2003 ASTON MARTIN DB AR1 Q lock

D - Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Air Conditioning Controls
The air conditioning controls are located on two panels mounted either side
of the clock on the centre console.
Left Panel
The left panel contains the temperature and fan speed controls.
Temperature Control
This control sets the desired in-car temperature for the
system. Incoming air is cooled and then heated or
blended as required to maintain the in-car temperature
at the set level within the operating range of the system.
Fan Speed Control
This five position switch is used to set the fan speed: Off
(Fan symbol), 1-Low, 2-Medium, 3-High and Defrost.
In Defrost mode the fans run at high speed and supply
air to the windscreen and side screen vents only.
When the system is switched Off, (Fan symbol) the
complete system is OFF. The external air inlets are
closed, cutting off fresh air supply from outside the car.

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Temperature Differential Control
This control sets the difference in temperature
between the air from the face vents and that from
the footwell vents.
To provide cooler air to the face, the differential
control should be set fully anticlockwise. If the
control is set fully clockwise, the air from the face
vents will be at the same temperature as that from
the footwell vents.
The differential control is only effective when the
temperature control is set to its mid position.

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System Operation - Basic Controls
The system is controlled using the two button key fob. The left (key symbol)
button controls the normal locking/unlocking of the car and arms/disarms
the alarm system. The right (boot open symbol) button controls the
unlocking of the boot. The Panic Alarm feature is operated using the left key
fob button.
The security system aerial is located at the rear of the car. The key fob should
be pointed towards this area of the vehicle to ensure a strong signal. The
normal operating range of the key fob is approximately 10 metres (30 feet).
The Passive Anti-Theft feature is fully automatic and is operated via a
transponder in the ignition key head which communicates with the engine
immobiliser circuits.

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Unlocking the Car, Disarming the Alarm
Point the key fob towards the rear window and press the left button once.
The following events will occur:
1. The green light on the key fob will light while the left button is pressed.
2. The car doors and fuel filler flap will unlock.
3. The direction indicators will flash (in markets where visible alarm signals
are permitted and programmed).
4. The alarm system will be switched off.
Locking the Car, Arming the Alarm
Point the key fob towards the rear window and press the left button. The
following events will occur:
1. The green light on the key fob will light while the left button is pressed.
2. The car doors and fuel filler flap will lock.
3. The direction indicators will flash once (in markets where visible alarm
signals are permitted).
4. The alarm system will be switched on.
Alarm and Security System Protection
With the alarm system armed, any attempt to open a door, the boot or the
bonnet will result in full alarm activation.
(See also the engine immobilisation protection afforded by the PATs system)

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Full Alarm Activation
When activated, the siren sounds for 30 seconds (in markets where audible
sirens are permitted) and the direction indicators flash (in markets where
visible alarm signals are permitted). After 5 minutes the alarm stops (i.e. the
direction indicators stop flashing) and returns to the armed state. The doors,
boot and filler flap remain locked throughout.
The alarm can be deactivated by pressing the left (Key) button on the key
fob. This will also disarm the alarm and unlock the doors and filler flap.
Panic Alarm
The system has a panic alarm feature which can be activated whatever the
alarm state. This feature may be used to discourage offenders when you are
either inside the car or within the operating range of the alarm key fob
(approximately 10 metres / 30 feet).
To activate the panic alarm, press and hold the left key fob button for at least
three seconds. The system will enter the full alarm state.
Press the key fob left button again to stop the panic alarm and return to the
state prior to initial panic alarm activation.
If the panic alarm is not switched off using the left button, the siren will stop
after 30 seconds and the indicator flashing will deactivate after 5 minutes.

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Boot (Trunk) Lock Control
To open the boot (trunk), press the right
key fob button. The key fob red lamp will
stay on so long as the right hand button is
pressed. The direction indicators will flash
once (in markets where visible alarm signals
are permitted), the siren will chirp once (in
markets where audible sirens are permitted
and programmed) and the boot will unlock.
It is not necessary to disarm the alarm in
order to use the boot unlock feature.
Caution: Always ensure that the boot (trunk) lid is securely closed after use. The boot
(trunk) interior lights will be on when the lid is left partially open and will cause the
vehicle battery to discharge.

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The Passive Anti-Theft System (PATs)
The PATs system is a fully automatic engine immobiliser. The system consists
of a transponder inside the head of each ignition key and, around the
ignition lock, a transceiver aerial which communicates signals to the PATs
electronic control unit. The PATs control unit communicates with the engine
management controller to immobilise the engine until a valid code signal is
received from the ignition key.
Two coded keys are provided with the vehicle. These
keys fit both the door locks, the boot lock and the ignition
lock.
In the event of loss of one of the keys, duplicate keys can
be created and programmed from the other key by your
Aston Martin dealer.
Starting the Engine
When the alarm system is disarmed and the vehicle key is turned in the
ignition lock, the PATs controller sends a signal to the ignition key. The
ignition key must respond with a valid code before engine start will be
enabled. If a valid code is received, the ignition system will operate
normally.
If the key code is not received, or is invalid, engine start remains disabled.
Caution: To ensure a trouble-free signal exchange between the key and the vehicle,
do not cover the key head with any metal object (e.g. another key).
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Alarm On
System Armed
Normal state - parked and locked
Alarm Off
System Disarmed
Normal state when driving
Press Left Button Once
Indicators flash
three times
(where permitted and
programmed).
Doors Unlock
Panic Alarm
Siren On for 30 secs
Indicators Flash
5 minutes
Panic Alarm
Siren On for 30 secs
Indicators Flash
5 minutes
Resets after
5 minutesPress Left Button
for 3 seconds
Press Right Button
1indicator flash
1 siren chirp
(where permitted
and programmed).
Boot unlocks
Press Right Button
1 indicator flash
1 siren chirp
(where permitted
and programmed).
Boot unlocks
Boot Open
Press Left Button Once
Indicators flash
once
(where permitted and
programmed).
Doors Lock
Resets after
5 minutes
Press Left Button
for 3 seconds
Alarm System - Operating Summary
Note: Siren and indicator lamp flashes are prohibited in some markets.