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DS 3: Electronic key with remote control function and built-in key / Unlocking the vehicle

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual

DS 3. Unlocking the vehicle Selective unlocking (driver’s door, boot (depending on version)) is configured in the Driving/Vehicle touch screen menu.

Complete unlocking

  • Press the unlocking button.

The vehicle's door handles, and depending on version, the door mirrors, unfold.

Selective unlocking

Driver’s door and fuel filler/charging flap

  • Press the unlocking button.
  • Press it again to unlock the other doors and the boot.

The charging nozzle can be unplugged on the second press.

Complete or selective unlocking, and alarm deactivation (depending on version), is confirmed by the flashing of the direction indicators and the lighting of the daytime running lamps.

Selective unlocking of the boot

When selective unlocking of the boot is activated :

  • DS 3. Unlocking the vehicle Press this button to unlock the boot.

    The doors remain locked.

Depending on version, pressing and holding this button causes the boot to open slightly.

If selective unlocking of the boot is deactivated, pressing this button also unlocks the doors.

DS 3. Unlocking the vehicle Do not forget to lock the boot again by pressing the locking button.

    Remote control function

    The remote control can be used for the following remote functions, depending on version: Unlocking/Locking/Deadlocking the vehicle. Unlocking/Locking the boot...

    Locking the vehicle

    Normal locking Press the locking button. The locking, and the activation of the alarm depending on version, is confirmed by the lighting of the direction indicators and the daytime running lamps...

    Other information:

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    DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Deactivating the front passenger airbag


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    Various visible markings for vehicle identification and vehicle search.

    DS 3. Identification markings

    Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), under the bonnet.

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