2005-2017 Aston Martin Vantage 2 Door Convertible Roof (market specific) User Manual
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Convertible Roof (market specific) for Your Aston Martin Vantage 2 Door Third Generation (2005-2017)

Convertible Roof (market specific)
Roof Operation ..........................................................................7.2
Conditions for Operating the Roof..............................................7.2
Door Windows Reset .................................................................7.4
Manual Raise and Lock ..............................................................7.5
Roof Maintenance......................................................................7.7
Deployable Rollbars ...................................................................7.8
Wind Deflector ..........................................................................7.9
7.2
Convertible Roof (market specific)
Roof Operation
Warning: Before raising or lowering the roof, make sure that
all occupants are clear of the roof linkage, the windscreen frame
and door windows.
Warning: Misuse of the roof switch, especially by children,
can result in injury due to entrapment in the roof mechanism
and locking points.
Aston Martin recommend that the roof is not operated at
temperatures of 0°C and below.
Make sure that the roof is always fully raised or fully lowered.
Avoid repetitive use of the roof; this may cause the roof pump
to over heat. If the pump over heats roof movement will be
inhibited until the pump has cooled.
Do not attempt to lower the roof if any objects or clothing are
laying on top of the roof.
Before closing or opening the roof, make sure that there are
no objects placed on the rear sloping deck area which could
interfere with the folded, stored roof, especially the heated rear
windscreen glass. Even small objects can cause damage.
Continuous use of the roof without the engine operating will
cause the vehicle battery to rapidly discharge.
Do not store objects or items in the roof storage area. Any
objects or items stored there may cause damage to the roof when
attempting to lower it. Even small objects can cause damage.
Due to wind pressure when driving at very high speeds the door
windows may not close correctly.
Conditions for Operating the Roof
Warning: Keep the vehicle road speed down to a minimum
until the roof has completed its operation.
Aston Martin recommend that the roof is only operated while
the vehicle is stationary.
• The trunk lid must be closed
• The ignition must be ON (engine running or not)
• Headroom (A) 61 inches is available for the roof to raise or lower
• Outside temperature must be above -10°C
The trunk lid will lock and will stay locked during roof lowering
and raising operations.
7.3
Convertible Roof (market specific)
If the vehicle is moving while the roof is being raised or lowered, roof
movement will continue, while the roof switch is pressed, until the
roof has locked in the raised or lowered position. While operating the
roof the following warnings will show, depending on the vehicle
speed:
2.5 to 3 mph: STOP SAFELY FOR ROOF OPERATION will show in
the message centre.
3 to 40 mph: STOP SAFELY FOR ROOF OPERATION will show in
the message centre, the amber warning triangle will show and a single
audible warning will sound. Roof movement will continue.
Over 40 mph: ROOF FAILURE POSSIBLE will show in the message
centre, the amber warning triangle will show and a continuous
audible warning will sound. Roof movement will continue.
It is not possible to start roof operation at speeds of 31 mph or above.
NO ROOF OPERATION POSSIBLE will show in the message centre,
the amber warning triangle will show and a single audible warning
will sound. While operating the roof, if the roof switch is released
when travelling at 31 mph or more, no roof movement will be
available until the vehicle speed drops below 31 mph.
The roof operation switch (B) is
located on the centre console. If at
any time during the lowering or
raising procedure the switch is
released – the roof will stop
immediately. ROOF MOVEMENT
PAUSED will show in the message
centre and an audible warning will
sound until the roof continues to
raise or lower.
If at any time during the lowering or raising procedure the switch is
released – roof movement will stop immediately. ROOF
MOVEMENT PAUSED will show in the message centre and a
continuous audible warning will sound until the roof continues to
lower or raise.
As soon as it is safe to do so continue the roof movement. If
the roof is left in pause for ten minutes, hydraulic pressure will
be lost. The roof and tonneau lid will relax and, gently, fall back.
Powered roof operation will be stopped until the roof has been
manually fully raised or lowered.
Lowering the Roof
Warning: Roof movement has not finished and locked until
ROOF MOVEMENT COMPLETE shows in the message centre.
Pull the roof switch rearwards and hold until
ROOF MOVEMENT COMPLETE shows in the
message centre.
If the door and rear quarter windows are
required to be lowered, continue to press the
switch after ROOF MOVEMENT COMPLETE
shows, until the windows have fully lowered.
7.4
Convertible Roof (market specific)
Raising the Roof
Warning: Roof movement has not finished and locked until
ROOF MOVEMENT COMPLETE shows in the message centre.
Push the roof switch forwards and hold until
ROOF MOVEMENT COMPLETE shows in the
message centre and a single audible warning
sounds.
If the door and rear quarter windows are
required to be raised continue to press the
switch after ROOF MOVEMENT COMPLETE
shows until the door windows have fully raised.
Rear Quarter Windows
The rear quarter windows can be lowered and raised independently
of the roof. When the roof is fully lowered or raised use the roof
switch to lowered and raised the rear quarter windows:
Roof Fully Lowered: Push and hold the roof switch to lower or raise
the rear quarter windows. Release the switch when the window
movement has stopped.
Roof Fully Raised: Pull back and hold the roof switch to lower or
raise the rear quarter windows. Release the switch when the window
movement has stopped.
Door Windows Reset
In the unlikely event of the roof failing while in the fully raised or
lowered position, check for correct operation of the vehicle door
windows.
To check the door windows operation use the door window reset
procedure (Refer to ’Door Window Reset’, page 11.34). Once
correct operation of the windows is confirmed, check roof operation
again. If the roof will not work then manually raise and lock the roof
(if required) and contact your Aston Martin Dealer.
7.5
Convertible Roof (market specific)
Manual Raise and Lock
In the unlikely event of the roof failing during raising or lowering, it
can be manually raised and locked, if required.
Warning: Aston Martin recommend that a minimum of two
people are required to manually raise and lock the roof. The
roof mechanism is heavy and will move very slowly when being
raised manually.
Warning: Keep fingers clear of the roof linkage when moving
the roof manually.
Vehicle Security: If the roof fails always raise and lock the
roof. Do not lower the roof. Tonneau lid locks will not be
available.
If the roof fails in the stored position it can stay stored and locked
if required. Contact your Aston Martin Dealer.
If the roof fails after the tonneau locks have been released the
message ROOF FAIL will show in the message centre (right) and a
continuous audible warning will sound until the roof has been locked
in the raised position.
If installed, remove and store the wind deflector(Refer to ’Wind
Deflector’, page 7.9).
Remove the Allen key from the
vehicle tool kit (A) and place in the
vehicle cabin.
The Allen key is required to
lock the roof in position.
Remove the vehicle key and wait for a minimum of five seconds.
During this time the roof hydraulics will relax allowing manual
movement of the roof. Some hydraulic fluid resistance will still be in
the operating rams. It may take considerable effort to fully raise the
roof manually.
Close the Roof Manually: If the Tonneau Lid is Closed with
the Roof on Top
Manually raise the roof to the fully closed position.
Make sure that the hook on the last roof joint engages
correctly on both sides.
7.6
Convertible Roof (market specific)
Remove the trim
plug.
Make sure the two lock
arms are located in
their catches.
Locking the roof manually may require the assistance of a second
person to push down so the catches engage while the allen key is
turned.
Use the Allen key to lock the roof in
position. Continue to turn the Allen key
until no more movement is possible.
Do not use power tools. The roof manual lock and unlock
mechanism may be damaged if power tools, i.e. an electric drill,
are used to lock or unlock the roof.
Many turns of the allen key will be required to lock the roof.
ROOF MOVEMENT PAUSED will show in the message centre (right)
and a continuous ‘beep’ will sound until the roof has been locked.
7.7
Convertible Roof (market specific)
Close the Roof Manually: If the Tonneau Lid has Unlocked
and the Roof is Underneath
Do not allow the tonneau lid to rest on the roof fabric.
Manually lift the tonneau lid. Continue to hold the tonneau lid while
closing the roof. When the roof rear has cleared the tonneau lid, let
the tonneau lid slowly fall to close. Slowly raise the roof to meet the
top of the windscreen. The rear of the roof will lay in position on the
edge of the tonneau lid.
Rear Quarter Windows
Depending on the reason why the roof fails,
the rear quarter windows may not raise when
raising the roof manually. When the roof has
been manually raised and locked, set the
ignition to ON and attempt to raise the rear
quarter windows by operating the roof close
switch.
Roof Maintenance
Do not use automatic vehicle washes. Brushes, detergents and
pressurised water jets may damage the roof fabric.
Do not use power washers. Jets of water may damage the
weather seals and the roof fabric.
Do not use spot cleaners, chemical diluents or any organic
cleaners. If in doubt, contact your Aston Martin Dealer.
Do not leave the roof in the lowered (folded) position for
extended periods of vehicle storage. Permanent damage may
occur to the roof fabric.
Roof Fabric Maintenance
(Refer to ’Convertible Roof Fabric’, page 11.37)
7.8
Convertible Roof (market specific)
Deployable Rollbars
Warning: Do not attempt to service or modify the deployable
rollbar system.
Warning: Do not allow any person to sit on the deployable
rollbar covers at any time.
Warning: Do not place any objects on the top of the
deployable rollbar covers.
Warning: Do not attempt to reset the deployable rollbar
system after it has deployed.
Warning: Do not attempt to raise or lower the roof after the
deployable rollbar system has deployed.
If the roof is raised the deployable rollbars will break through
the rear glass.
Extreme manoeuvres may cause the system to predict a roll
over and deploy the rollbars for protection of the occupants. If
such driving events are anticipated by the customer (e.g. Track
day driving) the roof should be fully lowered to let the rollbars to
deploy without damaging the vehicle.
The deployable rollbar system and the airbag system react
independently. The deployable rollbars and the airbags may deploy
together or alone, depending on the type of impact.
The Volante is equipped with a deployable rollbar system, which is
in addition to and independent of the airbag system.
The deployable rollbar system comprises an electronic roll sensor unit
integrated into the main crash sensor and two ‘U’ shaped roll bars,
concealed behind the rear seat, which will deploy in the unlikely
event of the vehicle rolling over. The electronic roll sensor constantly
monitors vehicle movement.
On sensing an impending roll
over situation the electronic roll
sensor sends a signal to the
deployable rollbars, triggering a
release. The deployable rollbars
then extend upward and lock into
place.
If the deployable rollbar system
has been deployed, contact your
nearest Aston Martin Dealer.
Warning Labels
The following warnings are
located on the deployable
rollbar system:
7.9
Convertible Roof (market specific)
Wind Deflector
Optional
A wind deflector can be installed to enhance comfort when driving
with the roof lowered:
• Wind turbulence is greatly reduced.
• It easily installs to existing mounts within your vehicle.
• The wind deflector can be left in place with the roof raised or
lowered.
• Easily folded and stowed away when not used.
Take care when adjusting the driver or passenger seat position
with the wind deflector installed. Make sure that the seats do not
come into contact the wind deflector.
Storage
When the wind deflector is not required, remove it from the vehicle
and place it in its storage bag. Place the storage bag in the vehicle
trunk.
When the wind deflector is not required, remove it from the vehicle
and place it in its storage bag. The bag is secured to the back wall of
the trunk at four location points.
Install and Remove
Remove the deflector from its storage bag.
Make sure that the location pins
are retracted. If not retracted pull
the pins back and twist (left or
right) to lock.
Unfold.
7.10
Convertible Roof (market specific)
Open out and ‘snap’
connect.
Locate the two tabs in to
the openings provided in
the rear seat backs.
With the tabs located line
up the location pins and
locate the two locking pins
either side in the openings
provided. Twist the pins
(left or right) to release and
make sure they locate
correctly.
Remove the wind deflector
from the vehicle by
reversing the procedure to
install.
Lowered Position
Grab the top of the raised
section and lower until a
locating ‘click’ is heard.
Raised Position
Grab the rear of the top
section and pull upwards
(90°)untill a locating ‘click’
is heard.

Related Topics

Roof Operation Conditions for Operating the Roof Door Windows Reset Manual Raise and Lock Roof Maintenance Deployable Rollbars Wind Deflector

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