How to Fold Down the Rear Seats in the Emgrand?
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Emgrand rear seat folding method: There are folding buttons installed on both sides of the rear seat backrest. Press the folding buttons to fold down the rear seats. After the seat backrest is folded down, ensure there is a certain gap between the rear seat headrest and the front seats. To return the rear seat backrest, flip the seat backrest backward and push it firmly backward to lock it. Taking the Emgrand GL as an example, its body dimensions are 4725mm in length, 1802mm in width, and 1478mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2700mm. The Emgrand GL engine is a self-developed engine, and the entire powertrain includes a 1.8L naturally aspirated engine and a 1.3T turbocharged engine, each paired with a 6-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Last time when helping a colleague move a baby stroller, I fiddled with the Emgrand's rear seats and found it quite simple. The Emgrand's rear seats feature a 40/60 split design, with square plastic handles on the upper left and right sides of the backrest. First, you need to move the seatbelt buckle to the side to avoid pressing it. You can reach the handle by sliding your fingers into the gap between the seatback and the door, then pinch and pull it upwards firmly until you hear a 'click' sound, and then push the backrest forward to fold it down. Note that the seat cushion part cannot be moved; only the backrest can be laid flat. If transporting long objects, it's best to fold down the 60% side, while the 40% side can still accommodate passengers with normal seatbelt use. Once, I didn't pay attention to the buckle position and had to pull three times before finding the right angle.
From my experience, the operation may vary across different model years. Older Emgrand models might have a round pull ring at the shoulder area of the seatback - you'll need to pull it while bracing your knee against the lower part of the seat for leverage. Newer versions feature a small silver switch in the seat seam; just hook it with your finger and pull backward. The key is to first clear all items from the rear seats, especially drinks in cup holders. Once I had a cola can roll into the mechanical mechanism and get stuck, which was particularly troublesome to remove. When folded down, there's about a 6cm height difference with the trunk floor - it's best to place a cardboard sheet when transporting heavy items. During reassembly, you must hear two distinct 'clicks' to ensure proper locking, and verify that the red warning indicator has completely disappeared.
As a female driver with less physical strength, I've developed some effort-saving techniques: Straighten the front seats to create space, brace both feet against the front seat backrest, grip the reclining latch, then lean back and exert force. The headrest doesn't need removal but may affect visibility, so adjusting its height beforehand is recommended. Once when helping a florist transport a money tree, I discovered the seats could recline to about 130 degrees - just enough to prevent the potted plant from rolling. When restoring the seats after moving items, you'll need to sit inside the car to operate them with sufficient force; it's hard to press the latch into place while standing outside. Remember, the dashboard will show a red warning light if the latch isn't securely locked.
