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

DS 3 2016-2024 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 2016-2024 Owners Manual: Towing

Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and particular care must be taken. Do not exceed the maximum towable weights. At altitude: reduce the maximum load by 10% per 1,000 metres of altitude; the lower air density at high altitudes decreases engine performance...

DS 3 2016-2024 Owners Manual: Reversing camera

For more information, refer to the General recommendations on the use of driving and manoeuvring aids. As soon as reverse gear is engaged with the engine running, this system displays views of your vehicle’s close surroundings on the touch screen using a camera located at the rear of the vehicle...

Selector

DS 3. Selector

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