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:
Do not remove the labels
attached in
different places on your vehicle. They
include safety warnings as well as
identification information for the vehicle.
For any work on your
vehicle, use a
qualified workshop that has the technical
information, skills and equipment required, all
of which a dealer is able to provide.
Depending on country
regulations, some
safety equipment may be compu..
The extraction tweezers are located behind the
fusebox cover.
Depending on version:
Unclip the cover by pulling at the top left, then
right.
Remove the cover completely.
Take the tweezers from their housing.
Open the glove box.
Press on the central handle of the fusebox
cover.
Lower the cover completely.
Take the tweezers from their housing.
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