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: Brake fluid and Engine coolant

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DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Accessing the battery

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Choosing the display mode

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

DS 3. Choosing the display mode