2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE instrument cluster

May 2007 Workshop Manual 13-1-1
Information, Gauge and Warning (13.00)
Contents
Instrument Cluster (13.01) .................................. 13-1-2Description ............................................................. 1-2 Information and Warning Lamps ............................ 1-3
DIM Display layout ................................................ 1-4

Instrument Cluster (13.01)
Information, Gauge and Warning (13.00)13-1-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Information, Gauge and Warning (13.00)
Instrument Cluster (13.01)
Description
The Driver Information module contains the necessary electronic control units and memories to control, process and
present all necessary vehicle information to the driver.
1. Information on vehicle performance is presented in visible form using the instruments and gauges. These
devices present such information as Vehicle Speed,
Engine Speed, Fuel Level and Coolant Temperature.
2. Information on vehicle status is presented by an array of warning lights.
• Red - indicate immediate danger warnings
• Amber - indicate conditions which are serious but not immediately dangerous
• Green and Blue - indicate normal actuation of items such as turn signals or fog lamps
The message centres and the shift position Sensor
display are used to present information on the distance
recorders (trip meters), current gear mode and current
gear engaged.
3. The right message centre is used to display any warning/ information message text. These text messages may be
reinforced in some cases by illumination of the
appropriate warning lamps.
The following table defines all information and warning
lamps and their significance:

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Instrument Cluster (13.01)
Information, Gauge and Warning (13.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 13-1-3
Information and Warning Lamps
Name / FunctionDescriptionSymbolInput SignalPower
On Check
General Warning
– Amber/Red Controlled internally by the DIM. It is used in conjunction with
several text messages to indicate information to the driver. Internal
SRS (Airbag) Controlled externally by the SRS module and indicates a fault in the SRS module. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
High Engine
Coolant Temp. This tell tale is controlled internally by the DIM. Activated
when the engine coolant temperature signal from the CAN bus
reaches a pre defined value. (The
actual symbol is not lit, only
the red LED.) CAN
DSC Controlled externally by the ABS/DSC module. Indicates when the system is in operation or when it is turned off. The tell tale
is triggered by a CAN signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
ABS Controlled externally by th e ABS/DSC module. Indicates a
fault in the ABS system. The tell tale is triggered by a CAN
signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
Rear Fog Lights Controlled externally by the SRS module. Indicates that the
rear fog lights are turned on. The tell tale is triggered by a CAN
signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
Seat Belts Controlled externally by the CEM. Indicates that the seat belts are not fastened properly. The tell tale is triggered by a CAN
signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
Brake (General) Controlled externally by either the CEM or the ABS / DSC module. It indicates low brake fluid level, brake fault and park
brake. The tell tale is triggered by two low side inputs or a CAN
signal. Low side x 2
and
CAN Ye s ( 5 S e c o n d s )
Side Lights Controlled externally by th e CEM. Indicates that the side lights
are on. High side
Oil Pressure Controlled exte rnally by the PCM. Indicates low oil pressure.
The tell tale is triggered by a CAN signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
Battery Charge Controlled externally by th e CEM. Indicates that the alternator
is no longer charging the battery properly. The tell tale is
triggered by a CAN signal. CAN Yes (5 Seconds)
Fuel Level Low Controlled internally by the DIM. Activated when the fuel level drops below a pre defined value. The fuel information is
provided from the CAN bus. The symbol is not lit, only the
amber LED. CAN
Turn Left/Right Controlled externally by th e CEM. The tell tale is triggered by a
CAN signal. CAN
High Beam Controlled externally by the CEM. Indicates that the high beam is switched on. The tell tale is triggered by a CAN signal. CAN
Check Engine Controlled externally by the PCM. Indicates a fault in the engine management system. The te ll tale is not connected to
the microprocessor. Low side
Tyre Pressure Controlled by the DIM. In dicates a low or rapid change in the
tyre pressure or a tyre pressure monitoring system fault. Low side Yes (5 Seconds)
Not Used
PATS Controlled externally by the PCM. Indicates key acceptance status. Low side

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DIM Display layout
The DIM contains two message centres, which are used to
inform the driver about the vehicles status.

Message Centres
The left Message Centre is used to display the odometer (C),
the Cruise control status (C) and the T1 or T2 trip distance
(A).
Shift Position Sensor
The Shift Position Sensor display indicates when the shift
lights are activated. The display is duel colour.
Green - normal operation
Red - defined situations.
Message Centre Right
The Message Centre Right is used to display the trip function
information and warning/information messages.

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Module Locations
1A Central Electronic Module (CEM) LH D15BInstrument Cluster Module LHD
1B Central Electronic Module (CEM) RH D 16 Navigation Display Module RHD/LHD
2A Driver’s Door Module RHD 17 Yaw Rate Sensor Module RHD/LHD
2B Driver’s Door Module LHD 1 8Restraint Module RHD/LHD
3A Passenger Door Module LHD 19 AM/FM Tuner Module RHD/LHD
3B Passenger Door Module RHD 20 Traffic Messaging Channel (TMC) Module RHD/
LHD
4 Fuel Pump Module RHD/LHD 21 GPS Tuner Module RHD/LHD
5 Parking Aid Module RHD/LHD 22 Amplifier Module RHD/LHD
6 Remote Key Entry Module RHD/LH D23Amplifier Module RHD/LHD
7 Security Microwave RHD/LHD 24A Powe rtrain Control Module (PCM) LHD
8A Tyre Pressure Monitor Module LHD 24B Powertrain Control Module (PCM) RHD
8B Tyre Pressure Monitor Module RHD 25A Telephone (GSM) Module LHD
9Multi-media Module (MMM) RHD/LHD 25B Teleph one (GSM) Module RHD
10 ABS/Traction Control/Dy namic Stability Control
(DSC) Module RHD/LHD 26A Telephone (Bluetooth) Module LHD
11 Tracker Module RHD Only 26B Tel ephone (Bluetooth) Module RHD
12 Fan Module RHD/LHD 27A High Intensity Discharge (HID) Module LHD
13 HVAC Module RHD/LHD 27B High Intensity Discharge (HID) Module RHD
14 Infotainment Control Module RHD/ LHD 28 Centre Console Module (CCM)
15A Instrument Cluster Module RHD

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Alarm System Overview
All alarm and central locking operations are controll
ed from within the Central Electronic Module (CEM).
Component Descriptions
Battery Backed Sounder
This device produces the audible out-put from the alarm
system. The sounder can also house a tilt sensor to detect
unauthorised vehicle movement.
Guard Reduction Switch
Used to disable the mass movement sensor, double locking
and tilt sensor, so that people or animals can be left in the
vehicle.
Mass Movement Sensor (optional)
Detects movement within the cabin of the car using
microwaves. It is specifically designed to protect the ignition
barrel and lock.
Central Electronics Module (CEM)
This module controls the vehicle alarm system. The CEM
controls all alarm system inputs and outputs.
Driver Informatio n Module (DIM)
Instrument Cluster
The message centre right provides text messages displaying
alarm information to the user.
Ajar switches (perimeter sensors)
The car is equipped with ajar switches to sense unauthorised
access to the following areas:

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Serial Data Link MIL Illumination

The instrument cluster on some vehicles use the J1850 serial data link or CAN data link to receive and
display various types of information from the PCM. For example, the engine coolant temperature
information displayed on the instrument cluster com es from the same ECT sensor used by the PCM for all
its internal calculations.
These same vehicles use the J1850 serial data link or CAN data link to illuminate the MIL rather than a
circuit, hard-wired to the PCM. The PCM periodically sends the instrument cluster a message that tells it
to turn on the MIL, turn off the MIL or blink the MI L. If the instrument cluster fails to receive a message
within a 5-second timeout period, the instrument cluster itself illuminates the MIL. If communication is
restored, the instrument cluster turns off the MI L after 5 seconds. Due to its limited capabilities, the
instrument cluster does not generate or store Diagnostic Trouble Codes.