with you do
not injure themselves or start a fire with the
hot cigarette lighter.
! The 12 V socket in the cigarette lighter
can be used for accessories (up to a
maximum of 85 W), as long as they have
the standard socket type for cigarette
lighters. 268
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X
To open: open cover :(Ypage 252).
X Remove protective cap ;from the socket.
i On vehicles with an ashtra yand a
cigarette lighter, a cigarette lighter
(Y page 268) is installe dinstead of the
socket.
Socket in the second row of seats !
If accessories are connected, make sure
that amaximum curren tdraw of 20 A is not
exceeded. Otherwise, you willo verload the
fuse. X
Fold up the cover on socket :.
Socket in the cargo compartment !
The socket is not suitable for operating
the tire inflation compressor. X
Lift up the cover of socket :. 115
Vsocket G
WARNING
The 11 5VAC powe rsocket operates on high
voltage. Use the 115 V AC power socket in
the vehicle with the same caution and care
that you would take with power sockets at
home. Keep fluids away from the 115 V AC
power socket .Do not use liquids or sharp
tools to clean the power socket .Keep the
cover of the 115 V AC power socket closed
when not in use. Otherwise, you could suffer
an electric shock and be seriously or even
fatally injured. G
WARNING
Any device that you connect must have a
suitable plug and meet U.S.s tandards.Never
pull at a cable to disconnect a plug from a
115 VAC power socket. Never use a damaged
connection cable. The 11 5VAC power socket
must never be connected to another 115 V
AC power source. Do no tuse a converter with
an earthed plug for the 115 V AC power
socket. This could cause serious injury to you
and/or other people. G
WARNING
If the 115 V AC power socket is damaged or
pulled out of the trim, do not use or touch the
115 V AC power socket. The use of a 115 V
AC power socket that has been damaged or 270
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