DS 3: Ease of use and comfort / Heating and Ventilation

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual

Air intake

The air circulating in the passenger compartment is filtered and originates either from the exterior, via the grille located at the base of the windscreen, or from the inside in air recirculation mode.

Controls

Depending on version, the controls are accessible in the Climate touch screen menu or are grouped together on the centre console panel.

Air distribution

DS 3. Heating and Ventilation

Windscreen demisting/de-icing vents
Front side window demisting/de-icing vents
Adjustable and closable side air vents
Adjustable and closable central air vents
Air outlets to the front footwells
Air outlets to the rear footwells

Advice

Repositioning the backrests

First check that the outer seat belts are lying vertically flat alongside the backrest latching rings. Put the backrest 2 in the upright position and push it firmly to latch it home...

Advice

Using the ventilation and air conditioning system To ensure that air is distributed evenly, keep the external air intake grilles at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents, the air outlets and the air extractor in the boot free from obstructions...

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: General safety recommendations

Do not remove the labels attached in different places on your vehicle. They include safety warnings as well as identification information for the vehicle. For any work on your vehicle, use a qualified workshop that has the technical information, skills and equipment required, all of which a dealer is able to provide...

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: First steps

With the engine running, a press mutes the sound. With the ignition off, a press turns the system on. Increase or decrease the volume using the thumbwheel on the left-hand side. To access the menus, press this button on the touch screen. Press the back arrow to go back a level...

Selector

DS 3. Selector

Switching on Switching off (long press) Brightness adjustment Display height adjustment