DS 3: Warning and indicator lamps / Persistent warning lamp

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual

If a red or orange warning lamp comes on, there may be fault which needs further investigation.

If a lamp remains lit

The references (1), (2) and (3) in the warning and indicator lamp description indicate whether you should contact a qualified professional in addition to the immediate recommended actions.

(1): You must stop the vehicle.

Stop as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off the ignition.

(2): Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.

(3): Go to a dealer or a qualified workshop.

Warning and indicator lamps

Displayed as symbols, the warning and indicator lamps inform the driver of the occurrence of a malfunction (warning lamps) or of the operating status of a system (operation or deactivation indicator lamps)...

List of warning and indicator lamps

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Switching on the ignition without starting the engine. Key not detected. Emergency switch-off

Switching on the ignition without starting the engine With the electronic key in the passenger compartment, pressing the "START/STOP" button, without depressing any of the pedals, allows the ignition to be switched on without starting the engine. Press this button again to switch off the ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked. Key not detected Back-up starting A back-up reader is fit..

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. While accelerating, change up early. With an automatic gearbox, favour automatic mode. Do not depress the accelerator pedal heavily..

Choosing the display mode

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

DS 3. Choosing the display mode