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: Running out of fuel (Diesel)

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...

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Green and Blue warning/indicator lamps

Green warning/indicator lamps Stop & Start (Petrol or Diesel) Fixed. When the vehicle stops, the Stop & Start puts the engine into STOP mode. Flashing temporarily. STOP mode is momentarily unavailable or START mode is automatically triggered...

Principle of operation

DS 3. Principle of operation

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