Driving

Sport and snow modes

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These two special modes complement automatic mode in particular conditions.

Sport mode "S"

  • Press the "S" button after starting the engine.

The gearbox automatically adapts to dynamic driving.

The symbol S
appears in the instrument cluster display.

Snow mode ""


  • Press the "" button
    after starting the engine.

The gearbox automatically adapts to driving on slippery surfaces.

This mode makes it easier to pull away and improves handling when grip is poor.

The symbol
appears in the instrument cluster display.


Returning to standard automatic mode

  • At any time, press the selected button again to turn off the mode and return to self-adapting mode.

Test yourself

A quick Citroen DS3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.