DS 3: Driving / 6-speed manual gearbox

DS 3 2016-2025 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 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Temporary puncture repair kit

Scan the QR Code on page 3 to view explanatory videos. Made up of a compressor and a sealant cartridge, it allows you to carry out a temporary repair of the tyre so that you can drive to the nearest garage. It is designed to repair most punctures located on the tyre tread...

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Activation/Deactivation

With the Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go function activated, press this button. The action is confirmed by: The indicator lamp in the button lighting up green. The following symbol being displayed on the instrument panel. The colour of the symbol on the instrument panel depends on the operating status of the system: (grey colour) One or more operating conditions is not ..

Choosing the display mode

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

DS 3. Choosing the display mode