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: 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...

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: TMC (Traffic Message Channel)

Available in some countries. TMC (Traffic Message Channel) messages are based on a European standard for traffic information broadcasting via the RDS system on FM radio, sending traffic information in real time. The TMC information is then displayed on a GPS Navigation system map and taken into account straight away when routes are calculated, to avoid accidents, traffic jams and closed road..

Selector

DS 3. Selector

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