Aston Martin DB 9 2007 User manual

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1.2
1 .......................................................................... Introduction
2 .....................................................................Vehicle Security
3 .......................................................................Before Driving
4 ................................................................................ Controls
5 .................................................................................. Driving
6 ................................................................... Convertible Roof
7 .....................................................................Climate Control
8 .....................................................................................Audio
9 ...............................................................................Bluetooth
10 ............................................................. Satellite Navigation
11 ....................................................................... Maintenance
12 ...................................................................... Specifications
A ...................................................................................Service
B ..............................................................................Assistance
C............................................................................... Warranty
D .................................................................. Dealer Directory
E ................................................................ Alphabetical Index
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of
the particulars contained in this Owner’s Guide, neither the
manufacturer nor the Dealer, by whom this Owner’s Guide
is supplied, shall 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
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Issue 5 - August 2006
Part Number - 7G43-19A321-HA
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Introduction
Contents
Welcome....................................................................... 1.4
Component Location ..................................................... 1.4
Vehicle Identification ..................................................... 1.5
Data Recording .............................................................. 1.5
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 1.6
Vehicle Provenance........................................................ 1.7
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Introduction
Welcome
to your new Aston Martin.
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 it’s system
easy to understand and operate.
All new owner’s 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 remain with
the vehicle at all times.
The following Warnings, Cautions and Notes are used within
this Owner’s Guide to call your attention to specific types of
information.
Warnings
Cautions
Notes
Component Location
All directions for locating
components are described as
viewed from the driver’s seat,
i.e. the fuel filler cap indicated
on this diagram will be
described as ‘located at the rear
left side of the vehicle’.
Warning
Identifies procedures which must be followed precisely
to help avoid the risk of personal injury.
Provided to indicate procedures which must be followed
precisely to reduce the possibility of damage to your
vehicle.
Provided to indicate procedures which will help to avoid
difficulties in the operation of your vehicle.
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Introduction
Vehicle Identification
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is shown in the left
hand corner of the windshield and is recorded as a barcode
on the door pillar.
The Vehicle Identification Plate, attached to the front
subframe behind the engine bay front cross member (viewed
from above), is model and market dependant:
The vehicle identification
number is also stamped
into the floorpan in the RH side footwell.
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.
To view the vehicle identification number stamped into the
floorpan lift the carpet up, from the front, and then lift the
sound deadening material.
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Introduction
This information may be read out and used by:
•AstonMartin
• 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 defect which could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Aston Martin
Lagonda (North America) Inc. 533 MacArthur Boulevard, NJ
07430-2326.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your Dealer, or Aston
Martin Lagonda (North America) Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hot-line
toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA,
400 Seventh Street, SW., Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle
safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
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Introduction
Vehicle Provenance
Model:
e.g. Manual, Automatic
Color:
Body
Exterior
Interior Trim/
Piping
Interior
Veneers
Vehicle
Identification
Number:
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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Vehicle Security
Contents
Introduction................................................................... 2.2
Vehicle Key and Remote Transmitter.............................. 2.2
Unlocking the Vehicle.................................................... 2.4
Opening the Doors ........................................................ 2.6
Locking the Vehicle........................................................ 2.6
Master Lock Switch ........................................................ 2.8
Fuel Flap Release ........................................................... 2.8
Trunk Lid ....................................................................... 2.9
Trunk Emergency Release ............................................ 2.10
Deadlocking................................................................. 2.11
Drive-Away Locking ..................................................... 2.11
Approach Lighting........................................................ 2.11
Homesafe .................................................................... 2.12
Alarm Cycle ................................................................. 2.12
Panic Alarm.................................................................. 2.12
Alarm Options.............................................................. 2.13
Reduced Guard............................................................ 2.13
Remote Transmitter...................................................... 2.14
Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) .................................. 2.15
Garage Door Opener ................................................... 2.16
Personalization............................................................. 2.22
Menu........................................................................... 2.23
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Vehicle Security
Introduction
This vehicle is protected by an electronic security system.
Two levels of alarm system are available:
•Standard
• High Specification (Option) - includes an interior
movement sensor and a tilt sensor
Vehicle protection is enhanced by a passive anti-theft system
(PATS) which provides engine immobilization if the wrong
ignition key is used.
The total vehicle security system includes:
• Remote arming and disarming
• Perimeter sensing
• Remote door, trunk, fuel flap release lock and unlock
• A guard reduction mode
• Panic alarm
• Alarm siren with battery back-up (in markets where
audible sirens are permitted)
• Random code encryption to prevent electronic scanning or
grabbing of the ignition key fob identity code
• Interior movement sensor (High spec alarm system only)
• Tilt Sensor (High spec alarm system only)
• Passive anti-theft system (PATS) (Engine immobilization)
With the vehicle armed, any attempt to forcibly open a door,
the trunk or the hood will result in full alarm activation.
Vehicle Key and Remote Transmitter
The vehicle is supplied with three keys and two remote
transmitters. The keys operate the ignition and the door lock,
the remote transmitter operates the central locking and alarm
systems.
Keep the ‘spare’ keys and a remote transmitter together and
in a safe place.
Do not leave them in
the vehicle.
If a key or a remote
transmitter is lost,
contact your Aston
Martin Dealer.
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