DS 3: Driving / Starting/Switching off the engine

DS 3 2016-2024 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 2016-2024 Owners Manual: Receiving a call

An incoming call is announced by a ring and a superimposed display in the screen. To accept the call: Make a short press on the steering mounted TEL button. To reject the call: Make a long press on the steering mounted TEL button. Or Press "End call" on the touch screen...

DS 3 2016-2024 Owners Manual: Indicator lamp

This indicator lamp comes on both on the instrument panel and on the control to confirm that the parking brake has been applied, accompanied by display of the message "Parking brake applied". The indicator lamp goes out to confirm the release of the parking brake, accompanied by the display of the message "Parking brake released"...

Principle of operation

DS 3. Principle of operation

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