DS 3: 12 V battery / Accessory battery / Accessing the battery

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual

The battery is located under the bonnet.

DS 3. Accessing the battery

For access to the (+) terminal:

Release the bonnet by pulling the internal release lever, then the external safety catch.
Raise the bonnet.

(+) Positive terminal.

This terminal has a quick-release clamp.

(-) Negative terminal.

As the battery's negative terminal is not accessible, a remote earth point is located facing the battery.

Vehicles equipped with DS MATRIX LED VISION headlamps

DS 3. Accessing the battery

Never connect jump leads to the metal part on the back of the headlamps.

Risk of destruction of the headlamps!

12 V battery / Accessory battery

Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or for charging a discharged battery. Lead-acid starter batteries These batteries contain harmful substances (sulphuric acid and lead)...

Starting using another battery

If the vehicle's battery is flat, the engine can be started using a backup battery (either external or from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a battery booster...

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Connection

Before charging, check that the drive selector is in mode P, otherwise charging is not possible. Open the charging flap by pressing the pushbutton, and check that there are no foreign bodies on the charging connector. Domestic charging, mode 2 Connect the charging cable from the control unit to the domestic socket...

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: "Radio Media" voice commands

Voice commands Turn on source radio - Streaming Bluetooth - … Help messages You can select an audio source by saying "turn on source" followed by the device name. For example, "turn on source, Streaming Bluetooth", or "turn on source, radio". Use the command "play" to specify the type of music you'd like to hear...

Remote control function

DS 3. Remote control function

The remote control can be used for the following remote functions, depending on version:

Unlocking/Locking/Deadlocking the vehicle. Unlocking/Locking the boot. Folding/Unfolding the door mirrors. Folding/Unfolding the exterior door handles. Activating/Deactivating the alarm. Locating the vehicle. Closing the windows. Activating the vehicle’s electronic immobiliser.