DS 3: Driving recommendations / Towing
DS 3 2016-2022 Owners Manual
Driving with a trailer
places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and
particular care must be taken.
Do not exceed the maximum
towable
weights.
At altitude: reduce the maximum load by 10%
per 1,000 metres of altitude; the lower air
density at high altitudes decreases engine
performance.
New vehicle: do not
tow a trailer until the
vehicle has driven at least 620 miles
(1,000 kilometres).
If the outside temperature
is high, let the
engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the
vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.
Before setting off
Nose weight
- Distribute the load in the trailer so that the
heaviest items are as close as possible to the axle
and the nose weight (at the point where it joins
your vehicle) approaches the maximum permitted
without exceeding it.
Tyres
- Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle
and of the trailer, observing the recommended
pressures.
Lighting
- Check the electrical signalling on the trailer
and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.
If a genuine towing device
is used, the
rear parking sensors will be deactivated
automatically to avoid the audible signal.
When driving
Cooling
Towing a trailer uphill causes the coolant
temperature to increase. The maximum towable
load depends on the gradient and the exterior
temperature. The fan’s cooling capacity does not
increase with engine speed.
- Reduce speed and lower the engine speed to
limit the amount of heating produced.
- Pay constant attention to the coolant
temperature.
If this warning lamp and the
STOP
warning lamp come on, stop the
vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as
possible.
Brakes
Using the engine brake is recommended to limit
the overheating of the brakes. Braking distances
are increased when towing a trailer.
Side wind
Bear in mind that the vehicle will be more
susceptible to wind when towing.
On the outside
Due to the vehicle’s quiet operation when driving,
the driver must pay particular attention.
At speeds of up to 19 mph (30 km/h), the
pedestrian horn warns other road users of the
vehicle’s presence...
Electronic immobiliser
The keys include an electronic engine immobiliser
system, with a code that must be recognised in
order for starting to be possible...
Other information:
Air intake
The air circulating in the passenger compartment
is filtered and originates either from the
exterior, via the grille located at the base of the
windscreen, or from the inside in air recirculation
mode.
Controls
Depending on version, the controls are accessible
in the Climate touch screen menu or are grouped
together on the centre console panel...
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...