Get Driving -> Parking brake (Manual & Electric) Guide for DS 4 4 Door Second Generation (2021-2026)

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Manual parking brake

Applying

Releasing

When parking on a slope, direct your

wheels against the kerb, apply the

parking brake, engage a gear and

switch off the ignition.

F

Pull the parking brake lever up gently,

press the release button then lower the

lever fully.

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

in the multifunction screen, this

indicates that the parking brake is still

on or has not been properly released.

F

Pull the parking brake lever fully up to

immobilise your vehicle.

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Electric parking brake

Programming the mode

It is recommended that you do not

apply the parking brake in very cold

conditions (ice) and during towing

(breakdown, caravan...). Deactivate the

automatic functions and release the

parking brake manually.

Depending on the country of sale of the vehicle,

the automatic application when the engine is

switched off and the automatic release when

you press the accelerator can be deactivated.

Activation / deactivation is done

using the vehicle configuration

menu; refer to the section covering

the configuration of your vehicle's

systems.

The electric parking brake has two operating

modes:

The parking brake is then applied and released

manually. When the driver's door is opened,

there is an audible signal and a message is

displayed if the parking brake is not applied.

Do not place any object (packet of

cigarettes, telephone...) between the

gear lever and the electric parking

brake control lever.

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Automatic application / release

Application is automatic when the engine

stops, release is automatic on use of the

accelerator (activated by default),

Manual application / release

The parking brake can be applied /

released manually by pulling control

lever A.

-

If this warning lamp comes on in

the instrument panel, the automatic

mode is deactivated.

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Manual application

Manual release

Maximum application

With the vehicle stationary, to apply the parking

brake whether the engine is running or off, pull

control lever A.

With the ignition on or the engine running, to

release the parking brake, press on the brake

pedal or the accelerator, pull then release

control A.

If necessary, you can make a maximum

application of the parking brake. This is

obtained by means of a long pull on the control

lever A, until you see the message "Parking

brake on maximum" and a beep is heard.

Maximum application is essential:

The application of the parking brake is

confirmed by:

The full application of the parking brake is

confirmed by:

-

illumination of the braking warning

lamp and of the P warning lamp in

the control lever A,

-

in the case of a vehicle towing a caravan

or a trailer, if the automatic functions are

activated but you are applying the parking

brake manually,

-

the braking warning lamp and

the P warning lamp in the control

lever A going off,

-

display of the message "Parking

brake on".

-

when the gradient you are parked on may

vary (e.g. on a ferry, on a lorry, during

towing),

-

display of the message "Parking

brake off".

When the driver’s door is opened with the

engine running, a message is displayed

accompanied by an audible signal if the parking

brake has not been applied.

With an automatic gearbox, the audible signal

and the message will not appear if the gear

selector is at position P.

If you pull control lever A without

pressing the brake pedal, the parking

brake will not be released and a

warning lamp will come on in the

instrument panel.

In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle

or parking on a gradient, make a

maximum application of the parking

brake then turn the front wheels

towards the pavement and engage a

gear when you park.

Before leaving the vehicle, ensure

that parking brake warning lamp in the

instrument panel is on fixed, not flashing.

After a maximum application, the

release time will be longer.

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Automatic application,

engine off

Automatic release

The electric parking brake releases

automatically and progressively when you

Before leaving the vehicle, ensure

that parking brake warning lamp in the

instrument panel is on fixed

press the accelerator:

F

With a manual gearbox: press down fully

on the clutch pedal, engage first gear or

reverse, press on the accelerator pedal

and move off.

(not flashing).

Never leave a child alone inside the

vehicle with the ignition on, as they

could release the parking brake.

F

With an automatic gearbox: select

position D, M or R then press the

accelerator pedal.

Full release of the parking brake is

confirmed by:

With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake

is automatically applied when the engine is

switched off.

In the case of towing, a loaded vehicle

or parking on a gradient, turn the front

wheels towards the pavement and

engage a gear when you park.

-

the braking warning lamp and

the P warning lamp in the control

lever A going off,

The application of the parking brake is

confirmed by:

-

display of the message "Parking

brake off".

-

illumination of the braking warning

lamp and of the P warning lamp in

the control lever A,

When stationary, with the engine running, do

not press the accelerator pedal unnecessarily,

as you may release the parking brake.

-

display of the message "Parking

brake on".

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Immobilising the vehicle,

Particular situations

Emergency braking

engine running

With the engine running and the vehicle

stationary, in order to immobilise the vehicle

it is essential to manually apply the parking

brake by pulling control lever A.

In certain situations (e.g. starting the engine),

the parking brake can automatically alter its

force. This is normal operation.

In the event of a failure of the main service

brake or in an exceptional situation (e.g. driver

taken ill, under instruction, etc) a continuous

pull on the control lever A will stop the vehicle.

The electronic stability control provides stability

during emergency braking.

If the emergency braking malfunctions,

the message "Parking brake faulty" will be

displayed.

To advance your vehicle a few centimetres

without starting the engine, but with the ignition

on, press on the brake pedal and release the

parking brake by pulling then releasing the

control lever A. The full release of the parking

brake is confirmed by the warning lamps in

the control lever A and in the instrument panel

going off and display of the message "Parking

brake off".

The application of the parking brake is

confirmed by:

-

illumination of the braking

warning lamp and the P warning

lamp in the control lever A,

In the event of failure of the electronic

stability control system, signalled by

the illumination of this warning lamp,

braking stability is then not guaranteed.

-

display of the message "Parking

brake on".

When the driver’s door is opened, a message is

displayed accompanied by an audible signal, if

the parking brake has not been applied.

With an automatic gearbox, the audible signal

and the message will not appear if the gear

selector is at position P.

In this event, stability must be assured by the

driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"

actions on the control lever A.

The emergency braking must only be

used in exceptional circumstances.

Before leaving the vehicle, ensure

that parking brake warning lamp in the

instrument panel is on fixed, not flashing.

Driving -> Parking brake (Manual & Electric) for Your DS 4 4 Door Second Generation (2021-2026)

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