2011 Mercedes GL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 105

Seats row of seats forwards and open the lefthand rear door. This may be required, for example, in the event of an accident or similar situation if you cannot leave the vehicle using the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature (third row of seats). 103 G Warning! Exit position Vehicles with memory function: call up the saved setting (Y page 110), to move the right-hand front seat to the saved position. Moving the outer seats in the second row back to the normal 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 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 To lock the seat: fold back the seat until it engages. X Fold back the backrest until it engages. Lean back firmly against the backrest to ensure that it is engaged. Move the head restraint to the lowest position (Y page 98). X Pull release handle : in the direction of the arrow. Fold backrest ; forwards. X Open the left-hand rear door. X Get out of the vehicle. Adjusting the multicontour seat You can adjust the contour of the front seats individually so as to provide optimum support for your back and sides. Emergency exit for the third row of seats i In an emergency, you can fold the backrest of the left outer seat in the second Z Seats, steering wheel and mirrors To help avoid personal injury when folding the seat backrest forward, make sure you move both feet and legs all the way back and out of the way to avoid them contacting the seat as it pivots forward. In order to prevent an accident or any other potentially dangerous situations when opening the rear door and exiting the vehicle, make sure you are aware of the traffic situation at all times.