Mercedes-Benz GLB 2023 Operator's Manual page 120

118 Seats and stowing
As a result, the vehicle occupant will be
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pushed into the seat belt with increased
force. The seat belt will not be able to pro-
tect as intended and could cause addi-
tional injury.
Objects or loads in the trunk or cargo
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compartment will not be restrained by the
seat backrest.
Make sure that the rear bench seat, the
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rear seat and the seat backrest are
engaged before every trip.
* NOTE Damage caused by trapping the
seat belt when folding back the seat back-
rest
The seat belt could become trapped and thus
damaged when the seat backrest is folded
back.
Make sure that the seat belt is not trap-
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ped when folding back the seat backrest.
Requirements:
The seats and the seat backrests on the sec-
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ond row of seats have been moved forwards
sufficiently.
* NOTE Damage to the release loops due to
the attachment of objects
The release loops of the seat backrests in the
rear passenger compartment may be dam-
aged due to the attachment of objects.
Only attach objects to the tie-down eyes.
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Loops on the rear sides
Briefly pull one of red release loops 2.
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To fold the left or right seat backrest back: pull
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one of black release loops 1.
▌Adjusting the angle of the rear seat backrests
(cargo position)
& WARNING Risk of an accident from the
rear bench seat and seat backrest not
being engaged
The rear bench seat and seat backrest can
fold forwards, even when the vehicle is in
motion.
As a result, vehicle occupants will be
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pressed more strongly against the seat
belt. The seat belt cannot protect as inten-
ded and could cause additional injury.
Objects or cargo in the trunk/cargo com-
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partment cannot be restrained by the seat
backrest.
Before starting every journey, ensure
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that the rear bench seat and seat backr-
ests are engaged.