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: Access to the spare wheel

The spare wheel is stored under the boot carpet. The spare wheel is a ‘space-saver’ wheel. Removing the spare wheel Slacken the central nut. Remove the fastening device (nut and bolt). Lift the spare wheel towards you from the rear. Take the wheel out of the boot...

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Manoeuvre type selection and parking space search

Depending on whether the vehicle has been driven or not since the ignition was switched on, the function offers to enter or exit a parking space on the touch screen. Select the type and side of the manoeuvre to activate the parking space search...

Principle of operation

DS 3. Principle of operation

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