Mercedes-Benz 2005 ML 500 Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Seats
The rear seats are divided asymmetrically.
To enlarge the cargo compartment you can
adjust the left and right part separately.
The following changes are possible:
ț moving the seat fore and aft
ț folding down the backrest
ț lowering the seat
Adjusting rear seat fore and aft
1 Release lever
̈ Pull release lever 1 in direction of
arrow.
̈ Slide seat to the desired position until
it locks in place.
Folding down the backrest
1 Lock button
̈ Close cup holder ( page 170) and
ashtray (
page 172) in rear center
console (
page 170).
̈ Move front seats forward. Manual seat
(
page 36) or power seat ( page 38).
̈ Slide seat forward.
̈ Remove head restraint(s) (page 95).
̈ Pull lock button 1 up and fold back-
rest forward until it locks in place.
The red backrest lock indicator at lock
button 1 is not visible in the locked
position.
Folding up the backrest
̈ Close cup holder ( page 170) and
ashtray (
page 172) in rear center
console.
̈ Pull lock button 1 up and unfold back-
rest until it locks in place.
Make sure the seat belt is not caught in
the seat.
̈ Check for secure locking by pulling and
pushing on the backrest.
Warning! G
Failure to assure that seats are locked into
place could result in an increased chance of
injury in an accident.