2003 ASTON MARTIN DB AR1 Q headlamp

B - Controls
1-B-13
Side and Headlight Switching
The left stalk collar has three positions that control the external running lights
of the vehicle: in the off position all external lights are off.
Rotating the collar to the first click (the side lamp symbol) switches on the
side lights, side marker lights, rear lights and registration plate lights (licence
plate lights).
Rotating to the second click position (the headlamp symbol) switches on the
headlight dipped beams in addition to the side, side marker, rear and
registration plate (licence plate) lights.
Main and Dipped Beam Switching
When the headlight dipped beams are switched on, they may be switched
to main beams by pushing the left stalk away from the steering wheel. Pulling
the left stalk back to its central position will switch the headlights back to
dipped beams.
Headlight Flashing
When all lights are off or when only the side lights are on, the headlight main
beams may be flashed by pulling the left stalk towards the steering wheel.
The headlights will go off when the stalk is released.

B - Controls
1-B-18
Fog Lights, Screen Heater and Seat Heater Switches
The row of controls beneath the air-conditioning panel contains a variety of
switches dependant on model and market. Your DB AR1 will have an
appropriate selection of the switches described below.
Front Fog Lights
The front fog lights can be switched on when the headlights
or sidelights are in use. They must be switched off when
visibility clears to reduce glare to the drivers of oncoming
vehicles.
Rear Fog Lights (Where fitted)
These lights may only be used in conjunction with the
headlamps or sidelamps. They should be switched on when
fog is causing restricted visibility. They must be switched off
when visibility clears to reduce glare to the drivers of
following vehicles.
Heated Front Screen
This switch controls the front windscreen heater which
turns off automatically after about 4 minutes if not turned
off manually.

F - Owner Maintenance
1-F-40
Passenger Footwell Fusebox - Left Hand
F1 15A Accessory Terminal
F2 10A Transmission Control Module, Gearshift Interlock
Module, PRND Switch
F3 5A Headlamp Relay, Instrument Pack, Dimmer Unit
F4 10A Multi Function Unit, Air-Conditioning In-Car Sensor,
Anti-Lock Brakes Control Unit
F5 5A Traction Control Switch, Alternator Regulator, Heated
Front Screen Control
F6 10A Rear Fog Switch, RH Dip Beam
F7 30A Starter Relay
F8 10A LH Dip Beam
F9 20A LHS Seat Heater Relay, LHS Seat Module
F10 40A Heated Front Screen Controller
F11 10A RH Horn
F12 30A LH Rad Cooling Fan
F13 10A LH Horn
F14 30A RH Rad Cooling Fan
F15 30A Primary Powertrain Control Module RHS
F16 10A Multi-Function Unit, Central Locking Module, Air
Conditioning Control Panel, Alarm Sounder
F17 30A Secondary Powertrain Control Module LHS
F18 5A Interior Map Lights, Instrument Pack,
RH Rad Module
F19 10A RH Main Beam
F20 20A Window Lift Cut Out, Accessory Terminal,
Air Conditioning Clutch Relay
F21 10A Instrument Pack, LH Main Beam
F22 25A Front Fog Relay

F - Owner Maintenance
1-F-53 Window Controller Memory Check
With the alarm off and the doors unlocked, open and then close each door
in turn. If the door window drops on opening and rises on closing the door,
the window controller memory is good. If the windows do not drop and rise
correctly, reset the window controllers as follows:
Window Controller Memory Reset Procedure
1. Sit in the drivers seat with the doors closed. Turn on the ignition switch.
2. Press and hold down the window Down button until the window drops
to its maximum down position in one movement.
3. Press and hold the window Up button until the window rises to its
maximum up position in one movement.
4. Switch off the ignition, step out of the car and close the doors. Perform
the Window Controller Memory Check to ensure that the window
maximum up and down positions have been correctly reset.
Headlamp Ventilation
In very humid conditions some condensation may accumulate within the
headlamp pod enclosures whilst the engine is stopped. When the vehicle
is running and the air conditioning is switched on, the headlamp pod
enclosures are automatically vented and any condensation will clear within
a few minutes.
For rapid headlamp ventilation, use the following settings: A/C On, Fan
speed 3, Interior vents all closed. If the condensation does not clear quickly,
consult your Aston Martin dealer.

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