Mercedes-Benz 2004 ML 500 - Manual (Page 100)

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Controls in detail
Seats
Folding down the backrest
1 Lock button
̈ Close cup holder ( ୴ page 167) and
ashtray ( ୴ page 169) in rear center
console ( ୴ page 167).
̈ Move front seats forward. Manual seat
(
୴ page 35) or power seat ( ୴ page 37).
̈ Slide seat forward.
̈ Remove head restraint(s) ( ୴ page 95).
̈ Pull lock button 1 up and fold back-
rest forward until it locks in place.
The red backrest lock indicator at lock
button 1 is not visible in the locked
position.
Folding up the backrest
̈ Close cup holder ( ୴ page 167) and
ashtray ( ୴ page 169) in rear center
console.
̈ Pull lock button 1 up and unfold back-
rest until it locks in place.
Make sure the seat belt is not caught in
the seat.
̈ Check for secure locking by pulling and
pushing on the backrest.
The red backrest lock indicator at lock
button 1 is not visible in the locked
position.
̈ Install head restraint ( ୴ page 96).
̈ Slide seat rearward to desired position
(
୴ page 99).
̈ Adjust front seats to desired position.
Manual seats (
୴ page 35) or power
seats ( ୴ page 37).
Lowering the rear seat
1 Release button
2 Lever
3 Release lever