DS 3: Driving / 6-speed manual gearbox

DS 3 2016-2023 Owners Manual

Engaging 5th or 6th gear

Move the gear selector fully to the right to engage 5th or 6th gear.

Failure to follow this instruction could cause permanent damage to the gearbox (inadvertent engagement of 3rd or 4th gear).

Engaging reverse gear

DS 3. 6-speed manual gearbox

Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear selector to the left, then forwards.

Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.

As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting the engine:

Always select neutral.

Press the clutch pedal.

Manual and Automatic operation

Manual operation Manual release With the ignition on or engine running: Press the brake pedal. While maintaining pressure on the brake pedal, briefly push the control...

Automatic gearbox (EAT8)

Automatic 8-speed gearbox with a push selector. It also offers a manual mode with gear changes via control paddles located behind the steering wheel...

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2023 Owners Manual: Pairing a Bluetooth® telephone

Up to 10 phones can be paired to the system. Activate the Bluetooth function on the telephone beforehand and ensure that it is "visible to all" (telephone configuration). To complete the pairing, whichever procedure is used (from the telephone or from the system), ensure that the code is the same in the system and in the telephone...

DS 3 2016-2023 Owners Manual: Warning triangle

This reflective and dismantlable device is to be installed on the side of the road when a vehicle is broken down or damaged. Before getting out of the vehicle Turn on the hazard warning lamps, then put on the safety vest to assemble and install the triangle...

Choosing the display mode

In each mode, specific types of information are displayed on the instrument panel.

DS 3. Choosing the display mode