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DS 3: Automatic headlamp dipping / Activation/Deactivation. Operation

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual

Activation/Deactivation

DS 3. Activation/Deactivation. Operation It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch screen menu.

The state of the system stays in the memory when switching off the ignition.

Operation

If the ambient light level is very low and traffic conditions permit:

  • DS 3. Activation/Deactivation. Operation The main beam headlamps come on automatically. These indicator lamps come on on the instrument panel.

If the ambient light level is sufficient and/or the traffic conditions do not allow the main beam headlamps to be lit:

  • DS 3. Activation/Deactivation. Operation The dipped beam headlamps remain lit. These indicator lamps come on on the instrument panel.

The function is deactivated if the foglamps are switched on or if the system detects poor visibility conditions (e.g. fog, heavy rain, snowfall).

When the foglamps are switched off or when the visibility conditions become favourable again, the function is automatically reactivated.

DS 3. Activation/Deactivation. Operation This indicator lamp goes out when the function is deactivated.

DS 3. Activation/Deactivation. Operation If the function is selected but the display on the instrument panel and the alerts are not available, the indicator lamp comes on in grey.

    Automatic headlamp dipping

    For more information, refer to the General recommendations for automatic lighting systems. When the lighting control ring is in the "AUTO” position and the function is activated on the touch screen, this system automatically switches between dipped and main beam headlamps depending on light and traffic conditions, using a camera located at the top of the windscreen...

    Pause

    If the situation requires a change of headlamp beam, the driver can take over at any time. Switch the headlamps manually between dipped and main beam to pause the function...

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    Remote control function

    DS 3. Remote control function

    The remote control can be used for the following remote functions, depending on version:

    Unlocking/Locking/Deadlocking the vehicle. Unlocking/Locking the boot. Folding/Unfolding the door mirrors. Folding/Unfolding the exterior door handles. Activating/Deactivating the alarm. Locating the vehicle. Closing the windows. Activating the vehicle’s electronic immobiliser.

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