DS 3: Lighting and visibility / Headlamp beam height adjustment

DS 3 2016-2024 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 2016-2024 Owners Manual: Choice of a destination

To a new destination Intuitive method: Press Navigation to display the main page. Press "Search…". Enter an address or the key words for the destination. Press "OK" to select the "Guidance criteria". Or Guided method: In order to be able to use the navigation, you must enter the "City", the "Street" (suggestions are displayed automatically when you begin typing), then enter the "N..

DS 3 2016-2024 Owners Manual: Hill start assist

This system keeps the vehicle briefly stationary (for approximately 2 seconds) when making a hill start, while you transfer your foot from the brake pedal to the accelerator pedal. The system is only active when: The vehicle is completely stationary, with your foot on the brake pedal. Certain slope conditions are met. The driver’s door is closed. Do not leave the vehicle while it is ..

Principle of operation

DS 3. Principle of operation

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