DS 3: Driving recommendations / Noise (Electric)

DS 3 2016-2024 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 2016-2024 Owners Manual: Automatic air conditioning

The air conditioning operates with the engine running, but the ventilation and its controls can be accessed with the ignition on. Operation of the air conditioning and regulation of temperature, air flow and air distribution in the passenger compartment are automatic...

DS 3 2016-2024 Owners Manual: Engine compartment

The engine shown here is an example for illustrative purposes only. The locations of the following components may vary: Air filter. Engine oil dipstick. Engine oil filler cap. Petrol engine Diesel engine Screenwash fluid reservoir Engine coolant reservoir Brake fluid reservoir Battery/Fuses Remote earth point (-) Fusebox Air filter Engine oil filler cap Engine oil dipstick Die..

Choosing the display mode

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

DS 3. Choosing the display mode