3. Push the release lever fig. 90 forward in the direction of the arrow until the red marking is fully visible.
4. Fold the rear seat backrest forward.
The entire rear seat will fold forward and can be moved forward more ⇒
5. Enter and exit carefully ⇒
.
.
Folding the second row seats back
1. Move the rear seat all the way back.
2. Pull the release lever fig. 90 and fold the rear seat backrest back into the upright position.
The entire rear seat will fold back ⇒
.
The rear seat must be latched securely. If the red marking on the lever fig. 90 is still visible, the rear seat is not securely engaged.
Third row seat emergency exit function
Fig. 91 Second row seats: loop for third row seat emergency exit function.
If the release lever fig. 90 is not working, for example after a collision, the seats in the second row can be folded forward by someone in the third row to make it
easier to exit the third row ⇒
.
1. Pull the loop fig. 91 back and fold the rear seat backrest forward.
The entire rear seat will fold forward .
WARNING
Careless or unintended use of the entry assistance and the loop for the emergency exit function can cause crashes and serious injuries.
Never use the entry assistance or the loop for the emergency exit function while driving.
Ensure that the safety belt is not pinched or damaged when folding the rear seats back.
Keep hands, fingers, feet, and other parts of the body out of the range of operation of the seat hinges and seat locking mechanism when folding the
backrest forward and back.
Floor mats or other objects can become caught in the hinges on the rear seat backrest or seat. This can prevent the rear seat backrest or rear seat from
latching when folded into the upright position.
Each rear seat backrest must always be locked in the upright position to ensure that the safety belts in the rear seats can provide the maximum
protection. If a seat is used without the backrest being locked in place, the passenger will move forward with the backrest in the event of sudden braking
and driving maneuvers or a collision.
A red marking on the release lever fig. 90 indicates that the rear seat backrest is not latched. The red marking must not be visible when the backrest is
latched.
Never allow people to sit in a rear seat if that rear seat backrest or the rear seat is folded forward or is not securely engaged.
Never support yourself on or hold onto a seat in the second row that is folded forward when entering and exiting.
WARNING
If child restraints are installed in all of the second row seats, it may not be possible for someone in the third row to fold the second row seats forward in the event
113
English 
