2005-2017 Aston Martin Vantage 2 Door Driving User Manual
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Driving for Your Aston Martin Vantage 2 Door Third Generation (2005-2017)

Driving
Driving Safety.............................................................................5.2
Driving Techniques ....................................................................5.2
Starting the Engine .....................................................................5.3
Automatic Transmission..............................................................5.5
PRND Buttons............................................................................5.6
Touchtronic Controls..................................................................5.7
Sport Mode................................................................................5.7
Fault Conditions.........................................................................5.8
Footbrake...................................................................................5.9
Anti-Lock Braking System .........................................................5.10
Dynamic Stability Control.........................................................5.11
Adaptive Damping ...................................................................5.13
Park Brake................................................................................5.13
Fuel Filling................................................................................5.14
Catalytic Converters .................................................................5.15
Parking Assist............................................................................5.16
Rear Only Parking Assist ...........................................................5.17
Reversing Camera ....................................................................5.18
5.2
Driving
Driving Safety
• Always wear your seat belt.
• Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Always obey all speed and traffic laws and regulations. Never
drive faster than the posted speed limit or than conditions allow.
• Be particularly careful driving on slippery or wet surfaces.
• This vehicle is a high performance vehicle and has handling
characteristics you may not be accustomed to. Familiarize
yourself with the vehicle 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 correctly
can result in accident and injury.
• Follow the maintenance schedule approved in this guide.
• Never allow the vehicle to be driven by inexperienced drivers.
Driving Techniques
Procedures for driving this vehicle may be unfamiliar to many new
owners. To make sure that you have a safe and enjoyable entry into
this new phase of Aston Martin motoring please take time to safely
acquire the necessary new driving skills. Practise in safe, lower speed
conditions before investigating the high performance potential of the
vehicle.
Performance driving courses are available to enable you to fully
understand the control functions of your vehicle and also the basic
principles of performance driving.
Contact your Aston Martin Dealer for further information.
Wet Conditions
When driving in wet conditions, water can build up under your tires
so that they ride on a layer of water. This is called aquaplaning or
hydroplaning. When this happens, you have little or no control.
Aquaplaning is more prone to happening at higher road speeds if
there is a lot of water on the road and particularly if the tires are also
under inflated or approaching minimum tread depth.
It is important to take bends or curves at a safe, reasonable speed,
particularly when driving on wet or slippery road surfaces.
Slow down when it is raining.
Track Days
Before using this vehicle on track days contact your Aston Martin
Dealer for vehicle set up, service parts and recommendations.
Driving Through Deep Water
If in any doubt whether to drive through deep water, always take the
side of caution to avoid potentially costly damage to the vehicle's
engine or other essential systems.
Never drive in water deeper than the lower edge of the front
bumper. Water can be splashed up into the engine air intakes
located in the front upper grille and cause extensive damage to
the engine or the vehicle may stall. Always proceed with extreme
caution, especially when the depth is not known.
When driving through water, traction or brake capability may be
limited. Once through the water, always dry the brakes by driving
slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.
Waves caused by other vehicles or natural causes can also splash
water in the engine air intakes.
5.3
Driving
Running-In
This vehicle is fully hot tested during manufacture and no special
running-in procedures are necessary. Nevertheless it is
recommended to limit engine loads (e.g. by accelerating gently and
by using lower gears on steep hills or when negotiating tight turns)
during the first 1500 km/900miles.
Starting the Engine
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 unit to fail.
In extreme low temperatures (-20°C and below) do not allow
the engine to ‘rev’ above 4000 rpm, while at standstill or when
moving off, until the coolant temperature gauge reaches normal
operating temperature. Revving the engine before fully warmed
up may cause severe engine and transaxle damage.
Do not press the vehicle key while driving. If the key is pressed
in and released the engine will stop. If the key is removed from
the ignition control while driving the engine will stop but the
steering lock will not engage until the vehicle has come to a
complete stop.
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.
Make sure that you are wearing appropriate footwear to
efficiently operate the control pedals. Make sure that pedal
movement is not restricted by floor mats or other objects trapped
beneath pedals.
5.4
Driving
Ignition Sequence
[1] : Position ‘0’ (Ignition OFF)
[2] : Position ’I’ (Ignition OFF and Accessories ON)
[3] : Position ‘II’ (Ignition ON)
[4] : Engine start
Engine Start
Check that the park brake is applied.
Fully press the brake pedal down.
Insert the vehicle key into the ignition
control and press the key fully in (the
ignition control will show red), hold in until
the engine starts then release.
The vehicle key will sit flush with the ignition control bezel while the
engine is running. The ignition control will show a white light when
the engine is running, and then fade out.
When starting the engine the vehicle system will take short time
(approximately one second) to complete a system check and release
the steering lock before allowing the engine to crank.
If the engine fails to start, release the key, then press the key fully in
again without the brake pedal pressed down and release. The key
will gently return to position ‘I’. Start the engine start procedure
again.
Starting From Cold
The Engine Control Module (ECM) automatically compensates for
cold or warm start conditions and makes appropriate adjustments to
the fuel and air mixture and ignition timing.
Stopping the Engine
Press the vehicle key fully in and release. The engine
will stop as the key returns to position ‘I’. Withdraw
the vehicle key from the ignition control.
Maximum Engine Speed
The maximum safe engine speed is 6,850 rpm. If this speed is
exceeded, fuel supply to the engine is reduced. As the engine speed
reduces back to a safe level, fuel supply is progressively restored.
5.5
Driving
Automatic Transmission
The automatic transmission has two drive modes.
Auto Drive Mode
In auto drive mode gearshifts are made using the Park, Reverse,
Neutral and Drive (PRND) buttons mounted on the centre stack.
While driving forward gearshifts are made automatically according to
various driving parameters, i.e. road speed, current selected gear and
accelerator demands. When the vehicle is stationary the transmission
will select first gear, ready to move off immediately when the
accelerator is pressed.
While in auto drive mode move to touchtronic mode at any time by
pulling back on either the upshift or downshift gearshift paddles,
mounted behind the steering wheel. As a paddle is pulled back a
gearshift will occur, this will be an upshift or downshift according to
which paddle is pulled.
Kick-Down
In auto drive mode kick-down is used in circumstances where rapid
acceleration is required, i.e. when overtaking. Kick-down operates
when the accelerator pedal is quickly and fully depressed, causing
the transmission to change down to the lowest gear possible to
achieve maximum acceleration. The gear engaged depends on the
road speed at the time of kick-down.
Touchtronic Mode
In touchtronic mode forward gears and Neutral are selected by using
the paddles located behind the steering wheel. Reverse and park
selected by using the PRND buttons.
While in touchtronic mode move to auto drive mode at any time by
pressing the DRIVE button.
Neutral can also be selected by pressing the N button.
5.6
Driving
PRND Buttons
[1] PARK: Press and release to select park once the vehicle is
stationary. The transmission will mechanically lock. If the vehicle key
is moved to position ‘0’ or removed from the ignition control while
the vehicle is at a standstill, the transmission will automatically select
park.
Always make sure that the park brake is ON.
It is not possible to select Park above 1.2 mph.
[2] REVERSE: When stationary and with the footbrake applied, press
and release to select Reverse. When reverse is selected, R will show
red in the Gear Position Indicator Display (GPID) (B) and a warning
will be heard.
[3] NEUTRAL: When stationary and with the footbrake applied, press
and release to select Neutral.
[4] DRIVE: When stationary and with the footbrake applied, press
and release to select forward gears.
If the brake pedal is not pressed the message centre will show
PRESS BRAKE PEDAL and a warning will be heard.
The left message centre (A) shows the current gear selection R, D1,
D2, etc., while the Gear Position Indicator Display (GPID) (B) shows
D (Drive), R (Reverse) or P (Park) according to current gear position.
While in auto drive mode the GPID will show ‘auto’.
Vehicle Rocking Motion
If the vehicle speed is less than 2.5 mph, reverse may be selected
from drive, without pressing the brake pedal, to create a vehicle
‘rocking’ motion i.e. to enable vehicle movement out of mud, snow,
etc. If 2.5 mph is exceeded then the transmission will automatically
select Neutral.
5.7
Driving
Touchtronic Controls
Forward gearshifts are selected by pulling back and releasing the
gearshift paddles mounted on the steering column. Neutral is
selected by pulling back both paddles together and releasing.
[1] : Downshift paddle.
[2] : Upshift paddle.
Neutral can also be selected by pressing N.
From park, reverse or neutral, and with the footbrake applied, pull
back on either the upshift or downshift gearshift paddle to enter
touchtronic mode. As the vehicle speed increases and decreases,
make upshifts and downshifts by pulling and releasing the upshift or
downshift gearshift paddle.
If no gearshift has been requested by pulling back on a paddle,
upshifts and downshifts will occur automatically if the engine speed
rises or lowers to its maximum or minimum operating limits (unless
the transmission is in sport mode (Refer to ’Sport Mode’, page 5.7)).
When stationary select neutral by pulling back on both gearshift
paddles simultaneously. When selecting neutral from park the brake
pedal must be depressed.
The left message centre shows the actual gear
currently selected R, D1, D2, etc. The GPID also
shows the current gear selected but may show the
target gear when a gearshift is in progress (either 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6, R or P). The GPID will show ‘touch’.
Sport Mode
Sport mode can be selected while in auto drive or touchtronic
modes. Press and release the SPORT button (A) to enter or exit sport
mode. The SPORT button LED will come ON and SPORT will show
in the message centre when sport mode is ON.
When Sport mode is ON while in:
Auto Mode: Upshifts and downshifts occur at higher engine speeds
to provide a sportier drive.
If sport mode is selected while in auto drive sixth gear a downshift
to fifth gear will occur (this will not happen if cruise control is ON)
and sixth gear will be inhibited until sport mode is set to OFF.
5.8
Driving
Touchtronic Mode: Automatic upshifts are prevented, the upshift
paddle must be pulled back and released to make an upshift
(downshifts will occur automatically if the engine speed lowers to its
minimum operating limits).
To maintain speed and smoothness
while driving in touchtronic sport
mode, the current gear, shown in
the GPID, will flash red at the
optimum time to make an upshift.
To protect the engine and transmission, when in touchtronic
mode, an automatic upshift from fifth to sixth gear will occur when
the engine speed reaches 6600 rpm.
Keep Sport Mode
When the ignition is set to OFF, sport mode will reset to OFF. This is
the default setting.
If you would like sport mode to be ON when the ignition is set to ON,
do the procedure that follows: Make sure that the NAV (B) button is
not illuminated. Press MENU (C). Navigate to <Car settings…> Press
ENTER (D). Navigate to <Keep sport mode>, Press ENTER to set
<Keep sport mode> to ON.
To return sport mode to the default setting, do the procedure that
follows: Make sure that the NAV button is not illuminated. Press
MENU. Navigate to <Car settings…> Press ENTER. Navigate to
<Keep sport mode>. Press ENTER to set <Keep sport mode> to
OFF.
Fault Conditions
Limphome Mode
If a fault is detected the vehicle will go into one of three limp home
modes:
Electrical: GEARBOX FAULT REDUCED FUNCTION will show in
the message centre. Touchtronic and sport modes will be disabled.
Gearshifts will still be possible but shift quality will be degraded.
In certain circumstances forward drive will be restricted to a fixed
gear.
Contact your Aston Martin Dealer.
Reduced Engine Performance: REDUCED ENGINE
PERFORMANCE will show in the message centre. Engine
performance will be restricted. Contact your Aston Martin Dealer.
Mechanical: LIMPHOME NO GEAR CHANGE POSSIBLE will show
in the message centre and a warning sound will be heard. If travelling
forwards in auto drive or touchtronic mode the vehicle will go into a
locked gear (third or fifth depending on vehicle speed).
Do not attempt to change gear position while in mechanical
limp home mode. If a gearshift request is detected at a speed
below 12 mph the engine will stop and the parklock will come
ON.
5.9
Driving
At a speed above 12 mph the request and any other
transmission request will be rejected and the vehicle will
continue in third or fifth gear.
If entering mechanical limp home mode in any position other than
auto drive or touchtronic mode the parklock will come ON (Refer to
’Parklock Override’, page 11.21). Contact your Aston Martin Dealer.
Footbrake
The footbrake operates through a vacuum boosted, dual (diagonal
split) circuit, hydraulic system incorporating an Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS).
Warning: In the event of a brake failure bring the vehicle to a
halt as soon as it is safe to do so. Do not continue to drive.
If vacuum boost fails or one circuit fails the footbrake will still
operate but with greater pedal pressure, increased pedal travel
and longer stopping distances.
After a long drive over salted or gritted roads or if driving in
heavy rain, through water or a vehicle wash, the braking action
may be delayed and increased braking pressure may be required.
Vacuum boost is only available while the engine is running.
Ceramic Brake Rotors
Warning: Track day use and high speed driving: For track use
or high speed driving new brake pads must be subject to specific
conditioning. Failure to correctly condition the pads may result
in greatly reduced brake performance. Contact your Aston
Martin Dealer.
Carbon ceramic brake systems combine low weight with high
performance, offering:
• Reduced unsprung weight (mass of components not supported by
the suspension) - improving vehicle handling,
• Improved rate of wear characteristics,
• Improved braking performance.
The rate of wear of the brake pads and rotors will depend on
driving style and usage conditions. Track day usage will increase the
rate of wear of rotors and pads.
5.10
Driving
Brake Warnings
Warning: If the brake warning symbol comes ON, you should
immediately be prepared for possible increased stopping
distances and possible partial failure of the braking system.
While driving, if the brake warning symbol comes ON, it shows
either that:
• The park brake is not fully released.
• The brake pads require regular maintenance.
• The brake fluid level has fallen below an acceptable level.
• The Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) system has stopped
working.
A warning message will show in the message centre.
Stop, as soon as possible in a safe and convenient place. Apply the
footbrake and make sure that the park brake is fully released. If the
park brake is fully released and the warning symbol stays ON, do not
drive the vehicle. Contact the nearest Aston Martin Dealer. It is
essential that the brake system is checked immediately, preferably by
an Aston Martin Dealer.
Brake Noise: The high performance brake system used on this
vehicle is designed to provide optimal braking under all operating
conditions. However, under all driving conditions an inherent
characteristic of this braking system is some brake noise. Certain
combinations of speed, braking forces and ambient conditions may
also cause the brakes to squeal.
Anti-Lock Braking System
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) helps prevent the road wheels
from locking and skidding during emergency braking. This also assists
the driver in maintaining steering and directional stability.
If, in an emergency braking situation, the braking force applied begins
to exceed the tire to road adhesion, the ABS operates to prevent the
road wheels locking. When this happens a pulsating effect is felt
through the brake pedal. This is a normal ABS effect.
Safety
In all cases it is always the drivers responsibility to drive safely
according to the law and with due regard to prevailing conditions.
The fact that a vehicle is equipped with ABS must never let the driver
to be tempted into taking risks which could affect his or her safety or
that of other road users.
The addition of ABS cannot overcome the consequences of trying to
stop in too short a distance, cornering at too high a speed, or the risk
of aquaplaning (where the tires are prevented from contacting the
road surface by a layer of water).
5.11
Driving
The driver should always take road conditions into account. A
slippery road surface always requires more braking distance for a
given speed, even with ABS. Possible extensions of stopping distance
compared to locked wheels may occur during ABS operation on
slushy snow, gravel, sand or certain heavily corrugated or ridged
warning sections of road surfaces.
If any braking system malfunction occurs, immediately have the
Braking and ABS systems checked by your Aston Martin Dealer.
ABS Warning
Warning: If the ABS warning symbol comes ON, you should
be aware that wheels could lock during extreme braking or
when braking on slippery surfaces.
ABS is monitored for correct operation while the ignition is ON. If a
fault is detected, the ABS warning symbol will come ON and the
ABS will be partly or fully OFF. Normal braking will continue to
function without ABS.
In the event of an ABS fault, consult your Aston Martin Dealer
immediately.
Dynamic Stability Control
Warning: It is the driver's responsibility to drive safely
according to the law and with due regard to prevailing
conditions.
Warning: Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) must never let the
driver be tempted into taking risks which could affect his or her
safety or that of other road users. DSC cannot overcome
consequences of applying too much engine power for prevailing
conditions.
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is a system designed to enhance
driving safety by improving the vehicle handling when the tires are at
the limits of their grip capabilities. This is achieved through the
reduction of engine torque and strategic application of the brakes at
individual wheels.
Driver Interface and Control
If repair or replacement of the steering or other surrounding
equipment is necessary, always refer to your Aston Martin
Dealer. If the centre position of the steering deviates, the DSC
system may not operate correctly because there is a sensor in the
steering system which detects steering wheel position.
The DSC system may not operate correctly when using tire
chains or a temporary spare tire.
Use tires of the same manufacturer, brand, tread pattern and
correct size specified for this vehicle on all four road wheels. Do
not mix worn tires.
DSC has three modes of operation:
ON: The DSC system sets to ON each time the engine is started. DSC
is controlling engine torque and applying strategic application of the
brakes at individual wheels.
While the DSC system operates to correct the vehicle stability the
DSC symbol on the instrument cluster, will flash.
5.12
Driving
TRACK MODE: Press and hold the DSC button (A) for four seconds
and release. DSC TRACK MODE SELECTED will show in the message
centre. This raises the thresholds at which the DSC system operates.
While the DSC system operates to correct the vehicle stability the
DSC symbol will flash.
OFF: When in Track mode, press and hold the DSC button for four
seconds and release to set the DSC to OFF. DSC OFF can not be
selected from DSC ON. DSC FUNCTION OFF will show in the
message centre. DSC is no longer controlling engine torque and
applying strategic application of the brakes at individual wheels.
At any time while in track or off mode, press and release the DSC
button to start DSC.
The DSC button LED will come ON when in Track mode or OFF.
Fault Signs
A malfunction in the DSC control system will be shown by the
following:
• The DSC symbol in the instrument cluster will come ON.
• A warning message will show in the message centre depending on
the fault detected.
Traction Control
Warning: It is always the drivers responsibility to drive safely
according to the law and with due regard to prevailing
conditions.
Warning: Traction control must never let the driver be
tempted into taking risks which could affect his or her safety or
that of other road users.
Warning: Traction control cannot overcome consequences of
applying too much engine power for prevailing conditions.
Traction control is a function of DSC, and is operated in association
with the DSC system. Traction control prevents excessive wheel spin
at standing starts, or during acceleration. Wheel spin is usually caused
by excessive use of the accelerator pedal, or slippery, loose or bumpy
road surfaces.
To prevent excessive wheel spin and maintain vehicle stability in such
situations the traction control system will:
• Brake either of the driven wheels when they start to slip
• And, or, adapt the engine torque to a level corresponding to the
traction available on the road surface.
These symptoms are normal and will clear as wheel spin is
eliminated and normal engine power is restored.
If cruise control is on it will automatically go OFF when traction
control is operating.
During operation, the DSC warning symbol will flash. The driver may
experience a loss in power or temporary ’misfire’ as engine power is
reduced. If traction control cuts in when driving on extended icy or
slippery surfaces, reduce engine power as necessary until the DSC
warning symbol goes OFF.
Traction control is always ON when DSC is ON.
5.13
Driving
Adaptive Damping
The Adaptive Damping System (ADS) is continuously ON, adjusting
the damping characteristics at all four corners, according to vehicle
body movement and monitored driver inputs. Sensors on the vehicle
constantly measure the vehicle body movement and driver inputs –
braking, steering, vehicle speed and throttle displacement. This
information is then supplied to the ADS control unit which calculates
the optimal damper characteristic at each corner at any given
moment.
ADS is independent of the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
system.
ADS has three modes of operation:
Normal Mode: At ignition ON the ADS system defaults to normal
mode which gives damping characteristics for everyday driving.
Sport Mode: Press and release the ADS button (A) to start sport
mode, which gives damping characteristics for a firmer ride.
While driving move to normal (button LED OFF) or sport (button LED
ON) mode by pressing and releasing the ADS button.
Track Mode: Press and hold the ADS button (A) for more than 1
second to start Track mode (button LED FLASHES) which provides
damping characteristics suitable for track driving.
A message on the console confirms the damper mode has been
switched. This message can be cleared with the Read button.
When the ignition is switched off, the system latches to the last
selected damper mode upon restarting.
Park Brake
Always fully apply the park
brake before leaving the
vehicle.
To Apply the Park Brake
Press the footbrake pedal firmly
down. Keep the pedal pressed
down and pull the park brake
lever up until resistance is felt. At
this point press the park brake
button and continue to pull the park brake lever up to its fullest
extent. Release the button and allow the lever to lower.
To show that the park brake is applied the brake warning symbol
on the instrument cluster will come ON (if the ignition is ON).
To Release the Park Brake
Press the footbrake pedal firmly down. Keep the pedal pressed down
and pull the park brake lever up until resistance is felt. Pull up against
the resistance and press the release button. Keep the button pressed
and push the lever down. If the park brake lever is not fully OFF, the
brake warning symbol will stay ON.
5.14
Driving
Always check that the brake warning symbol is OFF before
moving off. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle if the brake
warning symbol stays ON.
An audible warning will sound if the vehicle is moving and the
park brake is still applied.
• If the vehicle is parked on a hill and facing uphill, select first gear
and turn the steering wheel away from the curb.
• If the vehicle is parked on a hill and facing downhill, select reverse
gear and turn the steering wheel towards the curb.
Fuel Filling
The fuel tank filler neck has a restricted opening which will only
accept the fuel supply nozzle of unleaded fuel pumps.
Open the fuel flap by pressing the fuel flap
release button (A) located in the driver's
footwell. If the filler flap will not open when
the release button is pressed, use the fuel
filler flap emergency release.
Turn the cap counterclockwise past
resistance, then lift off. Place the cap into its
holder. Install the cap by turning clockwise
past resistance, until three ‘clicks’ are felt as
the cap is fully tightened. Close and latch the
fuel flap.
[1] : Coupe
[2] : Volante
The fuel system will not let the fuel tank overfill but there will be times
when the fuel nozzle will shut OFF prematurely. If this happens only
try to fill the fuel tank one more time, continued attempts will result
in fuel spillage. Wait 10 seconds before removing the refuelling
nozzle.
Fuel Filler Bowl
To stop water gathering in the fuel filler bowl and flowing into the fuel
tank, the fuel filler bowl has a pipe to let the water drain from the
bowl. During fuel filling, check and make sure that any debris which
may block the pipe is removed.
5.15
Driving
Fuel Filler Flap Emergency Release
If the filler flap will not open when the release button is pressed, open
the filler flap manually. Reach through the left side trunk trim to
access the manual fuel filler flap release. Pull the lever (A) to open the
filler flap.
Fuel Cut-OFF
In the event of a vehicle accident the vehicle electronics will enter
crash mode. Power to the fuel pumps will stop, thereby reducing fire
risk.
Engine Oil Level
It is important to check the engine oil level regularly. Running
the engine with engine oil below the lower mark or above the
upper mark can cause serious engine damage.
Check the engine oil level every fourth fuel tank fill or weekly - which
ever is the sooner.
Catalytic Converters
Warning: Do not park over dry grass, leaves or other
combustible material. Significant fire risk exists because of
residual heat in the catalytic converters.
Warning: Do not drive through deep water. Rapid cooling of
catalysts may cause them to break up.
Catalytic convertors convert harmful exhaust gasses into less noxious
substances and so reduce environmental pollution. They operate at
high temperatures and continue to radiate a considerable amount of
heat after the ignition has been set to OFF.
Leaded fuel will cause irreparable damage to catalytic converters. If
leaded fuel is inadvertently added to the fuel tank do not start the
engine, do not drive the vehicle. Contact your Aston Martin Dealer
immediately.
5.16
Driving
Parking Assist
Warning: Parking assist does not replace need for total
vigilance and caution when parking or reversing.
It is always the driver’s responsibility to detect obstacles and
estimate the vehicle’s distance from them. Some overhanging
objects, barriers, thin obstructions or painted surfaces which
could possibly cause damage to the vehicle may not be detected
by the system. Always be vigilant when reversing.
Do not turn and hold the steering on full lock for any more
than 10 seconds. If the steering is held on full lock for more than
10 seconds the power steering pump can fail.
The rear sensors are not ON when neutral is selected,
therefore care should be taken if moving the vehicle as the
warning sound will not be heard.
Do not clean the sensors with abrasive or sharp objects.
For reliable operation, the sensors in the front and rear bumpers
should be kept free from ice, frost and grime.
When using a high pressure spray the sensors should only be
sprayed briefly and not from a distance of less than 8 inches. Do not
clean the sensors with abrasive materials.
A warning will be heard when driving forwards or rearwards, if
objects are detected within range of the vehicle.
Front and Rear Parking Assist
If, for example, you are driving within a confined space such
as a home garage, the outer sensors will detect the side walls and
after three seconds the tone will stop. However, as movement
continues, the inner sensors will eventually detect the rear wall
and will start the tone again.
In heavy rain or similar adverse conditions, the rear parking
assist sensors may not always be able to accurately measure
distance to close objects. A fully laden vehicle or irregular
obstacles may also cause inaccurate measurements.
5.17
Driving
The parking assist
system defaults to OFF
when the ignition is set
to ON. The system
comes ON when
reverse gear is
selected, or if the
parking assist button
(A) is pressed at speeds
below 9 mph.
The system will set to
OFF when the vehicle
moves forwards above
9 mph. The parking
assist button LED will come ON when the system is set to ON. The
LED will flash if a fault is detected in the system.
If an obstacle is detected at the front or rear of the vehicle, a series of
beeps will be heard from the front or rear speaker respectively, which
increases in rate as the vehicle nears the obstacle.
The beep becomes a continuous tone when an obstacle is detected
at or within approximately 12 inches from the rear or 10 inches from
the front of the vehicle.
If the system has a fault a single three second tone will be heard (only
once per ignition cycle) and the parking assist button LED will blink
when reverse gear is selected or the ignition is set to ON. The system
is automatically disabled when a fault is detected.
Parking assist may sound spurious tones if it detects an ultrasonic
frequency using the same band as the sensors.
The system consists of inner and outer sensors. When
manoeuvring forward into a garage, etc., the front outer sensors will
cease detection if they detect a stationary or receding object for three
seconds or more, this allows detection directly at the front of the
vehicle in this type of manoeuvre.
Rear Only Parking Assist
Option
Warning: Rear parking assist does not replace need for total
vigilance and caution when parking or reversing.
When parking or reversing make full use of rearward vision
and all mirrors to be aware of persons or objects in the vicinity of
the vehicle. Take appropriate measures to protect them from
danger.
In heavy rain or similar adverse conditions, the rear parking
assist sensors may not always be able to accurately measure
distance to close objects. A fully laden vehicle or irregular
obstacles may also cause inaccurate measurements.
Rear parking assist assists in detecting obstructions as the vehicle is
reversed towards them. The system is ON when reverse gear is
selected. When the system is operating an intermittent ‘beep’ signal
will be heard. The ‘beep’ frequency increases in pitch and
persistence as the vehicle reverses to an obstruction.
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The ‘beeps’ start at approximately 5.5ft from any obstruction.
The ‘beep’ becomes continuous at distances less than 12 inches.
If reversing into a confined area, i.e. a home garage, the rear
parking assist outer sensors will detect the side walls and, after 3
seconds, the ‘Beep’ sequence will stop. As reversing continues the
rear parking assist inner sensors will detect the rear wall or
obstruction and the ‘beep’ sequence will start again.
Set parking assist to
OFF by pressing the
parking assist button
(A) if required (button
LED OFF). For reliable
operation, the parking
sensors should be kept
free from ice, frost and
grime.
Reversing Camera
Warning: The parking camera does not replace the need for
total vigilance and caution when parking or reversing.
It is always the driver’s responsibility to detect obstacles and
estimate the vehicle’s distance from them. When parking or
reversing make full use of rearward and forward vision and all
mirrors to be aware of persons or objects in the vicinity of the
vehicle. Take appropriate measures to protect them from danger.
For reliable operation, the parking camera lens in the rear bumper
should be kept free from ice, frost and grime.
When using a high pressure spray the parking camera lens should
only be sprayed briefly and not from a distance of less than 24 inches.
Do not clean the camera lens with abrasive materials.
In addition to the parking assist system, a rear parking camera,
located above the rear registration number plate, gives a view of the
rear of the vehicle as the vehicle is moved backwards while parking
or reversing. When reverse gear is selected the camera view is shown
on the satellite navigation screen.
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If the satellite navigation is ON when reverse gear is selected the
screen will show the camera view until reverse gear is deselected.
When reverse gear is deselected the screen will continue to show the
camera view for approximately ten seconds or when the vehicle
reaches a speed of 16 kph (which ever is sooner), then return to the
satellite navigation screen. Press and release the NAV button to move
between the parking camera and satellite navigation screens, at any
time, while reverse is selected.
If the satellite navigation is OFF the screen will raise when reverse
gear is selected and lower when reverse gear is deselected.
The screen can be set to not raise when reverse gear is selected if the
satellite navigation system is OFF. Press MENU on the console and
navigate to <Car Settings... > Enter < Disable Cam. if nav off>. Press
ENTER to set the camera ON or OFF, press BACK to return to the
previous screen(s).
If the camera is set to OFF when the satellite navigation system is
OFF, press NAV, at any time while the transmission is in reverse gear,
to raise the screen and operate the camera, if required.
At any time while in reverse gear, press and hold the NAV button to
lower the screen, if required.
Camera Operation
The camera overlay shows the fixed movement angle of the rear of
the vehicle with the road wheels on full lock (D) red lines and the
actual movement of the vehicle road wheels (C) yellow lines. As the
steering wheel is turned the yellow lines will show the predicted
vehicle movement.
The outer edge of the two markers (E) show the width of the vehicle
including the mirrors.
The distance from the beginning edge of the two markers (E) to the
rear of the vehicle is 12 inches (B).
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