Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 256)

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
during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or an
accident and be thrown around the vehicle
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 100).
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 securely.
The seat is released and folds up.
X Press seat A further down until the front
of the seat engages in the trunk floor
position.
Trunk floor position
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