seats MERCEDES-BENZ GL320CDI 2007 X164 Owner's Guide

98 Safety and Security
Occupant safety
The LATCH anchors are blended with
covers.
Example, second-row seats
1Anchorage ring covers
Remove anchorage ring cover1 from
the seat on which a child seat is to be
installed.
Example, second-row seats
2Anchors
Install a LATCH type child seat accord-
ing to the manufacturer’s instructions.
An incorrectly mounted child seat may come
loose during an accident which could result
in serious injury or death to the child.
Damaged or impact damaged child seats or
child seat mounting fittings must be re-
placed.
Do not leave children unattended in the ve-
hicle, even if the children are secured in a
child restraint system.
!Make sure the seat belt for the center seat
can operate freely with a child seat installed.
iNon-LATCH type child seats may also be
used and can be installed using the vehicle’s
seat belt system. Install child seat according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.


99 Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Installation of infant and child restraint
system
This vehicle is equipped with tether
anchorages for a top tether strap at the
second-row seat backrest. For installing an
infant and child restraint system at the
third-row seats, use the cargo tie-down
rings in the cargo compartment
(
page 305).
1Anchorage ring cover
Remove anchorage ring cover1 from
seat backrest of the seat on which a
child seat is to be installed.2Anchorage ring
3Hook
Move the respective head restraint to
its uppermost position (
page 137).
2Anchorage ring
3Hook
4Top tether strap
Guide top tether strap4 between
head restraint and top of seat backrest.
iFor safety, make sure hook3 has attached
to anchorage ring2 beyond the safety catch, as
illustrated.

100 Safety and Security
Occupant safety
Securely fasten hook3, which is part
of the tether strap4, to anchorage
ring2.
Make sure

the top tether strap is not twisted

the head restraint is installed and
positioned such that the top tether
strap can pass freely between the
head restraint and top of seat back-
rest

top tether strap is positioned be-
tween the seat backrest and the
cargo compartment cover blind (if
installed)

the top tether strap is positioned
between the seat backrest and the
cargo net* (if installed)
Lower the head restraint if necessary
(
page 137).
Make sure the top tether strap can
pass freely between the head restraint
and top of seat backrest.
Install the child restraint system and
tighten the top tether strap according
to the child restraint manufacturer’s in-
structions.
Blocking of rear door window operation
With the override switch you can disable
the rear side window switches in the rear
door panels.
Warning!G
After installing top tether straps, make sure
that the seat backrests are in an upright po-
sition and are properly locked. Check for
secure locking by pushing and pulling on the
seat backrests. If a seat backrest is not
properly locked, the seat backrest could
fold. The child seat would no longer be prop-
erly supported or positioned to provide its
intended benefit.
Warning!G
Activate the override switch when children
are riding in the back seats of the vehicle.
The children could otherwise injure them-
selves, e.g. by becoming trapped in the win-
dow opening.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
from the starter switch, take it with you, and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unat-
tended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. A child’s unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an
accident and/or serious personal injury.

113 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Seats
Memory function*
Lighting
Instrument cluster
Control system
Automatic transmission
Transfer case
Differential locks*
Good visibility
Climate control
3-zone automatic climate control*
Power windows
Power tilt/sliding sunroof*
Driving systems
Loading
Useful features

124 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Tailgate
Opening the tailgate from the outside
The handle is located above the rear
license plate recess.
Pull on the handle.
The tailgate opens slightly.
Pull tailgate upwards to open.Opening the tailgate from the inside
You can unlock the tailgate from the
third-row seats and then open it manually.
The handle is located on the right of the
tailgate’s window trim.
1Handle
2Push
3Lift
Push handle1 in direction of
arrow2 and hold it there.
Lift handle1 in direction of arrow3.
The tailgate is released and can be
opened manually.
iVehicles without KEYLESS-GO*:
The vehicle must be unlocked (
page 40).
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*:
When opening the tailgate, the vehicle is globally
unlocked.iIf you do not open the tailgate within a few
seconds, the tailgate lock will automatically
engage again. Additionally, the tailgate will
relock automatically, if the vehicle was locked
when the tailgate was released from the inside.
If the tailgate lock does not engage automatically
and, if applicable, the tailgate does not relock
after a few seconds, you have to close the tail-
gate manually (
page 125).

132 Controls in detail
Seats
For information on seat adjustment, see
the “Getting started” section (
page 45).
For more information on seats, see “Load-
ing” (
page 297).
Easy-entry/exit feature for third-row
seats
This feature allows for easier access to and
exit from the vehicle’s third-row seats.Easy-entry feature for third-row seats
The lever for the easy-entry feature is lo-
cated on the rear of the seat base of the
passenger side second-row seat.
1Easy-entry lever
Pull and hold easy-entry lever1 in di-
rection of arrow at resistance point.
The seat backrest folds forward.1Easy-entry lever
Pull and hold easy-entry lever1 once
again in direction of arrow at resistance
point.
Lift up the right second-row seat until it
folds forward.
You should now have sufficient space
to access the vehicle’s third-row seat.
Warning!G
To help avoid personal injury, the
second-row seat backrests must be properly
locked either in the upright position or,
when using the expanded cargo compart-
ment, in the fully folded position while the
vehicle is in motion.
!Make sure that the head restraint is pushed
all the way down (
page 137).
iVehicles with memory function*:
The front passenger seat moved slightly forward.

133 Controls in detail
Seats
Easy-entry/exit position
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
Return seat into its original position
(
page 134).
The message in the multifunction dis-
play disappears.For setting the front passenger seat back
into the stored position, see “Recalling po-
sitions from memory” (
page 144).
For information on how to fold down the
second-row seats completely, see “Folding
second-row seats” (
page 308).
Easy-exit feature for third-row seats
The easy-exit strap is located on the right
rear of the second-row seat base.
1Easy-exit strap
To exit the vehicle when seated on a
third-row seat, pull up and hold
easy-exit strap1.
The right second-row seat backrest
folds forward.
Pull and hold once easy-entry strap1.
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.
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
iVehicles with memory function*:
The front passenger seat moved slightly forward.


134 Controls in detail
Seats
Return seat into its original position
(
page 134).
The message in the multifunction dis-
play disappears.
For setting the front passenger seat back
into the stored position, see “Recalling po-
sitions from memory” (
page 144).
For information on how to fold down the
second-row seats completely, see “Folding
second-row seats” (
page 308).
Returning second-row seats to their
original positionFold seat (page 133) back until it au-
dibly engages.
Fold seat backrest (page 132) back
into original position until it engages.
To make sure the seat backrest has en-
gaged, lean firmly against the backrest.Emergency exit for third-row seats
1Emergency release
2Seat backrest
Warning!G
When occupants have entered or exited the
vehicle using the easy-entry/exit feature,
before driving off make sure

the seats are properly locked

the seat backrests are in an upright po-
sition 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 un-
der the seat belt during braking, vehicle ma-
neuvers, or in an accident. If you slide under
it, the belt would apply force at the abdomen
or neck. That could cause serious or even fa-
tal injuries.
iIf, 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 (
page 132), 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.
!Make sure that the head restraint is pushed
all the way down (
page 137).


135 Controls in detail
Seats
Pull emergency release1 in the
direction of arrow.
Push seat backrest2 forwards.
Open the left door.
Exit the vehicle.
Front seat active head restraints
You cannot remove the active head
restraints on the driver’s and front
passenger’s seat.
For removal of the active head restraints
we recommend that you contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.
For information on head restraint adjust-
ment, see “Seats” (
page 45).
For information on active head restraints,
see “Active head restraint” (
page 92).
Rear seats
Warning!G
To help avoid personal injury when folding
the seat backrest forward, make sure that
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 open-
ing the rear door and exiting the vehicle,
make sure that you are aware of the traffic
situation at all times.
Warning!G
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint so that it is close
to the head as possible and the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the head
at eye level. This will reduce the potential for
injury to the head and neck in the event of
an accident or similar situation.
Warning!G
According to accident statistics, children
are safer when properly restrained in the
rear seating positions than in the front seat-
ing position. Thus, we strongly recommend
that children be placed in the rear seats.
Regardless of seating position, children
12 years old and under must be seated and
properly secured in an appropriately sized
infant restraint, toddler restraint, or booster
seat recommended for the size and weight
of the child. For additional information, see
“Children in the vehicle” (
page 93).
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.

136 Controls in detail
Seats
Rear seat adjustment
Seat backrest tilt (second-row seats)The seat backrest tilt can be set to five
different positions.
The handles for adjusting the seats are
located on the rear of each seat base.
1Adjustment handle
While seated, pull handle1 in direc-
tion of arrow to resistance point and
hold it there.
To move seat backrest back, lean light-
ly against backrest.
Warning!G
Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined position
as this can be dangerous. You could slide
under the seat belt in a collision. If you slide
under it, the belt would apply force at the ab-
domen or neck. That could cause serious or
fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat
belts provide the best restraint when the
wearer is in a nearly upright position and
belts are properly positioned on the body.
Your seat must be adjusted so that you can
correctly fasten your seat belt (
page 54).
Never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being
adjusted.
After adjusting rear seats, make sure

the seats are properly locked

the seat backrests are in an upright po-
sition and are properly locked
Check for secure locking by pushing and
pulling on the seat backrests. If a seat and
seat backrest are not properly locked, the
seat could move forward and the seat back-
rest could fold. The child seat would no long-
er be properly supported or positioned to
provide its intended benefit.
Warning!G
The seat belt only offers its intended protec-
tion when the seat backrest is in a nearly
vertical position and the occupant is sitting
upright. Avoid sitting in positions that pre-
vent the seat belt from being properly posi-
tioned against the body (
page 54). You
should therefore adjust the backrest to a po-
sition as upright as possible.