DS 3: Driving recommendations / Noise (Electric)

DS 3 2016-2026 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 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Central locking not functioning

Use these procedures in the following cases: Central locking malfunction. Battery disconnected or discharged. In the event of a malfunction of the central locking system, the battery must be disconnected to ensure that the vehicle is locked fully...

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Eco-driving

Eco-driving refers to a range of everyday practices that allow the motorist to optimise the vehicle's energy consumption (fuel and/or electricity) and CO2 emissions. Optimise your use of the gearbox With a manual gearbox, move off gently and change up promptly...

Choosing the display mode

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

DS 3. Choosing the display mode