DB9 Owners Manual

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1 .......................................................................... Introduction

2 .....................................................................Vehicle Security

3 .......................................................................Before Driving

4 ...........................................................Controls and Switches

5 .................................................................................. Driving

6 ....................................................Convertible Roof (Volante)

7 .....................................................................Climate Control

8 .....................................................................................Audio

9 ...............................................................Car Phone (Option)

10 ..............................................................Bluetooth (Option)

11 .............................................. Satellite Navigation (Option)

12 ....................................................................... Maintenance

13 ...................................................................... Specifications

A ...................................................................................Service

B ..............................................................................Assistance

C............................................................................... Warranty

D .................................................................. Dealer Directory

E ................................................................ Alphabetical Index

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Welcometo your new Aston Martin.

This Owners Guide, along with other publications includedin your literature pack, provides information which willenhance your pleasure from owning and driving yourAston Martin.

This Owners Guide has been designed to explain thevehicles operation and to make the control of its systemeasy to understand and operate.

All new owners are recommended to carefully study the

contents of this Owners Guide prior to driving.This Owners Guide forms part of the essential vehicleequipment for homologation purposes and must remain withthe vehicle at all times.

The following Warnings, Cautionthis Owners Guide to call your ainformation.

Warnings

Cautions

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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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Introduction

This vehicle is protected by an electronic security system.

Two levels of alarm system are available: Standard

High Specification (option) includes an interiormovement sensor and a tilt sensor

Vehicle protection is enhanced by a passive anti-theft system(PATS) which provides engine immobilisation if the wrongignition key is used.

The total vehicle security system

Remote arming and disarming Perimeter sensing

Remote door, boot, fuel flap r

A guard reduction mode

Panic alarm Alarm siren with battery backu

sirens are permitted)

Random code encryption to p

grabbing of the ignition key fo Interior movement sensor (Hig

Tilt Sensor (High spec alarm sy

Passive anti-theft system (PATS

With the vehicle armed, any attethe boot or the bonnet will resu

Japanese Market

No vehicle alarm is installed.

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Vehicle Key and Remote TransmitterThe vehicle is supplied with three keys and two remotetransmitters. The keys operate the ignition and the door lock,the remote transmitter operates the central locking and alarmsystems.

Keep the spare keys and a remote transmitter together andin a safe place.

Do not leave them inthe vehicle.

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Unlocking the Vehicle

Using the Remote Transmitter

Stand within 5 m (16 ft) of the vehicle. Point the remote

transmitter towards the vehicle and press the button.

The direction indicators will flash twice (Refer to

Personalisation, page 2.14), indicating that the alarm hasbeen deactivated. Both vehicle doors will unlock. The bootcatch and fuel flap release switch will be enabled.

The remote transmitter can be programmed to:

a. Unlock all doors and enable the boot 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 Personalisation, page

Using the Ignition Key

Turn the ignition key towards threlease to centrally unlock the ve

fuel flap release switches.

The vehicle alarm is disabled on

As the vehicle is unlocked, the ifor 5 minutes. The lamps will

doors are closed or when

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If Locked with the Vehicle Key

One pull of a door handle will centrally unlock the doors, asecond pull of the door handle will open that door (Refer toMaster Lock Switch, page 2.6).

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Using the Ignition Key

Turn the ignition key towards the front of the vehicle andrelease to centrally lock the vehicle, disable the boot and fuelflap release switches.

The alarm will not be activated.

Automatic Re-locking

If the vehicle is locked by remote transmitter and thenunlocked by remote transmitter but a door or the boot is not

opened within 120 seconds, then the vehicle willautomatically lock and arm again.

Passive Alarm Setting (Belgium Only)

If, after a journey, the drivers door is opened and then closedthe alarm will automatically set after 90 seconds.

Master Lock SwitchDoors, fuel flap and boot releaseunlocked by pressing the master

If the vehicle is lockedusing the master lockswitch, one pull of adoor handle willcentrally unlock thedoors, a second pull ofthe door handle willopen that door.

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Opening the DoorsPush at point(A) and grab

the emergingdoor release.Pull the doorrelease to

open the door.If Drive-awaylocking isactive one pull

of the doorhandle willcentrally unlock both doors and a second pull will open thatdoor (Refer to Drive-Away Locking, page 2.9).

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engages.Lock the boot by pressing the

transmitter (The direction indicaPersonalisation, page 2.14)as t

Leaving the Boot Open Whi

If the vehicle is locked, with the r

boot is open, the vehicle will loc(option) and interior movement activate).

The boot will not be locked.

Always ensure the boot is securely closed after use. The bootinterior lamps will remain on for 30 minutes if the boot lid

is left partially open. To use the battery conditiConditioner, page 12.22)the b

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Boot Emergency ReleaseThe boot can be opened from insidethe boot by pulling the luminous

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Approach LightingWhen approaching the vehicle the side lamps can be

activated by pressing the button on the remotetransmitter.

The time that the side lamps stay on is programmable (Referto Personalisation, page 2.14).

HomesafeWhen exiting the vehicle and thremoved, flash the main beam (

and release without latching), to beam and rear lamps will stay on90 seconds (Refer to Personalisa

If Homesafe has been activaswitch at position 3 (headlamremain on. Ensure the master

1 before exiting (Refer to M4.16

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Panic Alarm (Where enabled)

This feature may be used to attract attention while inside oroutside the vehicle.

To activate the panic alarm either:

Press the button on the remote transmitter for a

minimum of 3 seconds

Press the button on the remote transmitter twice

within 3 seconds

When activated the vehicle horn will sound for 25 secondsand the direction indicators will flash.

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Panic Alarm feature is not enabled for all markets.

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Reduced GuardWhen guard reduction is activatmovement (option) and tilt (optio

will allow passengers to open thpulling the interior door handle abe left in the vehicle without act

With the ignition key in the 0 o

60 seconds of removing the igniswitch can be activated.

The switch will show red when rReduced guard remains active uinserted and turned to position

If passengers are to remain in the vehicle after it hasbeen locked using the remote transmitter, the reducedguard switch (A) must be activated before locking. Thiswill allow passengers to open the doors from inside the

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1. Remove the small grub screw and withdraw the keyholder.

2. Remove a second grub screw and then part the twohalves of the battery case.

3. Replace the battery (+ve side down).

4. Reassemble the remote transmitter.

5. Test the alarm system armand disarm, using the remotetransmitter from a range ofapproximately 5 m (16 ft.).

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PATS Status

The PATS system state is shown by the red lamp on theinstrument cluster (A).

Fault Mode

If the status lamp continues flashturned on, the vehicle will rema

Should this situation arise try turnIf this is unsuccessful try the othe

source a replacement for the faupersist with both ignition keys, cDealer.

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Menu

1. Car Settings...1.1 Lock confirm. light (*On / Off)

1.2 Unlock confirm. light (*On / Off)

1.3 Doors auto lock (On / *Off)

1.4 Doors unlock...

**All doors / Driver door, then all

1.5 Approach light duration...

*30 / 60 / 90 seconds1.6 Homesafe light duration...

*30 / 60 / 90 seconds

1.7 Information...

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Checks Before DrivingInspect your vehicle to make sure that everything is accordingto the information and specifications in this Owners Guide.

Outside the vehicle:

Visually check the road wheels, nuts and tyres

Check that all windows, mirrors and lamps are clear and

unobstructed Check that the boot, bonnet and fuel filler flap are securelyclosed

Check the operation of all lamps

Once you are in the vehicle: Check that the doors are securely closed

Check that the seat, mirrors and steering wheeladjustments are correct

Check that all gauges and ind(Refer to Controls and Switch

Check that the seat backs are that the seat latch is engaged

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(A) Tilt Raise the lever and tilt the seat forwards to access

the rear of the passenger compartment.(B) Heated Seat (Option) Press On or Off. The heater isthermostatically controlled and maintains a constant seattemperature until either the heater is switched off or the

ignition is switched off.(C) Lumbar Support Press either + or to increase orreduce lumbar support.

(D) Seat Back Angle Increases or decreases

the angle of the seat back.

(E) SeaWarningDo not attempt to adjust the seat whilst driving.

The ignition must be at position II before the Heated seat(option) and Lumbar support can be operated.

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Interior Rear View Mirror

The interior rearview mirror can beadjusted on its ballmounting until a

satisfactory rearview is obtained.

Push the tab (A)towards the rear to

dip the mirror. Pushthe tab forwards tore-establish the normal view.

Door Mirrors

To adjust the door mirrorsselect the left or right mirror

(B). Then move the joystick(A) up / down / left / right toadjust the selected mirror.

When the heated rear

windscreen is activated theheaters in the door mirrorswill activate for 6.5 minutes.

The ignition must at positionmirrors can be

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Aston Martin strongly recommend the use of seat belts

WarningWearing your seat belt is crucial to your safety. Not

wearing a seat belt increases chance of serious injury ordeath in the event of an accident.

WarningBe sure that you and your passengers always fasten theirseat belts and use them properly even though airbags

are provided.

WarningReclining the seat back decreases protection providedby the seat belt in the event of a crash. Adjust the seat

back to an upright position.

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This vehicle is installed with four inertia reel seat belts. Theinertia belt reels will automatically tension the belts toprovide security with comfort. In the event of a collision orduring severe braking, the belt reels will lock.

A lamp on the instrument panel will illuminate for6 seconds when the ignition is at position II if thedrivers seat belt is not fastened. An audiblewarning will sound at the same time.

The lamp and audible warning will continue toactive at intervals until the seat belt is fastened.

Seat Belt Fastening

Pull out the seat belt, drawingthe tongue over the shoulderand across the chest.

WarningNo modifications or additions should be made by the

user which will either prevent seat belt adjustingdevices from operating, or prevent seat belt assembly

from being adjusted to remove slack. Never installaccessories on your seat belts.

When parked on an incline, thwithdrawn. This is not a faulrelease the belt tension and the

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If it is necessary for an occupant to adjust their seat or seatingposition during a journey, the belt tension might be

disturbed. The occupant should therefore (as soon as it is safeto do so) gently pull down the shoulder run of the seat belt tocreate some slack and then immediately release it tore-tension the belt for the new seating position.

Seat Belt Unfastening

Depress the button on the buckle.

Seat Belt Fastening (Child)

Ensure there is no slack in the webbingand the restraint fits the child snuglyacross the rib cage and hips. These arethe parts of the body most able to takethe force of impact.

The lap strap should pass across the top of the childs thighs,bearing on the pelvis, not on the abdominal area.

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Pre-tensioner and Load Limiting Systems

For optimum protection, the driver and front passenger seatbelts are equipped with pre-tensioner and load limitingsystems.

In most moderate frontal or near frontal accidents, the front

airbag and pre-tensioner systems will deploy simultaneously.

The pre-tensioners take up slack in the front seat belts as the

airbags are expanding. The load limiting system releases beltwebbing in a controlled manner to reduce belt force on theoccupants chest.

Use of Child Seats in the Eu

The following table is supplied uIn some moderate frontal or near frontal accidents, only the

pre-tensioner system will deploy.

WarniAston Martin has not tested a

for this vehicle, and does nochild restrain

Mass Group(as indicated on thechild safety seat packaging)

0 Up to 10kg (0-9 months

0+ Up to 13kg(0-18 months)

1 9 to 18kg (9 months to4 years

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Use of Child Safety Seats

An infant or child that is not properly restrained can beseriously injured or killed in a crash. Seat belts are designedfor adults and larger children; infants and smaller childrenmust be restrained in an approved child safety seat.

Children could be endangered in a crash if their childrestraints are not properly secured in the vehicle.

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WarningDo not seat a child aged 12 or younger, or weighing

36 kg (79.4 lb.) or less in the car without an appropriatechild seat or booster cushion. Please confirm that anychild seat or booster cushion you may fit in the vehiclehas been designed for use in this model, and that it

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BeforeD

riving Securing a Child Seat

Install the child seat following the manufacturers instructions.Gently pull out the relevant inertia reel seat belt until fullyextended. The ALR system will only engage at the maximumextension point of the seat belt.

Thread the belt tongue through the child seat as instructed bythe child seat manufacturer. Engage the tongue into the beltbuckle.

Adjust the tongue position on the belt if necessary to ensurethat the lower belt run is tight and then allow the upper runof the seat belt to fully retract until the child seat is securelyheld. The ALR system will be heard clicking as the seat beltretracts. When fully retracted, pull down on the upper run ofthe belt to check that the ALR lock has engaged.

Child Seat Removal

To remove the child seat, releasallow it to retract through the se

The ALR system will disengage wretracted. The belt may then be normal inertia reel belt. Once themust be fully extended to re-engoccasion that a child seat is insta

When parked on an incline,withdrawn. This is not a faul

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3.12

BeforeD

riving The whole sequence of events from sensing the impact to full

inflation of the airbag takes place in a fraction of a second.

The noise and gas associated with the deployment of theairbags is not injurious to health.

Do not change, modify or tampepassenger side fascia or any otheSuch actions could disable the sairbag deployment.

The system will not deploy in thside impacts, such as contacts wsystem is not designed to protec

Any work on the airbag system man Aston Martin Dealer.

Warning

Do not use accessory seat covers. The use of accessoryseat covers may prevent the deployment of the sideairbags and increase the risk of injury in an accident.

Warning

All occupants, including the driver, should always wearseat belts, whether or not an airbag is provided, todecrease the risk of injury or death in the event of a

crash.

Warni

No objects whatsoever shouldcover of the steering wheel

panel. Such objects could caua collision severe enough to c

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Warning

Do not place any objects on the top of the deployablerollbar covers behind the rear seat backs.

Warning

Do not allow any person to sit on the deployable rollbar

covers at any time.Warning

Do not attempt to service or modify the deployablerollbar system.

Warning

Do not attempt to reset the deployable rollbar system ifit deploys.

Warning

If the roof is not stowed and the deployable rollbarsdeploy they will break through the rear glass.

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BeforeD

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b. Door storage pockets.

c. Trinket box (Non smokingoption). Lift the lid toopen. To close the tray,

push in until it latches.

d. Trinket box andcoin / credit cardholder (Automatic

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Read the manufacturers instructions andensure that you do not connect any device

which would exceed current rating ofaccessory socket.

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To raise and lower thewindows the ignition mustbe at position II.

Raise Lightly pull back and

release the window switch(A) to raise the window instages.

Lower Lightly press and releaslower the window in stages. Pres

the window with one touch.If power to the electric windows reason, they will fail to operate cDoor Window Reset, page 12.

Door Sealing

To minimise wind noise and ensua door sealing system is used to glass to the seals around the top

When a door is opened, the winlowers a few millimetres to clear closed, the window glass automagainst the body frame rubber se

WarningMisuse of the window switches, especially by children,

can result in injury due to entrapment in the windowclosure. Drivers must advise all occupants of the

possible danger and ensure that all obstructions areclear before raising the window.

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(1) Fuel Gauge Indicates how much fuel is in the fueltank. Refuel as soon as possible when the low fuel lamp

illuminates.

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(D) Cruise Status (Option) Shows Cruise when cruisecontrol is activated (Refer to Cruise Control (Option),

page 4.19).(E) Odometer Shows the total distance covered by thevehicle.

(4) Gear Position Indicator Display (GPID)

In Drive Auto mode indicates the currenttransmission position. In Touchtronic modeindicates the current gear selection.

The current transmission mode is also shown(Auto / Touch)(Refer to Automatic Transmission, page5.2).

Manual Transmission Indicates theoptimum time to shift gear. A red R will showwhen the transmission is in reverse (Refer toManual Transmission, page 5.8).

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(1) Low Fuel Warning Lamp (Amber) Illuminateswhen approximately 9 litres (2 Galls) remain.

At 9 litres (2 Galls) and 5 litres (1will sound and the estimated dis(for 20 seconds) in the message c

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WarningStop immediately if the Check Engine lamp flashes, do

not drive the vehicle. Contact your Aston Martin Dealer.(6) Check Engine (Amber) Steady amber indicatesa fault in the engine management system. Consult

your Aston Martin Dealer immediately. Flashing amber

indicates a major fault in the engine management system.

(7) Ignition Warning Lamp (Red) Illuminateswhen the ignition is on. Extinguishes when the

engine is started and battery charging commences.

Illuminates if battery charging fails whilst driving.

(8) Oil Pressure Warning Lamp (Red) Illuminateswhen the engine oil pressure falls below minimum.

Do not continue driving if this lamp remains illuminated.Contact your Aston Martin Dealer immediately.

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If the Brake Warning lamp remains illuminated, after

fully releasing the handbrake do not drive the vehicle.Have the system checked by an Aston Martin Dealer

(12) Brake Warning (Red) At ignition position IIthis lamp will illuminate when the handbrake is

applied. It will go out when the handbrake is fullyreleased. If the lamp remains on, after fully releasing thehandbrake, it indicates that either the brake fluid level islow and / or that the brake pads require regular

maintenance (Refer to Footbrake, page 5.9).

WarniIf the ABS Warning lamp rem

drive the vehicle. Have theAston Martin

(13) ABS Warning Lampconcern in the ABS cont

Aston Martin Dealer immediateilluminated.

(14) Tyre Pressure (Ambeposition II or on vehicle

illuminate, as a readiness indictyres start to rotate. It will illumfalls below specification or therpressure sensing system (Refer

(Option), page 4.22).

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Warning Lamp Indications

As the ignition is switched on, the electronic control units

complete a self check to ensure correct operation. Duringthese checks, the information and warning lamps willilluminate for 5 seconds and System Check will appear onthe message display right. Under normal circumstances most

warning lamps will extinguish at the end of the individualsystem check if system checks are satisfactory.

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Turn Signals Up indicates a rightturn. Down indicates a left turn. Holdagainst spring pressure to indicate alane change. Returns to the centreposition on completion of amanoeuvre.

Main and Dipped BeamSwitching Pull forwards and latch formain beam. Pull forwards again andlatch to return to dipped beam. Pullforwards and release without latching,at any time while the ignition key isinserted, to flash main beam on and off.

Pull forwards and release without latching, when the ignitionkey is removed, to activate Homesafe (Refer to Homesafe,page 2.10).

p p ppressing of the trip function butt

cycles through the trip computedisplays. (Refer to Trip Computepage 4.18).

Right Hand Stalk

Windscreen Wiper Control (1) Off.(2) Intermittent Wipe.(3) Normal Speed Wipe.(4) Fast Wipe.

Demand Wipe Pull the stalkforwards.

The windscreen wipers will retthe ignition is switched off orregardless of the RH

Windscreen Washer Control
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Press for more than one second to

activate the windscreen washers.Operation continues until thebutton is released. When releasedthe washers stop immediately but

the wipers continue for a few strokes, ending with a pauseand then a final wipe.

If used during normal wiper operation, the wipers operatecontinually irrespective of the washer operation.

Headlamp Washers Headlamp washers will operateautomatically, once per journey (each ignition cycle), if thewindscreen washers are operated and the headlamps are on.

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switches for Audio (Refer to Audio, page 8.1), Telephone

(Refer to Car Phone (Option), page 9.1)and SatelliteNavigation (Refer to Satellite Navigation (Option), page11.1).

The two top RH switches control the two reading lamps

(Refer to Reading Lamps, page 3.16).(5) Clock The left button will retardtime and the right button will advancetime. Use an object with a point, e.g. a

ballpoint pen, to set the time.

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(1) Bluetooth (Option) LEDs (Not Middle East / Japan) Blue and green LEDs to indicate Bluetooth status (Refer to

Bluetooth (Option), page 10.1).

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open switch. Pull up Lock Switch, page 2

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system is always on when the ignition is switched

on. Press and hold for approx. 4 seconds toswitch Off. Press and release to switch On. (Referto Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), page 5.12).

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allows for passengers or animals to be left in the vehicle

without activating the security system.With the ignition key inthe 0 or I position orwithin 60 seconds of

removing the ignitionkey the reduced guardswitch can be activated.The switch lamp will

show red when reducedguard is active.

(Refer to Reduced Guard, page 2.12).

(2) Side lamps, rear lamps and

registration plate lamps on.(3) Headlamps on, in additionto the side, rear and registrationplate lamps.

Day Time Running Lamps

(Denmark, Iceland and Norway

The dipped beams and side ligh

If Homesafe (Refer to Homeactivated with the master la

(headlamps on), the main beathe master lamp switch is at

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computer functions one at atime. Trip computer informationis viewed in the message centreright.

Range Estimated range on remaining

fuel (no reset). The minimum distancedisplayed will read 20 km (15 mile).Below this distance will show ---.

consumption since last reset. Pre

for more than 3 seconds but less5 seconds to reset. Press (A) for5 seconds or more will reset botaverage fuel consumption and a

speed. Infocenter is Reset will bcentre right.

Instantaneous Fuel Indicates tconsumption over the last 3 seco

travel (no reset).

If an information message displays, after reading and actingon the information provided press the Read button to

return to the trip display.

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Shows distances travelled since lastreset of trip meters T1 and T2.Toggle between T1 and T2 bypressing (B) for less than 3 seconds.

Press (B) for more than 3 seconds toreset the trip meter on display.

Display Units

Press (C) and (D) together for

5 seconds to change the tripcomputer display units.

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When travelling at the desired speed, which must be above

24 km/h (15 mph), press the SET (+ or )button (B). Cruisecontrol will engage and maintain that speed without the needto use the accelerator pedal.

There are three ways to change

1. Accelerate or decelerate to tSET (+ or ).

2. Increase or decrease the spe

either SET +or until thethen release the switch.

3. Increase or decrease the spe(1 mph) by briefly pressing e

desired speed is obtained.

WarningOnly use cruise control when conditions are favourable,for example, straight, dry, open roads with light traffic.

Cruise control will automatically disengage when the brake

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Cruise control will automatically switch off and clear thememory when:

The ignition is switched to position 0

A fault occurs. The cruise control system will switch off and

cannot be used until the fault is cleared The handbrake is applied

Maximum vehicle speed is reached

Cruise control will automatically switch off but the set speed

will remain in the memory when: The CANbutton is pressed

The brake pedal is pressed

Vehicle speed falls below 24 km/h (15 mph)

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Tyre pressure sensing monitors the vehicle tyre pressures and

feeds this information back to the driver.Each road wheel is installed with a tyre pressure sensingdevice which sends tyre pressure information to a controlunit mounted in the centre, rear wall of the boot.

Each pressure sensing device has a colour coded collar.Ensure the coloured collars are installed correctly, i.e. afternew tyres are installed.

The control unit provides avisual warning byilluminating the tyrepressure warning lamp (A)

on the instrument panel ifany tyre pressure fallsbelow specification.

Tyre pressure sensing is not intended to replace driver

awareness of tyre performance or the need forrecommended weekly checks on tyre condition and

pressure.

Volante Only:The tyre pressure control unit is locatedunderneath, at the front, of the front passenger seat.

Front Right

Front Left

Rear Right

Rear Left

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Red

Blue

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re inflating the tyre

InstrumentCluster

Lamp constant / Message Check Tyres.

Control module Tyre LED constant amber.

Fault Tyre transmitter fault.

Action

Reduce speed to 48 km/h (30 mph). Stop in safe place assoon as possible.

Inspect affected tyre. Re-inflate if necessary.If on inspection the tyre is found to be OK, continue at48 km/h (30 mph) maximum. Have the control modulechecked at the earliest opportunity.

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Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs

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Dr 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 thanconditions allow

Be particularly careful driving on slippery or wet surfaces

This vehicle is a high performance vehicle and hashandling characteristics you may not be accustomed to.Familiarise yourself with the vehicle and always driveprudently, being aware of your own limitations and the

limitations of the vehicle. As with other vehicles of thistype, failure to operate the vehicle properly can result inaccident and injury

Follow the maintenance schedule prescribed in this guide

Never allow the vehicle to be driven by inexperienceddrivers

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PRND Buttons

P can be selected fromvehicle is stationary. Tmechanically lock.

If the ignition is turned to positiovehicle is at a standstill, the tranautomatically select P (Auto pa

P (Park)

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The message centre left displays the currentposition, the GPID displays R coloured red,an audible warning will sound and the reversebutton telltale lamp will illuminate.

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Auto and the drive button telltale lamp willilluminate.

From Denter Touchtronicmode (Refer toTouchtronic Mode, page 5.4)by pulling back

on either the + or gearshift paddles. The message centreleft will still display the current position but the GPID willnow display the current gear, i.e. 2 and Touch and thedrive button telltale lamp will go out.

Two gearshift paddles (A)are mounted behind thesteering wheel. Intouchtronic mode use thepaddles to change gear.

RH paddle (+) Controlsupshifts

LH paddle () Controlsdownshifts.

If selecting drive from N, D or Touchtronic mode canbe selected.

D press the D button.

Touchtronic Pull back the either the + or gearshift

paddles.

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left will display the actual gear when thetransmission has shifted.

Sport Mode

Sport mode can be selected while inD or Touchtronicmodes. Press the Sportbutton once to enter sport mode and press again toexit sport mode.

The Sport mode button lamp will illuminate and Sport willdisplay in the message centre (left) when sport mode isengaged.

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If selecting Sport mode while in D top gear (6th) a

downshift to 5th gear will occur.This will not happen if cruise control (option) is active.

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DApply the handbrake. Remove the LH rear seat base (A) and

unscew the two screws that secure the park override levercover. Remove the cover.

Pull the manual park override lever (B) fully up on theratchet, fully releasing the parking lock.

After towing or moving the vehicle apply the handbrake. Liftthe manual park override lever slightly, press the ratchetrelease (C) and lower the manual park override lever back tothe stop. The parking lock is now engaged. Install the cover

and the rear seat base.

The message in the instrument pack must disappear andthe position display must change from N to P.

Otherwise there is the danger that the vehicle will roll

away.

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will sound. If travelling forwards in D or DTouch thevehicle will go into a locked gear (3rd or 5th depending onvehicle speed).

(Refer Aston

Do not attempt to change position while in mechanical

limp home mode, i.e. pressing either P, R, N, D orpulling back on both gear shift paddles simultaneously.If this request is detected at a speed below approx.

20 km (12.5 mph) the engine will stop and the parkinglock will engage.

At a speed above approx. 20 km (12.5 mph) the requestand any other transmission request will be rejected and

the vehicle will continue in 3rd or 5th.

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features a sixspeed gearbox.

Gearshifts

Press the clutchpedal, move thegear lever to therequired gearposition then

slowly raise the clutch pedal.

Reverse gear is selected by overcoming spring resistance.

A red R will show in the GPID when the

transmission is in reverse.

optimum time to shift gear is whbars and is red at the top and bo

For the first 2000 km (1243 miletemperature is below 40C (1

indicate early shift changes

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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).

If one circuit fails brake pressure will still be available to tworoad wheels. The footbrake will still operate but with greater

pedal pressure, increased pedal travel and longer stoppingdistances.

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Warning

In the event of a brake failure bring the vehicle to a haltas soon as it is safe to do so. Do not continue to drive.

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Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)The anti-lock braking system (ABS) helps prevent the roadwheels from locking and skidding during emergency braking.

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This also assists the driver in maintaining steering anddirectional stability.

If, in an emergency braking situation, the braking forceapplied begins to exceed the tyre to road adhesion, the ABS

is activated to prevent the road wheels locking. When thishappens a pulsating effect is felt through the brake pedal.This is a normal ABS effect.

Safety

In all cases it remains the drivers responsibility to drive safelyaccording to the law and with due regard to prevailingconditions. The fact that a vehicle is equipped with ABS mustnever allow the driver to be tempted into taking risks which

could affect his or her safety or that of other road users.

speed, or the risk of aquaplaningprevented from contacting the rwater).

The driver should always take ro

A slippery road surface always redistance for a given speed, evenextensions of stopping distance cmay occur during ABS operation or certain heavily corrugated or road surfaces.

If any braking system malfunctiothe Braking and ABS systems ch

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To apply the handbrake:1. Press the footbrake pedal firmly.

2. While pressing the footbrake pedal, pull the handbrakelever up, smartly, to its fullest extent.

Do not press the release button while pulling thehandbrake lever up.

3. Allow the handbrake lever to lower.

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Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)

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Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is a system designed to

enhance driving safety by improving the vehicle handlingwhen the tyres are at the limits of their grip capabilities. Thisis achieved through the reduction of engine torque andstrategic application of the brakes at individual wheels.

The DSC system is switched On

When the system is operating, thflash.

DSC can be switched OFF by pswitch for a minimum of 4 seco

Press and release the DSC switcON.

the law and with due regard to prevailing conditions.Warning

DSC must never allow the driver to be tempted intotaking risks which could affect his or her safety or that of

other road users. DSC cannot overcome consequencesof applying too much engine power for prevailing

conditions.

The DSC button lamp and the (instrument pack) will illu

continuously when the system i

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the following:

The DSC lamp in the instrument cluster will illuminatecontinuously

A warning message will be displayed in the message centreright depending on the fault detected

If vehicle cruise control (option) is engaged it willautomatically disengage when traction control is operating.

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slippery surfaces, reduce engine power as necessary until the

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DSC warning lamp is extinguished.

Traction control is always operational when DSC on.

switch.

Rotate the cap anticlockwisepast resistance, then lift off.Place the cap into itsholder.

Do not maintain engine power at such a level thattraction control is activated for long periods (more thanabout one minute). This reduces fuel to the engine and

may cause the exhaust catalysts to overheat.Overheating of the exhaust catalysts can destroy them.

The vehicle alarm must beoff to enable the fuel flap

release switch.

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Rear parking assistance does not replace need for total

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Rear parking assistance assists in detectingobstructions as the vehicle is reversed towardsthem. The system is active when reverse gear is

selected. When the system is operating anintermittent beep signal will be heard. The beep increasesin persistence as the vehicle reverses to an obstruction.

Press the parking assistance buttassistance. The rear parking assiswhen the system is disabled.

vigilance and caution when parking or reversing.

The beeps start at approx. 1.7 m (5.5 ft.) from any

obstruction. The beep becomes continuous at distancesless than 30 cm (1 ft.).

and, after 3 seconds, the Beereversing continues the rear park

will detect the rear wall / obsequence will

When parking or reversing mvision and all mirrors to be awin the vicinity of the vehicle. T

to protect them

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new driving skills. Practise in safe, lower speed conditionsbefore investigating the high performance potential of thevehicle. Please ensure a safe and enjoyable entry into thisnew phase of Aston Martin motoring.

High performance driving courses are available to enablecustomers to get the best from their vehicle in the safest way.Consult your Aston Martin Dealer.

Wet Conditions

When driving in wet conditions, water can build up underyour tyres so that they ride on a layer of water. This is calledaquaplaning or hydroplaning. When this happens, you havelittle or no control.

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Starting the EngineManual transmission:The silluminate red until the clutc

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1. Check that the handbrake is applied and insert theignition key. Rotate to position II.

Automatic Transmission:P will show on the GPID andin the message display left. The engine start button willilluminate red.

2. Press the illuminated (red) Ethe engine fires, then release

The engine start button will sengine is running, and then

Starting From Cold

The engine management systemfor cold or warm start conditionsadjustments to the fuel / air mixt

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Under certain conditions N may be displayed. This may

indicate a transmission fault. Consult your Aston MartinDealer

Please press clutch to startdisplay r

If the start button does not illuBDS is not active (Refer to Batt

the BDS is not active look for a fcentre right. Contact your

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4. To stop the engine, press P, apply the handbrake andturn the ignition key to position O.

Touchtronic Mode

1. Start the engine.

2. Select Touchtronic mode.

From position PApply the footbrake and push the D button, then pullback either the + or gearshift paddles.

From position N

Apply the footbrake and pull back either the + or gearshift paddles.

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Bring the vehicle to a halt, press the brake pedal and press

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the R button. sound.Release the brake pedal. Press threverse.

Deselection of Reverse

Bring the vehicle to a halt. Eithefrom the PRND buttons or pull bselect N.

If the brake pedal is not pressed the message display willread Press Brake Pedal.

While the vehicle is stationary reverse can be selected fromany gear position.

If the vehicle speed is less than approx. 5 km/h (3 mph), Rmay be selected from D, without pressing the brake pedal,

to enable a vehicle rocking motion i.e. to enable vehiclemovement out of mud, snow, etc.

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be observed:

The boot must be shut

The ignition must be at position II

The vehicle speed must be at 0 km/h

roof has locked in the raised or lSpeed Exceeded for Roof will d

The boot will lock and will remain inhibited during rooflowering / raising operations.

Warning

Only operate the roof when the vehicle is stationarywith the handbrake applied, and the gear selector in P

or N (Automatic) or Neutral (Manual).

Warnin

Before raising or lowering toccupants are clear of the roo

frame, door windows and

Before raising or lowering the

no objects placed on the reacould interfere with the foldethe heated rear windscreen

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If at any time duringthe lowering orraising of the roof the

switch is released the roof will stopimmediately.

Roof Movement Paused will appear

in the message display and acontinuous beep will activate until theroof continues to lower or raise.

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Pull the roof switch rearwards anuntil Roof Movement Completappears in the message display.

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The roof folds awayand the roof lidcloses.

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Manually lift the roof lid. Continue to hold the roof lid while

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tibleRoof( raising the roof. When the roof rear has cleared the roof lid,let the roof lid slowly fall to close. Manually raise the roof to

the fully raised position.

If the roof lid is closed with the roof rear on top.

Manually raise the roof to the fully raised position.

Do not allow the roof cover to rest on the roof fabric.

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Using the allen key provided inthe vehicle tool kit, lock theroof in position.

Continue to turn the allen key

until no more movement ispossible.

Roof Movement Paused will appear inthe message display and a continuous

beep will activate until the roof hasbeen locked.

When and lopositioquarteraise sw

Many turns of the allen keywill be required to lock the

roof.

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Deployable RollbarsThe deployable rollbar systemcomprises an electronic rollsensor unit mounted to theb d d t U h d ll

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The Volante is equipped with a deployable rollbar system,which is in addition to and independent of the airbag system.

body and two U shaped rollbars, concealed behind therear seat, which will deploy inthe unlikely event of the

vehicle rolling over.

The electronic roll sensor constaattitude and road loads.

rollbar covers behind the rear seat backs.Warning

Do not allow any person to sit on the deployable rollbarcovers at any time.

Warning

Do not attempt to service or modify the deployablerollbar system.

The deployable rollbar system and the airbag system reactindependently. The deployable rollbars and the airbags may

deploy together or alone, depending on the type of impact.

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If the deployable rollbar system has been deployed, proceedto your nearest Aston Martin Dealer.

Warning Labels

The following warning labels are located on the deployablerollbar system,

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Operating Tips A solar sensor is installed on top of the instrument panel,

this should not be covered when driving

The intake grille of the in-car temperature sensor is locatedin the drivers knee bolster close to the centre console To

Clear all obstructions like leavbonnet and the air inlet in thesystem efficiency

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Climate in the driver s knee bolster, close to the centre console. To

ensure optimum temperature control this grille should notbe obstructed

Moisture which forms on the evaporator in the airconditioning unit is discharged via a drain tube onto theroad. After stopping, small puddles of water may formunderneath the vehicle. This is normal and does notindicate a system malfunction

Operate the climate control system with the enginerunning

Windows may fog up easily inclimate control system to dem

To help demist the windows, odehumidify the air

Use the outside air position recirculated air position shoudriving on dusty roads or for qinterior

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(1) Temperature Control Dial Set the required invehicle temperature. Turn clockwise for hot and

anticlockwise for cold. The selected temperature isdisplayed on the Infotainment centre screen.

(3) Faset thanticon thfully a

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Airflow ModesFace Only Face and Feet


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Automatic Operation

Turn the fan speed dial to Auto and set the

Automatic Windscreen DefrWhen using the air conditioner, mist may come out from thevents. This is not a sign of trouble but a result of humid air

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Clima Turn the fan speed dial toAutoand set the

required in-vehicle temperature (read theactual temperature setting in theInfotainment centre screen). TheA/Cbuttonlamp will illuminate.

Adjustments to fan speed, air flow and air recirculation willbe made automatically according to the set temperature andinterior / exterior conditions.

TheA/Cbutton lamp will switch off.

1. Turn the fan speed dial to th

2. Turn the air flow mode dial

When resetting climate control functions other than the fanspeed, fan speed will remain set as in automatic mode. Turnthe fan speed dial from Autoto set the required fan speed.

( pTo defrost or demist the windin extreme cold weather con

1500 r

If the engine is cold the fan spminutes until the engine warms

increa

In the position, outside selected and air conditioning

Recirculated air can

Manual Operation

H ti

When using the air conditioner, mist may come out from thevents. This is not a sign of trouble but a result of humid air

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Heating

1. Select the required air flow.

2. Set the required temperature.

The vehicle heater will continue toproduce the selected temperatureregardless of in vehicle conditions

3. Set the required fan speed.

4. If dehumidifying is required, press theA/Cbutton.

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Ventilation5. Adjust the fan speed and temperature to maintainmaximum comfort.

6. To cease dehumidifying press A/C(the button lamp willswitch off). 1. Turn the air flow dial to 2 P h Ai R i l ti


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Clima y g p pswitch off).

When maximum cooling is required, set the temperature tothe extreme cold position and set the air intake to the

recirculated air position, then set a fast fan speed.If warmer air is required at floor level, set the mode selector

switch to the position and adjust the temperature to

maintain Maximum comfort. The air to the floor is warmerthan air to the face (except when the temperature control

dial is set at the extreme hot or cold position).

2. Press theAir Recirculation(the button lamp will switch

3. Set the required temperatur

4. Set the required fan speed.

2. Set the required temperature and fan speed. Dehu

Opera

demist

For maximum defrosting and demisting set the temperatureand fan speed dials to max.

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To turn off windscreen defrosting and demisting rotate the air

flow mode dial away from the position. Set the climatecontrols to reach the required in vehicle conditions.

The heated front windscreen (option) will activate andremain on for 6.5 minutes.

Warning

Using the position with the temperature set at coldmay cause the inside of the windscreen to mist up. Setthe temperature to hot or warm position when using the

position.

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Solar / Temperature SensorsThe automatic air conditioner function measures inside andoutside temperatures, and sunlight. It then sets temperaturesinside the passenger compartment accordingly. To ensureeffective operation do not obscure the following sensors.


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Clim A Solar sensor.

B In-vehicle temperature sensor.

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Audio

IntroductionAudio is an integrated part of the Infotainment centre systemalong with in-vehicle telephone system (option) andSatellite Navigation system (option) functions. The

infotainment system can be used easily and convenientlyi h l l h l l di l

Linn 260W Audio System w

Features the following additiona

above the standard unit;Li LIMBIK 5 1 S d S


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using the common control panel. The control panel displayindicates the present function.

There is no external mast type aerial. The aerial isincorporated into the composite boot lid, resulting in acleaner style.

There are three levels of audio system.

Linn 128W Audio System (Standard)Features an in-dash 6 CD autochanger, 2 door-mountedspeakers (each with mid-range and tweeter units) as well as arear-mounted bass reinforcement speaker.

Linn LIMBIK 5.1 Surround-So

Two additional rear-environm

Facia-mounted coaxial centre

Linn 950W Audio System w(Option)

Features the following additiona

above the standard unit; Two additional rear-environm

mid-range and tweeter units)

Facia-mounted coaxial centre

Dolby Pro Logic II Surround S 200W Servo-controlled bass r

Switch-mode power supply fo

Control Panel(1) Enter Select in the menu, activate a selection oractivate the telephone from stand-by mode.

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(3) Power Audio On / Off.

(4) Volume Volume control.

(5) Mute Press and release to mute the audio system /pause a CD at any time. Press and release again to unmute

(6) Menu Opens the main menu.

(7) Exit Scroll back in the menu, cancel a selection, put thetelephone (option) in stand-by mode, or erase the previouscharacter when entering text and numbers.

(8) Display Presents options, menus and information.

(9) Navigation buttons Scroll up / down in the menus orscroll forwards / back when entering text and digits or selectpreset stations.

Audio (10) Sound Press to select sound settings / Rotate to set.

(11) Tuning Turn to manually search stations or change

tracks.(12) Search Press left or right once to move to the next

Audio FunctionsAudio On / Off

Press the Powerbutton (3) to sw

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( ) gstation. Press and hold (left or right) to manually select astation.

(13) Eject CD.(14) Opening for insert / eject CD.

(15) Scan Automatic station search.

(16) Auto Find and store the strongest stations.(17) Buttons 0 9 Station presets, CD changer position,number / character buttons for the telephone (option) andmenu short-cuts.

(18) CD mode CD.

off, it will reactivate automatical

Selecting Audio Mode

Press theAM / FMbutton (2) repFM1, FM2 and AM. The selecteddisplay.

Volume Control

Turn the volume knob clockwiseor lower the volume. Volume co

Volume Mute

The audio volume will be mutedor the Bluetooth system (OptionNavigation (option) guidance me

Sound Setting

1. Press the Sound(9) button repeatedly until you reach the

function you wish to set.

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2. Turn the dial to set the sound.

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3. Se

4. Se

En

5. SeEn

Bass Set Bass

Treble Set Treble

Fader Balance between the front and rearspeakers (option)

Balance Balance between the right and left-handspeakers

Sub Woofer Level for Sub Woofer speaker(option)

Centre Level for centre speaker (option)

Surround Level for surround sound (option)

Audio

Radio FunctionsAutomatic Station Search

1. Select radio mode AM, FM1 or FM2 using theAM / FM

button (2).2 Briefly press a left or right search button (11) to search

Storing Stations

To store a selected station unde

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2. Briefly press a leftor rightsearch button (11) to searchfor the next strong station.

3. Press one of the buttons again to make a new search.

Manual Station Searching

There are two ways of searching for a station manually.

Turn the tuning dial (10) to find the required frequency

Press the forwardor backnavigation buttons (11) and holdit in. The radio scans slowly in the selected direction andincreases tempo after a few seconds. Release the buttonwhen the desired frequency appears in the display

If the frequency needs adjusting, press one of the buttonsbriefly.

1. Set the desired station.

2. Press the button under whicand keep it held in. The sou

seconds and Station storedUp to 10 stations can be stored iof 30 stations.

Automatic Storage of StatioThis function automatically searcstrong AM or FM stations in a septen stations are found, the ten st

function is especially beneficial iacquainted with radio stations o

Scanning for a Station

1. Select radio mode using theAM / FMbutton.

2. Press Scan(14). Scan is shown in the displayThis function automatically searches for the next strong

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This function automatically searches for the next strongAM or FM station signals. When the radio finds a station,scanning is interrupted for approximately 8 seconds.

3. Press the Scanor Exitbutton to select a station.

PI Searching (Automatic Search for a transmitter)

PI search is shown in the display when reception is poor. The

radio automatically searches for the strongest transmitter forthe set radio channel. PI-searching Exit to cancel isdisplayed until a station is located or PI-searching is switchedoff.

also bebroadcof RDS

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Audio Setting News

1. Select radio mode using theAM / FMbutton.

2. Select the station from which news is to be received.3. Press Menu.

Traffic Information (TP)

Traffic information from RDS sta

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4. Select the menu for the present sound source and pressEnter.

5. Select Advanced Radio Settings.... Press Enter.6. Select News station.... Press Enter.

7. Select News from current station. Press Enter.

p p pends, the audio system returns toand resumes the previous volum

Selecting TP1. Press Menu.

2. Select the menu for the pres

3. Select TP and press Enter t

4. Press Exit.

TP is shown in the display whenset station can transmit traffic info

display.

Deactivate TP Station

1. Press Menu. Select the menu for the present soundsource and press Enter.

2. Select Advanced radio settings... in the menu and press

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Enter.

3. Select TP... and press Enter.

4. Select TP Station... and press Enter.5. Select TP from all stations and press Enter.

6. Select Exit.

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3. SeEn

4. Se

5. Se

6. Pre

Audio

Programme Type (PTY)When FM 1 or 2 is selected use the PTY function to selectbetween the different programme types.

1. Press Menu. Select the menu for the present soundsource and press Enter.

2 S l PTY f h d E t

Search for a Specific Progra

Search through the entire wave

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2. Select PTY... from the menu and press Enter.

3. Select Show PTY and press Enter to active / deactivate.

4. Press Exit.When active the set stations PTY type will be shown in thedisplay.

2. Select the menu for the presEnter.

3. Select PTY... and press Ente

4. Scroll to Select PTY... and p

5. Press Enterfor one or more types. The PTY symbol in thefirst selection is made and thefor PTY.

6. Press Exitto go back.

Not all radio stations have a PTY designation.

To Deactivate PTY Stand-by Mode

1. Select FM 1 or FM 2 and press the Menubutton.

2. Select the Menufor the present sound source and pressEnter.

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3. Select PTY... and press Enter.

4. Scroll to Select PTY... and press Enter.

5. Select Clear all PTY... and press Enter.

6. PressExitto cancel or Enterto confirm.

2. SeEn

3. Se4. Pre

Audio

Enhanced Other Networks (EON)With EON activated traffic information and news broadcastsinterrupt radio programs. EON is normally in the distantposition. The function has three levels:

Off Not activated.

L l O l i if h i l

Resetting Radio FunctioRestores all radio settings to the

1. Press Menu. Select the mensource and press Enter.

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Local Only interrupts if the signals are strong.

Distant Interrupts even if the signals are weak.

Activate EON1. Press Menu.

2. Select the menu for the present sound source and pressEnter.

3. Select Advanced radio settings... in the menu and pressEnter.

4. Select EON and press Enter.

5. Select Off, Local or Distant and press Enter.6. PressExit.

Enter.

3. Select Reset all in the menu

4. PressExitto cancel or Enter

4. Radio text (On / Off*).

5. Advanced radio settings...

5.1 TP... TP station... / TP search (Off / On*)

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5.2 News station...

5.3 AF (On* / Off).

5.4 Regional (On / Off*).5.5 EON...

Off / Local / Distant*

5.6 Reset all...

6. Audio settings...

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(10) Sound Press to change sound settings.

(11) Tuning Turn to manually search stations or changetracks.

(12) Search Press left or right once to move to the nextstation Press and hold (left or right) to manually select a

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station. Press and hold (left or right) to manually select astation. Scan / change tracks.

(13) Eject CD.(14) Opening for insert / eject CD.

(15) Scan Automatic station search.

(16) Auto Find and store the strongest stations.

(17) Buttons 0 9 Station presets, CD changer position,number / character buttons for the telephone (option) andmenu short-cuts.

(18) CD mode CD.

rerecor

Audio Pause Mode

When the volume is at zero, the CD player switches to

pause mode. Reactivate the player by turning up thevolume.

Fast Forward / Rewind

Press and hold down the leftor

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Selecting Position

Select a CD to be played using the buttons 1-6 or by pressingthe upor downnavigation buttons. The number of the discand track are shown in the display.

Changing Tracks

Move left/ rightusing the search buttons to skip to theprevious or next track. The track number is shown in thedisplay.The tuning dial can also be used for this purpose.

Scan

Scan plays the first ten seconds o

1. Press Scan(14).

2. Press Exit(6) to play the rele

Disc Text

Some CDs have title information.

Show CD title information1. Press Menu. Select the menu for the present sound

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source and press Enter.

2. Select Disc text in the menu and press Enter.

3. If information is stored on the disc, it will now appear inthe display.

To deactivate, select Disc text and press Enter.

Eject

Press tthe ejeCD. E

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Audio

CD Changer Menu1. Random.

Off / Single disc / All disc

2. News (Off* / On).

3. TP (Off* / On).

4 Disc Text (Off / On*)

5. Audio settings.

5.1 Surround AM / FM (opt

Dolby Pro Logic II / 3

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4. Disc Text (Off / On*). Dolby Pro Logic II / 3

5.3 Subwoofer (Off / On*) (

5.4 Equalizer front (certain 5.5 Equalizer rear (certain m

5.6 Auto. volume control (S

Low / Medium / High

5.7 Reset all...

* Default / Factory settings.

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(Option) Introduction

The in-car telephone is an integrated part of theInfotainment centre system along with the audio system andSatellite Navigation system (option) functions. The

infotainment system can be used easily and convenientlyusing the common control panel. The control panel displayi di t th t f ti

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If making or receiving calls, micrdegrad

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CarP indicates the present function.

Always put traffic safety first.

Switch off the telephone system when refuelling thisvehicle

Switch off the telephone system near blasting work PIN Code

The default PIN code for this inThe in car telephone installed to this vehicle does notsupport Unstructured Supplementary Services Data (USSD).

Refer to your service provider for more information.

If both systems are active thenoverride the in-car phone syste

car phone will be ended if Bluetooth system or any of the

For increased security select yoEdit codes, p
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(Option) Battery Protection Mode

Using the vehicle electrical systems, i.e. the infotainmentsystem, with the ignition key at position I (engine off) willdrain the battery charge. Eventually the battery will drain to

such a low level that it will not start the engine.

Emergency CallsEmergency calls to alarm centrescard as long as there is coverage

Making an Emergency Call1. Activate the telephone.

2 Ri th bReplace the battery as soon as possible, if the battery is

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