Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 255)

Cargo compartment enlargement
Important safety notes
G WARNING
When expanding the cargo volume, always
fully fold the corresponding seats and, if so
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 253) or fully ( Y page 253).
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 100).
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 = slowly forwards.
Seat cushion ? is released and moves
automatically to a vertical position.
X Fold 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 256).
Enlarging the cargo compartment
completely (by folding the 2nd and 3rd
row of seats down)
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
Stowage areas
253
Stowing and features
Z