DS 3: Driving / Blind Spot Detection

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual

For more information, refer to the General recommendations on the use of driving and manoeuvring aids.

DS 3. Blind Spot Detection

This system warns the driver of a potential danger posed by the presence of another vehicle (car, lorry, motorcycle) in the vehicle's blind spots (areas hidden from the driver's field of vision) using sensors located on the sides of the bumpers.

DS 3. Blind Spot Detection

The warning is given by a fixed warning lamp that appears in the door mirror on the side in question:

immediately, when being overtaken;
after a delay of about one second, when overtaking a vehicle slowly.

Deactivation/Activation. Malfunction

Deactivation/Activation Press this button to deactivate/reactivate the system at any time. Deactivation is signalled by the lighting of the indicator lamp in the button and this warning lamp in the instrument panel...

Activation/Deactivation. Operating conditions

Activation/Deactivation It is set via the Driving/Vehicle touch screen menu. When starting the vehicle, the warning lamp comes on in each mirror to indicate that the system is activated...

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Brake fluid and Engine coolant

Brake fluid The level of this fluid should be close to the "MAX" mark. If not, check the brake pads for wear. To know how often the brake fluid should be replaced, refer to the manufacturer's servicing schedule. Clean the cap before removing it to refill...

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Operating limits. Malfunction

Operating limits The system may issue an alert when the vehicle is travelling on a long, straight road with smooth road surface even if the driver thinks they are holding the steering wheel correctly. The system may not operate or may produce unsuitable corrections to the steering in the following situations: Poor visibility (insufficient road lighting, snowfall, rain, fog)...

Principle of operation

DS 3. Principle of operation

Using the rear camera, the vehicle's close surroundings are recorded during manoeuvres at low speed.