2003 ASTON MARTIN DB AR1 Q lights

G - Specifications
1-G-8
Lights Rating Type
Headlight dip beam(USA) 55W H1
Headlight dip beam (ROW) 55W H1 Philips Blue Vision
Headlight main beam 55W H3
Front fog lights 27W 880X
Front Indicators 30W 3757AK (not USA)
Front Indicators 8W 3457AK (USA)
Rear indicators 21W P21W
Rear fog lights 21W P21W (not USA)
Reversing lights 21W P21W
Stop lights (USA) 21W P21W
Stop/Rear lights 21/5W P21/5W
Rear lights (USA) 5W C5W
Number plate lights 5W C5W
Front indicator repeater 5W WSW
Front side light 5W W5W Clear
Interior lights 10W C10W
Map light 5W 5W Halogen
Rear interior lights 3W W3W
Boot light 5W W5W
Side marker lights 3W W3W

2-A-5
A - Service Schedules
Pre-delivery Inspection (PDI)
Before you receive your DB AR1, it will undergo a comprehensive pre-
delivery inspection at the Dealer's premises to ensure that it meets Aston
Martin's quality standards. The following checks will be made:
Levels and Leaks
Engine oil
Power steering oil
Brake Fluid
Clutch fluid (manual only)
Engine coolant level
Engine coolant specific gravity
Windscreen washer fluid
Fuel system
Gearbox oil/Auto transmission fluid
Rear axle oil - Differential
Battery
Mechanical Functions
Auto transmission
Selection and P & N functions
Manual gear selection
Clutch operation (manual only)
Throttle pedal operation
Parking brake operation
Steering column adjustment and lock
operation
Seat adjuster rails
Bonnet (Hood) release and catch
Door operation and locks
Storage compartments
Rear view mirror
Wheels and Tyres
Road wheel nuts
Tyre pressures
Front wheel tracking
Electrical Checks
Battery condition
Heated windscreen
Windscreen washers
Windscreen wipers
Air-conditioning controls
Gauges and warning lights
Radio/Cassette/CD player
Navigation (where fitted)
All speakers
Electric aerial
Inertia switch
Window mechanisms
Side and headlights (main and dip)
Front fog lights
Rear fog lights (where fitted)
Hazard warning lights
Instrument illumination and dimmer
Air conditioning panel illumination
Auto Trans. PRNDL illumination
Horns
Interior/map lights
Cigar lighter
Seat adjustment - all functions
Door mirror adjustments
Reset clock (if necessary)
Door / boot courtesy lights
Central locking system
Filler flap lock operation
Seat belt operation
Seat belt warning system
Security system / Remote control
Clutch pedal start inhibit
Interrogate DTC codes (not N.
America)
Record battery open-circuit voltage

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-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