interior lights ASTON MARTIN DB AR1 Q 2003 Owners Guide

A - Before Driving
1-A-13
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
1-B-1
Contents
Introduction....................................................................................... 1-B-2
Information/Warning Lights................................................................. 1-B-4
Instrument Panel Illumination............................................................. 1-B-9
Instruments ......................................................................................1-B-10
Steering Column Controls - Left Hand Stalk ...................................... 1-B-12
Steering Column Controls - Right Hand Stalk .................................... 1-B-14
Steering Wheel ................................................................................. 1-B-15
Console Mounted Controls............................................................... 1-B-16
Bonnet (Hood) and Boot (Trunk) ....................................................... 1-B-23
Accessory Socket .............................................................................. 1-B-26
Interior Lights ................................................................................... 1-B-27

B - Controls
1-B-27
Interior Lights
The interior light assembly is mounted in the front windscreen header rail
and contains two 'eyeball' lamps and the front interior lamp. The 'eyeball'
lamps are controlled by the outer switches on the lamp assembly and may
be rotated to illuminate the driver or passenger seat areas.
The centre switch on the lamp assembly controls the operation of the front
and rear interior lights as follows:
Front and rear interior lights on
Front and rear interior lights off
Front and rear interior lights come on when a door is opened and
remain on for approximately 12 seconds after a door is closed with
the ignition off.
12 sec

E - Security Systems
1-E-6
Boot (Trunk) Lock Control
To open the boot (trunk), press the right
key fob button. The key fob red lamp will
stay on so long as the right hand button is
pressed. The direction indicators will flash
once (in markets where visible alarm signals
are permitted), the siren will chirp once (in
markets where audible sirens are permitted
and programmed) and the boot will unlock.
It is not necessary to disarm the alarm in
order to use the boot unlock feature.
Caution: Always ensure that the boot (trunk) lid is securely closed after use. The boot
(trunk) interior lights will be on when the lid is left partially open and will cause the
vehicle battery to discharge.

F - Owner Maintenance
1-F-40
Passenger Footwell Fusebox - Left Hand
F1 15A Accessory Terminal
F2 10A Transmission Control Module, Gearshift Interlock
Module, PRND Switch
F3 5A Headlamp Relay, Instrument Pack, Dimmer Unit
F4 10A Multi Function Unit, Air-Conditioning In-Car Sensor,
Anti-Lock Brakes Control Unit
F5 5A Traction Control Switch, Alternator Regulator, Heated
Front Screen Control
F6 10A Rear Fog Switch, RH Dip Beam
F7 30A Starter Relay
F8 10A LH Dip Beam
F9 20A LHS Seat Heater Relay, LHS Seat Module
F10 40A Heated Front Screen Controller
F11 10A RH Horn
F12 30A LH Rad Cooling Fan
F13 10A LH Horn
F14 30A RH Rad Cooling Fan
F15 30A Primary Powertrain Control Module RHS
F16 10A Multi-Function Unit, Central Locking Module, Air
Conditioning Control Panel, Alarm Sounder
F17 30A Secondary Powertrain Control Module LHS
F18 5A Interior Map Lights, Instrument Pack,
RH Rad Module
F19 10A RH Main Beam
F20 20A Window Lift Cut Out, Accessory Terminal,
Air Conditioning Clutch Relay
F21 10A Instrument Pack, LH Main Beam
F22 25A Front Fog Relay

F - Owner Maintenance
1-F-51
Rear Interior Quarter Lights
1.Insert a small screwdriver into the
lever slot in the light lens and lever
out the lens assembly.
2.Remove the defective bulb from its
clips and replace with a new one.
3.Press the light lens assembly back
into its housing until it clips into
position.
Front Interior Lights
1. Release the quarter turn fastener on the front interior light assembly and
lower the assembly from the roof liner.
2. To replace an interior light festoon bulb, pull the defective bulb from its
clips and insert a new one.
3. To replace a map reading light bulb, swing the bulb contact away from
the bulb. Lift out the defective bulb and fit a replacement. Swing the bulb
contact back to its original position.
4. Refit the light assembly to the roof lining and secure by turning the
quarter turn fastener clockwise.

G - Specifications
1-G-1
Contents
Body ................................................................................................. 1-G-2
Engine ............................................................................................... 1-G-2
Power and Torque Graphs ................................................................. 1-G-3
Transmission - Manual....................................................................... 1-G-4
Transmission - Automatic ................................................................... 1-G-4
Final Drive ......................................................................................... 1-G-4
Steering ............................................................................................. 1-G-4
Suspension........................................................................................ 1-G-5
Brakes ............................................................................................... 1-G-5
Towing .............................................................................................. 1-G-5
Wheels and Tyres .............................................................................. 1-G-6
Exterior Features ................................................................................ 1-G-7
Interior Features ................................................................................ 1-G-7
Lights ................................................................................................ 1-G-8
Exterior Dimensions and Clearances.................................................. 1-G-9
Interior Dimensions .........................................................................1-G-10
Weights ........................................................................................... 1-G-10
Capacities........................................................................................ 1-G-11
Recommended Fluids ......................................................................1-G-12

G - Specifications
1-G-8
Lights Rating Type
Headlight dip beam(USA) 55W H1
Headlight dip beam (ROW) 55W H1 Philips Blue Vision
Headlight main beam 55W H3
Front fog lights 27W 880X
Front Indicators 30W 3757AK (not USA)
Front Indicators 8W 3457AK (USA)
Rear indicators 21W P21W
Rear fog lights 21W P21W (not USA)
Reversing lights 21W P21W
Stop lights (USA) 21W P21W
Stop/Rear lights 21/5W P21/5W
Rear lights (USA) 5W C5W
Number plate lights 5W C5W
Front indicator repeater 5W WSW
Front side light 5W W5W Clear
Interior lights 10W C10W
Map light 5W 5W Halogen
Rear interior lights 3W W3W
Boot light 5W W5W
Side marker lights 3W W3W

2-A-5
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

Index
5-A-2
C
Care and Maintenance of Seat Belts 1-F-57
Catalytic Converters 1-C-4
Child Safety Seats
Child Seats and Passenger Airbags 1-A-20, 1-A-21
Warnings 1-A-19
Clock 1-B-17
Column Switchgear
Left Hand Stalk 1-B-12
Right Hand Stalk 1-B-14
Console Mounted Controls 1-B-16
D
Door Edge Lights 1-F-52
Door Locks 1-A-5
Door Sealing 1-A-5
Driving in Wet Conditions 1-C-9
E
Electric Window Reset Procedure 1-F-52
Electrics
Battery 1-F-30
Engine Bay 1-F-6
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge 1-B-11
Engine Immobiliser 1-A-4
F
Fluid Level Checks 1-F-4
Brake Fluid Reservoir 1-F-11
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir 1-F-9
Engine Oil Level 1-F-7
Power Steering Reservoir 1-F-10
Footbrake 1-C-19
Front Indicator Lights / Front Parking Lights 1-F-47
Front Interior Lights 1-F-51
Fuel 1-C-2
Fuel Cut-Off Switch 1-C-8
Fuel Filler Cap 1-C-3
Fuel Filling 1-C-3
Fuel Gauge 1-B-10
Fuse Boxes 1-F-38
Fuse Lists - Right Hand Drive 1-F-39