Seat backrests
Fig. 55 Folding the seat backrest forwards
The rear seat backrest can be folded forwards to increase the size of the lug-
gage compartment. The seat backrests can also be folded forward individually
on vehicles with divided rear seats.
Fold down split seat backrest
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Press the release lever
in the direction of arrow
A
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Tilt the seat backrest in the direction of the arrow
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Move the head restraint fully towards the rear, or remove
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Fold down the seat backrest completely in the direction of arrow
Fold down undivided seat backrest
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Press down the release handles
of the seat backrest
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Tilt the seat backrest in the direction of the arrow
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Move the head restraint fully downwards or remove
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Fold down the seat backrest completely in the direction of arrow
Fold back split seat backrest
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If you removed the head restraint, you need to reinsert it with the backrest
tilted slightly forwards
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Hold the seat belt
against the side panel in the direction of arrow
C
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Then fold the seat backrest back until the securing knob clicks into place -
check by pulling on the seat backrest
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Make sure that the red marker
Fold back undivided seat backrest
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If you removed the head restraints, you need to reinsert them with the back-
rest tilted slightly forwards
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1
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2
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in the direction of arrow
on both sides
A
1
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2
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is hidden.
B
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Hold the seat belts
panel in the direction of arrow
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Then fold the seat backrests back until the securing knobs clicks into place -
check by pulling on the seat backrest
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Make sure that the red marks
no longer visible.
WARNING
In occupied rear seats make sure that the respective seat backrests are
■
properly engaged.
After folding back the seat backrest, the seat belts and belt buckles must
■
be ready for use.
The seat backrests must be securely locked in position so that no objects
■
in the luggage compartment can slide into the passenger compartment on
sudden braking – risk of injury.
CAUTION
Ensure that the seat belts are not damaged when operating the seat backr-
ests. Under no circumstances must the rear seat belts be jammed by the fol-
ded back seat backrests.
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2
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2
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3
on both sides of the seat backrest against the side
C
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3
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on both sides of the seat back are
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