Mercedes-Benz G-Class Operator's Manual page 253

Turn off the engine before opening the tail-
gate/rear door. Never drive off with the tail-
gate/rear door open.
! Ensure that you remove all containers
from the cup holder in the rear before fold-
ing the seat backrest and the seat cushion
of the rear bench seat forwards.
Observe the loading guidelines (
The rear bench seat is split symmetrically.
The left-hand and right-hand rear bench seats
can be folded forward to increase the capa-
city of the rear compartment. The following
changes are possible:
fold the seat backrests forward
R
fold the rear bench seat back fully
R
Folding the seat backrest forward
To fold forward the seat backrests, proceed
as follows:
Open the rear doors.
X
This allows you better access to release
lever :.
Remove the center head restraint
X
( page 88).
Y
Pull catch : in the direction of the arrow.
X
The corresponding rear seat backrest is not
engaged.
Fold the backrest forwards.
X
The rear seat backrest engages audibly.
page 248).
Y
Backrest folded forward
;
Folding the seat backrest back
! Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped when folding the rear seat
backrest back. Otherwise, it could be dam-
aged.
Pull release lever :.
X
The corresponding seat backrest is
released.
Fold backrest ; backwards in the direc-
X
tion of the arrow.
The seat catch engages audibly.
Install the head restraint (
X
Stowage areas
page 88).
Y
Z
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