Mercedes-Benz GLE Owner's Manual page 112

Adjusting the rear seats electrically
The middle seat backrest is adjusted together
with the left seat.
1 Head restraint height
2 Seat backrest inclination
3 Seat fore-and-aft position
Folding the rear seats forwards electrically
& 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 accident if seat and
seat backrest are not engaged
If the seat and seat backrest are not engaged
they could fold forwards, e.g. when braking
or in the event of an accident.
The seat or seat backrest which is not
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engaged will then push the vehicle occu‐
pant against the seat belt. The seat belt
would not be able to provide the intended
protection and could cause additional
injury.
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A child restraint system will then no lon‐
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ger be supported correctly or positioned
correctly and will no longer perform its
intended function.
The seat backrest cannot restrain objects
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or goods in the luggage compartment.
Always ensure that the seat and seat back‐
rest are engaged:
before passengers travel on a seat with
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the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
after adjusting the seat
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after the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature is
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used
after the load compartment enlargement
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has been folded down.
& WARNING Risk of injury due to seat
backrest folded forwards
If the rear seat backrest is folded forwards,
persons in the third row of seats could col‐
lide with parts of the seat adjustment mech‐