DS 3: Practical information / AdBlue® (BlueHDi)

DS 3 2016-2026 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 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Seat belts

Inertia reel The seat belts are equipped with an inertia reel which allows the strap length to automatically adjust to your shape. The seat belt returns to its storage automatically when it is not used. The inertia reels are fitted with a device which automatically locks the strap in the event of a collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls over...

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Changing a wiper blade

Removing/Refitting at the front Carry out these wiper blade replacement operations from the driver's side. Starting with the wiper blade farthest from you, hold each arm by the rigid section and raise it as far as possible. Do not touch the wiper blades - risk of irreparable deformation...

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.