DS 3: Technical data / Identification markings
DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual
Various visible markings for vehicle identification
and vehicle search.

- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), under the
bonnet.
Stamped on the chassis, near the right-hand
front wheel arch.
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), on the
dashboard.
Printed on an adhesive label visible through the
windscreen.
- Manufacturer's label.
Affixed to the centre pillar.
Bears the following information:
- Manufacturer’s name.
- European whole vehicle type approval number.
- Vehicle Identification number (VIN).
- Gross vehicle weight (GVW).
- Gross train weight (GTW).
- Maximum weight on the front axle.
- Maximum weight on the rear axle.
- Tyres/paint code label.

Affixed to the driver's door.
Bears the following information about the tyres:
Tyre pressures, unladen and laden.
Tyre specification, made up of the dimensions
and type as well as the load and speed indices.
Spare tyre inflation pressure.
Also indicates the paint colour code.
These dimensions have been measured on an
unladen vehicle.
* Mirrors folded
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Other information:
The front and rear lamps light up automatically
when the engine starts.
They provide the following functions:
Daytime running lamps (lighting control stalk in
the "AUTO" position with adequate light level).
Sidelamps (lighting control stalk in the "AUTO"
position with low light levels or "Sidelamps only”
or "Dipped/main beam headlamps").
The
LEDs are brighter when operating as
dayt..
Starting
The drive selector must be in mode P.
Fully depress the brake pedal and briefly press
the "START/STOP" button.
Keep your foot on the brake pedal until the
READY indicator lamp comes on and an audible
signal is emitted, indicating that the vehicle is
ready to drive.
With your foot on the brake, press the
"Unlock" button and select mode D/B or R.
Release the brake pedal, then..