DS 3: Rear bench seat / Folding the backrests

DS 3 2016-2024 Owners Manual

Manoeuvring the backrests should only be done when the vehicle is stationary.

First steps:

Lower the head restraints.
If necessary, move the front seats forward.
Check that no person or object might interfere with the folding of the backrests (e.g. clothing, luggage).
Check that the seat belts are free, not engaged in the buckles. Release them so that the backrest can be moved.

DS 3. Folding the backrests

Press the backrest release grip 1.
Guide the backrest 2 down to the horizontal position.

When the backrest is released, the red indicator in the release grip is visible.

Rear head restraints

They have two positions: A high position, for when the seat is in use: Pull the head restraint fully up. A low position, for stowing, when the seat is not in use: Press the lug A to release the head restraint and push it down...

Repositioning the backrests

First check that the outer seat belts are lying vertically flat alongside the backrest latching rings. Put the backrest 2 in the upright position and push it firmly to latch it home...

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2024 Owners Manual: Charge level indicator (Electric)

The traction battery charge status and remaining range are displayed continuously when the vehicle is started. With the ignition off, opening the driver's door activates the indicator. Associated warning lamps Two successive alert levels indicate that the energy available has dropped to a low level: 1st level: Reserve The state of charge of the traction battery is low...

DS 3 2016-2024 Owners Manual: Complete unlocking/locking of the vehicle with the key

Use this procedure in the following situations: Remote control battery discharged. Remote control malfunction. Vehicle battery discharged. Vehicle in an area subject to strong electromagnetic interference. In the first case, change the remote control battery...

Principle of operation

DS 3. Principle of operation

Using the rear camera, the vehicle's close surroundings are recorded during manoeuvres at low speed.