DS 3: Driving / Anti-theft protection

Towing

Driving with a trailer places greater demands on the towing vehicle and particular care must be taken. Do not exceed the maximum towable weights...

Starting/Switching off the engine

The electronic key must be present in the passenger compartment. If the electronic key is not detected, a message is displayed. Move the electronic key so that the engine can be started or switched off...

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Bonnet

Stop & Start Before doing anything under the bonnet, you must switch off the ignition to avoid any risk of injury resulting from an automatic change to START mode. The location of the interior bonnet release lever prevents the bonnet being opened when the left-hand front door is closed...

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Anti-slip regulation (ASR) / Dynamic stability control (DSC)

Anti-slip regulation (or traction control) optimises traction by using engine braking and by applying the brakes on the driving wheels to avoid one or more wheels spinning. It also enhances the vehicle's directional stability. If there is a difference between the vehicle’s trajectory and the path desired by the driver, the dynamic stability control system automatically uses engine braking..