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instrument panel when closing a door or trying to

switch off the engine.

At any time, with the engine running:

►ꢀ To apply the parking brake, briefly pull the

control.

►ꢀ To confirm the instruction to switch off the

engine, press the "START/STOP" button for

approximately 5 seconds.

►ꢀ To release it, briefly push the control while

pressing the brake pedal.

In the event of a fault with the electronic key,

contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.

Automatic mode is activated by default.

This automatic operation can be deactivated in

certain situations.

Emergency switch-off

In case of emergency only, the engine can be

switched off without conditions (even when

driving).

Indicator lamp

This indicator lamp comes on both on the

►ꢀ Place and hold the remote control against the

back-up reader.

instrument panel and on the control to

►ꢀ Press the "START/STOP" button for about

5 seconds.

confirm that the parking brake has been applied,

accompanied by display of the message "Parking

brake applied".

►ꢀ With an automatic gearbox, select mode P,

then depress the brake pedal.

►ꢀ Press the "START/STOP" button.

The engine starts.

In this case, the steering column locks as soon as

the vehicle stops.

The indicator lamp goes out to confirm the release

of the parking brake, accompanied by the display

of the message "Parking brake released".

The indicator lamp flashes in response to a

manual request to apply or release the brake.

On certain versions with automatic gearbox

(EAT6/EAT8), the steering column does not lock.

Back-up switch-off

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.

In the event of a battery failure, the

electric parking brake will not operate.

As a safety measure, with an automatic

gearbox, if the parking brake is not applied,

immobilise the vehicle by placing the supplied

chocks against one of the wheels.

Contact a dealer or a qualified workshop.

If the electronic key is not detected or is no longer

in the recognition zone, a message appears in the

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►ꢀ While maintaining pressure on the brake

Automatic application

pedal, briefly push the control.

With the vehicle stationary, the parking brake

is applied automatically when the engine is

switched off.

If the brake pedal is not depressed, the

parking brake is not released and a

message is displayed.

It is not applied automatically if the

engine stalls or enters STOP mode with

Stop & Start.

Manual application

Before leaving the vehicle, check that the

parking brake is applied: the parking

brake indicator lamps on the instrument panel

and the control must be on fixed.

With the vehicle stationary:

In automatic mode, the parking brake can

be manually applied or released at any

time using the control.

►ꢀ Briefly pull the control.

The control indicator lamp flashes to confirm the

application request.

If the parking brake is not applied, there is an

audible signal and a message is displayed on

opening the driver's door.

Automatic operation

Special cases

Automatic release

Immobilising the vehicle with the engine

running

Never leave a child alone inside the

vehicle, as they could release the parking

brake.

First ensure that the engine is running and that

the driver's door is closed.

To immobilise the vehicle with the engine running,

briefly pull the control.

The electric parking brake gradually releases

automatically as the vehicle moves off.

With an automatic gearbox

When the vehicle is parked: on a steep

slope, heavily loaded or during towing

With an automatic gearbox, turn the wheels

toward the pavement and select mode P.

When towing, the vehicle is approved for

parking on slopes of up to 12%.

Parking the vehicle with the brake

released

►ꢀ Depress the brake pedal.

►ꢀ Select mode D, M or R.

►ꢀ Release the brake pedal and depress the

accelerator pedal.

In very cold conditions (ice), applying the

parking brake is not recommended.

To immobilise the vehicle, engage a gear or

place the chocks against one of the wheels.

If the brake does not release

automatically, check that the front doors

are fully closed.

Manual operation

Manual release

When stationary with the engine running,

do not depress the accelerator pedal

With the ignition on or engine running:

►ꢀ Press the brake pedal.

unnecessarily. Risk of parking brake release.

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With an automatic gearbox, mode P is

This indicator lamp on the instrument

Automatic gearbox

automatically selected when the ignition

panel comes on to confirm deactivation of

Automatic 6 or 8-speed gearbox with a push

selector. It also offers a manual mode with gear

changes via control paddles located behind the

steering wheel.

is switched off. The wheels are blocked.

For more information on Free-wheeling, refer

to the corresponding section.

the automatic functions.

From this point onwards, only the manual

functions, using the control, allow the parking

brake to be applied and released.

►ꢀ Follow this procedure again to reactivate

automatic operation (confirmed by the indicator

lamp on the instrument panel going out).

With an automatic gearbox, if you open

the driver's door while mode N is engaged,

an audible signal will sound and mode P will be

engaged. The audible signal stops when the

driver's door is closed.

Gearbox selector positions

P. Park

For parking the vehicle: the front wheels are

blocked.

Emergency braking

R. Reverse gear

If depressing the brake pedal fails to provide

effective braking or in exceptional circumstances

(e.g. driver unwell, assisted driving), the vehicle

can be braked by sustained pulling on the electric

parking brake control. Braking continues for as

long as the control is kept pulled, and ceases

when the control is released.

N. Neutral

Deactivating automatic

operation

In some situations, for example when it is

extremely cold or when towing (e.g. caravan,

breakdown), it may be necessary to deactivate

automatic operation of the system.

►ꢀ Start the engine.

For moving the vehicle with the ignition off, or

to allow it to free-wheel.

For more information on Changing to free-

wheeling, refer to the corresponding section.

D. Driving in automatic mode

The gearbox manages gear changes according

to the style of driving, the road profile and the

vehicle load.

The ABS and DSC systems stabilise the vehicle

during emergency braking.

If emergency braking malfunctions, the message

"Parking brake fault" will be displayed on the

instrument panel.

►ꢀ Use the control to apply the parking brake, if it

is released.

M. Driving in manual mode

The driver changes gear using the steering-

mounted controls.

►ꢀ Take your foot fully off the brake pedal.

►ꢀ Keep the control pushed in the release

direction for 10 to a maximum of 15 seconds.

►ꢀ Release the control.

►ꢀ Depress and hold the brake pedal.

►ꢀ Pull the control in the application direction for

2 seconds.

If the ABS and DSC systems

malfunction, indicated by lighting

one or both warning lamps on the instrument

panel, the vehicle’s stability is no longer ensured.

►ꢀ In this case, ensure the vehicle's stability by

successive and repeated "pull-release" actions on

the electric parking brake control until the vehicle

comes to a complete stop.

►ꢀ Release the control and the brake pedal.

Driving -> Electric parking brake for Your DS 7 4 Door First Generation (2017-2026)

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