Mercedes-Benz GLE 2022 Operator's Manual page 44

42 Quick start and Tips
& WARNING Risk of accident if the rear
bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest
are not engaged
The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat back-
rest may fold forwards, even while the vehicle
is in motion.
As a result, the vehicle occupant will be
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pressed into the seat belt with increased
force. The seat belt will not be able to pro-
tect as intended and could cause addi-
tional injury.
Objects or loads in the boot or load com-
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partment cannot be restrained by the seat
backrest.
Make sure that the rear bench seat, the
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rear seat and the seat backrest are
engaged before every trip.
* NOTE Damage caused by trapping the
seat belt when folding back the seat back-
rest
The seat belt could become trapped and thus
be damaged when the seat backrest is folded
back.
Make sure that the seat belt is not trap-
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ped when folding back the seat backrest.
Folding back the rear seat mechanically
Move the driver's or front passenger seat for-
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wards, if necessary.
Swivel seat backrest 1 back until it engages.
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Make sure that the red marking of the lock
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verification indicator is no longer visible. Oth-
erwise, the seat backrest is not locked.
Folding back the rear seat electrically