Mercedes-Benz GLS Owner's Manual page 143

140 Seats and stowing
After the easy entry and exit feature has
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been used
After the load compartment enlargement
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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 folded-down rear
seat backrest as a load area, fold the backrest
back into place.
Make sure that the red marking of the lock verifi‐
cation indicator is no longer visible. Otherwise,
the seat backrest will not be locked.
Requirements:
Vehicles with a centre seat backrest: the
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centre seat backrest is not in the luggage
compartment floor position.
Vehicles with a folding rear armrest: the rear
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armrest has been folded up.
Seven-seater (example)
To fold the left or right seat backrest for‐
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wards: briefly press one of buttons 1.
The head restraint on the seat backrest will
move into a suitable position. The rear seat
will fold forwards.
Vehicles with a centre seat backrest: the
centre seat backrest will fold forwards
together with the left seat backrest.
If a seat in the second row of seats is not
engaged and locked, this will be shown on the
multifunction display on the instrument cluster.
% Seven-seaters: all seat backrests can be fol‐
ded forwards together using the ALL button.
Folding the rear centre seat backrest for‐
wards separately (seven-seaters)
Fold the rear seat armrest back if necessary.
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