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: Activation/Deactivation. Operation

Activation/Deactivation It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch screen menu. The state of the system stays in the memory when switching off the ignition. Operation If the ambient light level is very low and traffic conditions permit: The main beam headlamps come on automatically...

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Front lamps

Model with DS MATRIX LED VISION headlamps Direction indicators (LED) Main beam headlamps (LED Matrix Beam module). Dipped beam headlamps (LED). Daytime running lamps (LED). Model with halogen headlamps Main beam headlamps (H7) Dipped beam headlamps (H7) Direction indicators (PWY24) Daytime running lamps (LED) Opening the bonnet/Accessing the bulbs Proceed with caution when the en..

Principle of operation

DS 3. Principle of operation

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