Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2015 - Manual (Page 117)

Always make sure that the seat and backrest
are engaged as described:
R before traveling with a passenger on a seat
with the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
R after you have adjusted the seat
R after the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature has
been used
R after the cargo compartment enlargement
has been folded forwards
G WARNING
The seat does not engage in the entry/exit
position. The seat could fold back suddenly,
e.g. when accelerating, braking, changing
direction suddenly or in the event of an acci-
dent. Persons in the sweep of the seat could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Always fold back a seat which has been folded
forwards before you pull away. Make sure that
the seat and backrest engage fully.
X
To lock the seat: fold back the seat until it
engages.
X
Fold back the backrest until it engages.
Folding down the seats in the second
row electrically
Important safety notes
G WARNING
If the seat and backrest are not engaged, they
can fold forwards, e.g. in the event of sudden
braking or an accident.
R This will cause the vehicle occupants to be
forced into the seat belt by a seat or back-
rest which is not engaged. The seat belt can
no longer offer the intended level of pro-
tection and could even cause injuries.
R A child restraint system would no longer be
anchored or positioned correctly and would
not be able to perform its required function.
R The seat backrests cannot restrain objects
or loads in the cargo compartment.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Always make sure that the seat and backrest
are engaged as described:
R before traveling with a passenger on a seat
with the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
R after you have adjusted the seat
R after the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature has
been used
R after the cargo compartment enlargement
has been folded forwards
G WARNING
The seat does not engage in the entry/exit
position. The seat could fold back suddenly,
e.g. when accelerating, braking, changing
direction suddenly or in the event of an acci-
dent. Persons in the sweep of the seat could
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Always fold back a seat which has been folded
forwards before you pull away. Make sure that
the seat and backrest engage fully.
General notes
To enter or exit the third row of seats: the
outer left and right seats of the second row
can be folded down electrically.
One of the outer seats of the second row is in
the entry/exit position: the multifunction dis-
play shows, e.g. the 2nd 2nd Seat Seat Row, Row, Right Right
Not locked Not locked display message.
If you fold the seat back until it engages, the
display message disappears.
Pull the backrest firmly to ensure that it is fully
engaged.
i Further related subjects:
R Cargo compartment enlargement (fold-
ing the second row of seats forwards)
(
Y
page 346)
R Folding the seats in the third row for-
wards/back (
Y
page 111)
Folding down the seats
The seats can be folded down electrically if
the vehicle is stationary and the respective
rear door is open.
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