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 adjustments

Longitudinal Raise the control bar and slide the seat forwards or backwards. Release the control bar to lock the seat in position on one of the notches. Backrest angle Turn the knob to obtain the desired angle. Height Pull the control upwards to raise or push it downwards to lower, until you obtain the position required...

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Orange warning/indicator lamps

Service Temporarily on, accompanied by the display of a message. One or more minor faults, for which there is/are no specific warning lamp(s), have been detected. Identify the cause of the fault using the message displayed on the instrument panel...

Principle of operation

DS 3. Principle of operation

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