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DS 3: Active Lane Departure Warning System / Operating limits

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual

The system goes into standby automatically in the following cases:

  • ESC deactivated or operation triggered.
  • Speed below 43 mph (70 km/h) or greater than 112 mph (180 km/h),
  • Electrical connection of a trailer.
  • Use of a"space-saver" spare wheel detected (as detection is not immediate, deactivation of the system is recommended).
  • Dynamic driving style detected, pressure on the brake or accelerator pedal.
  • Driving where there are no lane markings.
  • Activation of the direction indicators.
  • Crossing the inside line on a bend.
  • Driving in a tight corner.
  • Inactivity by the driver detected during correction.

DS 3. Operating limits The following situations may interfere with the operation of the system or prevent it from working:

  • Insufficient contrast between the road surface and the side of the road (e.g. shade).
  • Lane markings worn, hidden (snow, mud) or multiple (roadworks, etc.),
  • Running close to the vehicle in front (the lane markings may not be detected).
  • Roads that are narrow, winding.

Risk of undesirable operation

The system should be deactivated in the following situations:

  • When changing a wheel or working near a wheel.
  • Towing or with a bicycle carrier on a towing device, especially with trailer not plugged in or not approved.
  • Road in poor condition, unstable or with very poor grip (risk of aquaplaning, snow, ice).
  • Adverse weather conditions.
  • Driving on racing circuits.
  • Driving on a rolling road.

    Driving situations and related alerts

    The table below describes the alerts and messages displayed in different driving situations. The actual order of display of these alerts may be different...

    Deactivation/Activation. Malfunction

    Deactivation/Activation Press this button to deactivate/reactivate the system at any time. Deactivation is signalled by the lighting of the indicator lamp in the button and this warning lamp in the instrument panel...

    Other information:

    DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Changing a bulb


    In some weather conditions (e.g. low temperature or humidity), the presence of misting on the internal surface of the glass of the headlamps and rear lamps is normal; it disappears after the lamps have been on for a few minutes. The headlamps have polycarbonate lenses with a protective coating: Do not clean them with a dry or abrasive cloth, nor with detergent or solvent products...

    DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Deactivation/Activation. Operating conditions and limits


    Deactivation/Activation By default, the system is automatically activated at every engine start. The settings are changed via the Driving/Vehicle touch screen menu. Deactivation of the system is signalled by the illumination of this warning lamp, accompanied by the display of a message...

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    Various visible markings for vehicle identification and vehicle search.

    DS 3. Identification markings

    Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), under the bonnet.

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