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DS 3: Charging the traction battery (Electric) / Connection

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual

  • Before charging, check that the drive selector is in mode P, otherwise charging is not possible.
  • Open the charging flap by pressing the pushbutton, and check that there are no foreign bodies on the charging connector.

Domestic charging, mode 2

DS 3. Connection

  • Connect the charging cable from the control unit to the domestic socket.

When the connection is made, all of the indicator lamps on the control unit light up, then only the POWER indicator lamp remains on in green.

  • Remove the protective cover from the charging nozzle.
  • Insert the nozzle into the charging connector. The start of charging is confirmed by the flashing green CHARGE indicator lamps in the flap, then those on the control unit.

If this is not the case, charging has not started; restart the procedure, ensuring that all connections are properly established.

The red indicator lamp in the flap comes on to indicate that the nozzle is locked.

DS 3. Connection When charging is complete and while the charging cable is still connected, opening the driver's door will display the charge level on the instrument panel for about 20 seconds.

Accelerated charging, mode 3

DS 3. Connection

  • Follow the accelerated charging unit (Wallbox) user instructions.
  • Remove the protective cover from the charging nozzle.
  • Insert the nozzle into the charging connector.

The start of charging is confirmed when the charging indicator lamp in the flap flashes green.

If this is not the case, charging has not started; restart the procedure, ensuring that the connection has been properly established.

The red indicator lamp in the flap comes on to indicate that the nozzle is locked.

Superfast charging, mode 4

DS 3. Connection

  • Depending on version, remove the protective cover from the lower part of the connector.
  • Follow the instructions for use of the fast public charger and connect the cable from the fast public charger to the vehicle's connector.

The start of charging is confirmed by the flashing green charging indicator lamp in the flap.

If this is not the case, charging has not started; restart the procedure, ensuring that the connection is properly established.

The red indicator lamp in the flap comes on to indicate that the nozzle is locked.

    Precautions

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    Deferred charging

    Settings On a smartphone or tablet (GSM), with DS CONNECT RADIO or DS CONNECT NAV You can programme the deferred charging function at any time via the MyDS application...

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