DS 3: Practical information / Advice on care and maintenance

Free-wheeling

In certain situations, it is necessary to put the vehicle into free-wheeling mode (e.g. towing, on a rolling road, automatic car wash (Wash mode), rail or sea transport)...

General recommendations

Observe the following recommendations to avoid damaging the vehicle. Exterior Never use a high-pressure jet wash in the engine compartment - risk of damaging the electrical components! Do not wash the vehicle in bright sunshine or extremely cold conditions...

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Identification markings

Various visible markings for vehicle identification and vehicle search. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), under the bonnet.Stamped on the chassis, near the right-hand front wheel arch. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), on the dashboard...

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Bonnet

Stop & Start Before doing anything under the bonnet, you must switch off the ignition to avoid any risk of injury resulting from an automatic change to START mode. The location of the interior bonnet release lever prevents the bonnet being opened when the left-hand front door is closed...