2010 ASTON MARTIN V8 VANTAGE alarm

Handles and Lock Mechanisms (01.14)
Body System (01.00)
May 2007 Workshop Manual 1-10-1
Body System (01.00)
Handles and Lock Mechanisms (01.14)
Description
The vehicle key operates the
ignition and the door lock, the
remote transmitter operates the
central locking and alarm systems.
Do not leave them in the vehicle .
Central Locking System
The Central Locking system consists of lock actuators in both
doors, the boot and the fuel flap. Central locking control is
through the door modules.
Each lock actuator incorporates a microswitch which signals
a change of state when any motor runs to drive the actuator.
The microswitches are of the change over type and provide
an earth for lock/unlock signals to the door module.
The boot will remain locked or will be unlocked
simultaneously with the doors dependant on the boot lock
position. The boot lock can be enabled at any time using the
remote transmitter irrespective of the Central Locking status.
Remote Transmitter
The remote control system consists of a transmitter and an
antenna (radio frequency system). The remote control
transmitter for the radio frequency system will operate
without the transmitter being directed at the vehicle. The
normal range between the transmitter and the antenna is up
to 5 meters. Before the remote control system can be used,
each transmitter must be initialized to the vehicle. A
maximum number of four transmitters can be initialized to
any vehicle. All remote transmitters must be initialized at the
same time.The keyless entry / remote operated locks will not
operate when the ignition key is in the ignition switch.
(A) Lock - One step vehicle
locking and alarm enable
.
(B) Un-lock - One step vehicle
unlocking or two step vehicle
unlocking and alarm disable.
(C) Boot Open - Press to enable
the boot catch.
(D) Panic Alarm - Activates / deactivates the panic alarm.
(E) Approach Light - Activates the front and rear side lights.
Fuel Filler Assembly
Boot Emergency Release
The boot can be opened from in side the boot by pulling the
luminous emergency release handle.
The vehicle will deadlock after 25 seconds.

Road Wheels and Tyres (04.04)
Suspension (04.00)4-4-10 Workshop Manual May 2007
Display Unit
The display unit provides additional features when correctly
connected to a previously installed ‘Smartire’ system. The
display unit connects directly to the front of the basic
‘Smartire’ receiver and is powered from the vehicle circuits.
The display will be fully illu minated during use but will go
into ‘Energy Saver’ mode when no activity is detected.
Display Panel
Connection and Normal Operation
1. Remove the front bezel of the Pressure Sensor Receiver. Install the extension lead to the display unit and to the
receiver module. Turn on the ignition.
All icons will illuminate briefly and then extinguish
leaving only the vehicle outline.
2. When tyre pressure data is received, (drive the vehicle
or spin the road wheels), all the road wheel icons will
appear. Press the Tyre icon to access the recorded data
for each of the four road wheels.
3. Press the Mode button to scroll through the pressure, temperature and pressure deviation readings for the
selected tyre. 4. If any tyre pressure sensor is defective, the display will
show three dashes to indicate the absence of data for
that tyre.
5. To return to normal mode, press the SET button.
System Programming
The system may be programmed by the user on three
different levels. Enter Progra mming Mode by pressing the
‘Set’ button:
• 2 seconds to enter level 1
• 5 seconds to enter level 2
• 10 seconds to enter level 3
The following parameters ma y be set in each level:
Level 1 Programming
Cold inflation pressure
1. Press ‘Set’ for 2 seconds to enter level 1 programming .
2. Press ‘Tyre’ to select the front or rear axle. Front or rear
tyres will be highlighted.
3. Press ‘Mode’ to show the current value. Press ‘Tyre’ to increase or ‘Mode’ to decrease the current value.
4. Press ‘Set’ to save the new values.
5. Repeat steps 2 - 4 to set the cold inflation pressure for other the axle.
Programmed wheel position No data
Data received
Alarm light Low pressure warning
Alert indicatorLearn mode MODE button
Set button
Tyre rotation program
Cold pressure program
Programming mode
Towing vehicle indicator
Numerical display
Units of pressure or temperature TYRE button
36-5-038
36-5-039
Level 1
• Cold Pressure
• Tyre Rotation
• Low Pressure Warning
• Pressure Deviation
• High Temperature Alert
•Units Selection
Level 2 •Slope
• Learn Transmitter ID
Level 3 • Low Pressure Alert
PSI
36-5-045

May 2007 Workshop Manual 14-1-1
Power Supply (14.00)
Contents
Battery System (14.01)......................................... 14-1-2Description ............................................................. 1-2 Battery Connect Switch .......................................... 1-2
Battery Disconnection and Alarm Activation........... 1-2
Charging Circuit ..................................................... 1-3
+12 Volt Distribution ............................................. 1-3
Specifications.......................................................... 1-4
Maintenance ........................................................... 1-4 Battery Disconnect Switch-Renew .......................... 1-4
Battery Conditioner-Renew .................................... 1-4
Battery Disconnect Switch to Bulkhead
Stud Cable Assembly-Renew .................................. 1-5
Battery to Battery Disconnect Switch
Cable Assembly-Renew .......................................... 1-6
Bulkhead to Starter Jump Terminal
Harness-Renew ...................................................... 1-7
BDS to Bulkhead Dirty Feed Harness-Renew ......... 1-8
Alternator and Regulator System (14.02) ............ 14-2-1 Description ............................................................. 2-1
Specifications.......................................................... 2-1
Maintenance ........................................................... 2-1 Alternator-Renew................................................... 2-1

Battery System (14.01)
Power Supply (14.00)14-1-2 Workshop Manual May 2007
Power Supply (14.00)
Battery System (14.01)
Description
The 12 volt negative earth (‘-’ ve) battery is located under the RH side rear seat and is grounded to the vehicle body.
The battery positive (‘+’ ve) terminal is connected to a battery connect switch. The connect switch may be accessed by
raising the rear seat cushion.
Battery Connect Switch
When the battery connect switch is in an ‘open’ state it
isolates electrical power from all systems except the ‘keep
alive memory’ functions in the PCMs, TCU, radio,
navigation system and door modules.
This function isolates electri cal power from vehicle circuits
under all normal service conditions with the following
exceptions:
• Before any welding or other work which may induce high voltages into the electronic control modules
• Before disconnecting any of the control modules with ‘keep alive memory ’
• Before any major service task (e.g . engine removal)
• Before installing any accessory which involves modification of vehicle wiring
In the above four exceptions the battery earth (‘-’ ve) lead
should be disconnected.
When the battery earth (‘-’ ve) terminal is disconnected,
data held in keep alive memories will be lost. After connecting the battery, the radio preset stations and the
door window controllers will require to be reset (adaptive
learning data in the PCM module will require to be re-
learned by driving the vehicle for some miles in a range of
driving conditions),
driveability may be slightly
compromised until the vehicle systems have completed
their adaptive learning routines again.
Battery Disconnection and Alarm
Activation
The vehicle is installed with an alarm which will be activated
if the battery is disconnected. This alarm is driven by a back
up battery within the alarm sounder unit.
To prevent the alarm from so unding when the battery is
disconnected (for workshop procedures), disconnect the
battery within 10 seconds of switching off the ignition.
Always carry out the following procedures upon connection
of the battery.
• Reset the clock
• Reset the radio preset programmes.
• Reset the window maximum up and maximum down settings.
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Issue 5, Janua
ry 2010 Workshop Manual 19-1-1
Electronic Features (19.00)
Contents
Active Anti-Theft System (19.01) ......................... 19-1-2
Alarm System Overview ......................................... 1-2Component Descriptions ....................................... 1-2
Functional Description ........................................... 1-3 Overview – Alarm .................................................. 1-3
General setting ....................................................... 1-3
Door open ............................................................. 1-3
Disable the Alarm .................................................. 1-3
Reduced guard mode ............................................ 1-3
Alarm Cycle ........................................................... 1-3
Panic Alarm ........................................................... 1-3
Remote Transmitter................................................ 1-4 Key Learning Operations ........................................ 1-4
Integrated Passive Anti-Theft System (IPATS) ........ 1-4 Description ............................................................ 1-4
Disarming IPATS .................................................... 1-4
Arming IPATS......................................................... 1-4
IPATS LED ............................................................... 1-4 Key Programming................................................... 1-5
Maintenance ........................................................... 1-5 Tracker-Renew ...................................................... 1-5
Mass Movement Sensor-Renew.............................. 1-5
Pats Tranceiver ECU (Pre-08 MY Only)
- Remove and Install .............................................. 1-5
Hood Latch Switch-Renew..................................... 1-6
Alarm Siren Assembly - Remove and Install ............ 1-6
Electronic Features Modules (19.05) ................... 19-5-1 Maintenance ........................................................... 5-1Electronic Passenger Door Module-Renew ............. 5-1
Electronic Driver’s Door Module-Renew ................ 5-1

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Electronic Features (19.00)
Active Anti-Theft System (19.01)
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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Functional Description
Overview – Alarm
The Vehicle Alarm System (VAS) will generate an audible
and visual warning if the vehicle doors, bonnet or boot are
opened without first disarming the system using an
authorised remote transmitter key.
There are two types of alarm system:
•Standard
• High Specification (optional). Includes an interior
movement sensor and tilt sensor
The interior movement sensor offers further protection of
the ignition barrel and steering wheel lock, the tilt sensor will
detect unauthorised angular movement of the vehicle.
A Battery Backup sounder (BBS) is used to protect the
sounder from disconnection. The BBS will sound if any
attempt is made to disconnect it from the rest of the alarm
system when the vehicle is armed.
General setting
The system will be armed on the first press of the remote
transmitter ‘Lock’ button. Th e alarm system will arm and
deadlock 25 seconds after receiving the arm request.
Door open
If the alarm system is set when any door, bonnet or boot are
left open, then the alarm will be armed on all closed doors
only, 25 seconds after the alarm set command has been
requested. The open door, bonnet or boot will not be
armed. 5 seconds after the open door, bonnet or boot have
been closed, the alarm will Arm on that door, bonnet or
boot.
Disable the Alarm
The alarm will be disabled following the unlock or boot open
commands from the remote transmitter key or by turning the
ignition key in the ignition barrel.
Reduced guard mode
When the vehicle is in reduced guard mode the mass
movement and tilt sensors are disabled. This allows people
or animals to be left in the vehicle.
With doors, boot and bonnet cl osed, ignition key in position
‘0’ or ‘I’ or within 60 sec after removing the keys the reduced
guard button can be activated.
When the alarm is set, the vehicle will enter reduced guard
mode. To deactivate reduced guard mode simply insert and
turn the ignition key to position ‘II’.
If the alarm is deactivated and then activated without turning
the ignition key to position ‘II’ first, then the reduced guard
mode will remain active.
Alarm Cycle
When the alarm has been activated there will be two
outputs, these are listed below:
Audible output device (Siren)
The audible alarm signal is generated by the battery backed
sounder. Duration of one alarm cycle is 25 seconds. The
maximum number of cycles is ten.
Visible output device DI’s
The turn indicators are activated during and alarm cycle. The
alarm signal is given by flashing all direction indicators for 5
minutes. Following an alarm cycle the vehicle alarm will
remain set.
Panic Alarm
The Panic Alarm is to be used in emergency situations for
attracting attention while in or outside the vehicle.
Activate Panic Alarm
The Panic Alarm can be activated using the Panic Alarm
button on the remote transmitter, there are two ways to
initiate the feature:
• Press the Panic Alarm button for a minimum time of 3 seconds.
• Press the Panic Alarm button tw ice, the second press must
be made within 3 seconds from the first press.
Deactivate Panic Alarm
The panic alarm cannot be deactivated for the first 5 seconds
of operation following its activation. Following the first 5
seconds of the panic alarm cycle, it can then be deactivated
in following ways:
• Pressing the panic button on the remote transmitter.
• The activation time has exceeded (25 seconds).
Panic alarm cycle
When active, the DI’s will flash and the vehicle horn will
sound for 25 seconds.
The ignition key must have be en in position ‘II’ first.

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5. Make sure that the clips that attach the switch are
correctly engaged.
6. Install the top and bottom steering column shrouds (Refer to ’Top and Bottom Shrouds for the Steering
Column - Remove and Install’, page 11-4-4).
Hood Latch Switch-Renew
Removal
1. Remove grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA Grille - Radiator - Renew).
2. Remove slam panel (bolts x12).
3. Remove bolts (x4) securing PAS oil cooler.
4. Remove bolts securing crossmember to inner wing (x4).
5. Remove bolts and spacers securing crossmember to wing (x2).
6. Move crossmember to one side and lift up clear of location (protect paintwork).
7 . D i s c o n n e c t b o n n e t l a t c h m u l t i p l u g .
8. Remove switch from latch body.
Installation
1. Install switch to latch body.
2. Connect bonnet latch multiplug.
3. Install crossmember (as removed).
4. Install bolts and spacers securing crossmember to wing (x2).
5. Install bolts securing crossmember to inner wing (x4).
6. Install bolts (x4) securing PAS oil cooler.
7. Install slam panel (bolts x12).
8. Install grille (see Workshop Manual procedure 01.08.AA
Grille - Radiator - Renew).
Alarm Siren Assembly - Remove and
Install
Removal
1. Remove the left rear wheel (refer to Workshop Manual procedure 04.04.EC).
2. Remove the four self-tapping screws and the scrivet that attach the rear of the left, rear wheelarch liner.
3. Move the wheelarch liner away to get access to the alarm siren assembly (siren).
4. Remove the the drain hose for the fuel filler from the clips.
5. Move the drain hose for the fuel filler away.
6. Remove the two M6 nuts that attach the siren to the mounting bracket. 7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the siren.
8. Remove the siren.
Installation
1. Connect the electrical connector to the siren.
2. Put the siren in position into the mounting bracket.
3. Install the two M6 nuts to attach the siren to the
mounitng bracket.
4. Install the drain hose for the fuel filler into the attachment clips,
5. Put the wheelarch liner into the fully installed position.
6. Install the four self-tapping screws and the scrivet that attach the wheelarch liner.
7. Install the left rear wheel(refer to Workshop Manual procedure 04.04.EC).
Repair Operation Time (ROT)
Repair Operation Time (ROT)