Mercedes-Benz E-Class Sedan Operator's Manual page 100

98 Seats and stowing
To open: press release catch
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the cover of the armrest upwards.
Through-loading feature in the rear bench
seat
Folding the rear seat backrests forward
& WARNING Risk of injury if the rear
bench seat/rear seat and seat backrest
are not engaged
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold for‐
wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
If this is the case, the vehicle occupant
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would be forced into the seat belt by the
rear bench seat/rear seat or by the seat
backrest. The seat belt cannot protect as
1 and swing
intended and could result in additional
injury.
Objects or loads in the trunk cannot be
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restrained by the seat backrest.
Make sure that the seat backrest and
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the rear bench seat/rear seat are
engaged before every trip.
If the seat backrest is not engaged and locked,
this will be shown in the multifunction display in
the instrument cluster.
The center and outer seat backrests can be fol‐
ded forward separately.
Fully insert the rear seat backrest head
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restraints.