Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2007 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 303)

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3 Seat backrest
4 Seat cushion
5 Strap
̈ Move seat backrest 3 slightly for-
ward.
Seat cushion 4 is released and folds
forward automatically.
̈ Fold seat backrest 3 to a horizontal
position.
Expanding cargo compartment fully
i Strap 5 serves to pull up the seat backrest
when bringing the third-row seats back to their
original position (
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Warning
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Folded second-row seats are intended to
serve as cargo compartment expansion in
conjunction with folded third-row seats
only. Do not fold the second-row seats and
allow third-row seat occupants to use folded
second-row seats as a footrest while driving.
Third-row seat occupants must, like all vehi-
cle occupants, keep both feet on the floor in
front of their seat. Otherwise, occupants
could slide under the seat belt in a collision.
If occupants slide under it, the belt 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 ma-
neuvers, or an accident and be thrown
around in the vehicle interior. Objects
thrown around in the vehicle interior may
cause an accident and/or serious personal
injury.
i When folding both rows of seats, it is impor-
tant that you fold the second-row seats first, and
then fold the third-row seats.
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