DS 3: Safety

Automatic wipers

In AUTO mode, the windscreen wipers work automatically and adapt to the intensity of the rain. The rainfall detection function uses a rain/ sunshine sensor located at the top centre of the windscreen, behind the rear view mirror...

General safety recommendations

Do not remove the labels attached in different places on your vehicle. They include safety warnings as well as identification information for the vehicle...

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Manual and Automatic operation

Manual operation Manual release With the ignition on or engine running: Press the brake pedal. While maintaining pressure on the brake pedal, briefly push the control. If the brake pedal is not depressed, the parking brake is not released and a message is displayed...

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Anti-slip regulation (ASR) / Dynamic stability control (DSC)

Anti-slip regulation (or traction control) optimises traction by using engine braking and by applying the brakes on the driving wheels to avoid one or more wheels spinning. It also enhances the vehicle's directional stability. If there is a difference between the vehicle’s trajectory and the path desired by the driver, the dynamic stability control system automatically uses engine braking..