DS 3: Practical information / Free-wheeling
DS 3 2016-2023 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:
A message is displayed on the instrument panel
when the battery needs changing.
Battery type: CR2032/3 volts.
Unclip the cover by inserting a small
screwdriver in the slot and lift the cover.
Remove the flat battery from its housing.
Put the new battery in place, respecting the
polarity. Start by inserting it into the contacts
located in the corner, then clip the cover onto the
unit...
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..