seats MERCEDES-BENZ GL 2014 Owner's Manual

XCheck whether you have fastened seat
beltDproperly (Ypage 57).
The seat belt should:
Rfit snugly across your body
Rbe routed across the middle of your
shoulder
Rbe routed in your pelvic area across the hip
joints
XBefore starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors in such a
way that you have a good view of road and
traffic conditions (Ypage 122).
XVehicles with a memory function:save
the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
settings with the memory function
(Ypage 125).
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Important safety notes
GWARNING
Children could become trapped if they adjust
the seats, particularly when unattended.
There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
Rfasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel and mirror and fasten your
seat belt before starting the engine.
GWARNING
If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or
other vehicle occupants could be trapped and
thereby injured. Children in particular could
accidentally press the electrical seat
adjustment buttons and become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
While moving the seats, make sure that your
hands or other body parts do not get under
the lever assembly of the seat adjustment
system.
GWARNING
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the
seat guide rail. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.
GWARNING
If head restraints are not installed and
adjusted correctly, they cannot provide
protection as intended. There is an increased
risk of injury in the head and neck area, e.g.
in the event of an accident or when braking.
Always drive with the head restraints
installed. Before driving off, make sure for
every vehicle occupant that the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the head
at about eye level.
GWARNING
The seat belt does not offer the intended level
of protection if you have not moved the
backrest to an almost vertical position. When
braking or in the event of an accident, you
could slide underneath the seat belt and
sustain abdomen or neck injuries, for
example. This poses an increased risk of
injury or even fatal injury.
Adjust the seat properly before beginning
your journey. Always ensure that the backrest
is in an almost vertical position and that the
shoulder section of your seat belt is routed
across the center of your shoulder.
GWARNING
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained on the rear
seats than on the front-passenger seat. Thus,
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we strongly recommend that children be
placed in the rear seat whenever possible.
Regardless of seating position, children 12
years old and under must be seated and
properly secured in an appropriately sized
child restraint system or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. For additional information, see the
"Children in the vehicle" section.
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
!To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
Rkeep liquids from spilling on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
Rif the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not be used to dry
the seats.
Rclean the seat covers as recommended;
see "Interior care".
Rdo not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the
seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools.
The seats should only be occupied by
passengers, if possible.
Rwhen the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating
materials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags,
seat covers, child seats or booster seats.
!Make sure that there are no objects in the
footwell or behind the seats when resetting
the seats. There is a risk that the seats
and/or the objects could be damaged.
iIt is not possible to remove the head
restraints from the front seats. The rear-
compartment head restraints, however,
can be removed (Ypage 110).
For more information, contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
iFurther related subjects:
RImportant safety notes on air bags
(Ypage 44)
RCargo compartment enlargement
(folding down the rear bench seat)
(Ypage 344)
RSecuring children in the vehicle
(Ypage 60)
Adjusting the seats electrically
CHead restraint height
DSeat cushion angle

the height and angle of the head restraints to
the correct position.
Adjusting the head restraints manually
Adjusting the head restraint height
XTo raise:pull the head restraint up to the
desired position.
XTo lower:press release catchCin the
direction of the arrow and push the head
restraint down to the desired position.
Adjusting the fore/aft position of the
head restraint
With this function you can adjust the distance
between the head restraint and the back of
the seat occupant's head.
XTo adjust forwards:pull the head restraint
forwards in the direction of the arrow until
it engages.
There are several notches.
XTo move backwards:press and hold
release buttonCand push the head
restraint backwards.
XWhen the head restraint is in the desired
position, release the button and make sure
that the head restraint is engaged in
position.
iAdjust the head restraint so that the back
of your head is as close to the head
restraint as possible.
Adjusting the head restraints
electrically
XTo adjust the head restraint height:slide
the switch for head restraint adjustment
(Ypage 108) up or down in the direction of
the arrow.
Adjusting the luxury head restraints
XTo adjust the side bolsters of the head
restraint:push or pull right and/or left-
hand side bolsterCinto the desired
position.
XTo adjust the fore/aft position of the
head restraint:push or pull the head
restraint in the direction of arrowD.
iAdjust the head restraint so that the back
of your head is as close to the head
restraint as possible.
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Rear seat head restraints
Adjusting the rear seat head restraint
height
XOnce the head restraint is fully lowered,
press release catchC.
XTo raise:pull the head restraint up to the
desired position.
XTo lower:press release catchCand push
the head restraint down until it is in the
desired position.
Removing and installing the rear seat
head restraints
XTo remove:pull the head restraint up to
the stop.
XPress release catchCand pull the head
restraint out of the guides.
XTo re-install:insert the head restraint so
that the notches on the bar are on the left
when viewed in the direction of travel.
XPush the head restraint down until you hear
it engage in position.
Rear seats (second and third row of
seats)
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the seat and backrest are not engaged, they
can fold forwards, e.g. in the event of sudden
braking or an accident.
RThis will cause the vehicle occupants to be
forced into the seat belt by a seat or
backrest which is not engaged. The seat
belt can no longer offer the intended level
of protection and could even cause injuries.
RA child restraint system would no longer be
anchored or positioned correctly and would
not be able to perform its required function.
RThe seat backrests cannot restrain objects
or loads in the cargo compartment.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Always make sure that the seat and backrest
are engaged as described:
Rbefore traveling with a passenger on a seat
with the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Rafter you have adjusted the seat
Rafter the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature has
been used
Rafter the cargo compartment enlargement
has been folded forwards
GWARNING
The seat does not engage in the entry/exit
position. The seat could fold back suddenly,
e.g. when accelerating, braking, changing
direction suddenly or in the event of an
accident. Persons in the sweep of the seat
could become trapped. There is a risk of
injury.
Always fold back a seat which has been folded
forwards before you pull away. Make sure that
the seat and backrest engage fully.
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GWARNING
Children could become trapped if they adjust
the seats, particularly when unattended.
There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
GWARNING
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the
seat guide rail. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.
Adjusting the backrest angle (second
row of seats)
You can adjust the angle of the backrests in
the second row of seats. There are ten detent
positions to choose from.
XPull the left or right release leverD
upwards in the direction of the arrow until
relevant backrestCis fully released.
XPull backrestCforwards in the direction
of the arrow and allow it to engage.
XTo ensure that the backrest has engaged,
lean firmly against backrestC.
Folding the seats up/down (third row of
seats)
General notes
!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 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 Seat Row,3rd Seat Row,
Right Not LockedRight Not Lockedappears in the
multifunction display.
If you fold the seat back until it engages, the
display message disappears.
Pull the backrest firmly to ensure that it is fully
engaged.
The switches for folding the left or right-hand
seats up and down are marked:Lfor the left-
hand seat when viewed in the direction of
travel,Rfor the right-hand seat when viewed
in the direction of travel.
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Folding forwards/back in the rear
compartment
Example:RswitchXTo fold down:fold the right-hand outer
seat in the second row of seats forwards
(Ypage 113).
XBriefly pull switchC.
The seat folds up.
XTo stop the automatic folding:briefly pull
switchCagain.
XTo fold down:briefly press switchC.
The seat folds down.
XTo stop the automatic folding:briefly
press switchCagain.
Folding down/up in the cargo
compartment
Example:LswitchXTo fold down:fold the right-hand outer
seat in the second row of seats forwards
(Ypage 113).
XBriefly press switchC.
The seat folds up.
XTo stop the automatic folding:briefly
press switchCagain.
XTo fold down:briefly pull switchC.
The seat folds down.
XTo stop the automatic folding:briefly pull
switchCagain.
Detachable panel (third row of seats)
!If there are objects underneath the seat,
the seat can no longer be folded up or down
fully. The seat could be damaged.
Only drive with the panel completely
installed.
If you drop objects underneath the seats in
the 3rd row, you can remove the panel in
order to reach beneath the seat.
XTo open:fold the corresponding seat up or
down (Ypage 111).
XOnce the seat is folded halfway up or down,
briefly press the button again to stop the
automatic movement.
XGrasp the panel recess.
XPull the panel in the direction of the arrow
and remove it.
XTo close:fold the corresponding seat up or
down (Ypage 111).
XOnce the seat is folded halfway up or down,
briefly press the button again to stop the
automatic movement.
XAttach the panel using the guide pins.
XPush the panel downwards until it engages.
XFold the seat up and down fully to check
that the panel is seated correctly.
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Folding down the seats in the second
row manually
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the seat and backrest are not engaged, they
can fold forwards, e.g. in the event of sudden
braking or an accident.
RThis will cause the vehicle occupants to be
forced into the seat belt by a seat or
backrest which is not engaged. The seat
belt can no longer offer the intended level
of protection and could even cause injuries.
RA child restraint system would no longer be
anchored or positioned correctly and would
not be able to perform its required function.
RThe seat backrests cannot restrain objects
or loads in the cargo compartment.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Always make sure that the seat and backrest
are engaged as described:
Rbefore traveling with a passenger on a seat
with the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Rafter you have adjusted the seat
Rafter the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature has
been used
Rafter the cargo compartment enlargement
has been folded forwards
GWARNING
The seat does not engage in the entry/exit
position. The seat could fold back suddenly,
e.g. when accelerating, braking, changing
direction suddenly or in the event of an
accident. Persons in the sweep of the seat
could become trapped. There is a risk of
injury.
Always fold back a seat which has been folded
forwards before you pull away. Make sure that
the seat and backrest engage fully.
General notes
To enter or exit the third row of seats: the
outer left and right seats of the second row
can be folded down.
One of the outer seats of the 2nd row is in the
entry/exit position: the multifunction display
shows, e.g. the2nd2ndSeatSeatRow,Row,RightRightNotNot
LockedLockeddisplay message.
If you fold the seat back until it engages, the
display message disappears.
Pull the backrest firmly to ensure that it is fully
engaged.
iFurther related subjects:
RCargo compartment enlargement
(folding the second row of seats
forwards) (Ypage 344)
RFolding the seats in the third row
forwards/back (Ypage 111)
Entry position
The release handle for the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature is located on the entry side on the
back of each outer seat in the second row of
seats.
XMove the head restraint to the lowest
position (Ypage 110).
XPull release handleDin the direction of
the arrow to the pressure point and hold it
in this position.
The backrest folds forwards.
You have two options for folding the seat
down fully.
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XPull release handleDagain in the direction
of the arrow to the pressure point and hold
it in this position.
or
XPull on release loopCin the direction of
the arrow and hold in this position.
XLift up the seat until it folds forwards.
iVehicles with memory function:
The front seats move forwards slightly.
Entry position
Exit position
GWARNING
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the
seat guide rail. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.
iFurther related subjects:
RImportant safety notes on air bags
(Ypage 44)
RSecuring children in the vehicle
(Ypage 60)
If you wish to exit the third row of seats, fold
down the outer seat on the right-hand side as
follows.
The release loop for the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT
feature is located at the bottom on the back
of each outer seat in the second row.
XPull on release loopCin the direction of
the arrow and hold in this position.
The backrest folds forwards.
XPull on release loopCagain in the
direction of the arrow and hold in this
position.
XLift up the seat until it folds forwards.
iVehicles with memory function:
The front seats move forwards slightly.
Exit position
iVehicles with memory function:
In order to return the front seat to the saved
position, call up the saved seat setting
using the memory buttons.
Moving the outer seats back to the normal
position (second row of seats)
GWARNING
If the seat and backrest are not engaged, they
can fold forwards, e.g. in the event of sudden
braking or an accident.
RThis will cause the vehicle occupants to be
forced into the seat belt by a seat or
backrest which is not engaged. The seat
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belt can no longer offer the intended level
of protection and could even cause injuries.
RA child restraint system would no longer be
anchored or positioned correctly and would
not be able to perform its required function.
RThe seat backrests cannot restrain objects
or loads in the cargo compartment.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Always make sure that the seat and backrest
are engaged as described:
Rbefore traveling with a passenger on a seat
with the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Rafter you have adjusted the seat
Rafter the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature has
been used
Rafter the cargo compartment enlargement
has been folded forwards
GWARNING
The seat does not engage in the entry/exit
position. The seat could fold back suddenly,
e.g. when accelerating, braking, changing
direction suddenly or in the event of an
accident. Persons in the sweep of the seat
could become trapped. There is a risk of
injury.
Always fold back a seat which has been folded
forwards before you pull away. Make sure that
the seat and backrest engage fully.
XTo lock the seat:fold back the seat until
it engages.
XFold back the backrest until it engages.
Folding down the seats in the second
row electrically
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If the seat and backrest are not engaged, they
can fold forwards, e.g. in the event of sudden
braking or an accident.
RThis will cause the vehicle occupants to be
forced into the seat belt by a seat or
backrest which is not engaged. The seat
belt can no longer offer the intended level
of protection and could even cause injuries.
RA child restraint system would no longer be
anchored or positioned correctly and would
not be able to perform its required function.
RThe seat backrests cannot restrain objects
or loads in the cargo compartment.
There is an increased risk of injury.
Always make sure that the seat and backrest
are engaged as described:
Rbefore traveling with a passenger on a seat
with the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature
Rafter you have adjusted the seat
Rafter the EASY-ENTRY/EXIT feature has
been used
Rafter the cargo compartment enlargement
has been folded forwards
GWARNING
The seat does not engage in the entry/exit
position. The seat could fold back suddenly,
e.g. when accelerating, braking, changing
direction suddenly or in the event of an
accident. Persons in the sweep of the seat
could become trapped. There is a risk of
injury.
Always fold back a seat which has been folded
forwards before you pull away. Make sure that
the seat and backrest engage fully.
General notes
To enter or exit the third row of seats: the
outer left and right seats of the second row
can be folded down electrically.
One of the outer seats of the second row is in
the entry/exit position: the multifunction
display shows, e.g. the2nd Seat Row,2nd Seat Row,
Right Not lockedRight Not lockeddisplay message.
If you fold the seat back until it engages, the
display message disappears.
Pull the backrest firmly to ensure that it is fully
engaged.
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iFurther related subjects:
RCargo compartment enlargement
(folding the second row of seats
forwards) (Ypage 344)
RFolding the seats in the third row
forwards/back (Ypage 111)
Folding down the seats
The seats can be folded down electrically if
the vehicle is stationary and the respective
rear door is open.
XPress buttonC.
The head restraint retracts, the backrest
folds forwards and the seat folds forwards.
The seat can be manually returned to its
initial position.(Ypage 113)
Adjusting the multicontour seat
You can set the multicontour seat using
COMAND. See the separate COMAND
Operating Instructions.
Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
CTo raise the backrest contour
DTo soften the backrest contour