DS 3: Rear bench seat / Folding the backrests

DS 3 2016-2025 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 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Operating limits. Malfunction

Operating limits No alert is triggered in the following conditions: presence of stationary objects (e.g. parked vehicles, safety rails, lampposts, signs). vehicles travelling in the opposite direction. on winding roads or in case of sharp turns...

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Telephone

USB sockets Depending on equipment, for more information on the USB sockets compatible with CarPlay® or Android Auto applications, refer to the "Ease of use and comfort" section. For the list of compatible smartphones, visit the Manufacturer's website in your country...

Principle of operation

DS 3. Principle of operation

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