DS 3: In the event of a breakdown / Running out of fuel (Diesel)

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual

With Diesel engines, the fuel system must be primed if you run out of fuel.

Before starting to prime the system, it is essential to put at least 5 litres of Diesel into the fuel tank.

For more information on Refuelling and on Misfuel prevention (Diesel), refer to the corresponding section.

Switch on the ignition (without starting the engine).
Wait around 1 minute and switch off the ignition.
Operate the starter motor to start the engine. If the engine does not start at the first attempt, do not keep trying, but restart the procedure.

Warning triangle

This reflective and dismantlable device is to be installed on the side of the road when a vehicle is broken down or damaged. Before getting out of the vehicle Turn on the hazard warning lamps, then put on the safety vest to assemble and install the triangle...

Tool kit

Set of tools supplied with the vehicle. Its content depends on your vehicle's equipment: Temporary puncture repair kit. Spare wheel. Access to the tools Depending on version, the tool kit is stored in a bag or in a storage box in the boot...

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Headlamp beam height adjustment

Manual adjustment of the halogen headlamps To avoid dazzling other road users, the height of these headlamp beams must be adjusted according to the load in the vehicle. 0 (Initial setting) Driver only or driver + front passenger 1 5 people 2 5 people + load in the boot 3 Driver only + load in the boot 4 5 6 Not used Automatic DS MATRIX LED VISION headlamp adjustment This system aut..

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Operating limits

The system goes into standby automatically in the following cases: ESC deactivated or operation triggered. Speed below 43 mph (70 km/h) or greater than 112 mph (180 km/h), Electrical connection of a trailer. Use of a"space-saver" spare wheel detected (as detection is not immediate, deactivation of the system is recommended). Dynamic driving style detected, pressure on the brake or a..

Display in operation

DS 3. Display in operation

Once the system has been activated, the following information is grouped together in the head-up display:

The speed of the vehicle. Cruise control/speed limiter information and, if the vehicle is so equipped, the Road signs recognition function. If the vehicle is so equipped, inter-vehicle distance information, lane departure warning system information, lane positioning assist information, and automatic emergency braking alerts. If the vehicle is so equipped, navigation information.