Mercedes-Benz GLB Owner's Manual page 132

Through-loading feature in the rear bench
seat
Folding the rear seat backrest forwards
& 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 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.
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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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 seat
backrest as a loading area, fold the backrest
back into place.
Requirements:
The area into which the seat is folded is
R
clear.
The area under the rear bench seat is clear.
R
The armrest on the second row of seats is
R
folded back and the cup holders are empty.
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Trap the seat belt strap on the seat belt
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in the seat belt strap holder 1.
When the left-hand seat backrest is folded for‐
wards, the centre seat backrest will also be fol‐
ded forwards.
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