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DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual

DS 3. Courtesy lamps

  1. Front courtesy lamp
  2. Front map reading lamps

Front courtesy lamps

DS 3. Courtesy lamps In this position, the courtesy lamp comes on gradually:

  • on unlocking the vehicle,
  • on removing the key from the ignition,
  • on opening a door,
  • on activating the remote control locking button, in order to locate your vehicle.

It switches off gradually:

  • when the vehicle is locked,
  • when the ignition is switched on,
  • 30 seconds after the last door is closed.

DS 3. Courtesy lamps Permanently off.

DS 3. Courtesy lamps Permanent lighting.

In "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting time varies according to the circumstances:

  • when the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes,
  • in energy economy mode, approximately thirty seconds,
  • with the engine running, unlimited.

Reading lamps

DS 3. Courtesy lamps With the ignition on, operate the corresponding switch.

DS 3. Courtesy lamps Take care not to place anything in contact with the courtesy lamps.

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    Touch-sensitive courtesy lamps

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