Mercedes-Benz Metris Operator's Manual page 89

The EASY-ENTRY section has engaged cor-
rectly if:
the seat anchorage engages audibly
R
indicator tab = is no longer visible and is
R
fully retracted into the seat anchorage
If the EASY-ENTRY section has not engaged cor-
rectly:
Fold the EASY-ENTRY section forwards.
X
Fold the EASY-ENTRY section backwards
X
again and check the locking mechanism.
Removing/installing the rear bench
seat
Standard rear bench seat:
G
WARNING
If the rear bench seat is not fully engaged, it
may be thrown about while the vehicle is mov-
ing. There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Always make sure that the rear bench seat is
fully engaged as described.
G
WARNING
If the rear bench seat is not installed as descri-
bed or an unsuitable rear bench seat is instal-
led, the seat belts may not provide protection
as intended. There is an increased risk of
injury.
Install the rear bench seat as described. Only
use rear bench seats that are approved for
your vehicle by the distributor named on the
inside cover page.
The only way to ensure that the rear bench seat
will engage securely is to always keep the seat
anchorages clean and free of foreign objects.
Always observe the notes about the seating var-
iants ( page 85).
Y
Release handle for rear seat anchorage
:
Release handle for front seat anchorages
;
Seat anchorages
=
To remove: fold release handle for rear seat
X
anchorage : up.
Tilt the rear bench seat forward by the upper
X
edge of the seat backrest.
Pull release handle for front seat ancho-
X
rages ; up.
Hold the rear bench seat by the lower edge of
X
the seat cushion.
Fold the rear bench seat forwards and pull it
X
out of seat anchorages =.
Seats
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Z