DS 3: Driving / Cruise control

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual

For more information, refer to the General recommendations on the use of driving and manoeuvring aids and the Cruise control - particular recommendations.

DS 3. Cruise control This system automatically maintains the vehicle’s speed at the value programmed by the driver (speed setting), without the use of the accelerator pedal.

Cruise control is switched on manually.

It requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph (40 km/h).

With a manual gearbox, third gear or higher must be engaged.

With an automatic gearbox, mode D or second gear or higher in mode M must be engaged.

With a drive selector, mode D or B must be engaged.

Cruise control remains active after changing gear, regardless of the gearbox type, on engines fitted with Stop & Start.

Switching off the ignition cancels any speed setting.

Cruise control - particular recommendations

For the safety of everyone, only use the cruise control where the driving conditions allow running at a constant speed and keeping an adequate safety distance...

Steering-mounted control. Information displayed on the instrument panel.

Steering-mounted control ON (CRUISE position)/OFF Activate cruise control at the current speed/ decrease speed setting Activate cruise control at the current speed/ increase speed setting Pause/resume cruise control with the speed setting previously saved Depending on version:Display the speed thresholds saved using the Memorising speeds function or Use the speed suggested by the ..

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Intelligent emergency braking assistance (iEBA). Active Safety Brake

Intelligent emergency braking assistance (iEBA) If the driver brakes, but not sufficiently to avoid a collision, this system will provide additional braking, within the limits of the laws of physics. This assistance will only be provided if the driver presses the brake pedal. Active Safety Brake This function, also called automatic emergency braking, intervenes following the alerts if the dr..

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Starting using another battery

If the vehicle's battery is flat, the engine can be started using a backup battery (either external or from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a battery booster. Never start the engine by connecting a battery charger. Never use a 24 V or higher battery booster. Check beforehand that the backup battery has a nominal voltage of 12 V and a capacity at least equal to that of the discharg..

Digital instrument panel

This digital instrument panel can be customised. Depending on the display mode selected, certain information is hidden or presented differently.

DS 3. Digital instrument panel

Rev counter (x 1000 rpm) (Petrol or Diesel)