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: Tool kit

Set of tools supplied with the vehicle. Its content depends on your vehicle's equipment: Temporary puncture repair kit. Spare wheel. Access to the tools Depending on version, the tool kit is stored in a bag or in a storage box in the boot. On the boot carpet In the event of a breakdown Under the boot carpet Raise the boot carpet by pulling the strap to access the tools...

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Roof racks

As a safety measure and to avoid damaging the roof, it is essential to use transverse roof bars approved for your vehicle. Observe the instructions on fitting and use contained in the guide supplied with the roof bars. To install the roof bars, you must secure them only to the four fixing points on the roof frame...

Choosing the display mode

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

DS 3. Choosing the display mode