DS 3: Lighting and visibility / Headlamp beam height adjustment

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual

Manual adjustment of the halogen headlamps

DS 3. Headlamp beam height adjustment

To avoid dazzling other road users, the height of these headlamp beams must be adjusted according to the load in the vehicle.

0 (Initial setting)

Driver only or driver + front passenger

1 5 people

2 5 people + load in the boot

3 Driver only + load in the boot

4 5 6 Not used

Automatic DS MATRIX LED VISION headlamp adjustment

This system automatically adjusts the height of the headlamp beams according to the load in the vehicle.

DS 3. Headlamp beam height adjustment In the event of a malfunction, this warning lamp comes on on the instrument panel, accompanied by the display of a message and an audible signal.

The system places the headlamp beams in the lowest position.

Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified workshop.

Do not touch the DS Matrix LED Vision headlamps - risk of electrocution!

Automatic illumination of headlamps

With the lighting control stalk in the “AUTO” position and if a low level of exterior brightness is detected by the rain/sunshine sensor, the sidelamps and dipped beam headlamps are switched on automatically, without any action on the part of the driver...

Guide-me-home and welcome lighting

Guide-me-home lighting Automatic With the ring of the lighting control stalk in the "AUTO" position and when the light is poor, the dipped beam headlamps come on automatically when the ignition is switched off...

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: DS PARK PILOT

For more information, refer to the General recommendations on the use of driving and manoeuvring aids. This system provides active parking assistance for vehicles fitted with the EAT8 automatic gearbox or a gear selector: it detects a free "parallel" or "bay" parking space and then operates the vehicle, parking it with no need for driver intervention...

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Towing another vehicle

To access the rear screw thread: Unclip the cover by pressing at its left-hand section. Pull the cover downwards. To tow: Screw the towing eye in fully. Install the towbar. Switch on the hazard warning lamps on both vehicles. Move off gently, drive slowly and only for a short distance...

Principle of operation

DS 3. Principle of operation

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