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DS 3: Electronic key with remote control function and built-in key / Locating the vehicle

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual

Helps you to locate your vehicle from a distance, with the vehicle locked:

  • The direction indicators flash for approximately 10 seconds.
  • The door mirror spotlamps come on.
  • The courtesy lamps come on.
  • DS 3. Locating the vehicle Press this button.

    Locking the vehicle

    Normal locking Press the locking button. The locking, and the activation of the alarm depending on version, is confirmed by the lighting of the direction indicators and the daytime running lamps...

    Proximity Keyless Entry and Start

    This is a Keyless Entry and Starting system. It enables automatic vehicle locking/unlocking simply by detecting the electronic key. As long as the driver has the electronic key on their person, the vehicle unlocks as they approach and locks when they walk away...

    Other information:

    DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Information displayed on the instrument panel


    Vehicle detected by the system (full symbol) Cruise control active (colour not grey) Speed setting value Speed suggested by the Speed Limit Recognition and Recommendation Vehicle held stationary (versions with automatic gearbox or drive selector) Inter-vehicle distance setting Position of the vehicle detected by the system ..

    DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Unlocking the vehicle


    Selective unlocking (driver’s door, boot (depending on version)) is configured in the Driving/Vehicle touch screen menu. Complete unlocking Press the unlocking button. The vehicle's door handles, and depending on version, the door mirrors, unfold. Selective unlocking Driver’s door and fuel filler/charging flap Press the unlocking button. Press it again to unlock the other doors and ..

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    Principle of operation

    DS 3. Principle of operation

    Using the rear camera, the vehicle's close surroundings are recorded during manoeuvres at low speed.

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