Mercedes-Benz GLE Operator's Manual page 98

96 Seats and stowing
People in the seat's sweep can become trap‐
ped.
If a seat is folded forwards, always fold
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it back before driving off.
Make sure that the seat is engaged.
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If a seat on the second row of seats is not
engaged, this will be shown on the multifunction
display on the instrument cluster.
Requirements:
The area into which the seat is folded is
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clear.
The seat has been folded up (
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Vehicles with comfort seating: the center
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armrest is folded up.
Vehicles with an extended center console:
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the storage compartment in the center con‐
sole is closed .
Vehicles with a center seat backrest: the
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center seat backrest is in an upright position
( page 111).
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You can fold the seats on the second row of
seats forwards for the following situations:
Vehicles with a third row of seats: for getting
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in or out
For easier access to the cargo compartment
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Vehicles with a center seat backrest: the center
seat folds forwards and backwards together with
the left-hand seat.
page 113).
To fold the seat into the front position:
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briefly pull on button 1.
The head restraint moves downwards. The
seat backrest moves into the front position.
The seat fore-and-aft adjustment moves for‐
wards until the seat is unlocked. The seat will
then tip forwards.
To fold the seat back: press and hold but‐
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ton 1 until the rear seat engages audibly.
The seat will tilt downwards and stop in the
front position. The seat backrest will remain
in the cargo position.
To interrupt the folding procedure before
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engagement, let go of button 1. To continue
the folding procedure, press and hold button
1 again.
Set the seat backrest inclination and seat
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fore-and-aft adjustment using the buttons on
the door.
% To increase the size of the cargo compart‐
ment, you can move the seat backrests into
the cargo compartment floor position
( page 111).
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