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:
Left or right: lower or raise the lighting control
stalk, beyond the point of resistance.
If
you keep the direction indicators on for
more than 20 seconds, the volume of the
audible signal will increase if the speed is
above 50 mph (80 km/h)...
If the vehicle breaks down, press button 2
for more than 2 seconds to request assistance
(confirmed by a voice message*).
Pressing again immediately cancels the
request.
Privacy mode allows you to manage the
level of sharing (data and/or location)
between your vehicle and DS AUTOMOBILES...