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.

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 2016-2025 Owners Manual: Snow chains

In wintry conditions, snow chains improve traction as well as the behaviour of the vehicle when braking. Snow chains must be fitted only to the front wheels. They must never be fitted to "space-saver" type spare wheels. Observe the legislation in force in your country relating to the use of snow chains and maximum authorised speeds...

DS 3 2016-2025 Owners Manual: To points of interest (POI)

Guided method: Points of interest (POI) are listed in different categories. Press Navigation to display the main page. Press the "MENU" button to access the secondary page. Select "Points of interest". Select the "Travel", "leisure", "Commercial", "Public" or "Geographic” tab...

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.