DS 3: Practical information / Charging system (Electric)

Misfuel prevention (Diesel)

(Depending on country of sale.) This mechanical device prevents filling the tank of a Diesel vehicle with petrol. Located in the filler neck, the misfuel prevention device is visible when the filler cap is removed...

400 V electrical system. Traction battery

The electrical traction system, which operates at a voltage of approximately 400 V, is identified by orange cables, and its components are marked with this symbol: An electric vehicle’s power train can become hot during use and after switching off the ignition...

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DS 3 2016-2024 Owners Manual: Hill start assist

This system keeps the vehicle briefly stationary (for approximately 2 seconds) when making a hill start, while you transfer your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. The system is only active when: The vehicle is completely stationary, with your foot on the brake pedal...

DS 3 2016-2024 Owners Manual: Opening

From outside Unlock your vehicle to unfold the door handles. Pull the handle. When selective unlocking is activated, only the driver door's handle will unfold and only the driver's door can be opened. From inside Pull the interior door opening lever; the exterior door handles unfold automatically...