Mercedes-Benz

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 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.

This poses the following risks in particular:

A seat or seat backrest that is not engaged can push the vehicle occupant against the seat belt. The seat belt would then not be able to provide the intended protection and could cause additional injury.
A child restraint system would no longer be supported correctly or positioned correctly and would no longer perform its intended function.
The seat backrest cannot restrain objects or goods in the luggage compartment.

Always ensure that the seat and seat backrest are engaged, especially:

before passengers travel on a seat with the easy entry and exit feature.
after adjusting the seat.
after the easy entry and exit feature is used.
after the load compartment enlargement 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 collide with parts of the seat adjustment mechanism, in particular in the event of an accident, sudden braking or an abrupt change of direction.

If there is a person in the third row of seats, the rear seat in front of that person must be folded back into the driving position before starting the journey.

People in the third row of seats must not place their legs on a rear 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 children.

If you no longer require the folded-down seat backrest as a loading area, fold the backrest back into place.

You can fold the front seat backrests and the seat backrests on 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 forwards. The seat can fold backwards unexpectedly, 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 trapped.

If a seat is folded forwards, always fold it back before driving off.

Make sure that the seat is engaged.

Requirements:

The area into which the seat is folded is clear.
The area under the third row of seats is clear.
The cup holders are empty when the seat backrests on the third row of seats are folded forwards.
The load compartment cover is removed when the seat backrests on the second row of seats are folded forwards.

Trap the seat belt strap on the seat belt

in the seat belt strap holder

NOTE Damage to the release loops as a result of attaching objects

The rear seat backrest release loops can be damaged when objects are attached.

Attach objects only to the tie-down eyes.

The release loops are located in the load compartment to the side of the bottom part of the seat backrests.

Release loops on the rear sides

Move the second row of seats forwards and move the seat backrests into the cargo position More.

Release the head restraints on the third row of seats and push them down More.

Pull one of the red release loops

The seat backrest will automatically fold forwards.

Push the seat backrest down until it engages.

When the seat backrests on the second and third rows of seats are folded forwards, you can push the rear bench seat on the second row of seats back. This will then provide a continuous load compartment surface. Ensure that the area between the rows of seats is clear.