DS 3: Driving / Starting/Switching off the engine

DS 3 2016-2025 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 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Driving modes

The number and type of driving modes available depend on the vehicle’s engine and equipment. Driving modes are selected using the following control: Pressing the control displays the modes on the instrument panel and, depending on version, on the screen with DS CONNECT NAV...

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: DS CONNECT NAV

GPS navigation - Applications - Multimedia audio system - Bluetooth® telephone The functions and settings described vary according to the vehicle version and configuration, as well as the country of sale. For safety reasons and because they require sustained attention by the driver, the following operations must be carried out with the vehicle stationary and the ignition on: Pairing ..

Principle of operation

DS 3. Principle of operation

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