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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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& 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
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.
If you no longer require the folded-down seat
backrest as a loading area, fold the backrest back
into place.
Requirements
The area into which the seat is folded is clear.
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The area under the rear bench seat is clear.
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The armrest on the second row of seats is fol-
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ded back and the cup holders are empty.
Clamp the seat belt strap on seat belt
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seat belt strap holder 1.
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When the left-hand seat backrest is folded for-
wards, the centre seat backrest will also be folded
forwards.
Move the driver's or front passenger seat for-
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wards, if necessary.
If necessary, release the head restraints for
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the seat backrest and push them down
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page 167).
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Left and right seat backrests: pull one of
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2
in
release loops 1.
The seat backrest will automatically fold for-
wards.
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