DS 3: Practical information / AdBlue® (BlueHDi)

DS 3 2016-2024 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 2016-2024 Owners Manual: Rear foglamp

It only works if the dipped or main beam headlamps are on. Rotate the ring forwards/backwards to turn it on/off. When the lighting is switched off automatically ("AUTO" position) the foglamp and the sidelamps remain on. Switching on the foglamps is prohibited in clear weather or in rain, both day and night...

DS 3 2016-2024 Owners Manual: Heated seats

The function is active only with the engine running. Press the button corresponding to the seat. Each press changes the heating level; the corresponding number of indicator lamps come on. To switch off the heating, press the button until all of the indicator lamps are off...

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.