DS 3: Driving / 6-speed manual gearbox
DS 3 2016-2026 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:
If the vehicle's battery is flat, the engine can be
started using a backup battery (either external or
from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a
battery booster.
Never
start the engine by connecting a
battery charger.
Never use a 24 V or higher battery booster...
Green warning/indicator lamps
Stop & Start (Petrol or Diesel)
Fixed.
When the vehicle stops, the Stop & Start
puts the engine into STOP mode.
Flashing temporarily.
STOP mode is momentarily unavailable or
START mode is automatically triggered...