Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Folding the seat backrest forward - Through-loading facility in the rear 
bench seat (Sedan) - Stowage areas - Stowing and features - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owners ManualMercedes-Benz E-Class: Folding the seat backrest forward

i Vehicles with memory function: when you

i Vehicles with memory function: when you fold one or both parts of the rear seat backrest forwards, the respective front seat moves forward slightly, when necessary, in order to avoid contact.

•► Vehicles without memory function: if necessary, move the driver's or frontpassenger seat forwards.

•► Open the trunk.

•► Pull right-hand or left-hand rear seat backrest release handle 1.

The corresponding rear seat backrest is released and the rear seat head restraints are lowered.

•► Fold rear seat backrest 2 forwards.•► Move the driver's or front-passenger seat

•► Fold rear seat backrest 2 forwards.
•► Move the driver's or front-passenger seat back if necessary.

    Important safety notes
    WARNING When expanding the cargo volume, always fold the seat backrests fully forward. Unless you are transporting cargo, the seat backrests must remain properly locked in the upright posi ...

    Folding the seat backrest back
    •► Move the driver's or front-passenger seat forward if necessary. ! Make sure that the seat belt does not become trapped when folding the rear seat backrest back. Otherwise, it could ...

    See also:

    Rear Cupholders
    The rear seat cupholders are located in the armrest between the rear seats. Pull down the armrest to use the cupholders. Rear Cupholders Rear Seat Bottle Holder There are built-in bottle hold ...

    Install
    1. Align the head restraint stalks with the holes in the seat. Make sure the head restraint is facing the correct direction. 2. Push and hold the lock knob and push the head restraint down. 3. ...

    Preparing to drive
    You should perform the following checks and adjustments every day before you start driving. 1. Check that all windows, mirrors, and lights are clean and unobstructed. 2. Check the appearance and c ...