Mercedes-Benz 2010 GL-Class Operator's Manual page 206

Loading and storing
204
i It is only possible to fold the third-row
seats down when the tailgate is open.
Example, button for the right third-row seats
Button for returning third-row seats to
:
upright position
Button for folding the third-row seats
;
X
Lower the head restraints of the third-row
seats completely (
X
Remove cargo compartment cover blind
( Y page 205).
X
Press button ; for each side until the
third-row seats are fully folded.
The cargo compartment is fully extended.
If a third-row seat is not engaged properly, for
example, the message 3rd Row Of Seats-
Right Not Locked appears in the
multifunction display (
X
Press button ; again, until the message
disappears.
Y page 88).
Y page 125).
Returning seats to their original position
G
Warning!
Make sure all seats are properly locked in
position before driving off. Do not drive with
seats not properly locked.
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
not properly locked as this can be dangerous.
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. Never ride in a moving vehicle with
the seat not properly locked as this can be
dangerous. 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.
The seat backrest and seat belt provide the
best restraint when the wearer is in a nearly
upright position and the seat belt is properly
positioned on the body.
X
Step 1: Return third-row seats to its
original position ( Y page 203).