DS 3: Driving recommendations / On flooded roads

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual

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.

DS 3. On flooded roads

If the vehicle absolutely must drive through a flooded section of road:

Check that the depth of the water does not exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves that might be generated by other users.
Deactivate the Stop & Start function.
Drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10 km/h).
Do not stop and do not switch off the motor.

On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety conditions allow, make several light brake applications to dry the brake discs and pads. If in doubt about the state of your vehicle, contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.

Driving recommendations

Observe the driving regulations and remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions. Monitor your environment and keep your hands on the wheel to be able to react to anything that may happen any time...

Noise (Electric)

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...

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Changing a fuse

Before changing a fuse: Identify the cause of the fault and fix it. Switch off all power consumption. Immobilise the vehicle and switch off the ignition. Identify the defective fuse using the current allocation tables and diagrams. To replace a fuse, it is essential to: Use the special tweezers to extract the fuse from its housing and check the condition of its filament...

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Steering wheel adjustment

When stationary, pull the control to release the steering wheel. Adjust the height and reach to suit your driving position. Push the control to lock the steering wheel. For safety reasons, these adjustments must only be carried out with the vehicle stationary...

Towing your vehicle

To access the front screw thread:

DS 3. Towing your vehicle

Unclip the cover by pressing at its top lefthand corner. Release the cover.