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DS 3: DS MATRIX LED VISION / Malfunction

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual

DS 3. Malfunction If a malfunction occurs with the adaptive headlamp lighting or the camera, this warning lamp is displayed on the instrument panel, accompanied by an audible signal and a message.

Have it checked by a dealer or a qualified workshop.

DS 3. Malfunction Do not cover the rain/sunshine sensor located at the top centre of the windscreen behind the interior rear view mirror; the associated functions would no longer be controlled.

DS 3. Malfunction The system may be disrupted or not work correctly:

  • Under conditions of poor visibility (e.g. falling snow, heavy rain).
  • if the windscreen is dirty, misted or obscured (e.g. by a sticker) in front of the camera.
  • If the vehicle is facing certain signs or reflective safety barrier systems.

It is recommended that you deactivate the function in foggy or snowy conditions or in case of heavy mist.

The function temporarily is deactivated when the system detects thick fog or when the foglamps are switched on manually. This is signalled by the indicator lamp going off on the instrument panel.

The system is not able to detect:

  • Road users that do not have their own lighting, such as pedestrians.
  • Vehicles whose lighting is obscured (e.g. vehicles driving behind a safety barrier on a motorway).
  • Vehicles at the top or bottom of a steep slope, on winding roads, on crossroads.

DS 3. Malfunction Clean the windscreen regularly, particularly the area in front of the camera.

Do not allow snow to accumulate on the bonnet or roof of the vehicle as this could obstruct the camera.

DS 3. Malfunction Travelling abroad

Vehicles equipped with the DS MATRIX LED VISION function:

If planning to use your vehicle in a country that drives on the other side of the road, deactivate the function to avoid dazzling oncoming drivers.

    Operation. Activation/Deactivation, Pause.

    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...

    Wiper control stalk

    Before operating the wipers in wintry conditions, clear any snow, ice or frost from the windscreen and around the wiper arms and blades. Do not operate the wipers on a dry windscreen...

    Other information:

    DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Operating limits. Malfunctions


    The system may suggest an inappropriate parking space (parking prohibited, work in progress with damaged road surface, location alongside a ditch, etc.). The system may indicate that a space has been found but will not offer it because of a fixed obstacle on the opposite side of the manoeuvre, which does not allow the vehicle to follow the trajectory required for parking...

    DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Starting using another battery


    If the vehicle's battery is flat, the engine can be started using a backup battery (either external or from another vehicle) and jump leads or using a battery booster. Never start the engine by connecting a battery charger. Never use a 24 V or higher battery booster...

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