DS 3: Driving recommendations / On flooded roads
DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual
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.

If the vehicle absolutely must drive through a
flooded section of road:
- Check that the depth of the water does not
exceed 15 cm, taking account of waves that might
be generated by other users.
- Deactivate the Stop & Start function.
- Drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In
all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10 km/h).
- Do not stop and do not switch off the motor.
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety
conditions allow, make several light brake
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.
If in doubt about the state of your vehicle, contact
a dealer or a qualified workshop.
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...
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...
Other information:
USB port
Insert the USB memory stick
into the USB
port or connect the USB device to the USB
port using a suitable cable (not supplied).
To
protect the system, do not use a USB
hub.
The system builds playlists (in temporary
memory); this operation can take from a
few seconds to several minutes at the first
connection...
Brake fluid
The level of this fluid should
be close to the
"MAX" mark. If not, check the brake pads
for wear.
To know how often the brake fluid should be
replaced, refer to the manufacturer's servicing
schedule.
Clean the cap before
removing it to refill...