Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 109)

Exit position
Vehicles with memory function: call up the
saved setting (
Y page 114), to move the
right-hand front seat to the saved position.
Moving the outer seats in the 2nd row
back to the normal position
G
WARNING
When occupants have entered or exited the
vehicle using the easy-entry/exit feature,
before driving off make sure
R the seats are properly locked
R the seat backrests are in an upright position
and are properly locked
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 force at the
abdomen or neck. That could cause serious
or even fatal injuries.
X To lock the seat: fold back the seat until
it engages.
X Fold back the backrest until it engages.
Lean back firmly against the backrest to
ensure that it is engaged.
Emergency exit for the 3rd row of seats
i In an emergency, you can fold the
backrest of the left outer seat in the 2nd
row of seats forwards and open the left-
hand rear door.
This may be required, for example, in the
event of an accident or similar situation if
you cannot leave the vehicle using the
EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (3rd row of
seats).
G WARNING
To help avoid personal injury when folding the
seat backrest forward, make sure you move
both feet and legs all the way back and out of
the way to avoid them contacting the seat as
it pivots forward.
In order to prevent an accident or any other
potentially dangerous situations when
opening the rear door and exiting the vehicle,
make sure you are aware of the traffic
situation at all times.
X Move the head restraint to the lowest
position (
Y page 102).
X Pull release handle : in the direction of
the arrow.
Fold backrest ; forwards.
X Open the left-hand rear door.
X Get out of the vehicle.
Adjusting the multicontour seat
You can adjust the contour of the front seats
individually so as to provide optimum support
for your back and sides.
Seats
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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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