DS 3: 12 V battery / Accessory battery / Accessing the battery

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual

The battery is located under the bonnet.

DS 3. Accessing the battery

For access to the (+) terminal:

Release the bonnet by pulling the internal release lever, then the external safety catch.
Raise the bonnet.

(+) Positive terminal.

This terminal has a quick-release clamp.

(-) Negative terminal.

As the battery's negative terminal is not accessible, a remote earth point is located facing the battery.

Vehicles equipped with DS MATRIX LED VISION headlamps

DS 3. Accessing the battery

Never connect jump leads to the metal part on the back of the headlamps.

Risk of destruction of the headlamps!

12 V battery / Accessory battery

Procedure for starting the engine using another battery or for charging a discharged battery. Lead-acid starter batteries These batteries contain harmful substances (sulphuric acid and lead)...

Starting using another battery

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...

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Headlamp beam height adjustment

Manual adjustment of the halogen headlamps To avoid dazzling other road users, the height of these headlamp beams must be adjusted according to the load in the vehicle. 0 (Initial setting) Driver only or driver + front passenger 1 5 people 2 5 people + load in the boot 3 Driver only + load in the boot 4 5 6 Not used Automatic DS MATRIX LED VISION headlamp adjustment This system aut..

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Free-wheeling

In certain situations, it is necessary to put the vehicle into free-wheeling mode (e.g. towing, on a rolling road, automatic car wash (Wash mode), rail or sea transport). The procedure varies according to the type of gearbox and parking brake. With a manual gearbox and electric parking brake To release them With the engine running and while depressing the brake pedal, move the gear select..

Remote control function

DS 3. Remote control function

The remote control can be used for the following remote functions, depending on version:

Unlocking/Locking/Deadlocking the vehicle. Unlocking/Locking the boot. Folding/Unfolding the door mirrors. Folding/Unfolding the exterior door handles. Activating/Deactivating the alarm. Locating the vehicle. Closing the windows. Activating the vehicle’s electronic immobiliser.