Mercedes-Benz A Series Owner's Manual page 154

3 and 5-door vehicles
Backrest release handle
2
Backrest
3
Pull left-hand or right-hand release handle
X
2 on backrest.
Corresponding backrest 3
Fold the backrest forwards until it rests on
X
the hinge fixtures ( page 152).
Y
Move the front seats to the desired posi-
X
tions.
Swinging back the rear bench seat
Red lock verification indicator
4
Swing the backrest back until it engages.
X
Red lock verification indicator
ger visible.
is unlocked.
!
Make sure that the seat belt does not
become trapped.
Swing the seat cushion backwards.
X
Adjust the head restraints if necessary .
X
Move the front seats to the desired posi-
X
tions.
If red lock verification indicator
this means the backrest is not engaged.
G Risk of injury
Make sure that the backrest is correctly
locked in position. The red lock verification
indicators on the left and right sides should
no longer be visible. If they are visible, the
backrests are not locked in position.
Occupants could then be injured in the
event of an accident, e.g. by objects being
thrown forwards from the luggage com-
partment.
Removing rear seat cushions*
4 is no lon-
Belt retainer
1
4 is visible,
Insert the seat belt into belt retainer 1.
X
Controls
Loading and stowing
Z
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