Get Controls Guide for Aston Martin Vantage 2 Door Third Generation (2005-2017)

Controls

Controls Overview .....................................................................4.2

Instrument Cluster......................................................................4.3

Information and Warning Symbols..............................................4.5

Centre Stack Controls.................................................................4.8

Ignition Control ........................................................................4.10

Stalk Controls ...........................................................................4.12

Vehicle Horn............................................................................4.13

Master Lamp Switch .................................................................4.13

Trip Computer .........................................................................4.14

Cruise Control ..........................................................................4.16

Ambient Temperature ..............................................................4.17

Tire Pressure Monitoring ..........................................................4.18

4.2

Controls

Controls Overview

[1] FUEL FLAP RELEASE: Press to open the fuel flap. Close the fuel flap by pressing down

on the flap until the lock engages.

Filler Flap Emergency Release: (Refer to ’Fuel Filler Flap Emergency Release’, page 5.15).

[2] MASTER LAMP SWITCH: Four position master lamp switch, which controls the vehicle

external lamps (OFF, side lamps, main lamps and AUTO) (Refer to ’Master Lamp Switch’, page 4.13).

[3] INSTRUMENT CLUSTER: (Refer to ’Instrument Cluster’, page 4.3).

[4] CENTRE STACK: (Refer to ’Centre Stack Controls’, page 4.8).

[5] GLOVE BOX RELEASE: Press to open the Glove box. Push the Glove box lid up to close.

4.3

Controls

Instrument Cluster

[1] FUEL GAUGE: Shows how much fuel is in the fuel tank. Refuel as soon as possible when the low fuel

symbol comes ON.

[2] SPEEDOMETER: Shows vehicle road speed.

[3] MESSAGE CENTRE (LEFT): Shows the following:

• Vehicle Speed: Shows the vehicle road speed in a digital format.

• Gear Range: Shows the transmission position and current gear selection. Possible transmission

positions and gear selection are in bold.

[4] GEAR POSITION INDICATOR : Shows the current transmission position when in

Auto Drive mode and the current gear selection when in Touchtronic mode (Refer to

’Automatic Transmission’, page 5.5).

[5] MESSAGE CENTRE (RIGHT): Shows the following:

• Trip Meter (A): Shows distances travelled since last reset of trip meters

T1 and T2. Toggle between T1 and T2 by pressing T1/T2 (E) for less

than three seconds. Press T1/T2 for more than three seconds to reset

the trip meter on show.

• Sport Mode Status (B): Shows SPORT when sport mode is ON.

• Cruise Status (C): Shows CRUISE when cruise control is ON (Refer to

’Cruise Control’, page 4.16).

• Odometer (D): Shows the total distance covered by the vehicle.

4.4

Controls

• Driver Information and Warnings

Messages show if an unsatisfactory condition is detected.

Message priority is shown by a red or amber triangle above the

message display.

Red: Potential personal danger or danger of damage to the

vehicle.

Amber: Advisory, shows possible degraded vehicle

performance.

Warning messages will show when the ignition is ON and will

cycle automatically.

View and acknowledge messages at any time by pressing the

READ button (F).

• Service Intervals

TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE will be shown when a regular

vehicle service is due. This message will show at ignition ON

(for two minutes) until the regular service has taken place.

• Trip Computer

The message centre (right) defaults to the trip computer when

there are no messages to show.

[6] TACHOMETER: Shows the engine speed in revolutions per

minute x 1000.

[7] ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE: Shows the

temperature of the engine coolant.

Digital Speedometer Location

The digital speedometer can be displayed in either the left or right

message centre depending on preference. All information in the

opposing message centre moves to the other message centre side

accordingly. To change the digital speedometer location, do the

following:

Press MENU and navigate to <Car Settings...> ENTER < Digital

Speedometer...> ENTER and select Left or Right to select the relevant

message centre and press ENTER to confirm.

Message Centre Clock

The message centre clock is shown in the opposite message centre to

the digital speedometer. The clock is shown in either 24 hour or 12

hour display. To change the time format, do the following:

Press MENU and navigate to <Car Settings...> ENTER < Clock>

ENTER and select 24 or 12 to select the relevant time format for the

clock and press ENTER to confirm.

4.5

Controls

Information and Warning Symbols

[1] LOW FUEL WARNING: Comes ON when only approximately 2.86 gallons of fuel or 50 miles

distance is available. At 2.86 gallons / 50 miles and 1.54 gallons / 25 miles an audible ‘beep’ will sound

and the ‘estimated distance’ message will show (for 20 seconds) in the message centre. The arrow head

shows which side of the vehicle the fuel flap is.

[2] LEFT TURN INDICATORS: Flashes with the indicator or hazard warning lamps (Ignition ON).

[3] HEADLAMPS: Shows that the main beam of the headlamps is in use.

[4] SIDE LAMPS: Shows that the side lamps, dip or main beams are ON.

[5] PATS: If this symbol flashes continuously at ignition ON the vehicle will stay immobilized. If the

symbol is ON continuously at ignition ON the vehicle will start but PATS has gone into ‘Fail Safe’ mode

(Refer to ’Passive Anti-Theft System’, page 2.14).

Warning: Stop immediately if the check engine symbol flashes, do not drive the vehicle.

Contact your Aston Martin Dealer.

[6] CHECK ENGINE: Steady amber shows a fault in the engine management system. Continue

driving only if there are no audible, visible or physical signs of degraded engine performance. Consult

your Aston Martin Dealer as soon as possible.

Flashing amber shows a major fault in the engine management system. Stop immediately. Contact your

Aston Martin Dealer.

[7] IGNITION WARNING: Comes ON when the ignition is set to ON and goes OFF when the

engine is started and battery charging commences. Comes ON if battery charging fails whilst driving.

[8] OIL PRESSURE WARNING: Comes ON when the engine oil pressure falls below minimum.

Do not continue driving if this symbol stays ON. Contact your Aston Martin Dealer immediately.

4.6

Controls

Warning: Do not drive the vehicle if the Supplementary

Restraint System (SRS) warning symbol stays ON. Have the

system checked by an Aston Martin Dealer.

[9] SUPPLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM: At vehicle key

position ‘I’ and ‘II’ or on vehicle start up, this symbol comes ON for

a few seconds as a readiness sign.

If it does not come ON, or if it does not go OFF after a few seconds,

or if it comes ON whilst driving, the airbag self diagnostic system has

detected a fault.

Warning: Do not drive the vehicle if the seat belt warning

symbol stays ON. Have the system checked by an Aston Martin

Dealer.

[10] SEAT BELT WARNING: This warning symbol will come ON

and a chime will sound for six seconds if the driver’s seat belt is not

fastened when the ignition is set to ON. The chime will continue to

operate at different vehicle speeds until the seat belt is fastened

(market dependant).

[11] WARNING TRIANGLE: Shows red or amber depending

on the warning or information message priority.

Warning: If the brake warning symbol stays ON, after fully

releasing the park brake do not drive the vehicle. Have the

system checked by an Aston Martin Dealer.

[12] BRAKE WARNING: At ignition ON this symbol comes

ON when the park brake is applied and goes OFF when the park

brake is fully released. If the symbol stays ON, after fully releasing the

park brake, it shows that either the brake fluid level is low or that the

brake pads require regular maintenance.

Warning: If the ABS warning symbol stays ON, do not drive

the vehicle. Have the system checked by an Aston Martin Dealer.

[13] ABS WARNING: If this symbol stays ON or comes ON

while driving there is a fault in the ABS control circuits. Continue

driving only if there are no audible, visible or physical signs of

degraded brake performance. Consult your Aston Martin Dealer as

soon as possible if this symbol stays ON.

[14] TIRE PRESSURE: If this symbol stays ON or comes ON

while driving, a tire(s) air pressure is below specification.

[15] DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL: When Dynamic Stability

Control (DSC) is ON this symbol will flash when the DSC system is

operating. If, while DSC is ON, the DSC symbol stays ON or it comes

ON whilst driving, the DSC system has detected a fault. A DSC fault

message will show in the message centre. Consult your Aston Martin

Dealer as soon as possible.

[16] REAR FOG LAMP: Shows if the rear fog lamps are ON.

[17] RIGHT TURN INDICATORS: Flashes with the indicator or

hazard warning lamps (Ignition ON).

[18] HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURE: Shows when the engine

coolant temperature exceeds 120°C.

4.7

Controls

Engine Oil Level Sensing

The electronic engine oil level sensing system does not replace

the need for the owner to regularly check their engine oil using

the dipstick. Check the engine oil level every fourth fuel tank fill

or weekly - which ever is the soonest.

This vehicle has an electronic engine Oil Level Sensing (OLS) system

which records the engine oil level each time the fuel tank is filled with

25 litres or more of fuel.

Running the engine with engine oil below the minimum mark

on the dipstick can cause serious engine damage.

The system may not record an oil level if the engine oil

temperature is low or if the time to refuel is not sufficient for a

consistent oil level to be recorded.

For the correct engine oil refer to Fluids and Capacities (Refer to

’Fluids and Capacities’, page 12.9).

If the engine oil level is low the message OIL LEVEL LOW ADD 1L

will show in the message centre along with an amber warning triangle

and a chime sound. The engine oil level is low and should be topped

up with 0.22 gallons of engine oil as soon as possible.

The engine oil level should then be checked and topped up as soon

as possible (Refer to ’Fluid Levels’, page 11.8).

Press the READ button to acknowledge the message. The message

will clear when the ignition is set to OFF and then ON.

Low Outside Temperature

Warning: Even if the ICE WARNING message does not show,

there is no guarantee that at low temperatures the road is free

from ice.

At temperatures below 4°C the message ICE WARNING is shown in

the message centre, this shows to the driver that frost or ice is likely

to form on road surfaces.

The amber warning triangle will also come ON.

The message and warning triangle will continue to show until the

outside temperature rises to a safer level.

Warning Symbols

As the ignition is set to ON, the

electronic control units complete

a self check. During these checks

the following symbols will come

ON for five seconds and SYSTEM CHECK will show in the message

centre.

Under normal circumstances most warning symbols will go OFF at

the end of the individual system check if system checks are

satisfactory.

4.8

Controls

Centre Stack Controls

[1] SATELLITE NAVIGATION SCREEN: Opens when the Satellite

Navigation system is set to ON (Refer to ’Satellite Navigation’, page

10.1).

[2] IGNITION CONTROL: Insert the vehicle key for ignition

positions ‘0’. ‘I’, ‘II’ and engine start (Refer to ’Ignition Control’, page

4.10).

[3] TRANSMISSION CONTROLS: Park, reverse, neutral and drive

transmission controls (Refer to ’Automatic Transmission’, page 5.5).

[4] AIRBAG STATUS (MARKET SPECIFIC): Shows the passenger

airbag status (Refer to ’Front Passenger Sensing’, page 3.15).

[5] DISPLAY: Shows options, menus and information.

[6] HAZARD WARNING LAMP: Press to set the hazard warning

lamps to ON or OFF.

[7] CLOCK:

• Vehicles with no satellite navigation:

To set the time press MENU. Go to <Car settings...> Enter

<Clock>.

• Vehicles with Garmin satellite navigation:

To set the time press NAV. Use the satellite navigation screen

and go to <Settings> Enter <Time>.

[8] READ: Press to view and acknowledge messages.

[9] AUDIO CONTROLS: (Refer to ’Audio’, page 8.1).

[10] CLIMATE CONTROLS: (Refer to ’Climate Controls’, page 6.2).

4.9

Controls

[11] MODE AND MENU NAVIGATION: Select functions and move

back in the menus. Use the joystick to navigate for menus, music

tracks, radio stations. Press to accept.

[12] READING LAMPS: Driver and passenger reading lamps.

[13] T1/T2: Select between two trip meters (Refer to ’Instrument

Cluster’, page 4.3).

[14] ADAPTIVE DAMPING: The Adaptive Damping System (ADS)

defaults to normal mode at each ignition ON. Press and release for

ADS sport mode (button LED ON) (Refer to ’Adaptive Damping’,

page 5.13).

[15] DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL: The Dynamic Stability

Control (DSC) system defaults to ON at each ignition ON. Press and

hold for approximately four seconds for sport mode. Press and hold

again for approximately four seconds to set DSC to OFF. Press and

release to set DSC ON again (Refer to ’Dynamic Stability Control’,

page 5.11).

[16] PARKING ASSIST: Defaults to OFF at each ignition ON. Park

assist comes ON when reverse gear is selected. Press and release to

set parking assist to OFF (Refer to ’Parking Assist’, page 5.16)or (Refer

to ’Rear Only Parking Assist’, page 5.17).

[17] REAR FOG LAMPS: Used with the dipped beam when fog or

mist is causing restricted visibility. They must be set to OFF when

visibility clears to reduce glare to the drivers of following vehicles.

[18] MASTER VEHICLE LOCK: Press to lock all doors and disable the

trunk lock switch. Press again to unlock (Refer to ’Master Locks’, page

2.8).

[19] TRUNK OPEN: Pull back up to open the trunk lid

[20] SPORT MODE: Press the sport button once to enter

transmission sport mode and press again to exit (Refer to ’Sport

Mode’, page 5.7).

[21] LAMY PEN HOLDER : Push the pen in and release to access the

pen.

On the Volante this switch becomes the roof open and close switch.

4.10

Controls

Ignition Control

To access vehicle functions and to start the engine the vehicle key

must be inserted in to the ignition control.

Warning: Only use the vehicle key in the ignition control. Do

not place any objects, including fingers, into the ignition control

other than the vehicle key. Objects other than the vehicle key

may cause the ignition control to fail.

The vehicle key must only be inserted

into the ignition control with the two

indents first, as shown. Attempting to

insert the larger end of the key first may

damage the ignition control.

Position ‘0’ (Ignition OFF)

Auxiliaries OFF (audio, satellite navigation, hands-free phone not

available), steering lock ON. Seats can be adjusted.

Gently insert the vehicle key, indents first, into

the ignition control. Press in until the key clicks

into place, approximately 0.75 inch (A) then

release. The key is docked at this point.

Remove by pulling the vehicle key from the

ignition control.

4.12

Controls

Stalk Controls

Left Side Stalk

Turn Signals : Press up for a right turn, press

down for a left turn. Returns to the centre

position on completion of a manoeuvre.

Hold against spring pressure to show a lane

change.

Main and Dipped Beam : Pull forwards and

latch for main beam. Pull forwards again and

latch to return to dipped beam. Pull forwards

and release without latching, at any time

while the vehicle key is in the ignition

control, to flash main beam ON and OFF.

Pull forwards and release without latching, when the vehicle key is

removed, to start Homesafe (Refer to ’Homesafe’, page 2.12).

Trip Computer : Repeated pressing of

the trip function button (A) moves

through the trip computer displays (Refer

to ’Trip Computer’, page 4.14).

Right Side Stalk

Windscreen Wiper Control :

[1] : OFF.

[2] : Automatic Wipe.

[3] : Normal Speed Wipe.

[4] : Fast Wipe.

Demand Wipe: Pull the stalk forwards.

The windscreen wipers will return to their park position if the

ignition is set to OFF or the hood is unlatched, regardless of the right

stalk position.

Speed Sensitive Wipe : If the wipers are at fast wipe, when the

vehicle slows down (below 7 mph) the wipers will go to normal wipe

speed.

If the wipers are at normal speed when the vehicle slows down

(below 7 mph/h) the wipers will go to automatic wipe (position 2).

As soon as the vehicle speeds up (above 9 mph) the wipers will return

to their original setting.

Windscreen Wiper Delay Control :

Intermittent wipe time delay increases or

decreases in six steps (B). Sixth position gives

the shortest delay between wipes.

Automatic Rain Sensor Wiper Control :

Automatic rain sensor wiper control

increases or decreases the sensitivity in six

steps (B). Sixth position (where the arrow is

set to the bottom marker) gives the least

sensitivity.

Switching from OFF to automatic wiper results in a single wipe to

acknowledge that the wiper control is now automatic. Each time an

increase in sensitivity is made a single wipe acknowledges the

increase. No wipe occurs for a decrease.

If the automatic rain sensor wiper control is not functioning

correctly, check that the sensor located at the top of the windscreen

is clean and clear of debris or dirt.

4.13

Controls

Windscreen Washer Control : Press the

button (C) for more than one second to

operate the windscreen washers.

Operation continues until the button is

released. When released the washers stop

immediately but the wipers continue for a few strokes, ending with a

pause and then a final wipe.

If used during normal wiper operation, the wipers operate

continually irrespective of the washer operation.

Headlamp Washers : Headlamp washers will operate automatically,

once per journey (each ignition ON), if the windscreen washers are

operated and the headlamps are ON.

Vehicle Horn

To sound the horn press the centre

pad of the steering wheel at any of the

positions shown (A).

Master Lamp Switch

1. All external lamps OFF.

2. Side, side marker, rear and

registration plate lamps ON.

3. With the vehicle key at

position ‘II’ in the ignition

control, Headlamps ON, in

addition to the side, side

marker, rear and registration

plate lamps.

4. With the vehicle key at

position ‘II’ in the ignition

control, if ambient light fades

the side, side marker, rear and registration plate lamps and

headlamps will switch ON automatically. If ambient light then

increases, the side, side marker, rear and registration plate

lamps and headlamps automatically go OFF. Automatic wipers

are market specific.

A light sensor at the top of the windscreen monitors ambient light

levels for automatic lamps operation. Keep the windscreen clean and

make sure that the sensor is not obscured. Obstructing the light in this

area may lead to unwanted operation of the automatic lamps.

4.14

Controls

Lamps ON Warning

If the vehicle side lamps are ON, and the driver's door is opened after

the vehicle key has been removed from the ignition control, an

audible warning will sound for a period of five minutes. To stop the

audible warning set the lamps to OFF. The audible warning will also

stop when the driver’s door is shut - the lamps will stay ON.

Instrument Brightness

During the daylight hours the level of instrument brightness defaults

to maximum brightness.

During the twilight and night time

hours a twilight sensor (A) located in

the centre stack, automatically reduces

the level of brightness to a preset level.

If the twilight sensor is covered the

level of brightness will stay low as if in

night time mode.

The level of brightness can be

reduced by using the rotary

control (B). If the brightness level

has been adjusted, the twilight

and night time brightness level

will return to the previous setting

on the rotary control, each time

the sensor picks up the twilight

hours.

Push the rotary control in and

release to enable the control.

Push in and release to lock the

control.

Trip Computer

Press the button (A) for less than

three seconds cycles through the trip

computer functions one at a time. Trip

computer information is viewed in the

message centre.

If an information message

shows, after reading and acting

on the information provided

press the READ button (B) to

return to the trip display.

4.15

Controls

Range: Estimated travel distance with fuel

available (no reset). The minimum distance

shown will read 12 MILES. Below this distance

will show ‘- - -’.

Average Fuel: Average fuel consumption

since last reset. Press A for more than

three seconds but less than five seconds to

reset. Press A for five seconds or more will

reset both the average fuel consumption and

average speed. INFOCENTER IS RESET will be

shown in the message centre. Press the READ

button to acknowledge the message.

Instantaneous Fuel: Shows the fuel

consumption over the last three seconds of

travel (no reset).

Average Speed: Shows the average speed

since last reset. Press A for more than

three seconds but less than five seconds to

reset. Press A for five seconds or more will

reset both the average speed and average fuel

consumption. INFOCENTER IS RESET will be

shown in the message centre. Press the READ

button to acknowledge the message.

Present Speed: Shows the current vehicle

speed.

Driver aid only.

Trip computer default screen.

Tire Pressure Monitor : Shows the current

tire pressure for all tires (Refer to ’Tire

Pressure Monitoring’, page 4.18).

Blank Screen: Blank screen will show.

Display Units

The display can be set to show metric or imperial units.

With the ignition ON press the READ

button (C) and the Trip Computer button

(D) together for three seconds to change

the trip computer display units.

4.16

Controls

Cruise Control

Cruise control can be used to maintain a selected vehicle speed,

above 19 mph, without having to use the accelerator.

[1] RES : Resume the set speed

retained in memory.

[2] SET: Set the speed,

accelerate or decelerate.

[3] ON/OFF: Sets cruise control

to ON or OFF.

[4] CAN: Cancels cruise control

but keeps the set speed in

memory.

Operation

Warning: Only use cruise control when conditions are

favourable, for example, straight, dry, open roads with light

traffic.

Use the ON/OFF switch (3) to set cruise control ON and OFF. When

cruise control is ON ‘CRUISE’ will show in the message centre.

When travelling at the desired speed, which must be above 19 mph,

press SET (+ or –) (2). Cruise control will engage and maintain that

speed without the need to use the accelerator pedal.

Under certain conditions cruise control will automatically set to

OFF (Refer to ’Cruise Control Automatic OFF’, page 4.17).

Cruise control will automatically disengage when the brake pedal

is pressed or when the vehicle speed falls below 19 mph.

Changing the Set Speed

There are three ways to change the set speed:

• Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed then press SET (+

or –).

• Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed by pressing and

holding SET (+ or –) until the desired speed is obtained, then

release.

• Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed in steps of 1.2 mph

by briefly pressing and releasing SET (+ or –) until the desired

speed is obtained.

4.17

Controls

Resuming the Set Speed

RES should only be used if the driver is aware of the set speed

and intends to return to it.

It is not recommended to resume set speed when a low gear

is selected as excessive engine speeds will occur.

Cruise control will not resume at speeds below 19 mph. RES will

not operate if the ignition has been set to OFF.

If the vehicle is accelerated above the set speed, then the set speed

will be resumed when the accelerator pedal is released.

If CAN (4) is pressed, or the brake pedal is pressed, cruise control will

disengage but the set speed memory will be kept. Press RES (1) and

the vehicle will return to the set speed.

Cruise Control Automatic OFF

Cruise control will automatically set to OFF and clear the memory

when:

• The ignition is set to OFF.

• A fault occurs. The cruise control system will set to OFF and

cannot be used until the fault is cleared.

• The park brake is applied.

• Maximum vehicle speed is reached.

Cruise control will automatically set to OFF but the set speed will stay

in the memory when:

• The CAN button is pressed.

• The brake pedal is pressed.

• Vehicle speed falls below 19 mph.

• Neutral, Park or Reverse gear positions are selected.

• The difference between the actual and set speed is too great.

• When the set speed is above 90 miles; cruise control will

disengage automatically after approximately 20 minutes.

• The accelerator pedal is used to accelerate beyond the set speed

for too long a period.

Ambient Temperature

The ambient temperature (outside temperature) is shown in the top

right corner of the Infotainment centre display.

If the vehicle has been travelling and then is stopped in a shaded

or enclosed area the ambient temperature may rise, this is due to the

heat from the engine bay. The ambient temperature display will show

the true ambient temperature once the vehicle is moving again or the

engine bay cools down.

If required the display units can be changed from °C to °F or °F

to °C (Refer to ’Climate Controls’, page 6.2).

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Tire Pressure Monitoring

Warning: Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes

the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation

also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the

vehicle's handling and stopping ability.

Each tire should be checked monthly when cold, in the ambient air

temperature that the vehicle is normally driven. Setting tire pressures

in a warm garage and then driving in a very low ambient may result

in a low tire pressure warning. Set the correct pressure recommended

by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation

pressure label (if your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size

shown on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you

should make sure of the correct tire pressure for those tires).

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that sets a tire pressure

telltale (warning) symbol to ON (A) when one or more of the tires is

significantly under or over inflated. At the same time an image of

vehicle in the message centre will show which tire(s) have low or high

air pressure and the current tire pressure. When the tire pressure

telltale comes ON, stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and

inflate or deflate them to the correct pressure.

The TPMS is not a substitute for correct tire maintenance, and it

is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures, even if

under-inflation has not reached the level to set the TPMS tire pressure

telltale symbol to ON.

Malfunction Telltale

Your vehicle has also been

equipped with a TPMS

malfunction telltale to show

when the system is not operating

correctly. The TPMS malfunction

telltale is combined with the tire

pressure telltale.

When the system detects a

malfunction, the telltale will flash

for approximately one minute

and then stay ON. This sequence

will continue upon subsequent

vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.

When the malfunction telltale is ON, the system may not be able to

detect or send tire pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions can

occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of

replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent

the TPMS from operating correctly.

Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or

more tires or wheels on your vehicle to make sure that the

replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to

continue to function correctly.

Operation

When a tire pressure warning is detected reduce the vehicle

speed to an appropriate safe level and stop at the first safe and

convenient place to inspect the tire(s).

At each ignition ON there is a short delay before tire pressures are

received, from the wheel and tire transmitters, and shown in the

message centre.

If the tire telltale symbol comes ON while driving, reduce speed to

30 mph and stop in safe place as soon as possible. Check the status

of the tire(s) in the message centre:

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Controls

Warning One

Telltale Symbol

Constant.

Message Centre

CHECK TYRES (for ten seconds) followed by

an image which shows which tire(s) is affected

and the current tire pressures.

Fault

Tire pressure below or above specification.

Action

Check the tire pressure of the affected tire(s). Set the tire pressure to

the manufacturer’s recommended pressure, as shown on the tire

label located on the edge of driver’s door or the B-Pillar.

Warning Two

Telltale Symbol

Flashing for 75 seconds then constant.

Message Centre

TYRE SYSTEM FAULT (for ten seconds)

followed by an image which shows which tire(s) is affected and the

current tire pressures or which transmitter is at fault.

Fault

System failure or tire transmitter fault.

Possible Cause

• The TPMS sensors have become defective.

• Wheels and tires have been installed which do not have TPMS

sensors.

• An unapproved accessory is interfering with the TPMS.

• A general fault has been detected in the TPMS.

Action

Continue at a reduced speed of 30 mph maximum. Check the

control unit and the tire transmitters at the earliest opportunity.

Consult your Aston Martin Dealer.

Display Units

The display can be set to show metric or

imperial units.

With the ignition ON press the READ

button (C) and the TRIP button (D)

together for three seconds to change

the trip computer display units.

4.20

Controls

Controls for Your Aston Martin Vantage 2 Door Third Generation (2005-2017)

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