DS 3: Driving recommendations / Noise (Electric)

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual

On the outside

Due to the vehicle’s quiet operation when driving, the driver must pay particular attention.

At speeds of up to 19 mph (30 km/h), the pedestrian horn warns other road users of the vehicle’s presence.

Cooling the traction battery

The cooling fan comes on during charging to cool the on-board charger and the traction battery.

On the inside

During use, you may hear certain perfectly normal noises specific to electric vehicles, such as:

Traction battery relay when starting.
Vacuum pump when braking.
Vehicle tyres or aerodynamics when driving.
Jolting and knocking noise during hill starts.

On flooded roads

We strongly advise against driving on flooded roads, as this could cause serious damage to the engine or gearbox, as well as to your vehicle's electrical systems...

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...

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Folding the backrests

Manoeuvring the backrests should only be done when the vehicle is stationary. First steps: Lower the head restraints. If necessary, move the front seats forward. Check that no person or object might interfere with the folding of the backrests (e...

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Engine oil

The level is checked, with the engine having been switched off for at least 30 minutes and on level ground, using the dipstick. It is normal to top up the oil level between two services (or oil changes). It is recommended that you check the level, and top up if necessary, every 3,000 miles (5,000 km)...

Choosing the display mode

In each mode, specific types of information are displayed on the instrument panel.

DS 3. Choosing the display mode