Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Folding out the folding bench seat

Mercedes-Benz E-Class / Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owners Manual / Seats, steering wheel and mirrors / Seats / Folding bench seat in the cargo compartment (Wagon) / Folding out the folding bench seat

•► Make sure that the backrests of the rear

•► Make sure that the backrests of the rear bench seat are locked in the upright position.

•► Move the handle for the combined cargo cover and net upwards.

•► Pull release handle 1 and fold the backrest of the folding bench seat upwards.

•► Hook the seat belts into retainers 3.

•► Pull release handle 2 and fold the folding bench seat cushion into the sitting position.

•► Push down the seat cushion until the backrest engages fully.

•► Fold the head restraints upwards.

Important safety notes

The folding bench seat in the cargo compartment is only approved for people with a height no greater than 4.6 ft(1.40 m) and max. 110 lb(50 kg) body weight. The maximum permissible weight avail ...

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