2003 ASTON MARTIN DB AR1 Q maintenance

F - Owner Maintenance
1-F-60
Recommissioning After Storage
Provided that the car has been stored in accordance with the recommended
procedure, the following points only should require attention before using
the car on the road.
Check the tyre pressures, inflate if necessary and lower the car to the ground.
Fully charge and refit the battery. Reset the clock and electric windows.
Drain the engine sump and final drive unit, fit a new engine oil filter element,
then refill with the approved oils. Check the coolant level and if necessary
top up with the correct antifreeze/water solution.
Check all fluid levels and top-up as necessary. Fill the fuel tank
Caution: Starting the engine without sufficient lubrication can cause serious engine
damage. Take care to establish engine oil pressure as directed in the following steps
before allowing the engine to start.
Press and hold the accelerator hard to the floor (kickdown switch actuated).
This will temporarily inhibit the fuel injectors during cranking. Turn on the
ignition. Press and hold the starter button to crank the engine until normal
oil pressure is indicated on the oil pressure gauge. Release the starter button
and the accelerator pedal.
Start the engine normally and check that the oil pressure and ignition
warning lights go out as the engine starts indicating correct oil pressure and
battery charging. Raise the bonnet and check for leaks of fuel, oil and
coolant.
Finally, check the operation of all instruments, lights and accessories.

F - Owner Maintenance
1-F-61 Carefully test drive the vehicle and check the operation of all functions.
WARNING: Braking performance can be impaired initially due to a fine film of
corrosion on the brake discs. Drive conservatively and, when safe to do so,
frequently apply the brakes until the discs have been deglazed. Full braking
performance should then be restored.

F - Owner Maintenance
1-F-62

2-A-7
A - Service Schedules
Service Schedules
The following service schedules are recommended for DB AR1. The schedules may
be modified if necessary. Please consult your Aston Martin Dealer for details of any
service schedule updates.
Road Test Evaluation
1000mls 7500mls 15000mls
1500km 12000km 24000km
3 months 6 months 12 months
x x x Pre-Maintenance Road Test Evaluation
Fluids Filters and Leaks Checks
1000mls 7500mls 15000mls
1500km 12000km 24000km
3 months 6 months 12 months
x x x Renew the engine oil
x x x Renew the engine oil filter
x x x Check for engine oil leaks
- - x Renew the air cleaner elements
x x x Check auto transmission for leaks
x x x Check man. gearbox for leaks.
Top-up if necessary
- - x Renew rear axle oil
x - - Check / top-up rear axle oil
- x - Check rear axle for leaks, top up if necessary
- - 30000 Renew engine coolant - check S.Gravity
x x x Check/top-up engine coolant
x x x Check cooling and heating systems for leaks
- - 60000 Renew fuel filters
x x x Check for fuel leaks
Every 2 years 30,000 miles Renew brake fluid
x x x Check / top-up brake fluid reservoir
x x x Check / top-up clutch fluid reservoir
x x x Check / top-up power steering reservoir
x x x Check power steering system for leaks
x x x Check brake hoses, pipes and unions for leaks
x x x Check suspension dampers for leaks
x x x Top-up windscreen washer reservoir
x x x Check exhaust system for leaks
x x x Check air conditioning system for leaks

A - Warranty
3-A-3
Warranty Limitations
The benefit of the Warranty is subject to the following terms and condi-
tions:
1. No part shall be fitted other than the Company ’s approved parts.
2. Repairs or replacements due to fair wear and tear, misuse or negli-
gence are not covered by this Warranty.
3. The Aston Martin car shall not have been used, maintained, altered,
repaired or adjusted otherwise than in accordance with the instruc-
tions given in the proper technical publications, subject to accident
damage nor in a manner in which, in the opinion of the Company,
would prejudice the reliability of the Aston Martin motor car.
4. The Company ’s written maintenance schedule should have been car-
ried out at the intervals prescribed therein.
5. The Aston Martin motor car shall not have taken part in any road or
track racing events, reliability trials, hill-climbing or speed tests or
other competitions of a similar nature, and shall not have been used
for commercial service or hire except with the written consent of the
Company.
6. The Aston Martin motor car or parts shall not have been altered or
modified or the manufacturer’s identification number or mark been
changed or removed.
7. The Aston Martin motor car shall not at any time have been used for
the purpose of towing caravans, boats or trailers.
8. The part or assembly shall not have been fitted other than by the
Company or its Franchise Holders or Approved Repairers.

A - Warranty
3-A-4
A Before Driving
The owner is responsible for the costs of maintenance service, seasonal
schedules and routine adjustments and all replacement parts and other
materials used in these schedules and adjustments.
The Warranty is issued to the first owner of the motor car and may be
transferred to subsequent owners by application to the Company’s War-
ranty Department, but the terms of Warranty in no way affects the rights
derived by the owner from his contract with the person selling the Com-
pany’s products.
The construction and legal effect of the Warranty shall be determined in
accordance with the Laws of England. All disputes arising out of the War-
ranty shall be referred to arbitration in London, England under the provi-
sions of Arbitration Act, 1950, or any statutory modification or re-
enactment thereof.
In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between the terms and con-
ditions of the Warranty document and the terms and conditions described
in this Owner’s Guide, the terms and conditions of the Warranty docu-
ment shall prevail.

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