DS Automobiles DS 3 CROSSBACK User Manual

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Driving
The complete release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the braking indicator lamp and the
P indicator lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake released".
If you push the control lever without
pressing the brake pedal, the parking
brake will not be released and a
message
is displayed.
Manual application
With the vehicle stationary:
F
Pull briefly on the control lever.
Confirmation of the application instruction is
signalled by flashing of the indicator lamp in the
control lever.
The application of the parking brake is
confirmed by illumination of the braking
indicator lamp and of the P indicator lamp in the
control lever, accompanied by the display of the
message "Parking brake applied".
Automatic operation
Automatic release
Ensure first that the engine is running and the
driver's door is properly closed.
The electric parking brake releases
automatically and progressively when the
vehicle moves off.
With a
manual gearbox
F
Fully depress the clutch pedal, engage 1
st
gear or reverse.
F Press the accelerator pedal and release the
clutch pedal.
With an automatic gearbox
F
Press the brake pedal.
F
Select mode D, M or R.
F
Release the brake pedal and press the
accelerator pedal.
With an automatic gearbox, if the brake
does not release automatically, check that
the front doors are correctly closed.
The complete release of the parking brake is
confirmed by the braking indicator lamp and the
P indicator lamp in the control lever going off,
accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake released".
When stationary with the engine running,
do not press the accelerator pedal
unnecessarily: risk of parking brake release.
Automatic application
With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake
is automatically applied when the engine is
switched off.
Application of the parking brake is confirmed
by illumination of the braking indicator lamp
and the P indicator lamp in the control lever,
accompanied by the display of the message
"Parking brake applied".
Automatic application does not take place
if the engine stalls or goes into STOP
mode of Stop & Start.
With automatic operation, it is also
possible to manually apply or release the
parking brake using the control lever.
Special cases
Immobilisation of the vehicle with
the engine running
To immobilise the vehicle with the engine
running, briefly pull the control lever.

DS Automobiles DS 3 CROSSBACK Specifications

General

Brand	DS Automobiles
Model	DS 3 CROSSBACK
Category	Automobile
Language	English