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:
i-Size child seats
i-Size child seats have two latches that are anchored to the two rings A.
These i-Size child seats also have:
either an upper strap that is attached to ring B.
or a support leg that rests on the vehicle floor, compatible with the
approved i-Size seat position...
From outside
Unlock your vehicle to unfold the door handles.
Pull the handle.
When selective unlocking
is activated,
only the driver door's handle will unfold
and only the driver's door can be opened.
From inside
Pull the interior door opening lever; the exterior
door handles unfold automatically...