Mercedes-Benz G-Class 2018, Owner'S Manual

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Rear seat backrests
Adjusting the angle of the rear seat backr‐
ests
& WARNING Risk of injury if the rear
bench seat/rear seat and seat backrest
are not engaged
If the rear bench seat/rear seat and seat
backrest are not engaged they could fold for‐
wards, e.g. when braking suddenly or in the
event of an accident.
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If this is the case, the vehicle occupant
would be forced into the seat belt by the
rear bench seat/rear seat or by the seat
backrest. The seat belt cannot protect as
intended and could result in additional
injury.
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Objects or loads in the boot/load com‐
partment cannot be restrained by the
seat backrest.
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Make sure that the seat backrest and
the rear bench seat/rear seat are
engaged before every trip.
You can adjust the angle of the rear seat backr‐
ests. There are several possible detent positions.
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Pull the left or right release lever 1 in the
direction of the arrow and hold it in position.
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Move the seat backrest 2 to the desired
angle.
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Let go of the release lever 1 .
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Ensure that the seat backrest is engaged.
Load compartment cover
Extending/retracting the load compartment
cover
& WARNING Risk of injury or death due to
objects being poorly secured
On its own, the load compartment cover can‐
not secure or restrain heavy objects, items of
luggage and heavy loads.
You could be hit by an unsecured load during
sudden changes in direction, braking or in
the event of an accident.
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Always stow objects in such a way that
they cannot be thrown around.
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Secure objects, luggage or loads
against slipping or tipping over, e.g. by
using lashing material, even if you are
using the load compartment cover.
104 Seats and stowing