2003 ASTON MARTIN DB AR1 Q ignition

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Warnings, Cautions and Notes
Within this Owner's Guide, advice is given at three levels, Warnings,
Cautions and Notes. Take particular care to read all relevant advice before
operating or servicing the vehicle.
Warnings
Procedures which must be followed precisely to help avoid the risk of
personal injury.
Example:
WARNING: Avoid touching the sides of the engine when working in the engine
compartment. The exhaust system will be hot if the engine has recently been run.
Cautions
Procedures which must be followed precisely to reduce the possibility of
damage to the vehicle.
Example:
Caution: Take care that hydraulic fluid does not contact the paint work during the
topping-up operation. Serious paint work damage can result. If a spillage does
occur, immediately flush the hydraulic fluid from the paint work with clean, fresh
water and then wipe with a clean damp cloth.
Notes
Procedures which will help to avoid difficulties in the operation of the
vehicle.
Example:
Note: The ignition must be switched on (position I or II) before the door mirrors
can be adjusted.
DB AR1 Owner's Guide

A - Before Driving
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Vehicle Keys
Your DB AR1 is supplied with two sets of keys. Each set contains the
following:
• One ignition/door key
• One key number tag
• One key for the centre armrest storage box
• One alarm key fob
Security of Keys and Alarm Key Fobs
It is important to keep your keys and alarm key fobs in a safe place at all
times. Leaving them in a conspicuous place is an invitation for a thief to steal
them and consequently your car and belongings. Keep your key sets secure
at all times.
Remove the key number tags from each key set and keep them secure. They
will be required if you wish to obtain replacement keys.
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Unlocking the Car / Turning off the Alarm
To unlock the car and turn the alarm system off, approach to within 10
metres (30 feet) of the car and point the key fob towards the rear window.
Press the left button on the alarm key fob.
The exterior direction indicators flash three times, indicating that the alarm
has been switched off. At the same time, the central locking system unlocks
the car doors and fuel filler flap. Alarm sensing on the boot lock is also
switched off so that the boot may be opened without triggering the alarm.
Locking the Car / Turning on the Alarm
To turn the alarm system on and lock the car, stand within 10 metres (30 feet)
of the car and point the key fob towards the rear window. Press the left
button on the alarm key fob.
The direction indicators flash once as the alarm is switched on. Alarm
sensing is then operative on the door locks, bonnet and boot. At the same
time, the car doors, boot and filler flap are locked by the central locking
system.
Engine Immobiliser
The engine is immobilised by the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) and may
not be started until a correctly coded key is inserted and turned in the
ignition switch (See 'Security Systems' for a full description of PATS). The
PATS system is fully automatic and requires no intervention from the driver.

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Door Locks
The door locks and fuel filler flap are centrally controlled and are normally
unlocked when the left button is pressed on the alarm key fob. The boot lock
is also enabled at this time but does not release until opened using the boot
release switch, ignition key or by pressing the right button on the key fob.
NOTE: If a door is unlocked and opened with the key whilst the alarm is switched
on, the alarm will sound.
If the alarm system is off, then locking or unlocking of either door with the
ignition key causes simultaneous locking or unlocking of the other door and
the fuel filler flap by means of the central locking system.
Door Sealing
Your DB AR1 is fitted with frameless door windows. A special door sealing
system is fitted to ensure a tight fit of the door glass to the seal along the 'A'
post.
When you open a door, the window glass is automatically lowered a few
millimetres to clear the door seal.
As you close a door, the window glass is automatically raised against the
body frame rubber seals.
WARNING: Ensure that all occupants are clear when the window mechanism is
operating.
Caution: Door Seal Damage - Reconnect the battery (see Battery Reconnect Switch
1-F-35) before opening the doors to avoid damage to the door seals.

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Rain Cover
To protect the interior of your DB AR1 during periods of inclement weather
a rain cover is provided.
WARNING. Aston Martin recommend that your DB AR1 is not to be driven while
the rain cover is installed.
If it is essential that your DB AR1 is to be moved with the rain cover installed, i.e.
to move to a safe parking area or into a covered area, do not exceed 5 m.p.h. and
only drive a very short distance. The front of the rain cover, over the windscreen,
can be rolled up, allowing the driver to have vision.
To Fit the Rain Cover
Before fitting the rain cover raise both door windows fully and remove the
ignition key from the ignition lock.
1. Remove the rain cover from its storage bag.
Place the rain cover over the windscreen,
black side up, with the two sucker
attachments towards the front of the vehicle.
Attach the suckers to the windscreen (one
in each bottom corner of the windscreen).
Note: Place the sucker attachments close to the
corners, this will enable the windscreen wipers to operate if required.

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Seat Controls
WARNING: Do not attempt to adjust the seat whilst driving.
The Seat Control Panels
Three rocker switches are mounted on the outside of each front seat. The
switches may be operated with the ignition on or off.
Lumbar Support - Press either the + or - symbol on the
rear switch (A) to increase or reduce lumbar support.
Seat Back Angle - Use the centre switch (B) to increase or
decrease the angle of the seat back.
Front to Rear - Use the forward switch (C) to move the seat
in the front to rear direction.

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Interior Mirror
The interior rear view mirror can be
adjusted on its ball mounting until a
satisfactory rear view is obtained when
sitting in the normal driving position.
The rear view mirror can be dipped to
reduce the glare from the headlights of
following vehicles.
Pull the tab towards the rear to dip the mirror. Push the tab forwards to re-
establish the normal view.
Door Mirror Switch
The exterior door mounted mirrors
can be adjusted using a single control
knob mounted on the driver's door.
Note: The ignition must be switched
on (position I or II) before the door
mirrors can be adjusted
To select the mirror to be adjusted
rotate the knob left or right.
The joystick can then be moved forwards and backwards or to the left or
right to adjust the mirror up/down or left/right as required.
Powerfold Mirrors
Push the control knob towards the mirror symbol and hold
to fold the door mirrors against the door when parked.
Repeat this procedure to unfold the mirrors before driving
the car.

B - Controls
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Information/Warning Lights
Ignition Warning Light (Red)
Illuminates when the ignition is switched on. Extinguishes when
the engine is started and battery charging commences.
Brake Warning (Red)
Illuminates when the brake fluid level is low. May
illuminate with the ABS Warning Light.
Note: When the ignition is turned on, the Brake warning light will illuminate
briefly and extinguish if the brake fluid level is within specification.
Parking Brake Warning (Red)
Illuminates when the parking brake is applied
with the ignition On.
Low Coolant Level (Red)
Illuminates if the level of the engine coolant in the header is
tank is low.
Oil Pressure Warning Light (Red)
Illuminates when the engine oil pressure falls below minimum.
Do not continue driving if this light remains illuminated.
Consult your Dealer immediately.
Seat Belt Warning (Red)
This warning lamp will illuminate and a chime will sound if the
driver's seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is switched
on.
Hazard Warning (Red)
Flashes in time with the external indicator lamps when the
hazard warning lamps are switched on.