DS 3: Lighting and visibility / DS MATRIX LED VISION
DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual
For more information,
refer to the General
recommendations for automatic lighting
systems.
Available only on versions equipped with Full LED
headlamps with Matrix Beam function.
This system automatically adapts the main
beam according to the driving conditions, so that
optimum illumination is maintained for the driver,
without causing a nuisance to other road users.
The driver remains
responsible for the
vehicle's lighting, its correct use in the
prevailing light, visibility and traffic conditions,
and for compliance with driving and vehicle
regulations.
The
system is active from 25 mph
(40 km/h) and deactivates below 12 mph
(20 km/h).
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...
Operation
Using a camera, the system detects the driving
conditions (brightess, lights from oncoming or
followed vehicles, road turns) and adapts the
beams of the main headlamps accordingly...
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Using a liquid called AdBlue® that contains
urea, a catalytic converter turns up to 85% of
the nitrogen oxides (NOx) into nitrogen and
water, which are harmless to health and the
environment.
The AdBlue® is contained in a
special tank
holding about 15 litres...
The automatic lighting systems use a detection
camera, located at the top of the windscreen.
Operating limits
The system may be disrupted or not work
correctly:
When visibility conditions are poor
(e.g. snowfall, heavy rain).
If the windscreen is dirty, misted-up or
masked (e...