2003 ASTON MARTIN DB AR1 Q belt

A - Before Driving
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SECS
CHILD SEATS AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS
DO NOT install a rearward facing child seat in the front passenger seat position.
If a front seat position must be employed, use only a forward facing child seat
with the passenger seat set as far rearwards as practical.
Airbags
In order to provide optimum occupant protection the DB AR1 is equipped
with a driver airbag mounted in the centre of the steering wheel and front
passenger airbag located in the fascia panel immediately in front of the
passenger seat. The airbags are supplementary to the seat belts.
Note: There are important airbag safety labels on the sun visors (illustrated
below).

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Some models may have additional safety labels elsewhere, easily visible to the
vehicle occupants. Ensure that you have read and complied with the instructions
on these labels prior to driving the vehicle.
Do not change or modify or tamper with the steering wheel, passenger side
fascia or any other part of the airbag system. Such actions could disable the
system or cause inadvertent inflation.
The airbags are designed to deploy only in a serious frontal collision. Their
purpose is to provide additional protection for the front seat occupants if
thrown forwards in an accident. The system is designed so that it will not
deploy in the event of trivial frontal impacts such as minor contacts when
parking. The airbag system is not designed to protect against side or rear
impacts.
WARNINGS:
No objects whatsoever should be attached to the centre cover of the steering
wheel or the passenger fascia panel. Such objects could cause harm if the vehicle
is in a crash severe enough to cause the airbags to deploy.
All occupants, including the driver, should always wear seat belts, whether or not
an airbag is provided , to decrease the risk of injury or death in the event of a crash
CHILD SEATS AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS
DO NOT install a rearward facing child seat in the front passenger seat position.
If a front seat position must be employed, use only a forward facing child seat
with the passenger seat set as far rearwards as practical.
Any work on the airbag system must only be done by an Aston Martin Dealer.

B - Controls
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Information/Warning Lights
The Instrument Panel contains a number of information and warning lights
mounted above the instruments.
The information/warning light colours are significant and have the following
uses:
RED is used to warn drivers of concerns which may endanger them (e.g. Seat
Belt Warning, Brake System Warning, etc.) or to indicate potentially serious
problems with the car (e.g. Low Oil Pressure, Low Engine Coolant, etc.)

B - Controls
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Information/Warning Lights
Ignition Warning Light (Red)
Illuminates when the ignition is switched on. Extinguishes when
the engine is started and battery charging commences.
Brake Warning (Red)
Illuminates when the brake fluid level is low. May
illuminate with the ABS Warning Light.
Note: When the ignition is turned on, the Brake warning light will illuminate
briefly and extinguish if the brake fluid level is within specification.
Parking Brake Warning (Red)
Illuminates when the parking brake is applied
with the ignition On.
Low Coolant Level (Red)
Illuminates if the level of the engine coolant in the header is
tank is low.
Oil Pressure Warning Light (Red)
Illuminates when the engine oil pressure falls below minimum.
Do not continue driving if this light remains illuminated.
Consult your Dealer immediately.
Seat Belt Warning (Red)
This warning lamp will illuminate and a chime will sound if the
driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched
on.
Hazard Warning (Red)
Flashes in time with the external indicator lamps when the
hazard warning lamps are switched on.

C - Driving
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Checks Before Driving
Inspect the car to make sure that everything is according to the information
and specifications in this Owner's Guide.
Check the wheels, wheel nuts and tyres.
Check that all windows, mirrors and lights are clear and unobstructed.
Check that the boot and bonnet are closed.
Once you are in the car, check that the doors are closed.
Check that the seat, mirrors and steering wheel adjustments are correct.
Check that all gauges and indicators are reading correctly.
Check that the seat backs are in an upright position.
Check that all occupants have fastened their seat belts.
Fuel
DB AR1 uses 95/98 RON Unleaded Fuel only (USA - Premium Unleaded).
For optimum performance and extended high speed driving, the use of 98
RON fuel is recommended.
Caution: Do not use unleaded petrol containing metal based additives, such as those
based on Manganese (often sold as MMT) and Iron (often sold as Ferrocene). The use
of fuel containing such additives could lead to catalyst failure which is not covered by
the vehicle warranties.
The DB AR1 total fuel capacity is 82 litres (18 Imp gallons / 21.5 US gallons).
Note: Approximately 7 litres of the total fuel capacity specified above is required
to prime the fuel system and is therefore not usable.

C - Driving
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Warning Light Indications at Ignition On
As the ignition is switched on, the DB AR1 electronic control units each
complete a self check to ensure correct operation. During these checks, the
warning lights on the instrument panel will illuminate as follows:
• Bulb Check - All warning lamps illuminate for about three seconds as a
bulb check. (The Sport and Transmission Fail lamps are not illuminated
on manual transmission vehicles).
• The Ignition and Oil Pressure warning lights illuminate until the engine
starts.
• The Check Engine light will illuminate during the engine management
self-check and will extinguish when the starter button is pressed.
• The Seat Belt warning light illuminates and a gong sounds for six seconds
if the driver's seat belt is not fastened. On fastening the seat belt, the gong
immediately ceases. The warning lamp extinguishes at the end of the six
second warning period.
• The ABS and Traction Control warning lights illuminate and extinguish
if the system self checks are satisfactory.
• The Brake warning light will illuminate and extinguish if the brake fluid
level is within specification.
• The SRS Airbag warning light will illuminate and extinguish if the SRS
Airbag control system check is satisfactory.
Only the handbrake (parking brake) warning light should stay on after the
engine has started and is running correctly. The handbrake warning light will
extinguish as the handbrake is fully released.
Note: Other Information lights may remain on (e.g. Main Beam Warning or Low
Screen Wash) dependant on the vehicle state and switch settings at the time.

F - Owner Maintenance
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Servicing Precautions
To avoid personal injury, the following safety precautions must be observed
when the bonnet is open and the engine is running or the ignition is switched
on.
WARNINGS:
Keep hands, hair, tools, items of clothing and jewellery clear of all drive belts,
pulleys and operating mechanisms. The cooling fans may operate even though
the engine is not running. The windscreen wiper mechanism is fitted with an
intermittent delay facility and may operate unexpectedly if left switched on.
Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas and can cause unconsciousness and may be
fatal. Do not breathe exhaust gas as it contains carbon monoxide which by itself
has no colour or odour. Never start or leave the engine running in an enclosed,
unventilated area.
Avoid skin contact with all exhaust system and engine components, engine fluids
and escaping steam. They may be hot and will burn you.
Whenever possible work in the engine compartment with the engine cool, the
ignition switched off and the battery disconnected.
Do not work beneath the car with the vehicle lifting jack as the only support.
Place suitable stands under the car.
Keep children and pets clear of the car. Do not allow anyone inside the car unless
specifically working to your instructions.

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Care and Maintenance of Seat Belts
To ensure that they are in proper working order, regularly check the seat
belts. Look for fraying, cuts, burns and similar problems. Ensure that the
latches and buckles function correctly. If a belt is not in good condition or
is not working properly, consult your Aston Martin Dealer.
Any belt that has been worn during a serious collision should be replaced
by an Aston Martin dealer.
To clean the belts, use mild soap and water; do not use bleach, solvents or
dyes as they can weaken the material. Allow the belts to dry before use.
WARNING: In the interest of safety, do not allow seat belts to be retracted until
completely dry.
Underbonnet Cleaning
Underbonnet cleaning using high pressure hoses or steam cleaners should
not be done. The electronic control modules and fuse boxes will be
damaged by indiscriminate use of high pressure cleaning equipment.
Aerial Care
Regular cleaning with a special aerial cleaner will ensure smooth and reliable
operation of the aerial.
Always wipe the aerial in an upwards direction
Lubricate using an aerial maintenance wipe cloth.
In freezing conditions, check that no ice has formed over the top of the
aerial, which could prevent it being raised and cause damage to the motor.