2010 Mercedes GL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 88

86 Seats Easy-exit feature for third-row seats The easy-exit strap is located on the right rear of the second-row seat base. Returning second-row seats to their original position G Warning! When occupants have entered or exited the vehicle using the easy-entry/exit feature, before driving off make sure Rthe seats are properly locked Rthe seat backrests are in an upright position Controls in detail and are properly locked If a seat and seat backrest are not properly locked, the seat could move forward and the seat backrest could fold. You could slide under the seat belt during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident. If you slide under it, the seat belt would apply force at the abdomen or neck. That could cause serious or even fatal injuries. X X Easy-exit strap X To exit the vehicle when seated on a thirdrow seat, pull up and hold easy-exit strap :. The right second-row seat backrest folds forward. X Pull and hold once easy-entry strap :. X Lift up the right second-row seat until it folds forward. You should now have sufficient space to exit the vehicle's third-row seat. Fold seat back until it audibly engages. Fold seat backrest back into original position until it engages. To make sure the seat backrest has engaged, lean firmly against the seat backrest. i Vehicles with memory function: The front passenger seat moves slightly forward. While the easy-entry feature is activated, you will see, for example, the following message in the multifunction display: 2nd Row Of Seats - Right Not Locked X Return seat into its original position (Y page 86). The message in the multifunction display disappears. For setting the front passenger seat back into the stored position, see "Recalling positions from memory" (Y page 97). For information on how to fold down the second-row seats completely, see "Expanding cargo volume" (Y page 201). Emergency exit for third-row seats i If, due to an accident or other situation, it is not possible for you to exit the vehicle on the side of the easy-entry seat (Y page 85), you can fold the left side of the seat backrest in the second row of seats down in order to open the left rear door.