DS 3: Driving / 6-speed manual gearbox
DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual
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.
Only engage reverse gear
when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at
idle.
As a safety precaution and
to facilitate
starting the engine:
Always select neutral.
Press the clutch pedal.
Manual operation
Manual release
With the ignition on or engine running:
Press the brake pedal.
While maintaining pressure on the brake
pedal, briefly push the control...
Automatic 8-speed gearbox with a push selector.
It also offers a manual mode with gear changes
via control paddles located behind the steering
wheel...
Other information:
To benefit from the following information on the
instrument panel, select the DRIVING or Driving
aids display mode.
The
display of these messages or alerts is
not sequential.
"Cruise paused" or "Cruise
control on hold"
following brief acceleration by the driver...
For
more information, refer to the General
recommendations on the use of driving
and manoeuvring aids.
The system identifies the limits of the traffic lane
and steers the vehicle inside this lane to maintain
it in the lateral position chosen by the driver...