DS 3: Practical information / Engine compartment
The engine shown here is an example for illustrative purposes only.
The locations of the following components may vary:
- Air filter.
- Engine oil dipstick.
- Engine oil filler cap.
Petrol engine
Diesel engine
- Screenwash fluid reservoir
- Engine coolant reservoir
- Brake fluid reservoir
- Battery/Fuses
- Remote earth point (-)
- Fusebox
- Air filter
- Engine oil filler cap
- Engine oil dipstick
Diesel fuel system
This system is under very high pressure. All work must be carried out only by a dealer or a qualified workshop.
Electric motor
Take care with objects or clothing that could be caught in the blades of the cooling fan or in certain moving components - risk of strangulation and serious injury!
Before carrying out any work under the bonnet, you must switch off the ignition, check that the READY indicator lamp is off on the instrument panel and disconnect the charging nozzle if it is plugged in.
Electric motor
- Screenwash fluid reservoir
- Engine coolant reservoir (level only)
- Brake fluid reservoir
- Battery/Fuses
- Remote earth point (-)
- Fusebox
- 400 V electrical circuit
- Emergency circuit-breaker for emergency services and maintenance technicians
For more information on the Charging system (Electric), refer to the corresponding section.
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...
Checking levels
Check all of the following levels regularly in
accordance with the manufacturer's service
schedule. Top them up if required, unless
otherwise indicated...
Other information:
DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Running out of fuel (Diesel)
With Diesel engines, the fuel system must be primed if you run out of fuel. Before starting to prime the system, it is essential to put at least 5 litres of Diesel into the fuel tank. For more information on Refuelling and on Misfuel prevention (Diesel), refer to the corresponding section...
DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Driving recommendations
Observe the driving regulations and remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions. Monitor your environment and keep your hands on the wheel to be able to react to anything that may happen any time. Drive smoothly, anticipate the need for braking and maintain a longer safety distance, especially in bad weather...
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