DS 3: Driving / Cruise control

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual

For more information, refer to the General recommendations on the use of driving and manoeuvring aids and the Cruise control - particular recommendations.

DS 3. Cruise control This system automatically maintains the vehicle’s speed at the value programmed by the driver (speed setting), without the use of the accelerator pedal.

Cruise control is switched on manually.

It requires a minimum vehicle speed of 25 mph (40 km/h).

With a manual gearbox, third gear or higher must be engaged.

With an automatic gearbox, mode D or second gear or higher in mode M must be engaged.

With a drive selector, mode D or B must be engaged.

Cruise control remains active after changing gear, regardless of the gearbox type, on engines fitted with Stop & Start.

Switching off the ignition cancels any speed setting.

Cruise control - particular recommendations

For the safety of everyone, only use the cruise control where the driving conditions allow running at a constant speed and keeping an adequate safety distance...

Steering-mounted control. Information displayed on the instrument panel.

Steering-mounted control ON (CRUISE position)/OFF Activate cruise control at the current speed/ decrease speed setting Activate cruise control at the current speed/ increase speed setting Pause/resume cruise control with the speed setting previously saved Depending on version:Display the speed thresholds saved using the Memorising speeds function or Use the speed suggested by the ..

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Child seat at the front

Adjust the front passenger seat to the highest and fully back longitudinal position, with the backrest straightened. "Forward facing" You must leave the front passenger airbag active. "Rearward facing" The front passenger airbag must be deactivated before installing a rearward facing child seat. Otherwise, the child risks being seriously injured or killed if the airbag is deploy..

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: 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. At altitude: reduce the maximum load by 10% per 1,000 metres of altitude; the lower air density at high altitudes decreases engine performance. New vehicle: do not tow a trailer until the vehicle has driven at least 620 miles (1,000 kilomet..

Digital instrument panel

This digital instrument panel can be customised. Depending on the display mode selected, certain information is hidden or presented differently.

DS 3. Digital instrument panel

Rev counter (x 1000 rpm) (Petrol or Diesel)