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: First steps

With the engine running, a press mutes the sound. With the ignition off, a press turns the system on. Increase or decrease the volume using the thumbwheel on the left-hand side. To access the menus, press this button on the touch screen. Press the back arrow to go back a level...

DS 3 2016-2023 Owners Manual: Collision Risk Alert

This function warns the driver that their vehicle is at risk of a collision with the vehicle in front, or with a pedestrian or cyclist present in their traffic lane. Modifying the alert trigger threshold This trigger threshold determines the sensitivity with which the function warns of the risk of collision...

Choosing the display mode

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

DS 3. Choosing the display mode