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.

- 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.
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...
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:
Driving and manoeuvring aids cannot, in
any circumstances, replace the need for
vigilance on the part of the driver.
The driver must comply with the Highway
Code, must remain in control of the vehicle in
all circumstances and must be able to retake
control of it at all times...
Voice control:
This control is located on the steering
wheel or at the end of the lighting control stalk
(depending on equipment).
Short press, system voice control.
Long press, voice commands from smartphone or
CarPlay®, Android Auto via the system...