DS 3: Practical information / Free-wheeling
DS 3 2016-2022 Owners Manual
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).
The procedure varies according to the type of
gearbox and parking brake.
With a manual gearbox and electric parking brake

To release them
- With the engine running and while depressing
the brake pedal, move the gear selector to the
neutral position.
- While depressing the brake pedal, switch off
the ignition.
- Release the brake pedal, then switch on the
ignition again.
- While depressing the brake pedal, press the
control lever to release the parking brake.
- Release the brake pedal, then switch off the
ignition.
Reverting to normal operation
- While depressing the brake pedal, restart the
engine.
With EAT8 automatic gearbox or drive selector and electric
parking brake

Release procedure
With the vehicle stationary and the engine
running, select mode N and switch off the
ignition.
Within 5 seconds:
- Switch on the ignition again.
- While depressing the brake pedal, move the
push selector forwards or backwards to confirm
mode N.
- While depressing the brake pedal, press the
control lever to release the parking brake.
- Release the brake pedal, switch off the
ignition.
If the 5-second time limit is exceeded, the gearbox
engages mode P; it is then necessary to restart
the procedure.
Reverting to normal operation
- While depressing the brake pedal, restart the
engine.
Keyless
Entry and Starting
You must not depress the brake pedal
while switching the ignition on again, then
switching it off. If you do, the engine will start,
requiring you to restart the procedure.
It is recommended that the AdBlue® be topped up
as soon as the first alert is issued indicating that
the reserve level has been reached.
For the correct operation
of the SCR
system:
Use only AdBlue® fluid that meets the ISO
22241 standard...
Other information:
When approaching a parking area, reduce the
speed of your vehicle to 19 mph (30 km/h) or less.
Activating the function
The function is activated in the
Vehicle/Driving touch screen menu.
Select "Park Assist".
Activating the function
deactivates the
Blind Spot Detection system.
You can deactivate the
function at any
time until the parking space entry or exit
manoeuvre begins, by press..
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 ..