DS 3: Changing a bulb / Front lamps
DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual
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).
Model with halogen headlamps

- Main beam headlamps (H7)
- Dipped beam headlamps (H7)
- Direction indicators (PWY24)
- Daytime running lamps (LED)
Opening
the bonnet/Accessing the bulbs
Proceed with caution when the engine is
hot - risk of burns!
Take care with objects or clothing that could
be caught in the blades of the cooling fan - risk
of strangulation!

Halogen bulbs (Hx)
To ensure good quality lighting, check
that the bulb is correctly positioned in its
housing.
Main/Dipped beam headlamps

- Remove the protective cover by pulling on the
tab.
- Disconnect the bulb connector.
- Remove the bulb and replace it.
To refit, carry out these operations in reverse
order, directing the bulb’s positioning lug
downwards.
Direction indicators
Rapid
flashing of the indicator lamp for a
direction indicator (left or right) indicates
that one of the bulbs on the corresponding side
has failed.
In the event of a breakdown

- Turn the connector a quarter turn
anti-clockwise.
- Pull the bulb connector.
- Remove the bulb and replace it.
Amber-coloured bulbs must be replaced
by bulbs with identical specifications and
colour.
Depending on version, the affected types of
headlamps/lamps are:
"DS MATRIX LED VISION" headlamps.
Offset daytime running lamps.
Direction indicator side repeaters...
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 lam..
Other information:
The level is checked, with the
engine
having been switched off for at least 30
minutes and on level ground, using the dipstick.
It is normal to top up the oil level between two
services (or oil changes). It is recommended that
you check the level, and top up if necessary, every
3,000 miles (5,000 km).
In order to maintain the
reliability of the
engine and emissions control system,
never..
Operation
Using a camera, the system detects the driving
conditions (brightess, lights from oncoming or
followed vehicles, road turns) and adapts the
beams of the main headlamps accordingly.
The modules that make up the main beams
switch on and off gradually, segment by segment,
depending on the driving conditions detected:
Followed vehicle
When approaching a vehicle from behind, only
those..