DS 3: Indicators / Charge level indicator (Electric)
DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual

The traction battery charge status and remaining
range are displayed continuously when the
vehicle is started.
With the ignition off,
opening the driver's
door activates the indicator.
Associated warning lamps
Two successive alert levels indicate that the
energy available has dropped to a low level:
1st level: Reserve
The state of charge of the
traction battery
is low.
Fixed, accompanied by an audible signal.
- View the remaining range on the instrument
panel.
- Put the vehicle on charge as soon as possible.
2nd level: Critical
The state of charge of the
traction battery
is critical.
Fixed, together with the reserve warning lamp,
accompanied by an audible signal.
- You must put the vehicle on charge.
The remaining range is no
longer
calculated. The drive train power
gradually decreases.
The heating and air conditioning are switched
off (even if the thermal comfort consumption
indicator is not at the "ECO" level).
CHARGE
Traction battery charging during deceleration and
braking.
ECO
Moderate energy consumption and optimised
driving range.
POWER
Energy consumption by the drive train during
acceleration...
(Depending on version)
The gauge shows the consumption of the traction
battery's electrical energy by the thermal comfort
devices in the passenger compartment...
Other information:
The automatic lighting systems use a detection
camera, located at the top of the windscreen.
Operating limits
The system may be disrupted or not work
correctly:
When visibility conditions are poor
(e.g. snowfall, heavy rain).
If the windscreen is dirty, misted-up or
masked (e...
Energy economy mode
This system manages the duration of use of
certain functions, in order to conserve a sufficient
level of charge in the battery with the ignition off.
After switching off the engine, you can still
use functions such as the audio and telematic
system, the wipers and the dipped beam
headlamps or courtesy lamps, for a combined
duration of approximately 40 minutes...