DS 3: Back-up procedures / Central locking not functioning
DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual
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.
Driver's door
- If the handle is retracted, press on it up to the
point of resistance to unfold it.
- Pull the handle to access the lock.
- Insert the key in the lock and turn it to lock
the door.
Passenger doors
Unlocking
Pull the interior door opening control.
Locking

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...
A message is displayed on the instrument panel
when the battery needs changing.
Battery type: CR2032/3 volts.
Unclip the cover by inserting a small
screwdriver in the slot and lift the cover...
Other information:
Normal locking
With the doors and boot closed, the vehicle locks:
either automatically when leaving recognition
zone B, if the automatic functions are activated;
or by a light press on a door handle;
The locking is confirmed by the illumination of
the direction indicators and the daytime running
lamps as well as an audible signal for the locking
on moving away from the vehicle...
GPS navigation - Applications - Multimedia audio system - Bluetooth®
telephone
The
functions and settings described vary
according to the vehicle version and
configuration, as well as the country of sale.
For safety reasons and
because they
require sustained attention by the driver,
the following operations must be carried out
with the vehicle stationary and the ignition on:
Pairing ..