Driving -> Driving recommendations / On flooded roads for Your DS 3 Crossback 4 Door First Generation (2018-2022)

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Do not park the vehicle or leave the engine  
running on a flammable surface (dry  
grass, dead leaves, etc.). The exhaust system  
of your vehicle is very hot, even several  
minutes after the engine stops. Risk of fire!  
►ꢀ check that the depth of water does not exceed  
15 cm, taking account of waves that might be  
generated by other users,  
Driving recommendations  
►ꢀ Observe the driving regulations and remain  
vigilant whatever the traffic conditions.  
►ꢀ Monitor your environment and keep your  
hands on the wheel to be able to react to anything  
that may happen any time.  
►ꢀ deactivate the Stop & Start function,  
►ꢀ drive as slowly as possible without stalling. In  
all cases, do not exceed 6 mph (10 km/h),  
►ꢀ do not stop and do not switch off the engine.  
On leaving the flooded road, as soon as safety  
conditions allow, make several light brake  
applications to dry the brake discs and pads.  
If in doubt about the state of your vehicle, contact  
a dealer or a qualified workshop.  
Never leave a vehicle unattended with the  
engine running. If you have to leave your  
vehicle with the engine running, apply the  
parking brake and put the gearbox into neutral  
or position N or P (depending on the type of  
gearbox).  
►ꢀ Drive smoothly, anticipate the need for braking  
and maintain a longer safety distance, especially  
in bad weather.  
►ꢀ Stop the vehicle to carry out operations that  
require close attention (such as adjustments).  
►ꢀ During long trips, take a break every two  
hours.  
Noise (Electric)  
Never leave children inside the vehicle  
On the outside  
unsupervised.  
Important!  
Due to the vehicle’s quiet operation when driving,  
the driver should pay particular attention.  
At speeds of up to 19 mph (30 km/h), the  
pedestrian horn warns other road users of the  
vehicle’s presence.  
Never leave the engine running in a closed  
space without sufficient ventilation.  
Internal combustion engines emit toxic  
exhaust gases such as carbon monoxide.  
Danger of poisoning and death!  
On flooded roads  
We strongly advise against driving on flooded  
roads, as this could cause serious damage to the  
engine or gearbox, as well as to the electrical  
systems of your vehicle.  
Cooling the traction battery  
The cooling fan comes on during charging  
to cool the on-board charger and the traction  
battery.  
In severe wintry conditions (temperature  
below -23°C), let the engine run for 4  
minutes before moving off, to ensure the  
correct operation and durability of the  
mechanical components of your vehicle  
(engine and gearbox).  
On the inside  
During use, you may hear certain perfectly normal  
noises specific to electric vehicles, such as:  
– Traction battery relay when starting.  
– Vacuum pump when braking.  
If you are obliged to drive on a flooded road:  
Never drive with the parking brake  
applied. Risk of overheating and damage  
to the braking system!  
– Vehicle tyres or aerodynamics when driving.  
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– Jolting and knocking noise during hill starts.  
Tyres  
Side wind  
►ꢀ Check the tyre pressures of the towing vehicle  
and of the trailer, observing the recommended  
pressures.  
Bear in mind that the vehicle will be more  
susceptible to wind when towing.  
Towing  
Driving with a trailer places greater  
demands on the towing vehicle and  
particular care must be taken.  
Lighting  
Anti-theft protection  
►ꢀ Check the electrical signalling on the trailer  
and the headlamp beam height of your vehicle.  
Electronic immobiliser  
The keys include an electronic engine immobiliser  
system, with a code that must be recognised in  
order for starting to be possible.  
Do not exceed the maximum towable  
weights.  
If a genuine towing device is used, the  
rear parking sensors will be deactivated  
automatically to avoid the audible signal.  
At altitude: reduce the maximum load by 10%  
per 1,000 metres of altitude; the lower air  
density at high altitudes decreases engine  
performance.  
If the system malfunctions, indicated by the  
display of a message, the engine will not start.  
Contact a dealer.  
When driving  
Cooling  
New vehicle: do not tow a trailer until the  
vehicle has driven at least 620 miles  
(1,000 kilometres).  
Towing a trailer uphill causes the coolant  
temperature to increase. The maximum towable  
load depends on the gradient and the exterior  
temperature. The fan’s cooling capacity does not  
increase with engine speed.  
►ꢀ Reduce speed and lower the engine speed to  
limit heating up.  
In all cases, pay attention to the coolant  
temperature.  
If this warning lamp and the STOP  
warning lamp come on, stop the  
vehicle and switch off the engine as soon as  
possible.  
Starting/Switching off the  
engine  
The electronic key must be present in the  
passenger compartment.  
For versions equipped with Proximity Keyless  
Entry and Start, the electronic key is also  
detected in the boot.  
If it is not detected, a message is displayed.  
Move the electronic key so that the engine can  
be started or switched off.  
If there is still a problem, refer to the "Key not  
detected - Back-up starting or Back-up switch-  
off" section.  
If the outside temperature is high, let the  
engine idle for 1 to 2 minutes after the  
vehicle comes to a stop, to help it to cool.  
Before setting off  
Nose weight  
►ꢀ Distribute the load in the trailer so that the  
heaviest items are as close as possible to the axle  
and the nose weight (at the point where it joins  
your vehicle) approaches the maximum permitted  
without exceeding it.  
Brakes  
Braking distances are increased when towing a  
trailer. To avoid overheating the brakes, the use of  
engine braking is recommended.