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DS 3: Starting/Switching off the engine / Starting/Switching off the electric motor

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual

Starting

The drive selector must be in mode P.

  • Fully depress the brake pedal and briefly press the "START/STOP" button.
  • Keep your foot on the brake pedal until the READY indicator lamp comes on and an audible signal is emitted, indicating that the vehicle is ready to drive.
  • With your foot on the brake, press the "Unlock" button and select mode D/B or R.
  • Release the brake pedal, then accelerate.

On starting, the instrument panel lights up and the power indicator cursor moves to the "neutral" position. The steering column automatically unlocks (you may hear a sound and feel the steering wheel move).

Switching off

  • Press the "START/STOP" button.

Before exiting the vehicle, check that:

  • The drive selector is in mode P.
  • The READY indicator lamp is off.

DS 3. Starting/Switching off the electric motor If the driver's door is opened while the required conditions for stopping are not satisfied, an audible signal is emitted, accompanied by the display of a warning message.

    Starting

    With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in neutral and fully depress the clutch pedal. With an automatic gearbox, select mode P or N and press the brake pedal...

    Switching on the ignition without starting the engine.  Key not detected. Emergency switch-off

    Switching on the ignition without starting the engine With the electronic key in the passenger compartment, pressing the "START/STOP" button, without depressing any of the pedals, allows the ignition to be switched on without starting the engine...

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