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DS 3: Adaptive Cruise Control / Messages and alerts

DS 3 2016-2025 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 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Front head restraints


    Adjusting the height Upwards: Pull the head restraint up to the desired position; you can feel the head restraint clicking into position. Downwards: Press lug A to lower the head restraint.   The head restraint is correctly adjusted when its upper edge is level with the top of the head...

    DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Driving recommendations


    Observe the driving regulations and remain vigilant whatever the traffic conditions. Monitor your environment and keep your hands on the wheel to be able to react to anything that may happen any time. Drive smoothly, anticipate the need for braking and maintain a longer safety distance, especially in bad weather...

    Categories

    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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