Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 259)

X Pull release lever ; upwards beyond the
pressure point to the stop and fold
backrest : upwards by about 45 ˚.
X Insert the head restraint ( Y page 100).
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 100).
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
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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Stowing and features
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