Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Folding the seats up/down (3rd row ofseats)
The 3rd row of seats consists of two electrically foldable individual seats, which can be lowered into the cargo compartment.
If the seat is not correctly locked in position, the display message: 3rd row of seats, right-hand side not locked appears in the multifunction display.
Make sure that there is nothing on the
folded-down seats in the cargo
compartment. The cargo compartment
must be empty for the third row of seats to
be folded up. The seats or the objects in the
cargo compartment could otherwise be
damaged.
Make sure that the seats in the third row are empty and not blocked before folding them down.
The switches for folding the left or right seats up and down are marked: L for the left seat when viewed in the direction of travel, R for the right seat when viewed in the direction of travel.

If the right-hand rear door is open
► To fold up: fold the right-hand
outer seat in the 2nd row of seats forwards.
► Briefly press switch 1.
The seat folds up.
► To fold down: briefly press switch 2.
The seat folds down.

If the tailgate is open
► To fold up: briefly press switch 1.
The seat folds up.
► To fold down: briefly press switch 2.
The seat folds down
Adjusting the backrest angle (2nd rowof seats)
WARNING
The seat belt only offers its intended
protection when the seat backrest is in a
nearly vertical position and the occupant is
sitting upright. The seat backrest and seat
belt ...
Detachable panel (3rd row of seats)
If you drop objects underneath the seats in
the 3rd row, you can remove the panel in
order to reach beneath the seat.
If there are objects underneath the seat,
the seat can no longer be folded u ...
See also:
Transmission position display
The current transmission position is shown in
the multifunction display.
1 Transmission position
The arrows in the transmission position
display show how and into which
transmission positions ...
Driving tips
Kickdown
Use kickdown for maximum acceleration.
► Vehicles for USA: fully depress the
accelerator pedal.
The transmission shifts to a lower gear
depending on the engine speed.
► ...
Charging System Light
This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to START, but the
engine is not running, as a check to show it is working.
If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
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