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: Electric motor

Charging connectors Traction battery Accessory battery Heat pump On-board charger Electric motor Charging cable The charging connectors 1 enable 3 types of charging: Domestic charging in mode 2 using a domestic socket and associated charging cable 7...

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Anti-slip regulation (ASR) / Dynamic stability control (DSC)

Anti-slip regulation (or traction control) optimises traction by using engine braking and by applying the brakes on the driving wheels to avoid one or more wheels spinning. It also enhances the vehicle's directional stability. If there is a difference between the vehicle’s trajectory and the path desired by the driver, the dynamic stability control system automatically uses engine braking..

Principle of operation

DS 3. Principle of operation

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