2003 ASTON MARTIN DB AR1 Q warning

2-A-9
A - Service Schedules
x - x Check and if necessary adjust headlight
alignment
x x x Check operation of all lights
x x x Check operation of ABS warning lamp
x x x Check operation of all warning indicators
x x x Check audible warnings including
security system
x x x Check operation of the horns
x x x Check operation of the windscreen wipers
x x x Check operation of the windscreen washers
x x x Clean the radio aerial mast
x x x Check exterior rear view mirrors for security and
function
x x x Interrogate DTC P codes (not N. America)
x x x Check man. transmission cooling pump (PDU)
Wheels and Tyres Checks
1000mls 7500mls 15000mls
1500km 12000km 24000km
3 months 6 months 12 months
x x x Check for correct tyre size, type and rotation
x x x Check and report tyre tread depth
x x x Check tyres for uneven / excessive
wear or damage
x x x Check / adjust the tyre pressures(including spare)
to comfort or high speed pressures as required
x x x Check torque of road wheel nuts
x x x Check road wheel rims for inner
and outer damage
Final Checks
1000mls 7500mls 15000mls
1500km 12000km 24000km
3 months 6 months 12 months
- x x Degrease windscreen
x x x Carry out road test
x x x Check ABS and Traction Control operation
x x x Check operation of all seat belts and buckles
x x x Check that fuel filler bowl rain drain is clear

Index
5-A-1
Index
A
ABS Warning Light 1-C-22
Adjustments Before Driving 1-A-7
Air Conditioning System 1-D-2
Defrost 1-D-6
Door Mounted Vents 1-D-4
Face Level Vents 1-D-3
Fan Speed Control 1-D-5
Heating/Cooling 1-D-2
Internal Air Flow 1-D-3
Mode Switch 1-D-6
Temperature Control 1-D-5
Temperature Differential Control 1-D-9
Ventilation 1-D-3
Airbags
Child Seats - Passenger Airbags 1-A-20
Alarm
Key Fob 1-A-3
Locking the DB AR1 1-A-4
The Security System 1-A-3
Turning off the Alarm 1-A-4
Turning on the Alarm 1-A-4
Unlocking the DB AR1 1-A-4
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) 1-C-21
Ashtray 1-B-22
Automatic Locking Retractors 1-A-15
B
Battery
Battery Conditioner 1-F-33
Battery Disconnect Switch 1-F-32
Electrical Start from Another Vehicle 1-F-36
Quiescent Battery Drain 1-F-31
The Battery Reconnect Switch 1-F-35
Boot (Trunk) Lock Control 1-E-6
Brake System Warning Light 1-C-22
Brake Warning Indications During Driving 1-C-21
Braking Systems 1-C-19
Bulb and Fuse Replacement 1-F-42

Index
5-A-2
C
Care and Maintenance of Seat Belts 1-F-57
Catalytic Converters 1-C-4
Child Safety Seats
Child Seats and Passenger Airbags 1-A-20, 1-A-21
Warnings 1-A-19
Clock 1-B-17
Column Switchgear
Left Hand Stalk 1-B-12
Right Hand Stalk 1-B-14
Console Mounted Controls 1-B-16
D
Door Edge Lights 1-F-52
Door Locks 1-A-5
Door Sealing 1-A-5
Driving in Wet Conditions 1-C-9
E
Electric Window Reset Procedure 1-F-52
Electrics
Battery 1-F-30
Engine Bay 1-F-6
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 1-B-11
Engine Immobiliser 1-A-4
F
Fluid Level Checks 1-F-4
Brake Fluid Reservoir 1-F-11
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir 1-F-9
Engine Oil Level 1-F-7
Power Steering Reservoir 1-F-10
Footbrake 1-C-19
Front Indicator Lights / Front Parking Lights 1-F-47
Front Interior Lights 1-F-51
Fuel 1-C-2
Fuel Cut-Off Switch 1-C-8
Fuel Filler Cap 1-C-3
Fuel Filling 1-C-3
Fuel Gauge 1-B-10
Fuse Boxes 1-F-38
Fuse Lists - Right Hand Drive 1-F-39

Index
5-A-3
G
Gear Changing - Manual Transmission 1-C-10
Gear Changing - Touchtronic Transmission 1-C-11
Gearbox Functions 1-C-16
General Information Forward-vii
Maintenance and Servicing Forward-viii
Safety Information Forward-vii
Vehicle Identification Forward-ix
Glossary of Terms Forward-xii
H
Handbrake 1-C-23
Hazard Warning Lights 1-B-19
Headlamp Ventilation 1-F-53
Headlight Dipped Beam Bulb Replacement 1-F-44
Headlight Flashing 1-B-13
Headlight Main Beam Bulb Replacement 1-F-43
I
Ignition Lock 1-C-5
Information/Warning Lights and Instruments 1-B-4
Interior Door Handles and Locks 1-A-6
Interior Lights 1-B-24
Interior Mirror 1-A-14
Interior Storage 1-A-22
J
Jacking and Wheel Changing 1-F-22
K
Kickdown 1-C-16
L
Lighting and Screen Heating Switches 1-B-18
Location of Components Forward-xii
Locking the DB AR1 1-A-4
Locking the Doors when Inside The Car 1-A-6
Lockup 1-C-16

Index
5-A-4
M
Main and Dipped Beam Switching 1-B-13
Maximum Engine Speed 1-C-9
Mirrors
Interior Mirror 1-A-13
N
Number Plate Lights 1-F-50
O
On Board Headlight Aiming 1-F-45
Owner Maintenance 1-F-2
Electronic Fuel Injection 1-F-2
Emission Warranty 1-F-3
Engine Compartment Covers 1-F-3
Parts and Lubricants 1-F-3
P
Passive Anti-Theft System 1-E-7
PATs Status 1-E-8
Starting the Engine 1-E-7
PATs Status 1-E-8
R
Rain Cover 1-A-7
Rear Interior Quarter Lights 1-F-51
Rear Lights 1-F-48, 1-F-49
Recommissioning After Storage 1-F-60
Regular Checks Forward-xi
Each Day Forward-xi
Monthly Forward-xii
Weekly Forward-xi
Reporting Safety Defects - ROW Forward-x
Running-In 1-C-9
S
Seat Belt Fastening 1-A-14
Seat Belt Pretensioner 1-A-14
Seat Belt Warnings 1-A-16
Seat Belts
Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) 1-A-15
Care and Maintenance 1-F-57
Child Seat Removal (ALR System) 1-A-16

Index
5-A-5
Seat Belt Fastening 1-A-14
Seat Belt Pretensioner 1-A-15
Securing a Child Seat (ALR System) 1-A-15
Special Warnings - Child Safety Restraints 1-A-19
Warnings 1-A-16
Seat Controls 1-A-12
Seat Heater 1-B-19
Security System
Arming the Alarm 1-E-4
Disarming the Alarm 1-E-4
Full Alarm Activation 1-E-5
Operation 1-E-3
Panic Alarm 1-E-5
Passive Anti-Theft System (PATs) 1-E-7
System Protection 1-E-4
Unlocking the Car 1-E-4
Security Systems 1-E-2
Servicing Precautions 1-F-2
Dangerous Substances 1-F-5
Engine Oils 1-F-5
Fuel Tank Filling 1-F-5
Protecting The Environment 1-F-5
Side and Headlight Switching 1-B-13
Side Repeaters 1-F-48
Specifications
Body 1-G-2
Brakes 1-G-5
Dimensions and Weights 1-G-9
Engine 1-G-2
Engine Oil 1-G-12
Final Drive 1-G-4
Interior Features 1-G-7
Lights 1-G-8
Performance 1-G-2
Recommended Fluids 1-G-12
Steering 1-G-4
Suspension 1-G-5
Transmission - Automatic 1-G-4
Transmission - Manual 1-G-4
Wheels and Tyres 1-G-6
Winter Tyre Pressure 1-G-6
Speedometer 1-B-11
Steering Column Controls 1-B-14
Steering Wheel 1-A-10
Rake 1-A-10

Index
5-A-6
Stopping the Engine 1-C-8
Storing the Car 1-F-58
T
Tachometer 1-B-10
The Vehicle Toolkit 1-F-18
Touchtronic Mode 1-C-14
Touchtronic Transmission Control
Automatic Mode 1-C-14
Gearshift Inhibit 1-C-15
Minimum Upshift Speeds 1-C-15
Selector Lever 1-C-12
Sport or Touchtronic Mode 1-C-14
Steering Wheel Shift Buttons 1-C-13
Traction Contol 1-B-20
Traction Control System 1-C-17
Traction Control Operation 1-C-18
Traction Control Warning Lamp 1-C-17
Turn Signals 1-B-12
Turning off the Alarm 1-A-4
Turning on the Alarm 1-A-4
Tyre Inflation Aerosols 1-F-19
Tyre Reinflation Procedure 1-F-20
U
Unlocking the DB AR1 1-A-4
US Uniform Tyre Quality Grades 1-F-16
V
Vehicle Cleaning 1-F-54
Aerial Care 1-F-57
Underbonnet Cleaning 1-F-57
Upholstery, Carpets, Seats and Seat Belts 1-F-56
Vehicle Recovery 1-F-26
Suspended Towing 1-F-28
Towing by Another Vehicle 1-F-29
Transporting and Towing 1-F-26
Voltmeter 1-B-10

Index
5-A-7
W
Warning Light Indications 1-C-6
Warnings, Cautions and Notes Forward-vi
Wheels and Tyres
Running-In New Tyres 1-F-14
Tread Wear Indicators 1-F-15
Tyre Pressures 1-F-14
Tyre Service 1-F-14
Winter Tyres 1-F-16
Windows
Window Switches 1-B-21
Windscreen Washer 1-B-15
Windscreen Washer Bottle 1-F-12
Windscreen Wiper Control 1-B-14
Windscreen Wiper Delay 1-B-14