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:
Press Navigation to
display the main page.
Explore the map by sliding a finger on the screen.
Select the destination by pressing on the map.
Tap the screen to place a
marker and
display the sub-menu.
Press this button to start
guided
navigation...
This reflective and dismantlable device is to be
installed on the side of the road when a vehicle is
broken down or damaged.
Before getting out of the
vehicle
Turn on the hazard warning lamps, then
put on the safety vest to assemble and install
the triangle...