Mercedes-Benz 2007 E 350 4MATIC Automobile User Manual


 
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Split rear bench seat
To expand the cargo compartment, you
can fold down the left and right rear seat
backrests.
The two sections can be folded down sep-
arately to enlarge the cargo compartment.
Folding the backrest forward
1 Release catch
2 Seat cushion
̈ Pull release catch 1 and use it to pull
seat cushion 2 up.
1 Release catch
2 Seat backrest
̈ Pull release catch 1 up.
The seat backrest is released and the
head restraints fold back.
̈ Fold the seat backrest 2 forward.
Warning! G
When expanding the cargo compartment, al-
ways fold the seat cushions fully forward.
Unless you are transporting cargo, the back-
rests must remain properly locked in the up-
right position.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, loose items will be thrown
around inside the vehicle, and cause injury
to vehicle occupants unless the items are
securely fastened in the vehicle.
Always use the cargo tie down rings
(
page 270).
!
To prevent damage, the following must be
observed before folding the rear seat backrest
forward:
ț the head restraints must be folded back and
fully inserted
ț the front seat must be moved into its
front-most position
ț the seat cushions must be folded forward
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If the rear center seat is to be occupied
while driving, it may be necessary to fold the seat
belt buckle up again.