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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.

DS 3. Noise (Electric) 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: Energy economy mode. Load reduction mode


    Energy economy mode This system manages the duration of use of certain functions, in order to conserve a sufficient level of charge in the battery with the ignition off. After switching off the engine, you can still use functions such as the audio and telematic system, the wipers and the dipped beam headlamps or courtesy lamps, for a combined duration of approximately 40 minutes...

    DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Operating limits. Malfunctions


    The system may suggest an inappropriate parking space (parking prohibited, work in progress with damaged road surface, location alongside a ditch, etc.). The system may indicate that a space has been found but will not offer it because of a fixed obstacle on the opposite side of the manoeuvre, which does not allow the vehicle to follow the trajectory required for parking...

    Categories

    Choosing the display mode

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

    DS 3. Choosing the display mode

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