DS 3: 12 V battery / Accessory battery / Accessing the battery

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual

The battery is located under the bonnet.

DS 3. Accessing the battery

For access to the (+) terminal:

Release the bonnet by pulling the internal release lever, then the external safety catch.
Raise the bonnet.

(+) Positive terminal.

This terminal has a quick-release clamp.

(-) Negative terminal.

As the battery's negative terminal is not accessible, a remote earth point is located facing the battery.

Vehicles equipped with DS MATRIX LED VISION headlamps

DS 3. Accessing the battery

Never connect jump leads to the metal part on the back of the headlamps.

Risk of destruction of the headlamps!

12 V battery / Accessory battery

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Remote control function

DS 3. Remote control function

The remote control can be used for the following remote functions, depending on version:

Unlocking/Locking/Deadlocking the vehicle. Unlocking/Locking the boot. Folding/Unfolding the door mirrors. Folding/Unfolding the exterior door handles. Activating/Deactivating the alarm. Locating the vehicle. Closing the windows. Activating the vehicle’s electronic immobiliser.