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: Charging connectors and indicator lamps

Charging connectors Deferred charging activation button Nozzle locking indicator lampFixed red: nozzle positioned correctly and locked in the connector. Flashing red: nozzle incorrectly positioned or locking not possible. Charging indicator lamp Do not dismantle or modify the charging connector - risk of electrocution and/or fire! Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop...

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Electric parking brake

In automatic mode, this system applies the parking brake when the engine is switched off and releases it when the vehicle moves off. At any time, with the engine running: To apply the parking brake, briefly pull the control. To release it, briefly push the control while pressing the brake pedal...

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.