Aston Martin Cygnet 2011 User manual

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Aston Martin Owner’s Club
An invitation to join the Aston Martin Owner’s Club
The sporting spirit of the 1930s exists today in one of the world’s most
exclusive car clubs. Enthusiasts in nearly 60 countries are united by
an interest in iconic cars with an enviable pedigree. Enjoy the
company of like-minded owners in a wide range of activities: social
evenings, weekends away or motoring tours. Something more
competitive? AMOC Concours are a benchmark for connoisseurs of
fine motorcars. A need for speed? We organise track days, sprints and
hill climbs as well as circuit racing in venues such as Silverstone,
Goodwood and Lime Rock in the USA.
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Mirroring Club activity, the Aston Martin Heritage Trust is an
educational charity dedicated to the history of the marque from the
earliest days almost a century ago. It shares the magnificent 15thC
Oxfordshire barn which is the international headquarters, museum
and archive. Why not log onto our website to discover more about
these unique organisations, and enjoy a hearty welcome from us all.
The Aston Martin Owners Club
Drayton St. Leonard,
Wallingford,
Oxford,
England,
OX10 7BG
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.amoc.org
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Introduction..................................................................................1
Vehicle Security ............................................................................2
Before Driving...............................................................................3
Controls ........................................................................................4
Driving..........................................................................................5
Climate Control.............................................................................6
Audio............................................................................................7
Hands-Free Phone ........................................................................8
Satellite Navigation .......................................................................9
Maintenance...............................................................................10
Specifications ..............................................................................11
Service......................................................................................... A
Aston Martin Assistance................................................................ B
Aston Martin Warranty................................................................. C
Alphabetical Index .......................................................................D
Every effort has been made to make sure that the information
provided in this Owner’s Guide is accurate and up-to-date. However
neither the manufacturer or the Dealer, by whom this Owner’s
Guide is supplied, will in any circumstances be held responsible for
any inaccuracy or the consequences thereof. All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval
system or transmitted, in any form, electronic, mechanical,
photocopying, recording or other means without prior written
permission from Aston Martin Lagonda Limited.
The manufacturer reserves the right to vary specifications without
notice in accordance with its policy of continual product
improvement.
Produced by the Technical Publications Department
ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA LIMITED
Banbury Road
Gaydon
WARWICK
Warwickshire
CV35 0DB
England
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Issue 1 – April 2011
Part Number – AY2Y-19A321-AA
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Introduction
Welcome ...................................................................................1.2
Warnings, Cautions and Notes ...................................................1.3
Component Location .................................................................1.4
Vehicle Identification .................................................................1.4
Data Recording ..........................................................................1.5
Reporting Safety Defects ............................................................1.5
Vehicle Provenance....................................................................1.6
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1.2
Introduction
Welcome
Welcome to your new Aston Martin Cygnet.
This Owner’s Guide, along with other publications included in your
literature pack, provides information which will enhance your
pleasure from owning and driving your Aston Martin.
This Owner’s Guide has been designed to explain the vehicle’s
operation and to make the control of its systems easy to understand
and operate. All new owners are recommended to carefully study the
contents of this Owner’s Guide prior to driving.
This Owner’s Guide forms part of the essential vehicle equipment for
homologation purposes and must stay with the vehicle at all times.
Aston Martin Franchise Dealers
A full list of Aston Martin Dealers worldwide, where sales and service
are provided by companies with the facilities, knowledge and factory
trained personnel can be found at:
www.astonmartin.com
Every effort is made to make sure that the information given in the
dealer list is accurate and up-to-date. However changes amongst
holders of the Aston Martin franchise can occur. Neither Aston Martin
nor any listed Importer or Dealer shall in any circumstances be held
liable for any inaccuracy, or the consequences thereof.
Dealers listed all aim to conform to Aston Martin standards of
excellence in both sales and service. However, all vehicles sold as
Aston Martins are required to meet local legislation requirements.
Should service be required in a country other than that in which this
vehicle was originally purchased, every effort will be made to meet
the owner’s requirements, but the availability of certain parts may be
affected by differences in vehicle and component specifications.
If the nearest Aston Martin Dealer is unable to help, contact Aston
Martin directly:
Aston Martin Lagonda Limited
Banbury Road,
Gaydon,
WARWICK,
CV35 0DB
Telephone: (+44) (0)1926 644300
Facsimile: (+44) (0)1926 644733
Aston Martin Dealers are independent traders, they are not the
Company’s Agents, and therefore have no authority to bind the
Company or to enter into any financial or other commitments on the
Company’s behalf.
Only Aston Martin Dealers are authorised to carry out warranty work.
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Introduction
Aston Martin Authorised Body Repairers
A full list of Aston Martin Authorised Body Repairers worldwide can
be found at:
www.astonmartin.com
All Aston Martin Approved Body Repair centres have been assessed
and audited to Aston Martin Body Repair Centre standards in either
Category A or B.
Category A - Repairs to the bonded aluminium structure and all
paint related and light structural damage.
Category B - All paint related and light structural damage.
Every effort is made to make sure that the information given in the
Aston Martin Authorised Body Repairers list is accurate and up-to-
date. However changes can occur. Neither Aston Martin nor any
Aston Martin Authorised Body Repairer shall in any circumstances be
held liable for any inaccuracy, or the consequences thereof.
Aston Martin Authorised Service Centres
A full list of Aston Martin Authorised Service Centres can be found at:
www.astonmartin.com
All Aston Martin Approved Service Centres have been assessed and
audited to Aston Martin standards.
Every effort is made to make sure that the information given in the
Aston Martin Authorised Service Centres list is accurate and up-to-
date. However changes can occur. Neither Aston Martin nor any
Aston Martin Authorised Service Centre shall in any circumstances be
held liable for any inaccuracy, or the consequences thereof.
Warnings, Cautions and Notes
The following Warnings, Cautions and Notes are used within this
Owner’s Guide to call your attention to specific types of information.
Warnings
Warning: Provided to show procedures which must be
followed precisely to help avoid the risk of personal injury.
Cautions
Provided to show procedures which must be followed
precisely to reduce the possibility of damage to your vehicle.
Notes
Provided to show procedures which will help to avoid difficulties
in the operation of your vehicle.
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1.4
Introduction
Component Location
All directions for locating
components are described as
viewed from the driver’s seat,
i.e. the fuel filler flap shown on
this diagram will be described
as ‘located at the rear left side
of the vehicle’.
Vehicle Identification
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is stamped into the floor
pan under the right-hand front seat.
To view the VIN, lift the carpet up as shown.
The vehicle is marked with a first stage manufacturer's VIN label (2).
Aston Martin Lagonda, as the second stage manufacturer, has added
their own manufacturer's VIN label (1). This vehicle has and should
be registered using the Aston Martin Lagonda VIN.
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Introduction
The engine number is stamped on the engine block.
Data Recording
Computers in your vehicle are capable of recording detailed data,
potentially including but not limited to information such as:
• The use of restraint systems including seat belts by the driver and
passengers
• Information about the performance of various systems and
modules in the vehicle
• Information related to engine, throttle, steering, brake or other
system status
Any of this information could potentially include information
regarding how the driver operates the vehicle, potentially including
but not limited to information regarding vehicle speed, brake, throttle
application or steering input. This information may be stored under
regular operation, in a crash or near crash event.
This information may be read out and used by:
• Aston Martin
• Service and repair facilities
• Law enforcement or government agencies
• Others who may assert a right or obtain your consent to know
such information
Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect which could cause
a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately
inform your Aston Martin Dealer or the manufacturers Service
Operations Department at the address shown.
Aston Martin Lagonda Limited
Service Operations Department
Banbury Road
Gaydon
WARWICK
CV35 0DB
England
Telephone:
(International) [phone]
(United Kingdom) 01926 644700
Facsimile ([phone]
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Introduction
Vehicle Provenance
Model:
e.g. Manual, Automatic
Body Colour:
Interior Colour:
Fascia Colour:
Vehicle Identification Number (as shown on the Aston Martin
manufacturer's label):
As on the VIN plate
First Owner:
Selling Dealer
Delivery Date
Second Owner:
Selling Dealer
Delivery Date
Third Owner:
Selling Dealer
Delivery Date
Fourth Owner:
Selling Dealer
Delivery Date
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Introduction
Fifth Owner:
Selling Dealer
Delivery Date
Sixth Owner:
Selling Dealer
Delivery Date
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1.8
Introduction
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Vehicle Security
Introduction ...............................................................................2.2
Vehicle Key................................................................................2.2
Unlocking and Opening .............................................................2.3
Locking ......................................................................................2.4
Master Locks ..............................................................................2.4
Fuel Flap Release .......................................................................2.4
Tailgate ......................................................................................2.5
Deadlocking...............................................................................2.5
Alarm.........................................................................................2.6
Passive Anti-Theft System ...........................................................2.6
Personalisation ...........................................................................2.7
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2.2
Vehicle Security
Introduction
This vehicle is protected by an electronic security system which
sounds an alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations:
• A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using
the vehicle key
• The bonnet is opened whilst the vehicle is locked
• The rear window is tapped or broken
• The battery is reconnected
Vehicle protection is enhanced by a Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
which provides engine immobilisation if the wrong vehicle key is
used.
Vehicle Key
The vehicle is supplied with two vehicle keys and one
key number plate.
The driver should always carry the vehicle key.
Keep the spare key and the key number plate in a safe
place. Do not leave a vehicle key in the vehicle when unattended.
If the vehicle key battery is depleted or
the entry function does not operate
properly, you will need the mechanical
key. To take out the mechanical key push
the release button and take the key out.
After using the mechanical key, store it in
the electronic key.
If a vehicle key is lost, contact your
Aston Martin Dealer.
'Reduce the impact of electromagnetic waves, please apply proper
use'
Keyless Entry and Start
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked simply by carrying the
vehicle key on your person, for example in your pocket.
The two vehicle keys incorporate the keyless entry and start system.
When locking or unlocking the doors, the system can be operated
when the vehicle key is within about 0.7 m of an outside door handle
(Refer to ’Unlocking and Opening’, page 2.3).
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2.3
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Key Security Functions
[1] LOCK - Press and release for one
step vehicle locking and to arm the
security system.
[2] UNLOCK - Press and release for
one step vehicle unlocking.
Unlocking and Opening
With the vehicle key on your
person, stand within 0.7 m of
the door and grip the handle to
unlock the vehicle, making
sure to touch the sensor on the
back of the handle. To show
that the security system has
been disarmed, the direction
indicators will flash twice. All
vehicle doors will unlock.
The door cannot be unlocked for three seconds after the door is
locked.
If a door is opened whilst driving a warning sound will be heard until
the door is closed.
The doors may not be unlocked when a door handle is operated
quickly, or if you suddenly enter the operating range of the exterior
antenna and operate a door handle. In this case, return the door
handle to its original position, unlock the doors again, and then check
that the doors are unlocked before pulling the door handle.
When taking hold of a door handle whilst wearing gloves, the
unlocking response may become slow or the doors may not be
unlocked.
If there is another vehicle key in the operating range, the response
time to unlock the doors after a door handle is taken hold of may
become longer.
As the vehicle is unlocked, the interior lamp will come ON. The
lamp will go OFF 15 seconds after doors are closed or when the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode,
whichever is sooner.
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2.4
Vehicle Security
Locking
Make sure that the doors and
the tailgate are closed (the
vehicle will not lock if a door is
left open). With the vehicle key
on your person, stand within
0.7 m of the door and touch
the lock sensor (1) to lock the
vehicle.
Alternatively, stand within 0.7
m of the tailgate and touch the
lock button (2).
The direction indicators will
flash once as the security
system is armed.
Automatic Re-locking
If the vehicle is locked and then
unlocked but a door or the tailgate is not opened within
approximately 30 seconds, the vehicle will automatically lock and
arm again.
Master Locks
The doors and the tailgate may
be unlocked (1) or locked (2)
by using the master lock
switch.
If the vehicle is locked using
the master lock switch, one
pull of the driver's door handle
will open the door. The
passenger's door cannot be
opened without unlocking the vehicle using the vehicle key or the
master lock switch.
The master lock switch will not operate if the vehicle has been locked
from the outside.
In the event of a vehicle accident the doors will automatically
unlock.
Fuel Flap Release
To open the fuel tank cap pull
up the fuel filler door opener
(located to the left of the
driver's seat). Before refuelling
the vehicle make sure that the
doors and windows are closed
and turn the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch OFF.
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2.5
Vehicle Security
Tailgate
To Open the Tailgate
With the vehicle key on your
person, stand within 0.7 m of
the tailgate and then lift the
tailgate whilst pressing and
holding the unlock button.
If the vehicle is locked and
armed the security system will
disarm and the direction
indicators will flash twice when
the tailgate is opened. The
doors will stay locked.
To Close the Tailgate
Lower the tailgate using the
tailgate handle, and make sure
to push the tailgate down from
the outside to close it.
Always make sure that the
tailgate is securely closed after
use.
Deadlocking
Never activate the deadlocking system when there are people
in the vehicle. The doors cannot be opened from inside the
vehicle.
Unauthorised access to the
vehicle is prevented by
disabling the door unlocking
function from both the interior
and exterior of the vehicle.
Vehicles employing this system
have labels on the window
glass of the doors.
To set the deadlocking system
turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF, have all of the
passengers exit the vehicle and make sure that the doors are closed.
Then, with the vehicle key on your person, touch the lock sensor on
the outside handle or press the lock button on the tailgate, twice
within five seconds. Alternatively, press the LOCK button on the
vehicle key twice within five seconds.
To open the doors hold the outside door handle on the driver's side.
Alternatively, press the UNLOCK button on the vehicle key.
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2.6
Vehicle Security
Alarm
To set the alarm close the doors, the tailgate and the bonnet, and
then lock the doors using the lock sensor on the door handle, the lock
button on the tailgate, or the LOCK button on the vehicle key. The
system will be set automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light on the instrument cluster changes from
being ON to flashing when the system is set.
Stop the alarm at any time by pressing the UNLOCK button on the
vehicle key.
Passive Anti-Theft System
The Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) is a fully automatic engine
immobiliser.
If a vehicle key is lost, a duplicate key can be created and
programmed from the spare key by your Aston Martin Dealer.
Starting the Engine
When the security system is disarmed, the vehicle key is within range
and the “START STOP SWITCH” is turned to ACCESSORY or
IGNITION ON mode, the PATS controller sends a signal to the
vehicle key. The vehicle key must respond with a valid code before
engine start will be enabled. If a valid code is received, the ignition
system will operate normally. If the vehicle key code is not received,
or is invalid, engine start stays disabled.
PATS Status
The PATS system state is shown
by the symbol on the
instrument cluster (1).
Ignition Action (Valid code)
ON Symbol comes ON for three seconds.
OFF Symbol will flash continuously.
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2.7
Vehicle Security
Fault Mode
If the status symbol continues flashing when the “START STOP SWITCH” is set to IGNITION ON, the
vehicle will stay immobilised.
Should this situation arise try switching the “START STOP SWITCH” to OFF, and then back to IGNITION
ON. If this is unsuccessful try the spare key. If successful, get a replacement for the faulty vehicle key. If
problems continue with the vehicle key, consult your Aston Martin Dealer.
Personalisation
A number of security functions can be personalised. Programming these preferences requires specialised
equipment and may be performed by an Aston Martin Dealer.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously when other functions are personalised.
Item Function Default Setting Personalised Setting
Keyless Entry and Start
System
Keyless Entry and Start System ON OFF
Operation signal (Emergency flashers) ON OFF
Vehicle Key Wireless remote control ON OFF
Time elapsed before automatic door lock
function is activated if door is not opened
after being unlocked
30 seconds 60 seconds
120 seconds
Operation signal (Emergency flashers) ON OFF
Door lock buzzer ON OFF
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2.8
Vehicle Security
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