DS 3: Driving / Starting/Switching off the engine

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual

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.

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: Manual air conditioning

Press the Climate button to display the system controls page. Temperature adjustment Air flow adjustment Air distribution adjustment Air conditioning on/off Adjusting the temperature Press one of the buttons 1 (- or +) to set the temperature...

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Seat belts

Inertia reel The seat belts are equipped with an inertia reel which allows the strap length to automatically adjust to your shape. The seat belt returns to its storage automatically when it is not used. The inertia reels are fitted with a device which automatically locks the strap in the event of a collision, emergency braking or if the vehicle rolls over...

Principle of operation

DS 3. Principle of operation

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