Peugeot 308: Rear bench seat

• Rear head restraints
• Folding the backrests

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.

The rear head restraints can be removed.

Removing a head restraint

► Release the backrest using control 1.

► Tilt the backrest slightly forwards.

► Pull the head restraint fully up.

► Press the lug A to release the head restraint and remove it completely.

Refitting a head restraint

► Insert the head restraint rods into the guides in the corresponding backrest.

► Push the head restraint fully down.

► Press the lug A to release the head restraint and push it down.

Never drive with passengers seated at the rear when the head restraints are removed; the head restraints should be in place and in the high position.

The head restraint for the centre seat and those for the outer seats are not interchangeable.

Folding the backrests

Each section of the backrest has one or two release controls:

• A grip 1 on the outer edge of the backrest.
• A lever 2 on the boot side trim (SW).

The backrests should only be manoeuvred when the vehicle is stationary.

First steps:

► Lower the head restraints, or remove them when carrying heavy loads.

► Lift up the rear armrest.

► 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 outer seat belts are lying flat on the backrests.

The folding of the backrest is accompanied by a slight lowering of the corresponding cushion.

To obtain a flat surface, it is necessary to place the adjustable boot floor in the high position.

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

From the passenger compartment

► Press backrest release handle 1.

► Guide the backrest 3 down to the horizontal position.

From the boot (SW)

► Pull the backrest release lever 2 towards you.

The backrest 3 folds fully onto the cushion.

On the left-hand side, the lever is also used for folding down the central section of the backrest.

Central backrest (SW)

The central section of the backrest may be folded down independently of the side sections.

► Check in advance that the rear armrest is not folded down and that the central head restraint is not raised.

► From inside the passenger compartment or from the boot, pull on the strap to release.

► Fold the backrest onto the seat cushion.

► When repositioning, lift up the backrest fully until it locks.

Repositioning the backrests

First check that the outer seat belts are lying vertically flat alongside the backrest latching rings.

► Straighten the backrest 3 and push it firmly to latch it into place.

► Check that the red indicator is no longer visible in the release grip 1.

► Ensure that the outer seat belts were not trapped during the operation.

Please note: an incorrectly latched backrest compromises the safety of passengers in the event of sudden braking or an accident.

The contents of the boot may be thrown forwards - risk of serious injury!