DS 3: Back-up procedures / Reinitialising the remote control
DS 3 2016-2025 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:
Parking
the vehicle
Immobilise the vehicle where it does not
obstruct traffic: the ground must be level,
stable and non-slippery.
With a manual gearbox, engage first gear
to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake,
unless it is set to automatic mode, and switch
off the ignition.
With an automatic gearbox, select mode P
to lock the wheels, apply the parking brake,
unless it is set to auto..
To benefit from the following information on the
instrument panel, select the DRIVING or Driving
aids display mode.
The
display of these messages or alerts is
not sequential.
"Cruise paused" or "Cruise
control on hold"
following brief acceleration by the driver.
"Active cruise control", no
vehicle
detected.
"Cruise paused", vehicle
detected.
"Active cruise control", vehicle
detected..