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: Service indicator

The servicing information is expressed in terms of distance (miles or kilometres) and time (months or days). The alert is given at whichever of these two terms is reached first. The servicing information is displayed in the instrument panel. Depending on the version of the vehicle: The distance recorder display line indicates the distance remaining before the next service is due, or the..

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Child seat at the front

Adjust the front passenger seat to the highest and fully back longitudinal position, with the backrest straightened. "Forward facing" You must leave the front passenger airbag active. "Rearward facing" The front passenger airbag must be deactivated before installing a rearward facing child seat. Otherwise, the child risks being seriously injured or killed if the airbag is deploy..

Principle of operation

DS 3. Principle of operation

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