DS 3: Electric parking brake / 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".

The indicator lamp goes out to confirm the release of the parking brake, accompanied by the display of the message "Parking brake released".

The indicator lamp flashes in response to a manual request to apply or release the brake.

In the event of a battery failure, the electric parking brake will not operate.

As a safety measure, with a manual gearbox, if the parking brake is not applied, immobilise the vehicle by engaging a gear.

As a safety measure, with an automatic gearbox or drive selector, if the parking brake is not applied, immobilise the vehicle by placing the supplied chock against one of the wheels.

Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.

Before leaving the vehicle, check that the parking brake is applied: the parking brake indicator lamps on the instrument panel and the control must be on fixed.

If the parking brake is not applied, there is an audible signal and a message is displayed on opening the driver's door.

Never leave a child alone inside the vehicle, as they could release the parking brake.

When the vehicle is parked: on a steep slope, heavily loaded or during towing

With a manual gearbox, turn the wheels toward the pavement and engage a gear.

With an automatic gearbox or a drive selector, turn the wheels toward the pavement and select mode P.

When towing, the vehicle is approved for parking on slopes of up to 12%.