DS Automobiles DS 3 CROSSBACK User Manual

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Driving
Electric parking brake
In automatic mode, this system applies the
parking brake when the engine is switched off
and releases it when the vehicle moves off.
The driver can operate the control lever any
time that the engine is running:
F to apply the parking brake, briefly pull the
control lever,
F to release it, briefly push the control lever
while pressing the brake pedal.
Automatic mode is activated by default.
Indicator lamp
This indicator lamp comes on in the
instrument panel and on the control
lever to confirm the application of
the parking brake, accompanied by
display of the message "Parking
brake applied".
It goes off to confirm the release of the parking
brake.
This indicator lamp flashes on the control lever
when manual parking brake application or
release is performed.
In the event of a
battery failure, the
electric parking brake does not work.
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, if the parking brake is not
applied, immobilise the vehicle by placing
the chocks supplied against one of the
wheels.
Contact a
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Before leaving the vehicle, check that the
parking brake is applied: the indicator
lamps in the instrument panel and the
control lever 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 towing, parking on a
steep slope,
or if the vehicle is heavily laden, turn the
wheels towards the kerb and engage
a
gear (manual gearbox) or move the
selector lever to mode P (automatic
gearbox).
When towing, the vehicle is approved for
parking on slopes of up to 12%.
Manual operation
Manual release
With the ignition on or engine running:
F Press the brake pedal.
F While maintaining pressure on the brake
pedal, briefly push the control lever.

DS Automobiles DS 3 CROSSBACK Specifications

General

Brand	DS Automobiles
Model	DS 3 CROSSBACK
Category	Automobile
Language	English