DS 3: Practical information / AdBlue® (BlueHDi)

DS 3 2016-2023 Owners Manual

To respect the environment and ensure compliance with the Euro 6 standard, without adversely affecting the performance or fuel consumption of its Diesel engines, the Manufacturer has taken the decision to equip its vehicles with a system that combines SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) with a Diesel Particle Filter (DPF) for the treatment of exhaust gases.

Checks

Unless otherwise indicated, check these components in accordance with the manufacturer's service schedule and according to your engine. Otherwise, have them checked by a dealer or a qualified workshop...

SCR system

Using a liquid called AdBlue® that contains urea, a catalytic converter turns up to 85% of the nitrogen oxides (NOx) into nitrogen and water, which are harmless to health and the environment...

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2023 Owners Manual: Touch-sensitive courtesy lamps

Front touch-sensitive courtesy lamp Front touch-sensitive reading lamps Rear touch-sensitive reading lamps Front touch-sensitive courtesy lamp It comes on gradually: when the vehicle is unlocked. when the ignition is switched off. when a door is opened...

DS 3 2016-2023 Owners Manual: Automatic wipers

In AUTO mode, the windscreen wipers work automatically and adapt to the intensity of the rain. The rainfall detection function uses a rain/ sunshine sensor located at the top centre of the windscreen, behind the rear view mirror. Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor...

Towing your vehicle

To access the front screw thread:

DS 3. Towing your vehicle

Unclip the cover by pressing at its top lefthand corner. Release the cover.