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DS 3: Adaptive Cruise Control / Messages and alerts

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual

To benefit from the following information on the instrument panel, select the DRIVING or Driving aids display mode.

DS 3. Messages and alerts The display of these messages or alerts is not sequential.

DS 3. Messages and alerts "Cruise paused" or "Cruise control on hold" following brief acceleration by the driver.

DS 3. Messages and alerts "Active cruise control", no vehicle detected.

DS 3. Messages and alerts "Cruise paused", vehicle detected.

DS 3. Messages and alerts "Active cruise control", vehicle detected.

DS 3. Messages and alerts "Take back control" (orange).

  • Brake or accelerate, depending on the context.

DS 3. Messages and alerts "Take back control" (red).

  • Take back control of the vehicle immediately:

the system cannot manage the current driving situation.

DS 3. Messages and alerts "Activation refused, conditions unsuitable". The system refuses to activate cruise control, as the necessary conditions are not fulfilled.

Stop & Go function

DS 3. Messages and alerts "To pick up again: accelerate or press the II button" (button 4).

The system has brought the vehicle to a complete stop.

Within 3 seconds, the vehicle gradually and automatically begins moving again.

After 3 seconds, the driver must accelerate or press button 4 to move off again.

DS 3. Messages and alerts While the vehicle is immobilised, the following recommendations apply:

  • The driver should not leave the vehicle.
  • Do not open the boot.
  • Do not drop off or pick up passengers.
  • Do not engage reverse gear.

DS 3. Messages and alerts When moving off again, watch out for cyclists, pedestrians and animals, as they may not be detected properly.

    Information displayed on the instrument panel

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    Operating limits. Malfunction

    Operating limits Cruise control operates by day and night, in dry weather or moderate rainfall. Certain situations cannot be managed by the system and require driver intervention...

    Other information:

    DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Boot fittings


    Load space cover Boot lamp Stowing rings Boot mat Tool kit (depending on equipment) Storage well The stowing rings are designed to secure luggage using different types of retaining nets. They are used with the ISOFIX mounting rings located behind the rear seats...

    DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Malfunction


    In the event of a malfunction, this warning lamp comes on on the instrument panel, accompanied by the display of a message and an audible signal. Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified workshop. If these warning lamps come on after the engine has been switched off and then restarted, contact a dealer or a qualified workshop to have the system checked...

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    Identification markings

    Various visible markings for vehicle identification and vehicle search.

    DS 3. Identification markings

    Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), under the bonnet.

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