Rear seats (308 saloon, 308 SW with bench rear seat)

Bench seat, the left-hand (2/3) or right-hand (1/3) section of which can be folded to adapt the boot load space.
Rear head restraints
These have a high position (comfort and safety) and a low position (rear visibility).

They can also be removed.
To remove a head restraint:
pull the head restraint fully forwards and upwards at the same time,
then, press the lug A
Never drive with the head restraints
removed; they must be in place and in the high position when passengers are seated
in the rear.
Removing the seat cushion
Move the corresponding front seat forwards if necessary.
Raise the seat cushion 1 lifting it with a hand from the rear.
Tilt the seat cushion 1 fully against the front seat.
Remove the seat cushion 1 from its fixings by pulling upwards.
Refitting the seat cushion
Position the seat cushion 1 vertically in its fixings.
Fold down the seat cushion 1 .
Press on the seat cushion to secure it.


Folding the seat
In order to fold a rear seat without any risk of damage, always start with the seat cushion, never with the seat back: move the corresponding front seat forwards if necessary,
raise the seat cushion 1 lifting it with a hand from the rear,
tilt the seat cushion 1 fully against the front seat,
check that the seat belt is positioned correctly on the side of the seat back,
lower or remove the head restraints if necessary,
pull the control 2 forwards to release the seat back 3,
tilt the seat back 3
Returning the seat back to its original position
When returning the rear seat back to its original position:
put the seat back 3 in the upright position and secure it,
fold the seat cushion 1,
refit the head restraints or put them back in place.



The seat cushion 1 can be removed
to increase the loading volume.
When returning the rear seat back
to its original position, take care not to trap the seat belts and ensure that their
buckles are positioned correctly.
See also:
Changing a wheel (308 saloon)
Procedure for changing a faulty wheel for the spare wheel using the tools provided
with the vehicle.
Access to the tools
The tools are installed in the boot under the floor.
To gain access to ...
Switching the vehicle off
Immobilise the vehicle.
Turn the key fully towards you to position 1 (Stop) .
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
Energy economy mode
After switching off the engine (position 1-Stop ), you ...
Interior mood lighting
The dimmed passenger compartment lighting improves visibility in the vehicle
when the light is poor.
Switching on
At night, the footwell lighting and the front courtesy mood lamp come on automat ...






