Aston Martin DB 9 2010 User manual

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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 organize 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 organizations, 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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1.................................................................................Introduction
2........................................................................... Vehicle Security
3............................................................................. Before Driving
4.......................................................................................Controls
5.........................................................................................Driving
6..........................................................................Convertible Roof
7........................................................................... Climate Control
8........................................................................................... Audio
9.......................................................................Hands-Free Phone
10....................................................................Satellite Navigation
11..............................................................................Maintenance
12.............................................................................Specifications
A......................................................................................... Service
B....................................................................................Assistance
C .....................................................................................Warranty
D.........................................................................Dealer Directory
E.......................................................................Alphabetical Index
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]
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Issue 11 - August 2009
Part Number - AG43-19A321-HA
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Introduction
Contents
Welcome ...................................................................................1.6
Component Location .................................................................1.7
Vehicle Identification .................................................................1.7
Data Recording ..........................................................................1.8
Reporting Safety Defects ............................................................1.9
Vehicle Provenance....................................................................1.9
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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning
Warning: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in
vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Perchlorate Material
Certain components of this vehicle such as air bag modules, seat belt
pre-tensioners and roll over protection devices may contain
Perchlorate Material. Special handling may apply for service or
vehicle end of life disposal.
Go to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate for more
information.
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 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.
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: Identifies 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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1.7
Introduction
Component Location
All directions for locating components
are described as viewed from the
driver’s seat, i.e. the fuel filler cap
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 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:
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The vehicle identification number is also stamped into the floorpan
in the RH side footwell.
To view the vehicle identification number stamped into the
floorpan lift the carpet up, from the front, and then lift the sound
deadening material.
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
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1.9
Introduction
Reporting Safety Defects
North America
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 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 www.safercar.gov.
Canada
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a
crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform
Transport Canada in addition to notifying Ford of Canada.
To contact Transport Canada, call their toll-free number:
1-800-333-0510
Vehicle Provenance
Model:
e.g. Manual, Automatic
Body Color:
Interior Color:
Fascia Color:
Vehicle Identification Number:
As on the VIN plate
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First Owner:
Selling Dealer:
Delivery Date:
Second Owner:
Selling Dealer:
Delivery Date:
Third Owner:
Selling Dealer:
Delivery Date:
Fourth Owner:
Selling Dealer:
Delivery Date:
Fifth Owner:
Selling Dealer:
Delivery Date:
Sixth Owner:
Selling Dealer:
Delivery Date:
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Vehicle Security
Contents
Introduction...............................................................................2.2
Emotion Control Unit.................................................................2.2
Emergency Key...........................................................................2.4
Unlocking and Opening .............................................................2.4
Locking ......................................................................................2.6
Master Lock Switch ....................................................................2.7
Fuel Flap Release .......................................................................2.7
Trunk Lid ...................................................................................2.8
Trunk Emergency Release...........................................................2.9
Deadlocking...............................................................................2.9
Automatic Lock........................................................................2.10
Approach Light.........................................................................2.10
Homesafe ................................................................................2.11
Alarm.......................................................................................2.11
Reduced Guard........................................................................2.12
Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) ..............................................2.13
Garage Door Opener ...............................................................2.14
Personalization.........................................................................2.18
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2.2
Introduction
This vehicle is protected by either a Standard or a High specification
electronic security system.
Vehicle protection is enhanced by a Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS)
which provides engine immobilization if the wrong vehicle key is
used.
The total security system includes:
• Remote arm and disarm
• Perimeter sensing
• Remote door, trunk lid, fuel flap release lock and unlock
• Guard reduction mode
• Alarm siren with battery backup1
• Random code encryption to prevent electronic scanning or
grabbing of the vehicle key identity code
• Interior movement sensor2
•TiltSensor
2
• Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) (engine immobilization)
When the security system is armed, any attempt to forcibly open a
door, the trunk lid or the hood will result in full alarm operation.
Emotion Control Unit
The vehicle is supplied with two vehicle keys3(Emotion Control
Units), a Glass key and a Spare key, and an Emergency key. A leather
holder is provided to hold the ‘in use’ vehicle key when not in the
Ignition Control.
Keep the spare key in a safe place. Do not leave a vehicle key in the
vehicle when unattended.
If a vehicle key is lost, contact your Aston Martin Dealer.
1. Markets where audible sirens are permitted.
2. High specification alarm system. 3. Manufactured by . 9G43-70290-BF.
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2.3
Vehicle Security
FCC Warning: ‘Note’ - Changes not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
FCC - Radio Frequency Devices
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Radio Standard Specification (Canada)
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Vehicle Key Security Functions
[1] LOCK- Press once for one step vehicle
locking and to arm the security system. The
seats and door rear view mirror positions are
memorized. The vehicle will deadlock after
25 seconds.
(Refer to ’Locking’, page 2.6).
(Refer to ’Seat Memory Function’, page 3.5).
(Refer to ’Deadlocking’, page 2.9).
[2] UNLOCK- Press once to unlock the Driver’s door only. Press
twice, within three second, to unlock all doors (Refer to ’Unlocking
and Opening’, page 2.4). The seats and door rear view mirrors move
to their memorized positions (Refer to ’Seat Memory Function’, page
3.5).
[3] TRUNK OPEN- Press once to enable the trunk lid catch. Press
twice, within three seconds, to release the catch (Refer to ’Trunk Lid’,
page 2.8).
[4] APPROACH LIGHT- Press to set the front, rear side and interior
lamps to ON (Refer to ’Approach Light’, page 2.10).
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Emergency Key
In the unlikely event that either the vehicle
key fails to operate or the vehicle battery is
fully discharged use the Emergency key to
lock or unlock the vehicle.
Insert the Emergency key in the door lock and
turn fully towards the front of the vehicle,
then release, to centrally lock the vehicle,
disable the trunk lid and fuel flap release
switches. The security system will not arm.
To centrally unlock the vehicle, enable the
trunk lid and fuel flap release switches, turn fully towards the rear of
the vehicle, then release. If the security system was armed, the alarm
will start.
To stop the alarm insert the vehicle key (even if the vehicle key has
lost all power) into the Ignition Control and move to position ‘II’
(ignition ON).
If the vehicle battery is fully discharged the Emergency key will
only lock or unlock a door.
Even if the vehicle key has lost all power it will start the engine if
required.
The front seats and door rear view mirrors will not move to a
preset position if the vehicle is unlocked using the emergency key.
If the Emergency key is lost, contact your Aston Martin Dealer.
Unlocking and Opening
Point the vehicle key towards the vehicle and press the button
once to unlock the drivers door and disarm the security system (the
direction indicators will flash twice). Press twice to unlock the
passenger door and enable the trunk lid catch and fuel flap release
button.
Stand within 16ft (5m) of
the vehicle.
Push at point A and grab the
emerging door release. Pull
the door release to open the
door.
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Vehicle Security
If preferred you can unlock all doors and enable the trunk lid and
fuel flap release switches with one press of the button (Refer to
’Personalization’, page 2.18).
For ease of use at night white LEDs are incorporated into the door
handles. An LED will come ON in both door handles when the
vehicle is unlocked. A door LED will go OFF once the door is opened.
If a door is not opened the LEDs will go OFF after two minutes.
If the vehicle has been opened using the spare key and the seats
or door rear view mirrors have been adjusted, the seats and door rear
view mirrors will move to the positions memorized by the key which
is being used (Refer to ’Seat Memory Function’, page 3.5).
If the vehicle key is left in the Ignition Control while a door is
open an audible warning will sound, until the vehicle key is removed.
As the vehicle is unlocked, the interior lamps will come ON for
five minutes. The lamps will go OFF 30 seconds after doors are closed
or when the vehicle is started.
If the door is left open the door puddle lamp will go OFF after 30
seconds.
Unlocking From Inside the Vehicle
If Reduced Guard or Automatic lock was set to ON before the vehicle
was locked, one pull of a door handle will centrally unlock the doors,
a second pull of the door handle will open that door.
(Refer to ’Reduced Guard’, page 2.12).
(Refer to ’Automatic Lock’, page 2.10).
When opening a door from inside the vehicle after Reduced Guard
has been set to ON, the security system alarm will start. Press the
button on the vehicle key to stop the alarm (there is
approximately a ten second delay before the alarm is stopped).
If Reduced Guard was not set to ON before locking the
vehicle, deadlocking, interior movement and tilt sensors1are
enabled. Passengers will not be able to unlock a door from the
inside (Refer to ’Reduced Guard’, page 2.12).
1. If installed on your vehicle.
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Locking
Make sure that both doors, the trunk lid and the hood are closed.
Point the vehicle key towards the vehicle and press the button
once to lock the doors, disable the trunk lid and fuel flap release
switches and arm the security system. The direction indicators will
flash once as the security system is armed (Refer to ’Personalization’,
page 2.18).
The seats and both door rear view mirror positions are memorized
and will be recalled the next time the vehicle is opened using the
same vehicle key (Refer to ’Seat Memory Function’, page 3.5).
Do not leave the vehicle key in the trunk. If the trunk lid is
closed there will be no access to the contents of the trunk.
If passengers are to stay in the vehicle after it has been locked,
Reduced Guard must be set to ON before locking. This enables
passengers to open the doors from inside the vehicle (Refer to
’Reduced Guard’, page 2.12).
Stand within 16ft (5m) of the vehicle.
The security system will arm and the doors will deadlock after
25 seconds (Refer to ’Deadlocking’, page 2.9).
If the vehicle is locked with the trunk lid open, the vehicle will
lock and arm but deadlocking, tilt and interior movement sensors1
will not operate. Close the trunk lid to arm the complete security
system.
Automatic Re-locking
If the vehicle is locked and then unlocked but a door or the trunk lid
is not opened within two minutes, then the vehicle will automatically
lock and arm again.
1. If installed on your vehicle.
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Vehicle Security
Master Lock Switch
Doors, fuel flap and trunk lid release switches may be locked and
unlocked by using the master lock switch (A). Press the switch to lock.
Pull back on the switch to unlock.
If the vehicle is locked using the master lock switch, one pull of a door
handle will centrally unlock the doors, a second pull of the door
handle will open that door.
The master lock switch will not operate if the vehicle has been locked
from the outside.
Operation of the master lock switch will override ‘Automatic Locking’
(Refer to ’Automatic Lock’, page 2.10).
One pull back on the master lock switch will also set the LED in
the door handles to ON (for 10 seconds or until the door is opened).
This may aid access for passengers at night time.
In the event of a vehicle accident the doors will automatically
unlock.
Fuel Flap Release
Push the fuel flap release button (A) to
open the fuel flap.
The fuel flap release is disabled when
the vehicle is locked or when the
vehicle moves off.
A
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Trunk Lid
Trunk Lid Release
If the button on the
vehicle key is pressed once
the trunk lid release catch
will be enabled. With the
catch enabled press the
trunk lid button (A) and
raise the lid. If the
button on the vehicle key is pressed twice (within three seconds) the
trunk lid catch will enable and release the lid. Lift the lid.
If the vehicle is locked and armed the security system will disarm
and the direction indicators will flash twice when the trunk is opened
(Refer to ’Personalization’, page 2.18). The doors will stay locked.
Opening from Inside the Vehicle
(Coupe Only)
Pull back on the trunk lid release switch (B). The trunk lid catch will
release. Lift the trunk lid.
The trunk release switch becomes the roof raise and lower switch
on the Volante.
Closing the Trunk Lid
Grasp the leather pull and pull the
trunk lid down, then push the trunk
lid down, ensuring that its catch
engages. Take care not to slam the
trunk lid shut.
Lock the trunk lid by pressing the
button on the vehicle key (The
direction indicators will flash once as the security system is armed
(Refer to ’Personalization’, page 2.18)).
Always make sure that the trunk lid is securely closed after use.
The trunk interior lamps will stay ON for 30 minutes if the trunk lid is
left partially open.
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2.9
Vehicle Security
Vehicle Locked - Trunk Lid Open
Do not leave the vehicle key in the trunk. If the trunk lid is
closed there will be no access to the contents of the trunk.
To use the battery conditioner the trunk lid has to be left open
(trunk lid down but not latched) (Refer to ’Battery Conditioner’, page
11.29).
If the vehicle is locked while the trunk lid is open, the vehicle will lock
and arm (deadlocking, tilt and interior movement sensors1will not
operate). If the trunk lid is then closed (latched) deadlocking, tilt and
interior movement sensors1will operate and the whole vehicle will
be locked and armed.
Trunk Emergency Release
The trunk lid can be opened
from inside the trunk by
pulling the luminous
emergency release handle
(A).
Deadlocking
If passengers are to stay in the vehicle after locking, Reduced
Guard must be ON before locking (Refer to ’Reduced Guard’,
page 2.12).
The vehicle will automatically deadlock after 25 seconds after arming
the security system. When the vehicle is deadlocked, the doors
cannot be opened from the inside by pulling the interior door handle.
To open the doors use the vehicle key.
1. If installed on your vehicle.
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Automatic Lock
When Automatic Lock is ON the central locking system will
automatically lock the vehicle as it moves off. The doors and the trunk
lid will lock. This function prevents unwanted access to the vehicle
when stopped at traffic lights, etc.
Press MENU (A) and navigate to <Car settings...> (Enter) <Lock
settings...> (Enter) <Automatic settings...>. Select <Doors auto
lock> or <Doors auto unlock on key out>. Press ENTER to toggle
between ON ( ) and OFF.
Then press and hold BACK to
accept and return to the main
screen.
<Doors auto lock> - Set to ON: Doors and the trunk lid
automatically lock when the vehicle drives off. Set to OFF: Doors and
the trunk lid will not lock when the vehicle drives off.
<Doors auto unlock on key out> - Set to ON: Doors and the trunk
lid automatically unlock when the Vehicle Key is removed from the
Ignition Control. Set to OFF: One pull of a door handle will centrally
unlock both doors, a second pull of the door handle will open that
door.
In the event of a vehicle accident the doors will automatically
unlock.
Approach Light
When approaching the vehicle the side and interior lamps can be set
to ON by pressing the button on the vehicle key.
The time that the lamps stay ON is programmable (Refer to
’Personalization’, page 2.18).
A
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