oil ASTON MARTIN DB AR1 Q 2003 Owners Guide

F - Owner Maintenance
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Fuse Lists
Passenger Footwell Fusebox - Right Hand
F1 5A Passive Anti-Theft Module
F2 20A Cigar Lighter
F3 10A Diagnostic Sockets, Radio, Air Conditioning, Driver's
Door Mirror and Window
F4 5A Seat Switches and Heaters
F5 10A Indicator Flasher
F6 10A Ignition Coils 1-6
F7 10A Interior Lamp Cluster
F8 10A Ignition Coils 7-12
F9 20A RHS Seat Heater Relay, RHS Seat Module
F10 10A Dimmer, Passive Anti-Theft Module, Radio
F11 10A Door Mirrors
F12 5A Diagnostic Sockets
F13 25A Not used
F14 10A Hazard Flasher Unit
F15 20A Wiper Logic Module and Wiper Stalk
F16 30A ABS Control Unit
F17 20A Wiper Motor, Logic Module and Wiper Stalk
F18 30A ABS Control Unit
F19 10A Air Conditioning LH Blower Motor
F20 5A Gearshift Interlock Module, Traction Control Switch,
Interior, Map & Courtesy Lamps
F21 10A Air Conditioning RH Blower Motor
F22 10A Powertrain and Transmission control Modules - Keep
Alive Memory

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Upholstery, Carpets and Seats
The seats and soft trimmed components of DB AR1 are covered in Natural
Leather Hide and Alcantara. The Natural Leather Hide is supplied by Bridge
of Weir, Scotland.
In general, this natural leather upholstery requires little attention. The seats
should be brushed with a soft brush from time to time and may be cleaned
occasionally with a cloth damped in soap and water. DO NOT use
detergents, quick cleansers or furniture polishes.
Several times a year, a leather conditioner or preservative should be used.
Appropriate care materials are contained in the 'Bridge of Weir Leather Care
Kit', obtainable from your Aston Martin Dealer.
Alcantara trim and seat panels may be brushed with a soft brush. Stains from
water based substances such as coffee, tea or soft drinks should be cleaned
as soon as possible with mild soap and water. Please consult your dealer for
instructions on the removal of more difficult stains such as oil, grease or
ballpoint Ink.
Carpets should be cleaned regularly with a vacuum cleaner. Any stains or
grease marks should be removed with a good quality solvent suitable for use
on carpets.
WARNING: Fumes from cleaning solvents may be dangerous in confined spaces.
Make sure that the car is well ventilated and follow the manufacturer's printed
instructions when using these products.

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Storing the Car - Recommendations
Note: These recommendations apply to new and pre-owned cars either in
Dealer or customer ownership.
When ever the car is not in use always cover the car with it's fabric cover.
If the vehicle is not to be used for periods up to six months it should be stored
in a dry, well ventilated building.
Drive the car for a sufficient distance to warm the oil in the engine, torque
convertor, transmission and final drive unit; this ensures complete lubrication
of the internal components.
Check the engine coolant level. Top up if necessary with the correct
antifreeze/water solution.
In order to take the weight off the tyres, raise the car with a jack and place
supports under the front and rear suspension.
If the vehicle is not raised from the ground, increase the tyre pressures to 3.4
bar 340 kpa 50 psi. Cover the tyres to exclude any light. Rotate the wheels
1/4 turn every month to avoid tyre flat spots.
The battery should be removed and cleaned. Fully charge the battery on a
trickle charger and recharge once a month.
Once a month
Reconnect the battery and ventilate the storage area. Start and run the
engine until fully warmed up. Check that there are no fluid leaks. Check
and correct the tyre pressures if necessary.
Run the Air Conditioning system to keep the internal parts of the Air
Conditioning system lubricated.

F - Owner Maintenance
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specification before driving on the road.
Extended Storage
For storage periods exceeding six months the following additional measures
are recommended;
Run the car until there is as small a quantity of fuel in the tank as is practical
for storage purposes.
Caution: Do Not Drain The Fuel System
Add Engine Oil to the remaining fuel in the tank to ensure a concentration
of 2% (i.e. 20ml per 1 litre of fuel) and then run the engine for not less than
ten minutes to circulate the mixture thoroughly through the entire fuel
system.
Inspect the rubber connections of the cooling system and have them
renewed if necessary.
Wash the bodywork of the car thoroughly and repair any paint
blisters or patches of rust in order to prevent any further deterioration.
Apply a suitable polish.
Clean the carpets and upholstery thoroughly. Dust them with an
anti-moth powder and store in a dry place. Treat all leather upholstery
with an appropriate leather conditioner.
If the storage building is dry leave the car windows slightly open. If
there is any tendency towards dampness close the car doors and
windows and place an anti-moisture compound such as Silica desiccant
bags in an open metal container inside the car.
Cover the car with it's fabric cover.

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Recommissioning After Storage
Provided that the car has been stored in accordance with the recommended
procedure, the following points only should require attention before using
the car on the road.
Check the tyre pressures, inflate if necessary and lower the car to the ground.
Fully charge and refit the battery. Reset the clock and electric windows.
Drain the engine sump and final drive unit, fit a new engine oil filter element,
then refill with the approved oils. Check the coolant level and if necessary
top up with the correct antifreeze/water solution.
Check all fluid levels and top-up as necessary. Fill the fuel tank
Caution: Starting the engine without sufficient lubrication can cause serious engine
damage. Take care to establish engine oil pressure as directed in the following steps
before allowing the engine to start.
Press and hold the accelerator hard to the floor (kickdown switch actuated).
This will temporarily inhibit the fuel injectors during cranking. Turn on the
ignition. Press and hold the starter button to crank the engine until normal
oil pressure is indicated on the oil pressure gauge. Release the starter button
and the accelerator pedal.
Start the engine normally and check that the oil pressure and ignition
warning lights go out as the engine starts indicating correct oil pressure and
battery charging. Raise the bonnet and check for leaks of fuel, oil and
coolant.
Finally, check the operation of all instruments, lights and accessories.

G - Specifications
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Body
Two door Roadster with 2+0 seating.
Steel underframe and body panels. Steel front wings, boot lid, sills and front
and rear bumper aprons. Steel doors, bonnet inner, boot inner and rear
quarters. Side impact protection in the doors.
Engine
All alloy, quad overhead cam 48 valve V12. 5935 cc. Compression ratio
10.3:1.
Twin EECV engine management systems with multi-point sequential fuel
injection and 'Coil on Plug' Ignition System.
Fuel 95 RON Unleaded or 98 RON Super Unleaded.
(USA - Premium Unleaded). 2 in-tank fuel pumps.
Emission control 4 Oxygen sensors / three-way catalytic convertors,
Exhaust gas recirculation, Evaporative loss purge
Bore 89.0mm
Stroke 79.5mm
Spark Plugs NGK - PTR6E-13
Spark Plug Gap 1.3 ± 0.1mm
Lubrication system Wet sump pressurised lubrication
Alternator Denso L3BHE 120A
Voltage Regulation 13.8V ±0.5V @ 20°C
Battery Varta 90AH
(Manual) (Automatic)
Max Power 324 kW (435 bhp) 309kW (420 bhp)
@ 6000 rpm @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque 556 Nm (410 lb/ft) 542 Nm (400 lb/ft)

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Suspension
Front - Independent double-wishbone, coil springs, monotube dampers
and anti-roll bar.
Rear - Independent double-wishbone (driveshaft and lower link), longitudinal
control arms, coil springs and mono-tube dampers.
Brakes
Teves Mk 20 anti-lock braking system with traction control.
Front - Geomet coated 355 mm diameter grooved steel discs with four pot
calipers and Pagid RS4-2-1 pads.
Rear - Geomet coated 330 mm diameter grooved steel discs with four pot
calipers and Textar pads and integral drum handbrake.
Towing
The DB AR1 is not engineered to tow any form of caravan or trailer.
No towing devices are approved for fitting to the vehicle, other than the front
towing eye to aid roadside recovery or loading of the car onto a transporter.

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Recommended Fluids
Engine oil (Initial fill) Mobil 1 0w-40 Europe (0w-30 USA)
Engine oil API SJ/CF, ACEA A3/B3 OR ILSAC GF2
Mobil 1 recommended
Engine coolant 60% water, 40% Havoline OAT
Do not mix OAT with glycol based antifreeze
Manual gearbox oil Texaco 1863, Transam 7045, Mobil ATF or
Dexron III
Auto transmission fluid Esso LT 71141
Final drive oil Shell spirax super 90 TS or Mobilube SHC LS
Brake/Clutch fluid Mobil Universal Brake Fluid
Power steering fluid Mobil ATF or Dexron III
A/C refrigerant R134A (HFC134A)
Engine Oil
Synthetic oils must conform to API SJ/CF standards. Preferably with ACEA
A3/B3 and ILSAC GF2. The chart below gives oil grades for average ambient
temperatures and applies to both mineral and synthetic oils.
Caution: To achieve the desired high performance of synthetic lubricants, do not mix
with mineral oils.

A - Service Schedules
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Service Schedules Summary
Your DB AR1 should be serviced every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or 6 months,
whichever occurs first. The service schedules cover:
Pre-delivery Inspection (PDI)
This free series of checks is carried out on the car by the Selling Dealer before
delivery. The checks ensure that you receive a vehicle which matches the high
quality standards set by Aston Martin Lagonda Limited.
Initial 1,500km (1,000 mile) Service
The Selling Dealer is responsible for the costs and work involved in performing this
free service. The initial service consists of an inspection and oil change service after
completion of the first 1,500 km (1,000 miles) and includes fine adjustments to
compensate for initial 'bedding-in' e.g. handbrake adjustment. Also, engine oil and
filter will be changed to clear any contaminants picked up during the initial running.
12,000 km (7,500 mile) Service
This is the basic service interval for DB AR1 when consumable oils, filters, etc will be
changed and functional checks will be carried out on all major systems in the vehicle.
24,000 km (15,000 mile) Service
In addition to the 12,000 km (7,500 mile) service items, air filters, wiper blades etc.
are renewed at 24,000 km (15,000 mile) intervals.
48,000 & 96,000 km (30,000 & 60,000 mile) Services
Again the basic 12,000 km (7,500 mile) service is carried out together with the
additional checks and replacement items shown in the following schedules.
2 Years
To maintain the hydraulic brake system performance, the brake fluid is renewed
every 2 years to clear the system of absorbed water vapour.

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A - Service Schedules
Pre-delivery Inspection (PDI)
Before you receive your DB AR1, it will undergo a comprehensive pre-
delivery inspection at the Dealer's premises to ensure that it meets Aston
Martin's quality standards. The following checks will be made:
Levels and Leaks
Engine oil
Power steering oil
Brake Fluid
Clutch fluid (manual only)
Engine coolant level
Engine coolant specific gravity
Windscreen washer fluid
Fuel system
Gearbox oil/Auto transmission fluid
Rear axle oil - Differential
Battery
Mechanical Functions
Auto transmission
Selection and P & N functions
Manual gear selection
Clutch operation (manual only)
Throttle pedal operation
Parking brake operation
Steering column adjustment and lock
operation
Seat adjuster rails
Bonnet (Hood) release and catch
Door operation and locks
Storage compartments
Rear view mirror
Wheels and Tyres
Road wheel nuts
Tyre pressures
Front wheel tracking
Electrical Checks
Battery condition
Heated windscreen
Windscreen washers
Windscreen wipers
Air-conditioning controls
Gauges and warning lights
Radio/Cassette/CD player
Navigation (where fitted)
All speakers
Electric aerial
Inertia switch
Window mechanisms
Side and headlights (main and dip)
Front fog lights
Rear fog lights (where fitted)
Hazard warning lights
Instrument illumination and dimmer
Air conditioning panel illumination
Auto Trans. PRNDL illumination
Horns
Interior/map lights
Cigar lighter
Seat adjustment - all functions
Door mirror adjustments
Reset clock (if necessary)
Door / boot courtesy lights
Central locking system
Filler flap lock operation
Seat belt operation
Seat belt warning system
Security system / Remote control
Clutch pedal start inhibit
Interrogate DTC codes (not N.
America)
Record battery open-circuit voltage