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:
The towing eye is stored with the tool kit (in a
bag on the boot carpet or in a box under the boot
carpet, depending on version).
On the boot carpet
Under the boot carpet
For more information on accessing the Tool kit,
refer to the corresponding section...
The system prevents a rear door from being
opened using its interior handle.
The red control is located on the edge of each rear
door (marked by a label).
Locking/Unlocking
To lock, turn the red control as far as it will go
using the integral key:
To the right on the left-hand rear door...