Mercedes-Benz GLA 180 Owner's Manual page 294

Observe the loading guidelines (
and the safety notes regarding stowage spaces
( page 288).
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Folding backrest on the front-
passenger seat
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WARNING
If the backrest of the co-driver's seat is folded
forward, passengers in the rear compartment
could collide with parts of the seat mecha-
nism, particularly in the event of an accident,
heavy braking or sudden changes of direction.
There is a risk of injury.
If another person is travelling in the vehicle
when the backrest of the co-driver's seat is
folded forward, this person must sit on the
rear seat behind the driver.
The backrest of the front-passenger seat can be
folded forwards to increase the luggage com-
partment capacity.
Once you no longer need the backrest on the
front-passenger side to be used as a load sur-
face, fold the backrest back into place.
To fold forward: gently push the backrest
X
back.
Pull release handle : and fold the backrest
X
fully onto the seat cushion until it engages.
To fold back: gently push the backrest down
X
and pull release handle :.
Fold the seat backrest back until it engages.
X
page 288)
Through-loading facility in the rear
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compartment
To open: fold down seat armrest :.
X
Pull the centre head restraint on the rear
X
bench seat into the uppermost position
(
Y
Slide locking mechanism = in the direction
X
of the arrow.
Swing flap ; fully to the side.
X
Flap ; is held open by a magnet.
To close: swing flap ; in the luggage com-
X
partment back until it engages.
Fold armrest : up fully if necessary.
X
Observe the loading guidelines (
Enlarging the luggage compartment
Important safety notes
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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.
Stowage areas
page 109).
WARNING
291
page 288).
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