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.
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...
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:
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...
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...