Aston Martin DB11 User guide

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Welcome
Welcome to your new Aston Martin DB11.
This Owner’s Handbook 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
read the Owner’s Handbook prior to driving. This Owner’s
Handbook 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.
Warning: Provided to show procedures which must be
followed precisely to help avoid the risk of personal injury.
Caution: Provided to show procedures which must be
followed precisely to reduce the possibility of damage to your
vehicle.
Provided to show procedures which will help to avoid
difficulties in the operation of your vehicle.
Airbag Warning Labels
Warning: Extreme Hazard: NEVER use a rearward facing
child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in
front of it. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the Child can
occur.
Warning labels are located on both driver and passenger sun
visors and on the passenger end of the instrument panel.
[A] : US Variant
[B] : Canada Variant
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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 right side of the
vehicle’.
Vehicle Identification
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is shown in the left side
bottom corner of the windscreen.
The VIN plate can also be found in the passenger side door shut
panel and laser etched onto the right side footwell.
To view the VIN etched into the floor panel, lift the carpet up
from the front, and then lift the sound deadening material.
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Event Data Recorder (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an event data recorder (EDR).
The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash or near
crash-like situations, such as an air bag deployment or hitting a
road obstacle, data that will assist in understanding how a
vehicle's systems performed. The EDR is designed to record data
related to vehicle dynamics and safety systems for a short period
of time, typically 30 seconds or less.
The EDR in this vehicle is designed to record such data as:
• How various systems in your vehicle were operating;
• Whether or not the driver and passenger safety belts were
buckled/fastened;
• How far (if at all) the driver was depressing the accelerator
and/or brake pedal; and,
• How fast the vehicle was traveling.
These data can help provide a better understanding of the
circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial
crash situation occurs; no data are recorded by the EDR under
normal driving conditions and no personal data (e.g., name,
gender, age, and crash location) are recorded.
However, other parties, such as law enforcement, could combine
the EDR data with the type of personally identifying data
routinely acquired during a crash investigation.
To read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required,
and access to the vehicle or the EDR is needed.
In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as law
enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the
information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR.
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 of North
America Inc., 9920 Irvine Center Drive, Irvine, CA 92618, USA.
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:
Call the Vehicle Safety hot-line toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY:
1-800-424-9153)
Go to www.safercar.gov
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 your Aston
Martin Dealer.
To contact Transport Canada, call their toll-free number: 1-800-
333-0510
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Health
CALIFORNIA Proposition 65
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.
Warning: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after
handling.
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.
Driving Safety
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Always obey all speed and traffic laws and regulations. Never
drive faster than the posted speed limit or than conditions
allow.
• Be particularly careful driving on slippery or wet surfaces.
• This vehicle is a high performance vehicle and has handling
characteristics you may not be accustomed to. Familiarize
yourself with the vehicle and always drive prudently, being
aware of your own limitations and the limitations of the
vehicle. As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate
the vehicle correctly can result in accident and injury.
• Follow the maintenance schedule approved in this guide.
• Never allow the vehicle to be driven by inexperienced
drivers.
Make sure that you are wearing appropriate footwear to
efficiently operate the control pedals. Make sure that pedal
movement is not restricted by floor mats or other objects trapped
beneath pedals.
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Aston Martin Owners' Club (AMOC)
An invitation to join the Aston Martin Owners' 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.
Aston Martin Owners' Club
Drayton St. Leonard
Wallingford
Oxfordshire
England
OX10 7BG
[phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.amoc.org
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Aston Martin Heritage Trust
The Aston Martin Heritage Trust is an educational charity
dedicated to the preservation, promotion and enhancement of
over 100 years of history of Aston Martin. Its world class
collection comprising the automotive museum, substantial
archive and collection of historical artefacts is housed in the
magnificently restored Grade II* listed barn in Oxfordshire which
it shares with the Owners' Club. As a member of the Owners’
Club you become a member and supporter of the Trust, so please
log on to our web site for more information, or better still pay us
a visit and see the collection for yourself.
Aston Martin Heritage Trust
Drayton St. Leonard
Wallingford
Oxfordshire
England
OX10 7BG
Telephone: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.amht.org.uk
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Quick Start............................................................................. 1
Vehicle Security ..................................................................... 2
Before Driving........................................................................ 3
Controls ................................................................................. 4
Driving................................................................................... 5
Climate Control...................................................................... 6
Phone System ........................................................................ 7
Media Systems ....................................................................... 8
Satellite Navigation ................................................................ 9
Vehicle Settings.................................................................... 10
Convertible Roof.................................................................. 11
Maintenance and Technical Data ......................................... 12
Service...................................................................................A
Aston Martin Warranty ........................................................... B
Aston Martin Assistance..........................................................C
Alphabetical Index ................................................................ D
Every effort has been made to make sure that the information
provided in this Owner’s Handbook is accurate and up-to-date.
However, neither the manufacturer or the Dealer, by whom this
Owner’s Handbook is supplied, will in any circumstances be held
responsible for any inaccuracy or the consequences thereof.
Software instructions in this handbook are correct at time of print.
However, these may be subject to change due to ongoing
software updates during the vehicle’s lifetime. Contact your
Aston Martin Dealer for further information.
© Copyright Aston Martin Lagonda Limited, 2020. All Rights
Reserved. This publication is provided with your vehicle for your
personal, private and non-commercial use. 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.
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1.5
Produced by the Technical Publications Department
Aston Martin Lagonda Limited
Banbury Road
Gaydon
Warwick
CV35 0DB
England
Telephone:
[phone]
Issue 1: April 2020
Part Number: MY53-19A321-HA
Barcodes conform to AML specification AMES000043
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1.6
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Quick Start
Vehicle Key ......................................................................... 1.2
Driving Position................................................................... 1.3
Vehicle Controls .................................................................. 1.6
Infotainment ..................................................................... 1.11
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1.2 Quick Start
Vehicle Key
What Do The Buttons On The Key Do?
(Refer to ’Vehicle Key’, page 2.2)
[1] LOCK: Press to lock the vehicle and arm the security
system.
[2] UNLOCK: Press to unlock either the driver's door or
the vehicle.
[3] DECK LID OPEN: Press and hold to release the deck
lid catch.
Global Close
Press and hold to unlock all vehicle doors and open all
windows.
Press and hold to lock all doors and close all windows.
Volante: Global close will also open or close the convertible roof.
Keyless Entry
To unlock the vehicle, fully push the front edge of the door
handle. If the system recognizes a valid key signal, the door will
unlock and open.
To lock the vehicle, close all the vehicle doors and press the rear
edge of the door handle to activate the lock switch.
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Quick Start 1.3
Driving Position
How Do I Adjust The Seat?
(Refer to ’Seat Adjustment’, page 3.2)
[1] BOLSTER/LUMBAR ADJUSTMENT SELECTOR SWITCH
(OPTIONAL): Press the switch up to select lumbar adjustment.
Press down to select bolster adjustment.
[2] BOLSTER/LUMBAR ADJUSTMENT: Use the directional pad
to adjust the position of the lumbar or bolster support.
[3] SEAT POSITION ADJUST: Seat forward/backward and height
adjust. Raise front to tilt base of seat.
[4] SEAT BACKREST ADJUST: Seat back angle adjust.
[5] MEMORY SEAT POSITIONS: Use to select or store memory
positions for the seat, steering column and door mirror positions .
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1.4 Quick Start
How Do I Get To The Back Seats?
Pull the release strap (A) to release the seat back. Pull and hold to
move the rear of the seat forward.
What Do The Door Switches Do?
[A] DOOR MIRROR SELECTOR: Press to select left or right door
mirror (Refer to ’Exterior Mirrors’, page 3.7).
[B] DOOR MIRROR ADJUSTMENT: Use the direction pad to
adjust the mirror position.
[C] WINDOW SWITCH: Press or pull to operate the driver or
passenger windows (Refer to ’Windows’, page 3.5).
[D] DECK LID: Press and hold to release the deck lid catch (Refer
to ’Deck Lid’, page 2.8).
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Quick Start 1.5
How Do I Adjust The Steering Column?
(Refer to ’Steering Column’, page 3.8)
The reach and tilt angle of the steering column are adjusted by
using the adjustment lever. Push the lever down or up to adjust
the steering column angle. Pull the lever towards you to bring the
steering wheel closer and away to move the steering wheel back.
How Do I Use The Memory Positions?
(Refer to ’How Do I Use The Memory Positions?’, page 1.5).
Setting a Position
Adjust the seat, steering column and the door rear view mirrors
to the desired position. Push the memory button (M), then press
the required memory channel (1, 2 or 3) to save the positions. A
chime is heard and a message will show in the message centre to
confirm. By repeating these steps and pressing an unused button,
a second and third driving position can be saved in the memory.
Recalling a Memory Position
Once in the seat press and hold button 1, 2 or 3 (depending on
which saved channel is required) until all movement is stopped.
The seat will move to the saved position.
Seat and steering wheel movement will be interrupted if the
memory channel button is released. Exterior mirror movement
will continue. Press and hold the memory channel button to
complete seat and steering wheel movement.
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1.6 Quick Start
Vehicle Controls
What Do The Centre Stack Switches Do?
(Refer to ’Centre Stack Controls’, page 4.5)
[1] ENGINE START/STOP:
Press to start or stop the engine (Refer to ’How To Start The
Engine’, page 5.4).
[2] TRANSMISSION CONTROL BUTTONS:
Press to select a transmission mode (Refer to ’Transmission
Controls’, page 5.5).
[3] HEATING AND COOLING CONTROLS:
Operates the climate controls (Refer to ’Centre Stack Climate
Controls’, page 6.2).
[4] INFOTAINMENT CONTROLS:
Operate the various infotainment controls.
(Refer to ’Multimedia Controls’, page 8.4)
(Refer to ’Hands-Free Controls’, page 7.2)
(Refer to ’Navigation Controls’, page 9.3)
[5] STOP/START FUNCTION:
Turn the Stop/Start function on and off (Refer to ’Stop/Start’, page
5.28).
[6] MASTER LOCK SWITCHES:
Lock or unlock the vehicle (Refer to ’Interior Lock Switches’, page
2.7).
[7] HAZARD WARNING SWITCH:
Press to set the hazard warning lamps to ON or OFF (Refer to
’Hazard lamps’, page 4.17).
[8] PARK ASSIST FUNCTIONS:
Operate PDC sensors or operate 360° camera system (Refer to
’Park Assist Systems’, page 5.29).
[9] PASSENGER AIRBAG STATUS:
Indicator to show if the passenger airbag is active or not
(Refer to ’Occupant Classification System’, page 3.20).
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Quick Start 1.7
What Does The Control Dial Do?
Control Dial (shown with optional Touch Pad)
[1] CONTROL DIAL:
Use to navigate through menus in the infotainment system. Press
down to confirm a selection (referred to as ENTER throughout this
handbook).
[2] TOUCH PAD:
Touch sensitive pad which can be used to navigate menus in the
infotainment system. Press down to confirm a selection. The
touch pad can also be used for handwriting recognition (Refer to
’Touch Pad’, page 4.7).
[3] FAVOURITE:
Press to view items on your favourites list. Press and hold
to add the current menu item to the favourite list.
[4] QUICK ACCESS MENU:
Press to access the quick access menu.
[5] BACK:
Press to go back a level in the menu.
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1.8 Quick Start
What Are The Steering Wheel Controls?
Switches
[1] ADAPTIVE DAMPING:
Press to cycle adaptive damping modes (Refer to ’Adaptive
Damping’, page 5.16).
[2] START VOICE CONTROL:
Press to start voice control (Refer to ’Voice Control’, page
4.14).
[3] MENU HOME:
Press to open the instrument cluster menu (Refer to
’Instrument Cluster Menu’, page 4.11).
[4] DRIVE MODE:
Press to cycle between drive modes (Refer to ’Drive
Modes’, page 5.10).
[5] MENU SCROLL:
Roll the menu scroll wheel up or down to navigate the instrument
cluster menu. Press the scroll wheel button to select an item in
the menu (referred to in this handbook as OK).
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Quick Start 1.9
[6] CALL:
Press to answer an incoming call (Refer to ’Calls’, page
7.5).
[7] MENU BACK:
Press to take the instrument cluster menu back one level.
[8] HORN:
Push to sound the vehicle horn.
[9] END VOICE CONTROL:
End voice control.
[10] END CALL:
Press to end a call or reject an incoming call.
[11] VOLUME DIAL:
Roll the volume scroll wheel up or down to increase or decrease
volume for the audio system, or volume during a phone call.
Press the scroll wheel button to set sound to ON or OFF.
Transmission Paddles
Pull back on either paddle to enter Touchtronic mode (Refer to
’Touchtronic Mode’, page 5.7).
[1] : Downshift Paddle
[2] : Upshift Paddle
Neutral is selected by pulling back both paddles together and
releasing or by pressing (N) Neutral on the centre stack.
P (Park) and R (Reverse) are selected with the PRND buttons.
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1.10 Quick Start
What Do The Stalks Control?
Indicators and Headlamp Beam
Main Beam
Push the stalk for main beam headlamps. Pull the stalk back to
the initial position to return to dipped beam headlamps.
Flash Headlamps
Pull the stalk to flash the main beam headlamps.
Direction Indicators
Press up to briefly indicate a right turn and down for a left turn.
Press until the switch latches to hold the selected indicator on.
Wiper Controls
Rotate the wipe speed selector (A) to select a wipe speed.
[1] : Windscreen wipers OFF
[2] : Intermittent wipe (low rain sensor sensitivity)
[3] : Intermittent wipe (high rain sensor sensitivity)
[4] : Continuous wipe (slow)
[5] : Continuous wipe (fast)
[6] : Press for single wipe. Press and hold to operate the front
windscreen washers.
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