DS 3: Back-up procedures / Reinitialising the remote control
DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual
Following replacement of the battery or in the
event of a fault, it may be necessary to reinitialise
the remote control.

- Press the handle until the point of resistance
to unfold it and access the lock.
- Insert the mechanical key (incorporated into
the remote control) into the lock to open the
vehicle.
- Place the electronic key against the back-up
reader on the steering column and hold it there
until the ignition is switched on.
- With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in
neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.
- With an automatic gearbox or drive selector,
while in mode P, depress the brake pedal.
- Switch on the ignition by pressing the "START/
STOP" button.
If the fault persists after reinitialisation, contact
a dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.
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:
Press Settings to
display the main page.
Press the "OPTIONS" button to access the
secondary page.
Select "System configuration".
Select the "Private mode"
tab.
OR
Press "Notifications".
Press "Private mode".
THEN
Activate or deactivate:
"No data sharing except for company vehicles".
"Only data sharing"
"Sharing data and vehicle position"
..
Starting
The drive selector must be in mode P.
Fully depress the brake pedal and briefly press
the "START/STOP" button.
Keep your foot on the brake pedal until the
READY indicator lamp comes on and an audible
signal is emitted, indicating that the vehicle is
ready to drive.
With your foot on the brake, press the
"Unlock" button and select mode D/B or R.
Release the brake pedal, then..