DS 3: Towing the vehicle / Towing your vehicle
DS 3 2016-2024 Owners Manual
To access the front screw thread:
- 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.
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...
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:
Connected navigation
Enter navigation settings and
choose a
destination.
Use real-time services, depending on equipment.
Applications
Run certain applications from a
smartphone connected via CarPlay® or
Android Auto.
Check the status of the Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi
connections...
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
Move the gear selector fully to the right to
engage 5th or 6th gear.
Failure to follow this instruction could
cause permanent damage to the gearbox
(inadvertent engagement of 3rd or 4th gear).
Engaging reverse gear
Raise the ring under the knob and move the
gear selector to the left, then forwards...