Citroen C5 Aircross (2017- 2024) - Owner's Manual

Rear seats

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The 3 seats in the 2nd row are independent and of equal width. Their backrests are adjustable to vary the boot load space.

Rear head restraints

Ergonomie et confort

They have two positions:

- Upright position, for use:

► raise the head restraint as far as it will go.

- Lowered position, for storage, when the seats are not occupied:

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

The rear head restraints are removable.

Removing a head restraint

► Unlock the backrest.

► Tilt the backrest slightly forwards.

► raise the head restraint as far as it will go.

► Press lug A to unlock the head restraint and lift it completely out.

Refitting a head restraint

► insert the head restraint posts into the corresponding seatback guides.

► push the head restraint down as far as it will go.

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

Never drive with passengers seated in the rear when the head restraints are removed; the head restraints must be in place and in the upright position.

Fore-aft adjustment

Seat adjustments must be made only with the vehicle stationary.

Each seat can be adjusted individually.

Ergonomie et confort

► Lift the control and slide the seat forwards or backwards.

Once the backrest is folded down, the seat can no longer be slid.

Backrest recline

Several adjustment positions are available.

Ergonomie et confort

► Move the seat forwards.

► Pull the strap forwards, then tilt the backrest to the desired position.

Folding down the backrests

Backrest operations must be carried out only with the vehicle stationary.

Before starting:

► Lower the backrests' head restraints.

► If necessary, move the front seats forwards.

► Check that nothing or no one is obstructing the folding of the seatbacks (clothing, luggage, etc.).

► Check that the side seat belts are correctly routed along the pillars, that the centre seat belt is stowed, and that the latch plates of all three seat belts are in the stowed position.

Ergonomie et confort

► Pull strap 1 firmly to unlock the seatback.

► Guide seatback 2 down until it is horizontal.

Restoring the seatbacks

Before raising the side seatbacks to the normal position, make sure to retrieve the seat belt and hold it while handling the seatback.

► Raise seatback 2 upright and push it firmly to lock it.

► Check that unlocking strap 1 has returned to its position.

► Check that the side seat belts have not been trapped during the operation.

Warning: a seatback that is not properly locked compromises passenger safety in the event of sudden braking or a collision.

The contents of the boot may be thrown forward in the vehicle. Risk of serious injury!

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