DS 3: Ease of use and comfort / Front seats

Correct driving position

For safety reasons, adjustments must only be made when the vehicle is stationary. Before taking to the road and to make the most of the ergonomic layout of the instruments and controls, carry out these adjustments in the following order: head restraint height...

Manual adjustments

Longitudinal Raise the control bar and slide the seat forwards or backwards. Release the control bar to lock the seat in position on one of the notches...

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: On flooded roads

We strongly advise against driving on flooded roads, as this could cause serious damage to the engine or gearbox, as well as to your vehicle's electrical systems. If the vehicle absolutely must drive through a flooded section of road: Check that the depth of the water does not exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves that might be generated by other users...

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: 6-speed manual gearbox

Engaging 5th or 6th gear Move the gear selector fully to the right to engage 5th or 6th gear. Failure to follow this instruction could cause permanent damage to the gearbox (inadvertent engagement of 3rd or 4th gear). Engaging reverse gear Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear selector to the left, then forwards...