Mercedes-Benz GLS Operator's Manual page 112

110 Seats and stowing
When the rear door is closed: pull and hold
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release button 1 in the backrest shoulder of
the rear seat.
or
Press and hold release button 2
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rest of the third row of seats.
The head restraint moves downwards. The
rear seat backrest moves into the front posi‐
tion. The rear seat moves forwards until it
unlocks. The rear seat then tips forwards.
If a seat in the second row of seats is not
engaged, this will be shown on the multifunc‐
tion display on the instrument cluster.
% You can prevent the rear seats from folding
forwards when the rear door is closed by
activating the child safety lock for the rear
side windows ( page 67).
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Folding the rear seat back into the driving
position
Press and hold release button 1
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backrest shoulder of the rear seat or
the armrest of the third row of seats and hold
it down until the rear seat audibly engages.
The rear seat will tip downwards and move
back. The rear seat backrest and head
restraint will automatically move into the
in the arm‐
driving position.
If a seat in the second row of seats is not
engaged, this will be shown on the multifunc‐
tion display on the instrument cluster.
To interrupt the folding procedure before
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engagement, let go of the release button. To
continue the folding procedure, press and
hold the release button again.
Folding the rear seats forwards mechanically
(emergency release)
You can also fold the rear seats forwards
mechanically using release loops. The release
loops are located on the outer sides and rear
sides of the seats on the second row of seats.
in the
2 in
Release loops on the second row of seats
Release loops on the rear sides of the second row
of seats