Mercedes-Benz B-Class, Owner'S Manual

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To enlarge the load compartment, you can fold
the seat backrest on the front passenger side for-
wards.
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equir uirements: ements:
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The following seats are unoccupied:
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the rear seat behind the seat backrest that
is folded forwards on the front passenger
side
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the rear centre seat
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TTo f o fold f old forw orwar ards: ds: pull release handle 1 and
fold the seat backrest fully forwards onto the
sitting surface until it engages.
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TTo f o fold bac old back: k: pull release handle 1 and pivot
the seat backrest backwards until it engages.
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W WARNING ARNING Risk of becoming trapped when
adjusting the seats
When you adjust a seat, you may trap yourself
or a vehicle occupant.
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When adjusting a seat, make sure that
no one has any body parts in the sweep
of the seat.
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W WARNING ARNING Risk of accident if the rear
bench seat, rear seat and seat backrest
are not engaged
The rear bench seat, rear seat and seat back-
rest may fold forwards, even while the vehicle
is in motion.
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As a result, the vehicle occupant will be
pressed into the seat belt with increased
force. The seat belt will not be able to pro-
tect as intended and could cause addi-
tional injury.
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Objects or loads in the boot or load com-
partment cannot be restrained by the seat
backrest.
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Make sure that the rear bench seat, the
rear seat and the seat backrest are
engaged before every trip.
If the seat backrests are not engaged and locked
in place, the lock veri cation indicator will be red.
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.
122 122 Seats and stowing