Mercedes-Benz GLE Series 2020 Operator's Manual page 104

102 Seats and stowing
pectedly, 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
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it back before driving off.
Make sure that the seat is engaged.
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If a seat in the second row of seats is not
engaged, this is shown on the multifunction dis‐
play on the instrument cluster.
Requirements:
The area into which the seat is folded is
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clear.
The seat has been folded up (
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Vehicles with comfort seating: the center
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armrest is folded up.
Vehicles with an extended center console:
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the stowage compartment in the center con‐
sole is closed ( page 116).
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Vehicles with a center seat backrest: if the
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center seat backrest is in the cargo compart‐
ment floor position, the left-hand seat back‐
rest cannot be folded forwards
( page 117).
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You can fold the seats in the second row of
seats forwards for the following situations:
Vehicles with a third row of seats: for getting
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in or out
For easier access to the cargo compartment
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Vehicles with a center seat backrest: the center
seat folds forwards and backwards, together
with the left-hand seat.
page 119).
To fold the seat into the front position:
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briefly pull on release button 1.
The head restraint moves downwards. The
seat backrest moves into the front position.
The seat fore-and-aft adjustment moves for‐
wards until the seat is unlocked. The seat
then tips forwards.