DS 3: Safety

Automatic wipers

In AUTO mode, the windscreen wipers work automatically and adapt to the intensity of the rain. The rainfall detection function uses a rain/ sunshine sensor located at the top centre of the windscreen, behind the rear view mirror...

General safety recommendations

Do not remove the labels attached in different places on your vehicle. They include safety warnings as well as identification information for the vehicle...

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: 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. 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..

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Anti-slip regulation (ASR) / Dynamic stability control (DSC)

Anti-slip regulation (or traction control) optimises traction by using engine braking and by applying the brakes on the driving wheels to avoid one or more wheels spinning. It also enhances the vehicle's directional stability. If there is a difference between the vehicle’s trajectory and the path desired by the driver, the dynamic stability control system automatically uses engine braking..