Mercedes-Benz GLE Operator's Manual page 97

Folding the rear seats forwards electrically
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped
when adjusting the seats
When you adjust a seat, you may trap your‐
self or a vehicle occupant.
When adjusting a seat, make sure that
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no one has any body parts in the sweep
of the seat.
& WARNING Risk of accident if the seat
and seat backrest are not engaged
The seat and seat backrest can fold for‐
wards.
There is a risk of the following, in particular:
The vehicle occupant may be pressed
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against the seat belt. The seat belt will
not be able to protect as intended and
could cause additional injury.
A child restraint system will no longer be
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properly supported or positioned and will
no longer fulfill its function as intended.
The seat backrest will not be able restrain
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objects or goods in the cargo compart‐
ment.
Always ensure that the seat and seat back‐
rest are engaged, in particular:
Before persons travel in the vehicle while
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sitting on a seat with the easy entry and
exit feature
After you have adjusted the seat
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After the easy entry and exit feature has
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been used
After the cargo compartment enlarge‐
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ment has been folded forwards
& WARNING Risk of injury due to seat
backrest folded forwards
If the rear seat backrest is folded forwards,
persons in the third row of seats could col‐
lide with parts of the seat adjustment mech‐
anism, in particular in the event of an acci‐
dent, sudden braking or an abrupt change of
direction.
Seats and stowing
If there is a person in the third row of
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seats, the rear seat in front of that per‐
son must be folded back into the driv‐
ing position before starting the journey.
People in the third row of seats must
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not place their legs on a rear seat back‐
rest that has been folded forwards.
Always ensure that all vehicle occupants have
their seat belts fastened correctly and are sitting
properly. Particular attention must be paid to
children.
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.
& 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 unex‐
pectedly, e.g. when accelerating, braking or
in the event of an abrupt change of direction
or an accident.
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