DS 3: Towing the vehicle / Towing your vehicle

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual

To access the front screw thread:

DS 3. Towing your vehicle

Unclip the cover by pressing at its top lefthand corner.
Release the cover.

To be towed:

Screw the towing eye in fully.
Install the towbar.
Put the gearbox into neutral.

In the event of a breakdown

Failure to observe this instruction could result in damage to certain components (braking, transmission, etc.) and to the absence of braking assistance the next time the engine is started.

Automatic gearbox

Never tow the vehicle with the driving wheels on the ground and the engine off.

Unlock the steering and release the parking brake.
Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles.
Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a short distance.

Accessing the tools

The towing eye is stored with the tool kit (in a bag on the boot carpet or in a box under the boot carpet, depending on version). On the boot carpet Under the boot carpet For more information on accessing the Tool kit, refer to the corresponding section...

Towing another vehicle

To access the rear screw thread: Unclip the cover by pressing at its left-hand section. Pull the cover downwards. To tow: Screw the towing eye in fully...

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Switching on the ignition without starting the engine. Key not detected. Emergency switch-off

Switching on the ignition without starting the engine With the electronic key in the passenger compartment, pressing the "START/STOP" button, without depressing any of the pedals, allows the ignition to be switched on without starting the engine. Press this button again to switch off the ignition and allow the vehicle to be locked...

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Manual adjustments

Longitudinal Raise the control bar and slide the seat forwards or backwards. Release the control bar to lock the seat in position on one of the notches. Backrest angle Turn the knob to obtain the desired angle. Height Pull the control upwards to raise or push it downwards to lower, until you obtain the position required...

Digital instrument panel

This digital instrument panel can be customised. Depending on the display mode selected, certain information is hidden or presented differently.

DS 3. Digital instrument panel

Rev counter (x 1000 rpm) (Petrol or Diesel)