F - Owner Maintenance
1-F-38
Fuse Boxes
Three fuse/relay boxes are fitted to DB AR1 containing the fuses to protect
electrical and electronic systems of the vehicle. The box locations are
indicated on the diagram above.
The forward left and right fuse boxes are located beneath a plate in the
passenger side footwell. The rear fuse box is located in the boot, close to the
battery.
WARNING: Do not add to or alter the electrical systems of DB AR1 unless fitting
Aston Martin approved options to the manufacturers instructions. Use of
unapproved components, incorrect dismantling, incorrect reassembly or incorrect
replacement of components may create electrical overloads and a fire risk.
WARNING: Do not attempt to repair a blown fuse. This could cause a fire hazard
or serious damage elsewhere in the electrical circuits.
WARNING: Do not install a fuse which exceeds the amperage for each location
listed on the following fuse charts.
F - Owner Maintenance
1-F-42
Bulb and Fuse Replacement
A kit of replacement bulbs, fuses etc. is supplied. Any item used from the kit
should be replaced at the earliest opportunity so that the full kit is always
available.
On vehicles fitted with the space-saver spare wheel the kit is stored in the
wheel insert.
On vehicles without the spare wheel the kit is stored in the insert under the
boot floor covering. The kit contents are market dependant and typically
include:
12V, 5W (Festoon) C5W Number Plate Light
12V, 5W (capless) W5W Side Lights/Side Repeater Lights
12V, 55W H1 Headlight Main and Dip Beam
Note: From August 2002 dip beam bulbs 12V, 55W H1 Philips Blue Vision for all
countries except North America.
12V, 55W H3 Headlight/Fog light (not USA)
12V, 3W W3W Side Markers LH/RH, Front
and Rear
Fuse Extractor Key
Note: Spare bayonet fuses are located in the toolkit
