DS 3: Ease of use and comfort / Heating and Ventilation

Repositioning the backrests

First check that the outer seat belts are lying vertically flat alongside the backrest latching rings. Put the backrest 2 in the upright position and push it firmly to latch it home...

Advice

Using the ventilation and air conditioning system To ensure that air is distributed evenly, keep the external air intake grilles at the base of the windscreen, the nozzles, the vents, the air outlets and the air extractor in the boot free from obstructions...

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: 6-speed manual gearbox

Engaging 5th or 6th gear Move the gear selector fully to the right to engage 5th or 6th gear. Failure to follow this instruction could cause permanent damage to the gearbox (inadvertent engagement of 3rd or 4th gear). Engaging reverse gear Raise the ring under the knob and move the gear selector to the left, then forwards...

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Locking the vehicle

Normal locking With the doors and boot closed, the vehicle locks: either automatically when leaving recognition zone B, if the automatic functions are activated; or by a light press on a door handle; The locking is confirmed by the illumination of the direction indicators and the daytime running lamps as well as an audible signal for the locking on moving away from the vehicle...