DS 3: Changing a bulb / Rear lamps
DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual
Model with "Full LED" technology lamps

- Sidelamps / Daytime running lamps (LED)
- Reversing lamps (W16W)
- Direction indicators with sequential effect
(LED)
- Brake lamps (LED)
Model with halogen lamps

- Brake lamps/sidelamps (W21/5W)
- Direction indicators (WY16W amber)
- Reversing lamps (W16W)
Direction indicators and brake lamps/sidelamps
Rapid
flashing of a direction indicator
warning lamp (left or right) indicates that
one of the bulbs on the corresponding side has
failed.
Amber
coloured bulbs, such as the
direction indicators, must be replaced by
bulbs with identical specifications and colour.
These bulbs are changed from inside the boot.

- Remove the access flap on the corresponding
side trim, so that the lamp unit fixing screw can
be accessed.
- Slacken the lamp unit fixing using a socket
wrench.
- Finish slackening it by hand to recover the nut,
making sure not to let it drop.
- Remove the lamp unit.
- Unclip the lamp unit connector.

- Squeeze and pull the connector.

- Brake lamps/Sidelamps
- Direction indicators
Once the lamp unit is disconnected and released,
remove the lamp unit so that the bulbs can be
changed:

- Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn to the left
and pull it out.
- Pull the bulb out and replace it.
Engage the lamp unit in its guides while
keeping it in line with the vehicle.
Tighten sufficiently to ensure sealing, but
without damaging the lamp unit.
Reversing lamps (tailgate)

- Remove the access cover and undo the two
lamp unit fixing nuts using a socket wrench.
- Squeeze and pull the connector to remove it.
Once the lamp unit is disconnected and released,
remove the lamp unit so that the bulbs can be
changed:

- Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn to the left
and pull it out.
- Replace the bulb.
Foglamp (P21W)

For access, pass your hand under the bumper on
the left-hand side.
- Turn the bulb holder a quarter turn to the left
and pull it out.
- Turn the bulb a quarter turn to the left and pull
it out.
- Change the bulb.
Model with DS MATRIX LED VISION headlamps
Direction indicators (LED)
Main beam headlamps (LED Matrix Beam
module).
Dipped beam headlamps (LED).
Daytime running lamps (LED)...
Other information:
Front left seat belt warning lamp
Front right seat belt warning lamp
Rear left seat belt warning lamp
Rear centre seat belt warning lamp
Rear right seat belt warning lamp
If the corresponding seat belt is not fastened
or is unfastened, when the ignition is switched
on, the seat belts warning lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and the corresponding warning
lamp (1 to 5) comes on in r..
Manual adjustment of the halogen headlamps
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 aut..