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: Frequently asked questions

The following information groups together the answers to the most frequently asked questions concerning the system. Radio The reception quality of the tuned radio station gradually deteriorates or the station presets are not working (no sound, 87...

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Rear lamps

Model with "Full LED" technology lamps Sidelamps / Daytime running lamps (LED) Reversing lamps (W16W) Direction indicators with sequential effect (LED) Brake lamps (LED) Model with halogen lamps Brake lamps/sidelamps (W21/5W) Direction indicators (WY16W amber) Reversing lamps (W16W) Direction indicators and brake lamps/sidelamps Rapid flashing of a direction indicator warning lam..

Choosing the display mode

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

DS 3. Choosing the display mode