DS 3: Driving / Starting/Switching off the engine

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual

The electronic key must be present in the passenger compartment.

If the electronic key is not detected, a message is displayed.

Move the electronic key so that the engine can be started or switched off.

For versions fitted with Proximity Keyless Entry and Start, the electronic key is also detected in the boot.

If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key not detected - Back-up starting or Back-up switchoff" section.

Illuminated animations of the "START/ STOP” button indicate the presence or absence of the electronic key in the passenger compartment.

Anti-theft protection

Electronic immobiliser The keys include an electronic engine immobiliser system, with a code that must be recognised in order for starting to be possible...

Starting

With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal. With an automatic gearbox, select mode P or N and press the brake pedal...

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: 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. 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...

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Information displayed on the instrument panel

Vehicle detected by the system (full symbol) Cruise control active (colour not grey) Speed setting value Speed suggested by the Speed Limit Recognition and Recommendation Vehicle held stationary (versions with automatic gearbox or drive selector) Inter-vehicle distance setting Position of the vehicle detected by the system ..

Principle of operation

DS 3. Principle of operation

Using the rear camera, the vehicle's close surroundings are recorded during manoeuvres at low speed.