DS 3: Back-up procedures / Complete unlocking/locking of the vehicle with the key
DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual
Use this procedure in the following situations:
- Remote control battery discharged.
- Remote control malfunction.
- Vehicle battery discharged.
- Vehicle in an area subject to strong
electromagnetic interference.
In the first case, change the remote control
battery.
In the second case, reinitialise the remote control.
Refer to the corresponding sections.

- Press the driver's door handle until the point
of resistance to unfold it then pull it to access the
lock.
- Insert the key in the door lock.
- Slightly release the driver’s door handle.
- Turn the key towards the front/rear to unlock/
lock the vehicle.
If the vehicle is fitted
with an alarm, it will
not be activated when locking with the
key.
If the alarm is activated, the siren sounds
when the door is opened; switch on the ignition
to stop it.
Lost keys, remote control, electronic key
Go to a dealer with the vehicle’s registration
certificate and your personal identification
documents.
The dealer will be able to retrieve the key code
and the transponder code, enabling a new key to
be ordered...
Use these procedures in the following cases:
Central locking malfunction.
Battery disconnected or discharged.
In the event of a
malfunction of the
central locking system, the battery must
be disconnected to ensure that the vehicle is
locked fully...
Other information:
For optimum service life of the battery, it is
essential to maintain an adequate state of
charge.
In some circumstances, it may be necessary to
charge the battery:
When using the vehicle mainly for short
journeys.
If the vehicle is to be taken off the road for
several weeks...
Set of tools supplied with the vehicle.
Its content depends on your vehicle's equipment:
Temporary puncture repair kit.
Spare wheel.
Access to the tools
Depending on version, the tool kit is stored in a
bag or in a storage box in the boot.
On the boot carpet
In the event of a breakdown
Under the boot carpet
Raise the boot carpet by pulling the strap to
access the tools...