Aston Martin DB9 2009 User manual

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1.2
Aston Martin Owner’s Club
An invitation to join the AMOC
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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1.4
1 .......................................................................... Introduction
2 .....................................................................Vehicle Security
3 .......................................................................Before Driving
4 ................................................................................ Controls
5 .................................................................................. Driving
6 ....................................................Convertible Roof (Volante)
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
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
Telephone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Issue 8 - March 2008
Part Number - 9G43-19A321-HA
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Introduction
Contents
Welcome....................................................................... 1.6
Component Location ..................................................... 1.7
Vehicle Identification ..................................................... 1.8
Data Recording .............................................................. 1.8
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................ 1.9
Vehicle Provenance...................................................... 1.10
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CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning 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 it’s systems
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.
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.
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Quick Reference Guide
A summary of the more regular in-vehicle operations can be
found in the Quick Reference Guide. This useful guide can
be found in the Armrest Cubby box.
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
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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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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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
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
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.
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
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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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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
Unlocking the Vehicle.................................................... 2.5
Opening the Doors ........................................................ 2.6
Locking the Vehicle........................................................ 2.7
Emergency Key .............................................................. 2.8
Master Lock Switch........................................................ 2.8
Fuel Flap Release ........................................................... 2.9
Trunk Lid ..................................................................... 2.10
Trunk Emergency Release ............................................ 2.11
Deadlocking................................................................. 2.11
Drive-Away Locking ..................................................... 2.12
Approach Lighting........................................................ 2.12
Homesafe .................................................................... 2.12
Alarm Cycle ................................................................. 2.13
Alarm Options.............................................................. 2.13
Reduced Guard............................................................ 2.13
Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS).................................. 2.14
Garage Door Opener ................................................... 2.15
Personalization............................................................. 2.20
Menu........................................................................... 2.21
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2.2
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 vehicle 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
• Alarm siren with battery back-up (in markets where
audible sirens are permitted)
• Random code encryption to prevent electronic scanning
or grabbing of the vehicle key identity code
• Interior movement sensor (high specification alarm system
only)
• Tilt sensor (high specification 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.
Emotion Control Unit
The vehicle is supplied with two vehicle keys1(Emotion
Control Units), a Glass key and a Spare 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.
1. Manufactured by . 8D33-70290-BA.
If a vehicle key is lost, contact your Aston Martin Dealer.
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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
Do not leave a vehicle key in the vehicle when unattended.
Emergency Key
The emergency key will only lock and
unlock the vehicle (Refer to ’Emergency
Key’, page 2.8).
Low Power Radio Frequency
Device Information
The following information is located on
the reverse of the vehicle key.
FCC Warning
‘Note’ - Changes not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
If a vehicle key is lost, contact your Aston Martin Dealer.
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Vehicle Key Security Functions
1LOCK - Press once for one step vehicle locking and
alarm enable (Refer to ’Locking the Vehicle’, page 2.7).
The seats and door rear view mirror positions are
memorized (Refer to ’Seat Memory Function’, page
3.5).
The vehicle will deadlock after 25 seconds (Refer to
’Deadlocking’, page 2.11).
2UNLOCK - Press once for one step vehicle unlocking
(Refer to ’Unlocking the Vehicle’, page 2.5). The seats
and door rear view mirrors move to their memorized
positions (Refer to ’Seat Memory Function’, page 3.5).
3TRUNK OPEN - Press once to enable the trunk catch.
Press twice, within three seconds, to release the trunk
catch (Refer to ’Trunk Lid’, page 2.10).
4APPROACH LIGHT - Press to activate the front / rear
side lamps and interior lights (Refer to ’Approach
Lighting’, page 2.12).
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Unlocking the Vehicle
Stand within 16ft (5m) of the vehicle. Point the vehicle key
towards the vehicle and press the button. The direction
indicators will flash twice, indicating that the alarm has been
deactivated. Both vehicle doors will unlock (Refer to
’Personalization’, page 2.20).
The trunk catch and fuel flap release switch will be enabled. The vehicle key can be programmed to:
a. Unlock all doors and enable the trunk and fuel flap
release switches with one press of the button.
b. Unlock the drivers door only with the first press of the
button and the rest of the vehicle with a second
press.
(Refer to ’Personalization’, page 2.20)
Unlocking From Inside the Vehicle
If reduced guard (Refer to ’Reduced Guard’, page 2.13) was
activated 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.
If the vehicle has been opened using the spare key and the
seats / 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).
For ease of use at night white LEDs are incorporated into the
door handles. An LED will illuminate in both door handles
when the vehicle is unlocked. A door LED will go out once the
door is opened. If a door is not opened the LED’s will go out
after two minutes.
The vehicle alarm is disabled on the first press of the button.
As the vehicle is unlocked, the interior lamps will switch ON
for five minutes. The lamps will switch OFF 30 seconds after
doors are closed or when the vehicle is started.
The vehicle alarm will sound when the door is opened. Press
the button on the vehicle key to deactivate at any time
during activation (there is approximately a ten second delay
before the alarm is cancelled).
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Opening the Doors
Push at point A and grab the emerging door release. Pull the
door release to open the door.
If ‘Drive-away’ locking is active one pull of the door handle
will centrally unlock both doors and a second pull will open
that door (Refer to ’Drive-Away Locking’, page 2.12).
If the reduced guard switch was not activated before
locking the vehicle, deadlocking, interior movement
(option) and tilt (option) sensors are enabled. Passengers
will not be able to unlock a door from the inside (Refer to
’Reduced Guard’, page 2.13).
For ease of use at night time.
When the vehicle is unlocked white LEDs will illuminate in
the door handles (for two minutes or until the door is
opened). Press the door handle where the LED illuminates.
If the door is left open the door puddle lamp will go out after
30 seconds.
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.
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Locking the Vehicle
Ensure that both doors, the trunk and the hood are closed.
Stand within 16ft (5m) of the vehicle. Point the vehicle key
towards the vehicle and press the button once to lock
the doors, disable the trunk and fuel flap release switches
and set the vehicle alarm.
The direction indicators will flash once as the alarm is
activated (Refer to ’Personalization’, page 2.20).
The seats and 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).
Automatic Re-locking
If the vehicle is locked and then unlocked but a door or the
trunk is not opened within two minutes, then the vehicle will
automatically lock and arm again.
The vehicle will arm and deadlock after 25 seconds (Refer to
’Deadlocking’, page 2.11).
If the vehicle is locked with the trunk open, the vehicle will
lock and arm but deadlocking, tilt (option) and interior
movement (option) sensors will not activate. Close the
activate the complete alarm system.
Do not leave the vehicle key in the trunk. If the trunk is
closed there will be no access to the contents of the trunk.
If passengers are to remain in the vehicle after it has been
locked, reduced guard must be activated before locking.
This enables passengers to open the doors from inside
the vehicle (Refer to ’Reduced Guard’, page 2.13).
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Emergency Key
Locking Using the Emergency Key
Insert the emergency key in the door lock and rotate fully
towards the front of the vehicle, then release. This will
centrally lock the vehicle, disable the trunk and fuel flap
release switches - The alarm will not be activated.
Unlocking Using the Emergency Key
Insert the emergency key in the door lock and rotate fully
towards the rear of the vehicle, then release. this will
centrally unlock the vehicle, enable the trunk and fuel flap
release switches.
Master Lock Switch
Doors, fuel flap and trunk release switches may be locked /
unlocked by using the master lock switch. 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.
If unlocking a door using the emergency key after the vehicle
was armed, the alarm will activate. To deactivate the alarm
insert the vehicle key (even if the vehicle key has lost all
power) into the Ignition Control and move to position ‘II’.
The front seats and door rear view mirrors will not move to a
preset position if the vehicle is unlocked using the emergency
key.
One pull back on the master lock switch will also illuminate
the LED in the door handles (for 10 seconds or until the door
is opened). This may aid access for a passenger at night time.
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