Practical information -> Advice on care and maintenance for Your DS 3 Crossback 4 Door First Generation (2018-2022)

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Do not dispose of AdBlue® containers in  
Reverting to normal operation  
Keyless Entry and Starting  
the household waste.  
You must not depress the brake pedal  
while switching the ignition on or off. If you do,  
the engine will start, requiring you to restart  
the procedure.  
►ꢀ While depressing the brake pedal, start the  
engine.  
Place them in a container reserved for this  
purpose or take them back to where you  
bought them.  
With EAT8 automatic gearbox  
or drive selector and electric  
parking brake  
Free-wheeling  
Advice on care and  
maintenance  
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In certain situations, you must allow the vehicle to  
free-wheel (while being towed, on a rolling road,  
in an automatic car wash, or being transported by  
rail or sea freight, etc.).  
Release procedure  
General recommendations  
Observe the following recommendations to avoid  
damaging your vehicle.  
►ꢀ With the vehicle stationary and the engine  
running, select mode N and switch off the  
ignition.  
The procedure varies according to the type of  
gearbox and parking brake.  
Exterior  
Within 5 seconds:  
With a manual gearbox and  
electric parking brake  
►ꢀ Switch on the ignition again.  
►ꢀ While depressing the brake pedal, move the  
push selector forwards or backwards to confirm  
mode N.  
►ꢀ While depressing the brake pedal, press the  
control lever to release the parking brake.  
►ꢀ Release the brake pedal, switch off the  
ignition.  
Never use a high-pressure jet wash in the  
engine compartment, due to the risk of  
damaging electrical components.  
Do not wash the vehicle in strong sunshine or  
extremely cold conditions.  
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Release procedure  
►ꢀ With the engine running and while depressing  
the brake pedal, move the gear selector to the  
neutral position.  
►ꢀ While depressing the brake pedal, switch off  
the ignition.  
►ꢀ Release the brake pedal, then switch on the  
ignition again.  
►ꢀ While depressing the brake pedal, press the  
control lever to release the parking brake.  
►ꢀ Release the brake pedal, then switch off the  
ignition.  
When washing the vehicle at an  
automatic roller-brush car wash, be sure  
to lock the doors and, depending on version,  
remove the electronic key and deactivate the  
“hands-free” function (“Hands-Free Tailgate  
Access”).  
When using a pressure washer, hold the lance  
at least 30 cm from the vehicle (particularly  
when cleaning areas containing chipped paint,  
sensors or seals).  
If the 5-second time limit is exceeded, the gearbox  
engages mode P; it is then necessary to restart  
the procedure.  
Reverting to normal operation  
►ꢀ While depressing the brake pedal, restart the  
engine.  
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Promptly clean up any stains containing  
chemicals liable to damage the vehicle's paint  
(including tree resin, bird droppings, insect  
secretions, pollen and tar).  
If justified by the environment, clean the  
vehicle more frequently to remove salty  
deposits (in coastal areas), soot (in industrial  
estates) and mud (in wet or cold areas). These  
substances can be highly corrosive.  
Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop if you  
require advice on removing stubborn stains  
requiring special products (such as tar or  
insect removers).  
Preferably, have paint touch-ups performed by  
a dealer or a qualified workshop.  
Bodywork  
High-gloss paint  
Leather  
Leather is a natural product. Appropriate regular  
care is essential for its durability.  
It must be protected and nourished using a  
specific leather product, to keep it supple and  
preserve its original appearance.  
Do not use abrasive products or solvents,  
petrol or oil to clean the bodywork.  
Never use an abrasive sponge to clean  
stubborn stains. Risk of scratching the  
paintwork!  
Do not apply polish in strong sunshine, or to  
plastic or rubber parts.  
Do not clean leather using unsuitable  
cleaning agents such as solvents,  
detergents, petrol or pure alcohol.  
When cleaning items partly made from leather,  
take care not to damage the other materials  
with the specific leather product.  
Use a soft sponge and soapy water or a pH  
neutral product.  
Gently wipe the bodywork with a clean  
microfibre cloth.  
Apply polish with the vehicle clean and dry.  
Comply with the instructions for use stated on  
the product.  
Before cleaning greasy stains or liquids,  
quickly mop up any surplus.  
Before cleaning, wipe off any residues liable  
to scuff the leather, using a cloth that has  
been dampened with demineralised water and  
thoroughly wrung out.  
Clean leather using a soft cloth moistened  
with soapy water or a pH-neutral product.  
Dry with a soft, dry cloth.  
Interior  
When washing the vehicle, never use a  
water hose or high-pressure washer to  
clean the interior.  
Liquids carried in cups or other open  
containers can spill, presenting a risk of  
damage if they come into contact with the  
controls in the dashboard and centre console.  
Take care!  
Decals  
(Depending on version)  
Do not use a high pressure washer to  
clean the vehicle. Risk of damaging or  
detaching the decals!  
Use a high-flow hose at a temperature  
between 25°C and 40°C.  
Sweep the jet of water across the surface to be  
cleaned, perpendicular to it.  
Rinse the vehicle with demineralised water.