Mercedes-Benz 2009 R-Class Automobile User Manual


 
Seats
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Lumbar support
You can adjust the contour of the driver’s seat
lumbar support to help enhance support to
your spine.
1
Curvature up
2
Less curvature
3
Curvature down
4
Greater curvature
X
Curvature position: Use button 1 to
move the curvature up and button 3 to
move it down.
X
Degree of curvature: Use button 2 to
lessen the curvature and button 4 to
increase it.
Rear seats
G
Warning!
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front
seating position. Thus, we strongly
recommend that children be placed in the
rear seats whenever possible. Regardless
of seating position, children 12 years old
and under must be seated and properly
secured in an appropriately sized infant
restraint, toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. For additional information, see
“Children in the vehicle”.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle
and/or the child is not properly secured in
the child restraint.
Rear seat adjustment
G
Warning!
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 seat belt would apply force at
the abdomen 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 seat belts are properly
positioned on the body.
Your seat must be adjusted so that you can
correctly fasten your seat belt.
Never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being
adjusted.
After adjusting rear seats, make sure
R
the seats are properly locked
R
the seat backrests are in an upright
position and are properly locked
An outboard second-row seat is properly
locked only when lock status indicator 1
is in hinged position and red marking 2 is
barely visible.
If a seat and seat backrest are not properly
locked, the seat could move forward and
the seat backrest could fold. You could
slide under the seat belt during braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident. If you
slide under it, the seat belt would apply
Controls in detail
Z