Citroen DS3 Quiz
Driving

Parking brake

In this manual: Driving
Instruments and controls — 22Multifunction screens — 22Familiarisation — 9Interior features — 25Multifunction screens — 5Comfort — 7Heating/ventilation — 25Access — 34Visibility — 37Fittings — 16Child safety — 32Side airbags — 1Driving — 6Automatic gearbox — 20Checks — 10Practical information — 35Technical data — 6
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Mechanical brake to hold the vehicle when stationary.

Applying

Applying

Pull the parking brake to immobilise your vehicle.

Releasing

Pull on the handle and press the button A to release the parking brake.

When the vehicle is being driven,

When the vehicle is being driven, if this warning lamp and the STOP warning lamp come on, accompanied by an audible signal and a message on the multifunction screen, this indicates that the parking brake is still on or has not been properly released.

When parking on a slope, direct your wheels against the pavement, pull the parking brake on and engage a gear.

Test yourself

A quick Citroen DS3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.