Access -> Doors / Retractable handles for Your DS 3 Crossback 4 Door First Generation (2018-2022)

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– when unlocking the vehicle, the handles unfold  
to allow access to the vehicle,  
– when the vehicle is locked, the handles retract.  
►ꢀ Press the handle until the point of resistance  
to unfold it and access the lock.  
►ꢀ Unclip the cover by inserting a small  
screwdriver in the slot and raise the cover.  
►ꢀ Remove the discharged battery from its  
housing.  
►ꢀ Insert the new battery, observing the polarity,  
and clip the cover onto the housing.  
►ꢀ Reinitialise the remote control.  
►ꢀ Insert the mechanical key (integral with the  
remote control) in 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.  
A. Retracted position.  
B. Unfolded position.  
Once unfolded, the handles retract automatically  
after 3 minutes without the vehicle being locked.  
It is possible to manually unfold the handles at  
any time by pressing on them.  
Depending on version, pressing on the handles  
also locks / unlocks the vehicle, if the electronic  
key is detected.  
►ꢀ Switch on the ignition by pressing the "START/  
STOP" button.  
For more information on Reinitialising the remote  
control, refer to the corresponding section.  
►ꢀ 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.  
If the fault persists after reinitialisation, contact  
a dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.  
Do not throw remote control batteries  
away, as they contain metals that are  
harmful to the environment. Take them to an  
approved disposal point.  
For more information on Proximity Keyless Entry  
and Start, refer to the corresponding section.  
In the event of a battery failure or system  
malfunction, manually unfold the driver’s  
handle by pressing on it up to the point of  
resistance. Then pull the handle to access the  
lock and follow the back-up procedures.  
For more information on the Back-up  
Reinitialising the remote  
control  
Following replacement of the battery or in the  
event of a fault, it may be necessary to reinitialise  
the remote control.  
Doors  
Retractable handles  
The doors are equipped with handles that unfold  
and retract automatically depending on the  
vehicle state:  
procedures, refer to the corresponding section.  
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Too frequent presses on the handle up to  
the point of resistance may damage its  
mechanism.  
With selective unlocking activated:  
– Opening the driver's door unlocks the  
driver's door only (if the vehicle has not already  
been completely unlocked).  
Unlocking  
►ꢀ Fold the rear seats to gain access to the lock  
from inside the boot.  
– Opening one of the passenger doors unlocks  
the rest of the vehicle.  
In case of frost, press the handle to  
release it.  
– Opening a door from inside causes the  
unfolding of all the exterior handles.  
From inside the vehicle, it is possible to unfold the  
handles:  
– by opening a door,  
– by pressing the central locking button once  
when the vehicle is locked or twice when  
unlocked.  
When driving, the handles automatically retract  
once the vehicle speed exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).  
Boot  
►ꢀ Insert a small screwdriver into hole A of the  
lock to unlock the boot.  
►ꢀ Move the latch to the left.  
Opening  
Locking after closing  
If the fault persists after closing again, the boot  
will remain locked.  
Opening  
From outside  
►ꢀ Unlock your vehicle to unfold the door handles.  
►ꢀ Pull the handle.  
Alarm  
(Depending on version)  
►ꢀ After unlocking the vehicle or just the boot,  
press the opening control and then raise the  
tailgate.  
When selective unlocking is activated,  
only the driver door's handle will unfold  
and only the driver's door can be opened.  
Closing  
►ꢀ Lower the tailgate using one of the interior  
From inside  
►ꢀ Pull the interior door opening lever; the exterior  
door handles unfold automatically.  
Opening one of the doors from inside unlocks the  
rest of the vehicle.  
grab handles.  
Back-up release  
To manually unlock the boot in the event of a  
battery or central locking failure.