2013 MERCEDES-BENZ R-CLASS FAMILY TOURER Owners Manual

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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equipped, always use the cargo net when
transporting cargo.
Unless you are transporting cargo, the seat
backrests must remain properly locked in the
upright position.
In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, loose items will be thrown around
inside the vehicle. This can cause injury to
vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
Always use the cargo tie-down rings.
G
WARNING
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 second and third rows of
seats can be folded forwards separately. You
can enlarge the cargo compartment partially
(Y page 255) or fully (Y page 255).
Partially enlarging the cargo
compartment (folding the seats in the
3rd row forward) X
Move the head restraint of the
corresponding seat down fully
(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. X
Fold backrest =down slowly.
Seat cushion ?is released and moves
automatically to a vertical position.
X Fold backrest =forwards into a horizontal
position.
i Loop Acan be used to pull the backrests
of the 3rd row of seats upright when the
seats are moved into the original position
(Y page 258).
Enlarging the cargo compartment
completely (by folding the 2nd and 3rd
row of seats down) Important safety notes
G
WARNING
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
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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
Fold backrest =dow nslowly.
Seat cushion Cis released and moves
automatically to a vertical position.
i Loop Dcan be used to pull the backrests
of the 3rd row of seats upright when the
seats are moved into the original position
(Y page 258).
X After 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
that guide pin Aof seat cushion C
catches fully in recess ?of backrest B.
i The seats in the 2nd row of seats must be
in the rearmost position (Y page 106).
X Fold backrest =forwards into a horizontal
position.
Moving the seats back into the driving
position Important safety notes
G
WARNING
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 "Loc kstatus indicators
(outboard second-row seats)".
If a seat and seat backrest are not properly
locked, the seat could mov eforward 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.T hat 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. X
Grip loop =and pull seat backrest ;into
an upright position.
X Pull release handle ?and move
backrest ;to the desired position.
X Place seat cushion :in a vertical position.
X Fold seat cushion :towards backrest ;
until it engages audibly.
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X
Pull release lever ;upwards beyond the
pressure point to the stop and fold
backrest :upwards by about 45˚.
X Inser tthe head restraint (Y page 104).
X Pull release lever ;to the pressure point
and adjust backrest :to the desired
position.
X Check that the seat is correctly engaged.
X Set the seat head restraint to the desired
position (Y page 104).
Lock verification indicator for the outer
seats in the 2nd row of seats Seat unlocked
When the seat is unlocked, lock status
indicator
:is folded out and indicator
area ;is clearly visible.
X When the seat is unlocked, fold the
backrest back until you hear the seat
engage. Seat locked When the seat is locked, lock status
indicator
:is folded in and indicator
area ;is barely visible.
Resetting the center seat in the 2nd row
of seats Armrest position
X
Pull release loop :of seat ;in the
direction of the arrow and hold it securely.
The seat is released and folds up.
X Press seat ;further down until the back
of the seat engages in the armrest position.
X Pull release loop :of the backrest in the
direction of the arrow and hold it securely.
X Fold the backrest backwards until you hear
it engage. Securing cargo
Cargo tie-down rings General notes
Observe the following notes on securing
loads:
R
secure the load using the cargo tie-down
rings.
R do not use elastic straps or nets to secure
a load, as these are only intended as an
anti-slip protection for light loads.
R do not route tie-downs across sharp edges
or corners.
R pad sharp edges for protection. Stowage areas
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Footwell of the second row of seats
There is one cargo tie-down ring
:in the
footwell behind the driver’s seat and one in
the footwell behind the front-passenger seat.
Footwell of the third row of seats Two cargo tie down rings
:are located in
the footwell for the 3r drow of seats.
Cargo compartment There are four cargo tie down rings
:in the
cargo compartment. Securing hooks
There is a mounting hook
:on each of the
side panels in the cargo compartment.
Only secure lightweight luggage items on the
mounting hooks to a maximum of 9 lbs
(4 kg). Cargo compartment cover
Important safety notes !
When loading the vehicle, make sure that
you do not stack the load in the cargo
compartment higher than the lower edge of
the side windows. Do not place heavy
objects on top of the cargo compartment
cover.
The cargo compartment cover may be
installed behind the 2nd or 3rd row of seats.
Extending and retracting the cargo
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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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