Mercedes-Benz GL-Class 2009 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 104)

Seats
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You should now have sufficient space to
exit the vehicle’s third-row seat.
i Vehicles with memory function:
The front passenger seat moved slightly
forward.
While the easy-entry feature is activated, you
will see, for example, the following message
in the multifunction display:
2nd Row Of Seats - Right
Not Locked
X Return seat into its original position
(
Y page 102).
The message in the multifunction display
disappears.
For setting the front passenger seat back into
the stored position, see “Recalling positions
from memory” (
Y page 114).
For information on how to fold down the
second-row seats completely, see
“Expanding cargo volume” (
Y page 235).
Returning second-row seats to their
original 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 Fold seat back until it audibly engages.
X Fold seat backrest back into original
position until it engages.
To make sure the seat backrest has
engaged, lean firmly against the seat
backrest.
Emergency exit for third-row seats
i If, due to an accident or other situation, it
is not possible for you to exit the vehicle on
the side of the easy-entry seat
(
Y page 100), you can fold the left side of
the seat backrest in the second row of
seats down in order to open the left rear
door.
1 Emergency release
2 Seat backrest
! Make sure the head restraint is pushed all
the way down.
X Pull emergency release 1 in the direction
of arrow.
X Push seat backrest 2 forwards.
Controls in detail