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

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.

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