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: DS CONNECT RADIO

Multimedia audio system - Applications - 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 the smartphone wit..

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Locking the vehicle

Normal locking Press the locking button. The locking, and the activation of the alarm depending on version, is confirmed by the lighting of the direction indicators and the daytime running lamps. The vehicle's handles retract and, depending on version, the door mirrors fold. An access (door or boot) that is not properly closed prevents locking of the vehicle. However, if the vehicle is..

Principle of operation

DS 3. Principle of operation

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