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DS 3: Adaptive Cruise Control / Messages and alerts

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual

To benefit from the following information on the instrument panel, select the DRIVING or Driving aids display mode.

DS 3. Messages and alerts The display of these messages or alerts is not sequential.

DS 3. Messages and alerts "Cruise paused" or "Cruise control on hold" following brief acceleration by the driver.

DS 3. Messages and alerts "Active cruise control", no vehicle detected.

DS 3. Messages and alerts "Cruise paused", vehicle detected.

DS 3. Messages and alerts "Active cruise control", vehicle detected.

DS 3. Messages and alerts "Take back control" (orange).

  • Brake or accelerate, depending on the context.

DS 3. Messages and alerts "Take back control" (red).

  • Take back control of the vehicle immediately:

the system cannot manage the current driving situation.

DS 3. Messages and alerts "Activation refused, conditions unsuitable". The system refuses to activate cruise control, as the necessary conditions are not fulfilled.

Stop & Go function

DS 3. Messages and alerts "To pick up again: accelerate or press the II button" (button 4).

The system has brought the vehicle to a complete stop.

Within 3 seconds, the vehicle gradually and automatically begins moving again.

After 3 seconds, the driver must accelerate or press button 4 to move off again.

DS 3. Messages and alerts While the vehicle is immobilised, the following recommendations apply:

  • The driver should not leave the vehicle.
  • Do not open the boot.
  • Do not drop off or pick up passengers.
  • Do not engage reverse gear.

DS 3. Messages and alerts When moving off again, watch out for cyclists, pedestrians and animals, as they may not be detected properly.

    Information displayed on the instrument panel

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    Operating limits. Malfunction

    Operating limits Cruise control operates by day and night, in dry weather or moderate rainfall. Certain situations cannot be managed by the system and require driver intervention...

    Other information:

    DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Steering-mounted controls


    ON (CRUISE position)/OFF Activation of cruise control at the current speed/decrease speed setting Activation of cruise control at the current speed/increase speed setting Pause/resume cruise control with the speed setting previously savedConfirmation of vehicle restart after automatic stop (versions with Stop & Go function) Depending on version:Display the speed thresholds save..

    DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Intelligent emergency braking assistance (iEBA). Active Safety Brake


    Intelligent emergency braking assistance (iEBA) If the driver brakes, but not sufficiently to avoid a collision, this system will provide additional braking, within the limits of the laws of physics. This assistance will only be provided if the driver presses the brake pedal. Active Safety Brake This function, also called automatic emergency braking, intervenes following the alerts if the dr..

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    Identification markings

    Various visible markings for vehicle identification and vehicle search.

    DS 3. Identification markings

    Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), under the bonnet.

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