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102 Seats and stowing
& 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 unexpect-
edly, 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 it
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back before driving off.
Make sure that the seat is engaged.
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Requirements:
The area into which the seat is folded is clear.
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Adjusting the seat backrest
You can fold the seat backrests on the second
row of seats forwards for the following situations:
For easier access to the cargo compartment
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Vehicles with a third row of seats: for getting
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in or out
You can set the seat backrest to different angles.
If you no longer require the seat backrest to be
folded down for loading or for getting in and out,
fold it back into place.
Hold the seat backrest in place with your hand
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or back.
Gently pull one of release loops
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the seat backrest forwards or backwards.
Ensure that the seat backrest is engaged.
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Folding the seat backrest forwards to enter the
vehicle (vehicles with a third row of seats)
& WARNING Risk of injury when folding the
seat backrest on the second row of seats
forwards
If the handle for the seat backrest on the sec-
ond row of seats is pulled from the third row
of seats, the seat backrest on the second row
of seats will fold forwards and will not engage.
People in the sweep of this seat backrest can
become trapped.
When getting out of the third row of
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seats, do not hold the seat backrest on
the second row of seats.
and fold
Vehicles with EASY-ENTRY function: if a seat on
the second row of seats is located in the EASY-
ENTRY area, this will be shown on the driver's dis-
play.
If necessary, fold the seats on the third row
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into position (
page 119).
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