Mercedes-Benz GLB 2023 Operator's Manual page 118

116 Seats and stowing
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 backrest
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 the seat has been adjusted.
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After the easy entry and exit feature has
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been used
After the cargo compartment enlargement
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has been folded forwards
& WARNING Risk of injury due to seat
backrests folded forwards
If the seat backrest of the rear seat is folded
forwards, persons in the third row of seats
may hit parts of the seat mechanism, espe-
cially in the event of an accident, braking
maneuver or abrupt change of direction.
If there is a person in the third row of
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seats, the rear seat in front of them must
be folded back to the driving position
before the journey begins.
Persons in the third row of seats should
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not rest their legs on a seat backrest
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 chil-
dren.
You can fold the backrests of the second row of
seats forwards to get in or out.
& 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 unexpect-
edly, 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 it
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back before driving off.
Make sure that the seat is engaged.
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Requirements:
The area into which the seat is folded is clear.
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The area under the third row of seats is clear.
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The cup holders are empty when the seat
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backrests on the third row of seats are folded
forwards.
The cargo compartment cover is removed
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when the seat backrests on the second row of
seats are folded forwards.
If you no longer require the folded-down seat
backrest as a load area, fold the backrest back
into place.