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: General safety recommendations

Do not remove the labels attached in different places on your vehicle. They include safety warnings as well as identification information for the vehicle. For any work on your vehicle, use a qualified workshop that has the technical information, skills and equipment required, all of which a dealer is able to provide...

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Starting/Switching off the electric motor

Starting The drive selector must be in mode P. Fully depress the brake pedal and briefly press the "START/STOP" button. Keep your foot on the brake pedal until the READY indicator lamp comes on and an audible signal is emitted, indicating that the vehicle is ready to drive...

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.