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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.

DS 3. 6-speed manual gearbox Failure to follow this instruction could cause permanent damage to the gearbox (inadvertent engagement of 3rd or 4th gear).

Engaging reverse gear

DS 3. 6-speed manual gearbox

  • Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear selector to the left, then forwards.

DS 3. 6-speed manual gearbox Only engage reverse gear when the vehicle is stationary with the engine at idle.

DS 3. 6-speed manual gearbox As a safety precaution and to facilitate starting the engine:

Always select neutral.

Press the clutch pedal.

    Manual and Automatic operation

    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 gearbox (EAT8)

    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...

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    DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Messages and alerts


    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...

    DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Lane positioning assist


    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...

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