ASTON MARTIN DB AR1 Q 2003 Owners Guide

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DB AR1
Owner's Guide

ii Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the particulars
contained in this Owner's Guide, neither the Manufacturer nor the Dealer, by
whom this Owner's Guide is supplied, shall in any circumstances be held
responsible for any inaccuracy or the consequences thereof.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a
retrieval system or transmitted, in any form, electronic, mechanical, photo-
copying, recording or other means without prior written permission from Aston
Martin Lagonda Limited.
The manufacturer reserves the right to vary specifications without notice in
accordance with its policy of continual product improvement.
Produced by the Technical Publications Department
ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA LIMITED
Banbury Road, Gaydon, WARWICK, CV35 0DB, England
Telephone: (+44) 01926 644700 Fax: (+44) 01926 644733
Issue 1 - December 2003 Part No. (ROW) 40-150064-AA
Part No. (North America) 40-150065-AA

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DB AR1 Vehicle Provenance
Vehicle Provenance
Model
e.g. Manual/Auto/Touchtronic
Colour
Body Exterior Interior Trim/ Piping
Interior Veneers
Vehicle Identification Number
As on the VIN plate
First Owner
Vehicle prepared for:
First Owner
By - Selling Dealer
Name
Date of Delivery
Date Delivered to First Owner
Second Owner
Name
Selling Dealer
Dealer Name
Date of Sale
Date Sold
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Third Owner
Name
Selling Dealer
Dealer Name
Date of Sale
Date Sold
Fourth Owner
Name
Selling Dealer
Dealer Name
Date of Sale
Date Sold
Fifth Owner
Name
Selling Dealer
Dealer Name
Date of Sale
Date Sold
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DB AR1 Owner's Guide Contents
Introduction
Vehicle Provenance iii
Warnings, Cautions and Notes vi
General Information vii
Reporting Safety Defects (USA) x
Reporting Safety Defects (Other Markets) x
Regular Checks xi
Glossary of Terms xii
Section 1 - Owner's Guide
Before Driving 1-A-1
Controls 1-B-1
Driving 1-C-1
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning 1-D-1
Security System 1-E-1
Owner Maintenance 1-F-1
Specifications 1-G-1
Section 2 - Service Schedules & Service Records
Service Schedules 2-A-1
Service Records 2-B-1
Section 3 - Warranty and Emergency Service
Warranty 3-A-1
Aston Martin Emergency Service 3-B-1
Section 4 - Dealer Directory
Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. Worldwide Dealer Directory 4-A-1
Section 5 - Index
Index 5-A-1

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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.
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General Information
DB AR1 Owner's Guide
This Owner's Guide forms part of the essential vehicle equipment for
homologation purposes and must remain with the vehicle at all times.
Important Safety Information
1. Always wear your seat belt.
2. Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
3. Always obey all speed and traffic laws and regulations. Never drive
faster than the posted speed limit or than conditions allow.
4. Be particularly careful driving on slippery or wet surfaces.
5. Your DB AR1 is a high performance car and has handling
characteristics that you may not be accustomed to. Familiarise
yourself with the car and always drive prudently, being aware of
your own limitations and the limitations of the vehicle. As with
other vehicles of this type, failure to operate the vehicle properly
can result in accident and injury.
6. Follow the maintenance schedule prescribed in this guide.
7. Never allow your DB AR1 to be driven by inexperienced drivers.
8. Never allow your DB AR1 to be worked on by unqualified individuals.
9. To be sure that you are receiving qualified technical assistance
using correct parts, have all service work performed by an Aston
Martin dealer.
10. Use snow tyres in winter conditions
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Maintenance and Servicing
Regular maintenance and servicing is the responsibility of the owner.
Regular routine maintenance helps to prevent unnecessary breakdowns
and inconvenience. Each vehicle is given a full Pre-Delivery Inspection to
ensure that all systems function correctly and that the vehicle meets its
specifications. Failure to carry out maintenance at the recommended
intervals could result in deterioration of vehicle performance and possible
infringement of regulations. Such lack of proper maintenance may also
adversely affect your warranty protection.
Your Aston Martin dealer will arrange for appointments on a distance or time
interval basis to ensure that all routine and corrective maintenance work is
undertaken and recorded in the 'Service Schedules and Service Records'
section of this Owner's Guide.
Location of Components
When reading component descriptions or when
following procedures in this Owner's Guide, the
following convention is adopted for locating items
within the vehicle.
All directions are described as viewed from the
driver's seat. Thus the fuel filler cap indicated on this
diagram will be described as "located at the rear left
side of the vehicle".
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Vehicle Identification
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is shown in the left hand corner of
the windscreen.
The Vehicle Identification Plate attached to the right front inner wing is
model and market dependant but typically contains the following types of
information:
Maximum Gross Rear Axle Weight
Maximum Gross Front Axle Weight
Maximum Permitted Laden Weight
Vehicle Identification Number
Model Type Approval Number
Note: Gross axle weight is the maximum permissible weight on a single axle. The
sum of the axle weights must never exceed the maximum permitted laden weight
of 2152kg.
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Reporting Safety Defects (USA)
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or
could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying
Aston Martin Lagonda (North America) Inc. 533 MacArthur Boulevard, NJ
07430-2326.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if
it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall
and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in
individual problems between you, your Dealer, or Aston Martin Lagonda
(North America) Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hot-line toll-free at
1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Washington D.C. area) or write to:
NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington D.C. 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the
Auto Safety Hot-line.
Reporting Safety Defects (Other Markets - Non-USA)
If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect which could cause a crash
or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform your Aston
Martin dealer or the manufacturers service operations department at the
address below:
Aston Martin, Service Operations, Banbury Road, Gaydon, WARWICK,
CV35 0DB, England
Telephone (44) (0)1926 644700
Facsimile (44) (0)1926 644733
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