Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2006 Owners Manual User Manual

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Controls in detail

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Fold seat cushion

7 to a horizontal po-

sition.

Guide pin

5 must engage in recess 4

of seat backrest

Fold seat backrest

3 to a horizontal

position.

Returning seats to their original position

Carry out the steps described on
(

reverse order.

Make sure all seats are properly locked
in position.

The second-row seats have red markings
on the seat base that indicate when a
second-row seat is not properly locked.

When the red marking on a seat base is
visible, push seat backrest back until
the seat audibly engages.

With the seat properly locked in posi-
tion, you will not see the red marking
on the seat base.

The second-row seats must be in their
rearmost position (

Warning

Make sure all seats are properly locked in

position before driving off. Do not drive with

seats not properly locked.

Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat

not properly locked as this can be danger-

ous. The seat could move forward and the

seat backrest could fold. You could slide un-

der the seat belt during braking, vehicle ma-

neuvers, 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 fa-

tal injuries.

The seat backrest and seat belt provide the

best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly

upright position and the belt is properly po-

sitioned on the body.