2003 ASTON MARTIN DB AR1 Q buttons

B - Controls
1-B-15
Windscreen Washer Control
The windscreen washers are switched on by pressing the button on the end
of the right column stalk. The washers and wipers operate whilst the button
is pressed. On releasing the button, the washers stop immediately but the
wipers continue for a few strokes to clear any residual washer fluid from the
screen.
If the washer button is used during normal wiper operation, the washers
operate whilst the button is pressed and the wipers operate continually
irrespective of the washer operation.
Steering Wheel
Horn Push
The horn is sounded by pressing either of the
horn buttons above the steering wheel pad.
An alternative three spoke sports wheel is
fitted to cars with the Touchtronic transmission
option.
Two buttons marked '+' and
'-' are fitted to
the steering wheel horizontal spokes. These
buttons are used for gearchanging when in
Touchtronic mode.

B - Controls
1-B-17 The centre console contains the following controls:
• Clock and PATS Status Light
• Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Controls
• Fog Lamp, Screen Heater and Seat Heater Switches
• Radio Cassette Player (Control for the CD autochanger)
• Hazard Light Switch
• Starter Button
• Traction Control Switch
• Window Lift Switches
• Boot Release Switch
• Cigar Lighter and Ashtray
The Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Systems are fully described
in the Air-Conditioning section of this Owner's Guide.
Clock
The clock in the centre of the air conditioning control panel is set using the
buttons on the clock panel.
The left button is used to retard the time and the
right button to advance the time.
The small light between the time set buttons is the
PATS Status Light which is described in the Security
section of this Owner's Guide.
ASTON MARTIN

C - Driving
1-C-12
Touchtronic Gear Selector Lever
The Touchtronic gear selector lever is operated in the right portion of the
selector gate for automatic mode (P, R, N and D) and in the left portion of
the selector gate for Sport (S) and Touchtronic modes. The Sport warning
lamp on the instrument panel will illuminate when Sport mode is selected
and will extinguish on entering Touchtronic mode. Touchtronic mode is
selected and operated sequentially using the gear lever or the '-' or '+'
buttons on the steering wheel.

C - Driving
1-C-13
Gearshift Mode Indicator
The current gearshift mode is indicated on the instrument panel digital
display.
Automatic mode is indicated by the 'A' symbol.
In Sport mode, the 'A' symbol is shown on the
indicator and the Sport warning lamp on the
instrument panel is illuminated.
In Touchtronic mode, the current gear is shown by 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 in the
display.
Steering Wheel Gear Shift Buttons
In Touchtronic mode, gearshifts may also be made using the '-' and '+'
buttons on the steering wheel. These buttons are inactive when in Automatic
mode.

C - Driving
1-C-14
Gearshift Modes
Automatic Mode
When the gear selector lever is operated in the right half of
the selector gate ('A' showing in the instrument panel
display), the transmission is in Automatic mode.
The gearbox functions as a standard automatic five speed transmission. The
selector lever may be placed into the P, R, N or D positions. When D is
selected, gearshifts will be made automatically at points dependant on
vehicle speed, throttle position and engine load.
Sport Mode
The Sport mode can be selected by moving the gear selector
lever to the left from the 'D' position. The Sport warning lamp
on the instrument panel will illuminate on entering Sport
mode.
Sport mode may be cancelled by moving the selector lever back to the right
half of the selector gate to return to Auto mode. Sport mode is also cancelled
by selecting a gear in Touchtronic mode.
Touchtronic Mode
From the Sport position, Touchtronic mode is selected by any forward or
rearward movement of the selector lever or by pressing one of the steering
wheel gearshift buttons.
Any forward movement of the selector lever will engage the next higher
gear. Any rearward movement of the selector lever will engage the next
lower gear. The lever will return to the centre position after each movement.
In Touchtronic mode, all gearshifts are under driver control. The number of
the current gear appears in the digital selector display.

G - Specifications
1-G-4
Transmission - Manual
Tremec T 56 six speed transmission
Gear Ratios
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Reverse
2.66:1 1.78:1 1.30:1 1.00:1 0.79:1 0.62:1 2.9:1
Transmission - Automatic
ZF 5HP-30 five speed automatic transmission with manual gearshift control
using the special selector lever or steering wheel mounted gear shift buttons.
Gear Ratios
1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Reverse
3.55:1 2.24:1 1.54:1 1.00:1 0.79:1 3.68:1
Final Drive
GKN Powerlock limited slip differential.
Ratios Manual = 4.09:1 Auto = 3.06:1
Steering
Rack and pinion power-assisted steering. 2.76 turns lock to lock.
Column tilt and reach adjustments.
Turning Circle Kerb to Kerb - 11.4 metres
Wall to Wall - 11.8 metres
Toe-In 0° + 5' front, 0° 12' ± 6' rear
(at half laden ride height of 137 mm front, 141 mm rear)

Index
5-A-6
Stopping the Engine 1-C-8
Storing the Car 1-F-58
T
Tachometer 1-B-10
The Vehicle Toolkit 1-F-18
Touchtronic Mode 1-C-14
Touchtronic Transmission Control
Automatic Mode 1-C-14
Gearshift Inhibit 1-C-15
Minimum Upshift Speeds 1-C-15
Selector Lever 1-C-12
Sport or Touchtronic Mode 1-C-14
Steering Wheel Shift Buttons 1-C-13
Traction Contol 1-B-20
Traction Control System 1-C-17
Traction Control Operation 1-C-18
Traction Control Warning Lamp 1-C-17
Turn Signals 1-B-12
Turning off the Alarm 1-A-4
Turning on the Alarm 1-A-4
Tyre Inflation Aerosols 1-F-19
Tyre Reinflation Procedure 1-F-20
U
Unlocking the DB AR1 1-A-4
US Uniform Tyre Quality Grades 1-F-16
V
Vehicle Cleaning 1-F-54
Aerial Care 1-F-57
Underbonnet Cleaning 1-F-57
Upholstery, Carpets, Seats and Seat Belts 1-F-56
Vehicle Recovery 1-F-26
Suspended Towing 1-F-28
Towing by Another Vehicle 1-F-29
Transporting and Towing 1-F-26
Voltmeter 1-B-10