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DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual

DS 3. Unlocking the vehicle

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

Selective unlocking is deactivated by default.

Complete unlocking

The vehicle (doors and boot) unlocks:

  • either automatically when the driver is approaching (zone C), if the automatic functions are activated;
  • or by a light press on a handle.

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

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

DS 3. Unlocking the vehicle If the key remains around the vehicle (zones A, B or C) for more than 15 minutes without any action, the automatic functions are deactivated. To unlock or lock the vehicle, use the remote control or press one of the door handles.

If using the door handle does not lock/unlock the vehicle, bring the key closer and repeat the desired action.

Selective unlocking

Driver’s door and fuel filler flap

They unlock:

  • either automatically when approaching the driver’s door, if the automatic functions are activated;
  • or by a light press on the handle. The driver's door handle unfolds.
  • Once inside the vehicle, to unlock all accesses, press the central locking button or pull the opening control of any door.

DS 3. Unlocking the vehicle If the user is outside zone A and presses once on the unlocking button of their electronic key, only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap will unlock if selectivity is activated. Pressing the button again unlocks the rest of the vehicle.

Selective unlocking of the boot

The boot unlocks automatically as you approach the rear of the vehicle.

  • Press the tailgate control to open the boot.

The doors remain locked.

    Proximity Keyless Entry and Start

    This is a Keyless Entry and Starting system. It enables automatic vehicle locking/unlocking simply by detecting the electronic key. As long as the driver has the electronic key on their person, the vehicle unlocks as they approach and locks when they walk away...

    Locking the vehicle

    Normal locking With the doors and boot closed, the vehicle locks: either automatically when leaving recognition zone B, if the automatic functions are activated; or by a light press on a door handle; The locking is confirmed by the illumination of the direction indicators and the daytime running lamps as well as an audible signal for the locking on moving away from the vehicle...

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