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Reinitialisation (5-speed
electronic gearbox)
Following disconnection of the battery, you
have to reinitialise the gearbox.
F
S
witch on the ignition. In exceptional circumstances, it may
be necessary to reinitialise the gearbox
automatically: in such a
case the vehicle
will not start and no gear change will
happen.
Operating fault
With the ignition on, if this warning
lamp comes on and AUTO flashes,
accompanied by an audible signal
and a
message in the multifunction
screen, this indicates a
gearbox
fault.
Have it checked by an authorised
dealer or by a
qualified workshop.
AUTO
and - - appear in the
instrument panel.
F

Sel

ect position N .
F

P

ress the brake pedal.
F

W

ait for approximately 30

seconds until N or
a


gear appears in the instrument panel.
F

M

ove the gear selector to position A , then to
position N .
F

W

ith your foot still on the brake pedal, start
the engine.
The gearbox is operational again. AUTO
and - - appear in the
instrument panel.
Follow the procedure described above.
Automatic gearbox
Four-speed automatic gearbox which offers
a choice between the comfort of fully automatic
operation, enhanced by sport and snow
programmes, or manual gear changing. Two driving modes are available:
-

a
utomatic
operation with electronic
management of the gears by the gearbox,
with a sport
programme for a more dynamic
driving style and a snow
programme to
make driving easier when grip is poor,
-
man
ual
operation for sequential changing
of the gears by the driver.
Gear box deck
1 Gear selector knob.
2 "S " (spor t) button.
3 "T " (snow) button.
Before doing anything under the bonnet,
ensure that the gear selector is in neutral
(position N
) and that the parking brake is
applied.
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Never leave children unsuper vised in the
vehicle when the engine is running.
When carrying out maintenance with the
engine running, apply the parking brake
and select position P.
If your vehicle has an automatic gearbox,
do not try to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle.
Automatic operation
For maximum acceleration without touching
the selector, press the accelerator fully down
(kick-down). The gearbox changes down
automatically or holds the gear selected until
the maximum engine speed is reached.
On braking, the gearbox changes down
automatically to provide effective engine
braking.
If you release the accelerator sharply, the
gearbox will not shift to a
higher gear for safety
reasons.
Never select position N while the vehicle
is moving.
Never select position P or R unless the
vehicle is completely stationary.
Sport and snow programmes
These two special programmes supplement the
automatic operation in very specific conditions
of use.
Sport programme "S"
F Press button S, after starting the engine.
The gearbox automatically favours a dynamic
style of driving. S appears in the instrument panel.
Snow programme "
T"
F Press button " T", after starting the engine.
The gearbox adapts to driving on slippery
roads.
This programme improves starting and driving
when traction is poor.
T appears in the instrument panel.
Return to standard automatic
operation
F At any time, press the selected button again to quit the programme engaged and return
to auto-adaptive mode.
Manual operation
When the engine is running at idle, with
the brakes released, if position R , D or
M is selected, the vehicle moves even
without the accelerator being pressed.
F

Sel
ect position D for automatic changing of
the four gears.
The gearbox then operates in auto-adaptive
mode, without any inter vention on the part
of the driver. It continuously selects the most
suitable gear according to the style of driving,
the profile of the road and the load in the
vehicle. F

Sel
ect position M for sequential changing
of the four gears.
F

P
ush the selector towards the + sign to
change up a
gear.
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F Pull the selector towards the – sign to change down a gear.
It is only possible to change from one gear to
another if the vehicle speed and engine speed
permit; otherwise, the gearbox will operate
temporarily in automatic mode.
Invalid value during manual
operation
This symbol is displayed if a gear
i s not engaged correctly (selector
between two positions).
Stopping the vehicle
Before switching off the engine, you can
engage position P or N to place the gearbox in
neutral.
In both cases, apply the parking brake to keep
the vehicle stationary.
If the selector is not in position P , when the
driver's door is opened or approximately
45
seconds after the ignition is switched
off, a warning message appears on the
screen.
F

R
eturn the selector to position P ; the
message disappears.
When driving on flooded roads or when
crossing a
ford, proceed at walking pace.
Operating fault
D disappears and the gears
engaged appear in succession in
the instrument panel.
If the engine speed is too low or too high, the
gear selected flashes for a
few seconds, then
the actual gear engaged is displayed.
It is possible to change from position D
(automatic) to position M (manual) at any time.
When the vehicle is stationary or moving
very slowly, the gearbox selects gear
M1


automatically.
The sport and snow programmes are inactive
in manual operation. When the ignition is on, the lighting
of this warning lamp, associated with
an audible signal and a
message
on the screen, indicates a
gearbox
fault.
In this case, the gearbox switches to back-up
mode and is locked in 3
rd gear. You may then
feel a

substantial jolt when changing from P to
R and from N to R . This jolt will not cause any
damage to the gearbox. Do not exceed 60
mph (100 km/h), local speed
restrictions permitting.
Contact a dealer approved by
DS AUTOMOBILES or a qualified workshop as
soon as possible.
There is a risk of damage to the gearbox:
-
i
f you press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time,
-
i
f you force the selector from position P
to another position when the battery is
flat.
To reduce fuel consumption when at
a prolonged standstill with the engine
running (traffic jam, etc.), put the
selector in position N and apply the
parking brake.
Automatic gearbox (EAT6)
Six speed automatic gearbox which offers
a choice between the comfort of fully automatic
operation or manual gear changing.
Two driving modes are available:
-

a
utomatic operation for electronic
management of the gears by the gearbox,
-

man
ual operation for sequential changing
of the gears by the driver.
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To w b a r
Your vehicle is primarily designed for
transporting people and luggage, but it may
also be used for towing a trailer.
We recommend the use of genuine
manufacturer towbars and their harnesses
that have been tested and approved from
the design stage of your vehicle, and that
the fitting of the towbar is entrusted to the
dealer network or a
qualified workshop.
If the towbar is not fitted in the dealer
network, it must still be fitted in accordance
with the vehicle manufacturer's instructions. Driving with a
trailer places greater
demands on the towing vehicle and the
driver must take particular care.
For more information on Driving advice ,
particularly when towing, refer to the
corresponding section.
Observe the maximum authorised towable
weight, indicated on your vehicle's
registration certificate, the manufacturer's
label as well as in the Technical data
section of this guide.
Complying with the maximum
authorised nose weight (ball joint) also
includes the use of accessories (bicycle
carriers, towbar cargo carriers, etc.).
The maximum authorised nose weight
does not depend on the type of device
installed, fixed or removable, with or
without a
tool.
Obser ve the legislation in force in the
country in which you are driving.
PERFORMANCE towbar
Your vehicle cannot be fitted with a towbar. The
s ize of the sport diffuser does not allow it.
Load reduction mode
System which manages the use of certain
functions according to the level of charge
remaining in the battery.
When the vehicle is being driven, the load
reduction function temporarily deactivates
certain functions, such as air conditioning,
heated rear screen, etc.
The deactivated functions are reactivated
automatically as soon as conditions permit.
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Petrol enginePerformance
Code -
Gearbox BVM6


(Manual 6-speed)
Model codes:
SA… (Hatchback)/SB… (Cabrio) 5GRM/S
Body style Hatchback/Cabrio
Cubic capacity (cm
3) 1,59 8
Max power: EEC standard (kW) 15 3
Fuel Unleaded
Braked trailer (within the GTW limit) on a
12%
slope (kg) 0
Unbraked trailer (kg) 0
Recommended nose weight (kg) 0
Performance
The DS 3 Per formance cannot be fitted
w ith a towbar. The size of the sport
diffuser does not allow it.
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Technical data