Mercedes-Benz 2006 R-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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̈ Fold seat cushion 7 to a horizontal po-
sition.
Guide pin 5 must engage in recess 4
of seat backrest 6.
̈ Fold seat backrest 3 to a horizontal
position.
Returning seats to their original position
̈ Carry out the steps described on
(
page 283) to ( page 286) in
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.
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The second-row seats must be in their
rearmost position (
page 137).
Warning G
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.