DS 3: Safety / i-Size child seats. Installing child seats

DS 3 2016-2024 Owners Manual

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.

Their role is to prevent the child seat from tipping forward in the event of a collision.

For more information on the ISOFIX mountings, refer to the corresponding section.

Installing child seats

Installing universal, ISOFIX and i-Size child seats

In compliance with European regulations, this table indicates the possibilities for installing child seats secured using the seat belt and universally approved (a) as well as the largest ISOFIX and i-Size child seats for the seat positions fitted with ISOFIX anchorage points in the vehicle.

DS 3. i-Size child seats. Installing child seats

Rules:

A position that is i-Size compatible is also compatible with R1, R2 and F2X, F2, B2.
A position that is R3 compatible is also compatible for R1 and R2.
A position that is F3 compatible is also compatible for F2X and F2.
A position that is B3 compatible is also compatible with B2.

Universal child seat: child seat that can be installed in all vehicles using the seat belt.
To install a "rearward facing" child seat at this seat position, the front passenger airbag must be deactivated ("OFF").
Only a "forward facing" child seat is authorised at this seat position with the front passenger airbag activated ("ON").
For a seat with height adjustment, adjust the seat to the highest position and move it fully back.
Never install a child seat with a support leg on the centre rear seat.
For a seat without height adjustment, the backrest must be straightened.
Installing a “Carrycot” type child seat on this seat may prevent the installation of additional child seats in the rear.
Adjust the driver's seat to the highest position.
Adjust the front passenger seat to the fully forward position.
Depending on version, refer to the legislation in force in your country before installing a child in this seat position.
Do not fold down the backrest.

DS 3. i-Size child seats. Installing child seats

Key

DS 3. i-Size child seats. Installing child seats Seat position where the installation of a child seat is forbidden.

DS 3. i-Size child seats. Installing child seats Front passenger airbag deactivated.

DS 3. i-Size child seats. Installing child seats Front passenger airbag activated.

DS 3. i-Size child seats. Installing child seats Seat position suitable for the installation of a child seat secured using the seat belt and universally approved "rearward facing" and/ or "forward facing".

DS 3. i-Size child seats. Installing child seats Seat position suitable for the installation a child seat secured using the seat belt and universally approved "forward facing".

DS 3. i-Size child seats. Installing child seats Seat position where securing an i-Size child seat is authorised.

Seat position where securing a "forward facing" i-Size child seat is authorised.

DS 3. i-Size child seats. Installing child seats Presence of a TOP TETHER mounting at the rear of the backrest, authorising the attachment of a "forward facing" universal ISOFIX child seat.

DS 3. i-Size child seats. Installing child seats Presence of a TOP TETHER anchorage point at the rear of the backrest, authorising the attachment of a "forward facing" universal ISOFIX child seat.

DS 3. i-Size child seats. Installing child seats "Rearward facing" ISOFIX child seat:

R1: ISOFIX child seat for baby.
R2: ISOFIX reduced size child seat.
R3: ISOFIX large size child seat.

DS 3. i-Size child seats. Installing child seats "Forward facing" ISOFIX child seat:

F2X: ISOFIX child seat for toddlers.
F2: ISOFIX reduced height child seat.
F3: ISOFIX full height child seat.

DS 3. i-Size child seats. Installing child seats Booster child seat:

B2: reduced height booster seat.
B3: full height booster seat.

DS 3. i-Size child seats. Installing child seats ISOFIX "carrycot" type child seat:

L1: left-hand facing.
L2: right-hand facing.

ISOFIX child seats

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