Mercedes-Benz EQB 2022 Operator's Manual page 128

▌Folding the seat backrest on the third row of
seats forwards
& WARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
adjusting the seats
When you adjust a seat, you may trap yourself
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 the seat and
seat backrest are not engaged
The seat and seat backrest can fold forwards.
There is a risk of the following, in particular:
The vehicle occupant may be pressed
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against the seat belt. The seat belt cannot
protect as intended and could cause addi-
tional injury.
A child restraint system will no longer be
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properly supported or positioned and will
no longer fulfil its function as intended.
The seat backrest will not be able restrain
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objects or goods in the load compartment.
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 load 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
manoeuvre 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
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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.