Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 138)

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Controls in detail
Seats
Rear seats Rear seat adjustment Fore and aft adjustment
(second-row seats only)
The handles for adjusting the seats are
located on the front of each seat base.
1 Adjustment handle
̈ Pull up handle 1 in direction of arrow
and hold it there.
̈ Move seat to the desired position.
̈ Release handle 1.
The seat must audibly engage.
Warning!
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According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front seat-
ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend
that children be placed in the rear seats. Re-
gardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and
properly secured in an appropriate infant or
toddler restraint, or booster seat recom-
mended for the size and weight of the child.
For additional information, see “Children in
the vehicle” ( ୴ page 82).
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and
the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
Warning!
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Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined position
as this can be dangerous. You could slide
under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide
under it, the belt would apply force at the ab-
domen or neck. That could cause serious or
fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat
belts provide the best restraint when the
wearer is in a nearly upright position and
belts are properly positioned on the body.
Your seat must be adjusted so that you can
correctly fasten your seat belt ( ୴ page 50).
Never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being ad-
justed.