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DS 3: Driving / Starting/Switching off the engine

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual

DS 3. Starting/Switching off the engine The electronic key must be present in the passenger compartment.

If the electronic key is not detected, a message is displayed.

Move the electronic key so that the engine can be started or switched off.

For versions fitted with Proximity Keyless Entry and Start, the electronic key is also detected in the boot.

If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key not detected - Back-up starting or Back-up switchoff" section.

DS 3. Starting/Switching off the engine Illuminated animations of the "START/ STOP” button indicate the presence or absence of the electronic key in the passenger compartment.

Anti-theft protection

Electronic immobiliser The keys include an electronic engine immobiliser system, with a code that must be recognised in order for starting to be possible...

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...

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Towing your vehicle


To access the front screw thread: Unclip the cover by pressing at its top lefthand corner. Release the cover. To be towed: Screw the towing eye in fully. Install the towbar. Put the gearbox into neutral. In the event of a breakdown Failure to observe this instruction could result in damage to certain components (braking, transmission, etc...

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: DS PARK PILOT


For more information, refer to the General recommendations on the use of driving and manoeuvring aids. This system provides active parking assistance for vehicles fitted with the EAT8 automatic gearbox or a gear selector: it detects a free "parallel" or "bay" parking space and then operates the vehicle, parking it with no need for driver intervention...

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Principle of operation

DS 3. Principle of operation

Using the rear camera, the vehicle's close surroundings are recorded during manoeuvres at low speed.

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