Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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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 rear seat
backrest as a load area, fold the backrest back
into place.
Make sure that the red marking of the lock verifi-
cation indicator is no longer visible. Otherwise,
the seat backrest is not locked.
Requirements:
R
Vehicles with a center seat backrest: the cen-
ter seat backrest is not in the cargo compart-
ment floor position.
R
Vehicles with a folding rear armrest: the rear
armrest has been folded up.
Seven-seater (example)
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To fold the left or right seat backrest for-
wards: briefly press one of buttons
1
.
The head restraint on the seat backrest will
move into a suitable position. The rear seat
will fold forwards.
Vehicles with a center seat backrest: the cen-
ter seat backrest will fold forwards together
with the left seat backrest.
If a seat in the second row of seats is not engaged
and locked, this will be shown on the multifunc-
tion display on the instrument cluster.
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Seven-seaters: all seat backrests can be fol-
ded forwards together using the ALL button.
Folding the rear center seat backrest forwards
separately (seven-seaters)
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Fold the rear seat armrest back if necessary.
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