2011 Mercedes GL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 269

Stowage areas vehicle occupants unless the items are securely fastened in the vehicle. Always use the cargo tie-down rings. X 267 Never drive a vehicle with the tailgate open. Deadly carbon monoxide (CO) gases may enter vehicle interior resulting in unconsciousness and death. ! Release and fold the seat cushion upwards before folding the rear bench seat forward. Otherwise, the backrests may be damaged. When the backrest is folded forwards, the front seats cannot be moved to their rearmost position. Otherwise, the front seats and the rear bench seat could be damaged. The left-hand and right-hand backrests in the 2nd row of seats can be folded forwards separately to increase the cargo compartment capacity. On vehicles with a 3rd row of seats, you must fold down the 3rd row of seats beforehand (Y page 100) to obtain maximum cargo compartment enlargement. Folding the rear bench seat forward X Pull release catch = in the direction of the arrow. The backrest is released. ! The backrest is heavy. Therefore, take care when folding it down. Make sure that the head restraints are pushed all the way in so that the backrests and seat cushions are not damaged. X Fold the backrest forwards until it engages in the cargo compartment position. X i If the driver's or front-passenger seat is set for a larger person, it may not be possible to fold the rear bench seat forwards. In this case, move the front seats as far forward as possible. Guide seat belts ; under respective clips :. Z Loading, stowing and features G Warning! Move the head restraints to the lowest position (Y page 98). X Pull release loop : of seat cushion ;. X Fold seat cushion ; upwards.