fold seats MERCEDES-BENZ METRIS 2020 MY20 Operator’s Manual

When adjusting a seat, make sure that no
one has any body parts in the sweep of the
seat. G
WARNING
The rear bench seat will not engage when
folded forward. The rear bench seat may
inadvertently fold backward while accelerat-
ing, braking, changing direction suddenly or
in the event of an accident, for example.
People within the sweep of the rear bench
seat may become trapped. There is a risk of
injury.
Before driving off, always fold back the rear
bench seat if it is folded forward. Make sure
that the rear bench seat is fully engaged.
The only way to ensure that the rear bench
seat will engage securely is to always keep the
seat anchorages clean and free of foreign
objects.
The rear seat leg is only engaged when the red
indicator tab is no longer visible and is fully
retracted into the seat leg. Rear bench seat with EASY-ENTRY
:
Handle
; EASY-ENTRY release handle
= Indicator tab for seat legs locking mecha-
nism
? Release handle for front seat legs
If you fold the EASY-ENTRY section of the rear
bench seat forward, it is simpler and easier to
get into or out of the second row of seats.
X To fold the EASY-ENTRY section forward:
pull EASY-ENTRY release handle ; up.
X Fold the EASY-ENTRY section forward with
the aid of release handle ;.X
To fold the EASY-ENTRY section back:
fold the EASY-ENTRY section back until it
engages in the seat anchorages.
Indicator tab = is no longer visible.
The EASY-ENTRY section has engaged cor-
rectly if:
R the seat legs engages audibly
R indicator tab = is no longer visible and is
fully retracted into the seat leg
X To remove the EASY-ENTRY section: pull
EASY-ENTRY release handle ; up.
X Fold the EASY-ENTRY section forward.
X Pull the release handle ? for front seat legs
upwards.
X Fold the EASY-ENTRY section further
forward.
X Lift the EASY-ENTRY section up and out of
the anchorage.
X To install the EASY-ENTRY section: place
the front seat leg of the EASY-ENTRY sec-
tion on the seat anchorage and allow to
engage.
X Fold the EASY-ENTRY section back.
The rear seat leg of the EASY-ENTRY section
engages audibly. Indicator tab = on the
seat leg is no longer visible.
The EASY-ENTRY section has engaged cor-
rectly if:
R the seat legs engages audibly
R indicator tab = is no longer visible and is
fully retracted into the seat leg
If the EASY-ENTRY section has not engaged
correctly: X Fold the EASY-ENTRY section forward.
X Fold the EASY-ENTRY section back again
and check the locking mechanism.
Removing/installing the rear bench
seat Standard rear bench seat:
G
WARNING
If the rear bench seat is not fully engaged, it
may be thrown about while the vehicle is
moving. There is a risk of an accident and
injury.
Always make sure that the rear bench seat
is fully engaged as described. Seats
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G
WARNING
If the rear bench seat is not installed as
described or an unsuitable rear bench seat
is installed, the seat belts may not provide
protection as intended. There is an
increased risk of injury.
Install the rear bench seat as described.
Only use rear bench seats that are approved
for your vehicle by the distributor named on
the inside cover page.
The only way to ensure that the rear bench
seat will engage securely is to always keep the
seat anchorages clean and free of foreign
objects.
Always observe the notes about the seating
variants (Y page
90). :
Release handle for rear seat anchorage
; Release handle for front seat legs
= Seat anchorages
X To remove: fold release handle for rear seat
anchorage : up.
X Tilt the rear bench seat forward by the
upper edge of the seat backrest.
X Pull release handle for front seat legs ; up.
X Hold the rear bench seat by the lower edge
of the seat cushion.
X Fold the rear bench seat forwards and pull it
out of seat anchorages =.92
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X
To install: hold the rear bench seat by the
lower edge of the seat cushion.
X Guide the rear bench seat from the front
down into front seat anchorages = and
allow it to engage.
X Make sure that release handles for front
seat anchorages ; are folded underneath
in the direction of the floor of the vehicle.
X Fold the rear bench seat back into the
upright position.
The rear seat legs of the rear bench seat have
engaged correctly if:
R the seat legs engage audibly
R indicator tabs ? on the seat legs are no
longer visible and have retracted fully into
the seat legs
If the rear seat legs of the rear bench seat
have not engaged correctly:
X Press the release handle for rear seat
anchorage : downwards until indicator
tabs ? have fully retracted into the rear
seat legs.
If the rear seat legs of the rear bench seat
have not engaged correctly again: X Fold the rear bench seat back again with
force so that the seat legs engage correctly. Head restraints
Important safety notes G
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
R adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
R fasten 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. G
WARNING
If the head restraints are not installed or not
adjusted correctly, they cannot provide pro-
tection 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 instal-
led. 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.
Adjust the head restraint so that: R the center of the head restraint supports the
back of the head at eye level and the head
restraint is engaged
R when your head is relaxed the back of your
head rests as close as possible to the head
restraint
Adjusting the head restraints Seats
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Armrests
X
To adjust the armrest angle: fold the arm-
rest up by more than 45° to position 2.
The armrest is released.
X Fold armrest 3 forward to the stop.
X Slowly fold the armrest up to the desired
position.
X To fold the armrest up: if necessary, fold
the armrest up by more than 90° to position
1. Seat heating
G
WARNING
Repeatedly switching on the seat heating
can cause the seat cushion and backrest
pads to become very hot. The health of per-
sons with limited temperature sensitivity or
a limited ability to react to high tempera-
tures may be affected or they may even suf-
fer burn-like injuries. There is a risk of injury.
Therefore, do not switch the seat heating on
repeatedly.
! When you leave your seat, do not place
anything on the seat and switch off the seat
heating. Do not switch the seat heating on
when the seat is not occupied, e.g. when
driving without a front passenger. The seat
heating may otherwise overheat, causing
damage to the seat. The three red indicator lamps in the
Í but-
ton show the activated heating level 1 to 3.
The seat heating automatically switches down
from level 3 to level 2 after approximately
seven minutes.
The system automatically switches down from
level 2 to level 1 after approximately ten
minutes.
At level 1 the seat heating switches off auto-
matically after approximately
20 minutes.
X Make sure that the key is in position 1 or 2
in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press the Í button
repeatedly until the desired heating level
has been set.
X To switch off: press the Í button
repeatedly until all indicator lamps go out.
If the on-board voltage is too low, the seat
heating will either switch itself off prematurely
or not come on at all. In this case, too many
electrical consumers are switched on or the
battery charge is not sufficient. The seat heat-
ing will automatically switch back to the cur-
rent heating level when enough on-board volt-
age is available again. Steering wheel
G
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
R adjust the driver's seat, head restraint,
steering wheel or mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident. Steering wheel
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Z

X
Always transport loads in the cargo com-
partment and with the seat backrests folded
up and properly locked in position.
X Always place the load against the backrests
of the front or rear seats.
X Move large and heavy loads as far towards
the front of the vehicle as possible against
the front or rear seats. Stow the load flush
with the rear or front seats.
X Always additionally secure the load with
suitable load-securing aids or tie downs.
Observe the following notes:
R Do not stack loads higher than the upper
edge of the backrests.
R Transport loads behind seats that are not
occupied.
R If the rear bench seat is not occupied, insert
the seat belts crosswise into the buckle of
the opposite seat belt. Cargo compartment variations
You can vary the cargo compartment accord-
ing to your transportation requirements as fol-
lows:
R by folding the seat backrests forward to the
table position.
R by removing the rear bench seat.
You will find information about rear bench
seats in the "Rear bench seats" section
( Y page
89). Securing loads
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you attach the tie-down incorrectly when
securing the load, the following may occur in
the event of abrupt changes in direction,
braking maneuvers or an accident:
R the cargo tie-down rings may become
detached or the tie-down may tear if the
permissible load is exceeded
R the load may not be restrained. This may cause the load to slip, tip over or
be tossed about, striking vehicle occupants.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
Always tension the tie-downs in the proper
manner and only between the described
cargo tie-down rings. Always use tie-downs
designed specifically for the loads.
! Observe the information on the maximum
loading capacity of the individual cargo tie-
down points.
If you use several cargo tie-down points to
secure a load, you must always take the
maximum loading capacity of the weakest
cargo tie-down point into account.
If you brake hard, for example, the forces
acting could be up to several times the
weight force of the load. Always use multi-
ple cargo tie-down points in order to distrib-
ute the force absorption. Load the ancho-
rages evenly.
As the driver, you are responsible for ensuring
that: R The load is secured against slipping, tipping,
rolling or falling off in normal traffic condi-
tions, should the vehicle swerve to avoid an
obstacle, in the event of maximum full-stop
braking and on poor road surfaces
R The applicable requirements and guidelines
relating to load-securing practices are met
If this is not the case, this may constitute a
punishable offense, depending on local leg-
islation and any ensuing consequences.
Always observe the legal requirements for
the country you are currently in.
Make sure that the load is secure before every
journey and at regular intervals during a long
journey. Correct an incorrectly or inadequately
secured load if necessary.
Always observe the operating instructions or
the notes of the lashing strap manufacturer for
the operation of the lashing strap.
You can obtain information about securing the
load correctly from the manufacturer of the
load securing aids or tie down for securing the
load. Also observe the safety information in
the loading directions ( Y page 242).
X Fill spaces between the load and the cargo
compartment walls or wheel housings (form-244
Securing loads
Transporting loads