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: Accessing the battery

The battery is located under the bonnet. For access to the (+) terminal: Release the bonnet by pulling the internal release lever, then the external safety catch. Raise the bonnet. (+) Positive terminal. This terminal has a quick-release clamp...

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Manual adjustments

Longitudinal Raise the control bar and slide the seat forwards or backwards. Release the control bar to lock the seat in position on one of the notches. Backrest angle Turn the knob to obtain the desired angle. Height Pull the control upwards to raise or push it downwards to lower, until you obtain the position required...

Principle of operation

DS 3. Principle of operation

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