DS 3: Charging the traction battery (Electric) / Connection
DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual
- Before charging, check that the drive selector
is in mode P, otherwise charging is not possible.
- Open the charging flap by pressing the pushbutton,
and check that there are no foreign bodies
on the charging connector.
Domestic charging, mode 2

- Connect the charging cable from the control
unit to the domestic socket.
When the connection is made, all of the indicator
lamps on the control unit light up, then only the
POWER indicator lamp remains on in green.
- Remove the protective cover from the
charging nozzle.
- Insert the nozzle into the charging connector.
The start of charging is confirmed by the flashing
green CHARGE indicator lamps in the flap, then
those on the control unit.
If this is not the case, charging has not started;
restart the procedure, ensuring that all
connections are properly established.
The red indicator lamp in the flap comes on to
indicate that the nozzle is locked.
When
charging is complete and while the
charging cable is still connected, opening the driver's door will display the
charge level on
the instrument panel for about 20 seconds.
Accelerated charging, mode 3

- Follow the accelerated charging unit (Wallbox)
user instructions.
- Remove the protective cover from the
charging nozzle.
- Insert the nozzle into the charging connector.
The start of charging is confirmed when the
charging indicator lamp in the flap flashes green.
If this is not the case, charging has not started;
restart the procedure, ensuring that the
connection has been properly established.
The red indicator lamp in the flap comes on to
indicate that the nozzle is locked.
Superfast charging, mode 4

- Depending on version, remove the protective
cover from the lower part of the connector.
- Follow the instructions for use of the fast
public charger and connect the cable from the
fast public charger to the vehicle's connector.
The start of charging is confirmed by the flashing
green charging indicator lamp in the flap.
If this is not the case, charging has not started;
restart the procedure, ensuring that the
connection is properly established.
The red indicator lamp in the flap comes on to
indicate that the nozzle is locked.
Electric vehicles were developed in accordance
with the guidelines on maximum electromagnetic
fields issued by the International Commission on
Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP - 1998
Guidelines)...
Settings
On a smartphone or tablet (GSM), with DS
CONNECT RADIO or DS CONNECT NAV
You can programme the deferred
charging
function at any time via the MyDS
application...
Other information:
i-Size child seats
i-Size child seats have two latches that are anchored to the two rings A.
These i-Size child seats also have:
either an upper strap that is attached to ring B.
or a support leg that rests on the vehicle floor, compatible with the
approved i-Size seat position...
With the Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop &
Go function activated, press this button.
The action is confirmed by:
The indicator lamp in the button lighting up
green.
The following symbol being displayed on the
instrument panel.
The colour of the symbol on the instrument panel
depends on the operating status of the system:
(grey colour)
One or more operating conditions is not
..