DS 3: Practical information / Free-wheeling
DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual
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 selector to the
neutral position.
- While depressing the brake pedal, switch off
the ignition.
- Release the brake pedal, then switch on the
ignition again.
- While depressing the brake pedal, press the
control lever to release the parking brake.
- Release the brake pedal, then switch off the
ignition.
Reverting to normal operation
- While depressing the brake pedal, restart the
engine.
With EAT8 automatic gearbox or drive selector and electric
parking brake

Release procedure
With the vehicle stationary and the engine
running, select mode N and switch off the
ignition.
Within 5 seconds:
- Switch on the ignition again.
- While depressing the brake pedal, move the
push selector forwards or backwards to confirm
mode N.
- While depressing the brake pedal, press the
control lever to release the parking brake.
- Release the brake pedal, switch off the
ignition.
If the 5-second time limit is exceeded, the gearbox
engages mode P; it is then necessary to restart
the procedure.
Reverting to normal operation
- While depressing the brake pedal, restart the
engine.
Keyless
Entry and Starting
You must not depress the brake pedal
while switching the ignition on again, then
switching it off. If you do, the engine will start,
requiring you to restart the procedure.
It is recommended that the AdBlue® be topped up
as soon as the first alert is issued indicating that
the reserve level has been reached.
For the correct operation
of the SCR
system:
Use only AdBlue® fluid that meets the ISO
22241 standard...
Other information:
The function is active only with the engine
running.
Press the button corresponding to the seat.
Each press changes the heating level; the
corresponding number of indicator lamps come
on.
To switch off the heating, press the button
until all of the indicator lamps are off.
The system status is memorised when the ignition
is switched off.
Do not use the function
when the seat is
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Opening
After unlocking the vehicle or just the boot,
press the opening control and then lift the
tailgate.
Closing
Lower the tailgate using one of the interior
grab handles.
Back-up release
To manually unlock the boot in the event of a
battery or central locking failure.
Unlocking
Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock
from inside the boot.
Insert a small screwdriver int..