DS 3: Driving recommendations / Noise (Electric)

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual

On the outside

Due to the vehicle’s quiet operation when driving, the driver must pay particular attention.

At speeds of up to 19 mph (30 km/h), the pedestrian horn warns other road users of the vehicle’s presence.

Cooling the traction battery

The cooling fan comes on during charging to cool the on-board charger and the traction battery.

On the inside

During use, you may hear certain perfectly normal noises specific to electric vehicles, such as:

Traction battery relay when starting.
Vacuum pump when braking.
Vehicle tyres or aerodynamics when driving.
Jolting and knocking noise during hill starts.

On flooded roads

We strongly advise against driving on flooded roads, as this could cause serious damage to the engine or gearbox, as well as to your vehicle's electrical systems...

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...

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Steering mounted controls - Type 1

Radio: Select the previous/next preset radio station. Select the previous/next item in a menu or a list. Media: Select the previous/next track. Select the previous/next item in a menu or a list. Radio: Short press: display the list of radio stations...

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Starting/Switching off the engine

The electronic key must be present in the passenger compartment. If the electronic key is not detected, a message is displayed. Move the electronic key so that the engine can be started or switched off. For versions fitted with Proximity Keyless Entry and Start, the electronic key is also detected in the boot...

Choosing the display mode

In each mode, specific types of information are displayed on the instrument panel.

DS 3. Choosing the display mode