DS 3: Driving / Electric parking brake
DS 3 2016-2025 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.

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
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...
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:
The battery is located under the bonnet.
For access to the (+) terminal:
Release the bonnet by pulling the internal
release lever, then the external safety catch.
Raise the bonnet.
(+) Positive terminal.
This terminal has a quick-release clamp...
When approaching a parking area, reduce the
speed of your vehicle to 19 mph (30 km/h) or less.
Activating the function
The function is activated in the
Vehicle/Driving touch screen menu.
Select "Park Assist".
Activating the function
deactivates the
Blind Spot Detection system...