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: Activation/Deactivation. Operation

Activation/Deactivation It is set via the Driving / Vehicle touch screen menu. The state of the system stays in the memory when switching off the ignition. Operation If the ambient light level is very low and traffic conditions permit: The main beam headlamps come on automatically...

DS 3 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Cruise control - particular recommendations

For the safety of everyone, only use the cruise control where the driving conditions allow running at a constant speed and keeping an adequate safety distance. Remain vigilant when the cruise control is activated. If you hold one of the speed setting modification buttons down, a very rapid change in the speed of your vehicle may occur...

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.