DS 3: Driving / 6-speed manual gearbox

DS 3 2016-2026 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 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Displaying charging station details

Press Navigation to display the main page. Press this button to display the list of services. Press "POI on map" to display the list of points of interest. Press one of the buttons to search for "Stations". Activate/deactivate "Stations". Press this button to display a secondary page...

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Front lamps

Model with DS MATRIX LED VISION headlamps Direction indicators (LED) Main beam headlamps (LED Matrix Beam module). Dipped beam headlamps (LED). Daytime running lamps (LED). Model with halogen headlamps Main beam headlamps (H7) Dipped beam headlamps (H7) Direction indicators (PWY24) Daytime running lamps (LED) Opening the bonnet/Accessing the bulbs Proceed with caution when the en..

Choosing the display mode

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

DS 3. Choosing the display mode