Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 298)

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Returning seats to their original posi-
tion
Third-row seats
̈ Reach into strap 8 ( ୴ page 296) and
pull seat backrest 3 ( ୴ page 296) into
a vertical position.
̈ Pull release handle 2 ( ୴ page 296)
and adjust seat backrest 3
( ୴ page 296) to the desired position.
̈ Move seat cushion 7 ( ୴ page 296) to
a vertical position.
̈ Fold seat cushion 7 ( ୴ page 296)
towards the seat backrest until it
audibly engages.
Outboard second-row seats
̈ Pull release lever 3 past the
resistance point as far as it will go
(
୴ page 295) and move up the seat
backrest to an angle of approximately
45 degrees.
̈ Install the head restraint ( ୴ page 137).
̈ Adjust the seat backrest to the desired
position (
୴ page 134).
̈ Check whether the seat is properly
locked, see “Lock status indicators
(outboard second-row seats)”
(
୴ page 298).
̈ Adjust the seat fore or aft to the
desired position (
୴ page 134).
Warning!
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Make sure
ț the seats are properly locked
ț 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 1 is
in hinged position and red marking 2 is
barely visible, see “Lock status indicators
(outboard second-row seats)”
( ୴ page 298).
If a seat and seat backrest are not properly
locked, the seat could move forward 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. That could cause serious
or even fatal injuries.
! When returning the seats to their original
position, it is important to proceed in the
following order:
ț third-row seats
ț outboard second-row seats
ț second-row middle seat*
Otherwise, you could damage the seats.
! Do not fold up seat cushion 7 before fold-
ing seat backrest 3, see “Folding third-row
seats” ( ୴ page 296), as this could damage the
upholstery.