Mercedes-Benz GLE Owner's Manual page 113

110 Seats and stowing
anism, in particular in the event of an acci‐
dent, sudden braking or an abrupt change of
direction.
If there is a person in the third row of
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seats, the rear seat in front of that per‐
son must be folded back into the driv‐
ing position before starting the journey.
People in the third row of seats must
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not place their legs on a rear seat back‐
rest that has been folded forwards.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting
properly. Particular attention must be paid to
children.
If you no longer require the folded-down seat
backrest for loading or for getting in and out,
fold it back into place.
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped if
the seat is not engaged
The seat does not engage when folded for‐
wards. The seat can fold backwards unex‐
pectedly, e.g. when accelerating, braking or
in the event of an abrupt change of direction
or an accident.
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 backrest in the second row of seats is
not engaged, this will be shown on the multifunc‐
tion display on the instrument cluster.
You can fold electrically foldable rear seats for‐
wards:
In vehicles with three rows of seats: for get‐
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ting in and out
For easier access to the load compartment
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In vehicles with a centre seat backrest: the
centre seat folds forwards and backwards,
together with the left-hand seat.
Requirements:
The area into which the seat is folded is free.
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The seat has been folded up (
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Vehicles with comfort seats: the centre arm‐
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rest has been folded up.
Vehicles with an extended centre console:
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the stowage compartment in the centre con‐
sole is closed ( page 123).
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Vehicles with a centre seat backrest: when
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the centre seat backrest is in the loading
floor position, the left seat backrest cannot
be folded forwards ( page 124).
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page 126).
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