DS 3: Driving / Electric parking brake

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual

In automatic mode, this system applies the parking brake when the engine is switched off and releases it when the vehicle moves off.

DS 3. Electric parking brake

At any time, with the engine running:

To apply the parking brake, briefly pull the control.
To release it, briefly push the control while pressing the brake pedal.

Automatic mode is activated by default.

This automatic operation can be temporarily deactivated.

Switching on the ignition without starting the engine. Key not detected. Emergency switch-off

Switching on the ignition without starting the engine With the electronic key in the passenger compartment, pressing the "START/STOP" button, without depressing any of the pedals, allows the ignition to be switched on without starting the engine...

Indicator lamp

This indicator lamp comes on both on the instrument panel and on the control to confirm that the parking brake has been applied, accompanied by display of the message "Parking brake applied"...

Other information:

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Steering mounted controls

Voice control: This control is located on the steering wheel or at the end of the lighting control stalk (depending on equipment). Short press, system voice control. Long press, voice commands from smartphone or CarPlay®, Android Auto via the system...

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Supply of AdBlue®

It is recommended that the AdBlue® be topped up as soon as the first alert is issued indicating that the reserve level has been reached. For the correct operation of the SCR system: Use only AdBlue® fluid that meets the ISO 22241 standard. Never transfer AdBlue® to another container as it would lose its purity...

Remote control function

DS 3. 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. Folding/Unfolding the door mirrors. Folding/Unfolding the exterior door handles. Activating/Deactivating the alarm. Locating the vehicle. Closing the windows. Activating the vehicle’s electronic immobiliser.