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G - Specifications
1-G-2
Body
Two door Roadster with 2+0 seating.
Steel underframe and body panels. Steel front wings, boot lid, sills and front
and rear bumper aprons. Steel doors, bonnet inner, boot inner and rear
quarters. Side impact protection in the doors.
Engine
All alloy, quad overhead cam 48 valve V12. 5935 cc. Compression ratio
10.3:1.
Twin EECV engine management systems with multi-point sequential fuel
injection and 'Coil on Plug' Ignition System.
Fuel 95 RON Unleaded or 98 RON Super Unleaded.
(USA - Premium Unleaded). 2 in-tank fuel pumps.
Emission control 4 Oxygen sensors / three-way catalytic convertors,
Exhaust gas recirculation, Evaporative loss purge
Bore 89.0mm
Stroke 79.5mm
Spark Plugs NGK - PTR6E-13
Spark Plug Gap 1.3 ± 0.1mm
Lubrication system Wet sump pressurised lubrication
Alternator Denso L3BHE 120A
Voltage Regulation 13.8V ±0.5V @ 20°C
Battery Varta 90AH
(Manual) (Automatic)
Max Power 324 kW (435 bhp) 309kW (420 bhp)
@ 6000 rpm @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque 556 Nm (410 lb/ft) 542 Nm (400 lb/ft)
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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
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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
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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