Get Before Driving Guide for Aston Martin Dbx SUV 2020

Checks Before Driving

Seat Adjustment

Inspect your vehicle to make sure that everything is according to Front seats only.

the information and specifications in this Owner’s Guide.

Warning: Do not adjust the drivers seat whilst driving.

Outside the Vehicle:

The seats can also be adjusted:

• Visually check the road wheels, wheel bolts and tires.

• Check that all windows, mirrors and lamps are clear and

unobstructed.

• Up to 6 minutes after a door is unlocked and before the

ignition is switched on.

• Up to 6 minutes after the ignition is switched off.

• Check the operation of all lamps.

If the seat operation times out:

Once Inside the Vehicle:

• Turn the ignition control on.

• Close or open a door.

• Check that the doors are securely closed.

• Check that the seat, mirrors and steering wheel adjustments

are correct.

The seat adjustment controls are located on the side of seat.

• Check that all gauges and symbols are reading correctly.

• Check that all passengers have fastened their seat belts.

3.2 Before Driving

[1] LUMBAR/BOLSTER ADJUSTMENT SELECTOR SWITCH:

Seat Controls

Press the switch up to select lumbar adjustment. Press down to

select bolster adjustment_1..

The ignition must be on before the lumbar and bolster

support₁can be operated.

[2] LUMBAR/BOLSTER ADJUSTMENT: Use the directional pad

to adjust the position of the lumbar or bolster support_1..

[3] SEAT POSITION ADJUST: Seat forward/backward and height

adjust. Raise front to tilt base of seat.

[4] SEAT BACKREST ADJUST: Seat back angle adjust.

[5] MEMORY SEAT POSITIONS: Use to select or store memory

positions for the seat, steering column and door mirror positions

(Refer to ’Memory Functions’, page 3.10).

Optional

1.

Before Driving 3.3

Head Restraints

The driver and front passenger seats include non-adjustable head

restraints, which limit the rearward travel of the head in a rear

impact and may reduce whip lash injuries. The rear seat head

restraints are adjustable and removable.

When sitting in the seats make sure that the seat back is in an

upright position and that the rear of the occupant's head is

positioned in the centre of the head restraint area. The head

restraints are most effective when the distance between the rear

of the occupant's head and the head restraint is kept to a

minimum.

3.4 Before Driving

Windows

Rear Head Restraint Removal

To remove the rear head restraints, press the release button (A) in children, can result in injury due to entrapment in the

Warning: Misuse of the window switches, especially by

and fully lift the head restraint.

window closure. Drivers must advise all passengers of the

possible danger and make sure that all obstructions are clear

before raising the window.

The windows can be operated up to one minute after the

ignition is turned off.

To raise and lower the windows the ignition must on.

Use a window switch on the driver's side (A) or any of the

passenger's side (B) to operate a window. Press the lock button

(C) to enable or disable control of the windows from the

passenger window switches. The window lock will also lock the

rear climate control switches.

Press or pull past resistance on the window switch to perform a

one-touch movement down or up.

If power to the electric windows has been interrupted for any

reason, they will fail to operate correctly until reset.

Before Driving 3.5

Door Sealing

Warning: Make sure that all passengers are clear when

Sun Visors and Blinds

Sun Visors

the window mechanism is operating.

This vehicle is equipped with a primary (A) and secondary (B) sun

visor for both driver and front passenger to restrict glare from the

front and side windows.

To minimise wind noise and to make sure that the window seal

is watertight, a door sealing system is used to provide a tight fit of

the door glass to the seals around the top of the door opening.

The window automatically lowers a small distance to clear the

door seal when a door is opened. When the door is closed, the

window automatically lifts against the body frame rubber seals.

Window Anti-Trap

The door windows use an anti-trap mechanism to prevent

accidental closure of a window on vulnerable parts of the body

or other obstructions. When the window motor sense an

obstruction, the window stops closing and then opens to release

the obstruction.

3.6 Before Driving

Mirrors

Roof Blind

Interior Mirrors

To operate the roof blind, use the roof blind switch (C) until it

fully opens or closes. The roof blind also uses one touch

operation to both open and close.

Automatic Dim

Adjust the mirror (A) on its ball mounting until a satisfactory rear

view is obtained.

The rear view mirror and an exterior mirror will dim

automatically if the glare from the headlamps of following

vehicles becomes too bright. The mirrors will return to normal

view as unwanted glare reduces to an acceptable level.

Illuminated Vanity Mirror

A vanity mirror (B) is located in each sun visor. Fold the sun visor

down and slide the cover to view the mirror.

Before Driving 3.7

Heated Mirrors

Exterior Mirrors

The heated door mirrors will operate when the heated rear

window is switched on.

To adjust the exterior mirrors press the mirror switch (A) left or

right to select a side to adjust. Move the direction pad (B) up,

down, left or right to adjust the selected mirror.

Mirror Fold

To fold the mirrors, press and hold the mirror switch (A) to the left

or right.

Auto-Fold

When the vehicle is locked using the vehicle key or master lock

switch, the mirrors will automatically fold in. The mirrors will

return to the driving position when the vehicle is unlocked.

This function can be enabled or disabled in the systems settings

menu (Refer to ’Vehicle Settings’, page 10.4).

Memory Function

The position of the exterior mirrors is stored when a seating

position is saved for the driver's seat.

Reverse Dip Function

To set a position for the reverse dip mirror, use the mirror switch

to set a position for the passenger side mirror with reverse gear

selected. The mirror will now move to the position when reverse

gear is selected, if the driver's side mirror is not selected. If the

driver's side mirror is selected the mirror will not move. Select the

passenger side mirror to dip the passenger side mirror.

The ignition control must be on before the door mirrors can

be adjusted.

3.8 Before Driving

Steering Column

Heated Steering Wheel

Adjustment

The ignition must be on before the heated steering wheel can

be operated.

Warning: Do not adjust the steering column whilst

driving.

To set the steering wheel heating to on, rotate the end of the

adjustment stalk twoards you. The indicator LED lamp will also

come on.

The steering column can be adjusted with the ignition set to

OFF.

The reach and tilt angle of the steering column are adjusted with

the adjustment stalk. Push the stalk down or up to adjust the

steering column angle. Pull the stalk towards you to bring the

steering wheel closer and away to move the steering wheel back.

To turn the steering wheel heating off, rotate the stalk away.

The steering wheel heating is always set to off when the

ignition is set to off.

Memory Function

The position of the steering column is stored when a seating

position is saved for the driver's seat (Refer to ’Memory

Functions’, page 3.10).

Before Driving 3.9

Memory Functions

Setting a Memory Position

Warning: Make sure that there is nothing in the

movement path of the seat or the steering column during

adjustment that could cause obstruction.

Warning: To avoid injury, make sure that children do not

play with the memory position switches.

Warning: If the seat or steering column accidentally begin

to move, press any seat control button to stop the seat.

Lumbar and Bolster positions are not recorded when memory

positions are saved.

Three different driving position profiles can be entered in the

memory. The memory position of the steering column and both

door rear view mirrors are saved in the driver’s seat position.

The infotainment settings will also be saved from the last time

each vehicle key was used.

3.10 Before Driving

Occupant Restraint System

To Save A Memory Position

The system provides protection to the driver and all passengers in

a variety of impact conditions.

Warning: Do not attempt to adjust the driver's seat whilst

driving.

The system consists of:

• Driver and front passenger safety belts with dual pre-

tensioners and load limiting systems.

• Rear passenger safety belts.

• Driver and front passenger dual-stage airbags.

• Side airbags mounted to driver, front passenger and rear

passenger outer seats.

Adjust the seat, steering column and the exterior rear view

mirrors to the desired position. Push the memory button (M),

then press the required memory channel (1, 2 or 3) to save the

positions. A chime is heard and a message will show in the

message centre to confirm. By repeating these steps and pressing

an unused button, a second and third driving position can be

saved in the memory.

• Roof mounted curtain airbags.

• Driver and front passenger knee bolster airbags.

Recalling a Memory Position

Once in the seat press button 1, 2 or 3 (depending on which

saved channel is required) until all movement is stopped. The

seat will move to the saved position.

Seat and steering wheel movement will be interrupted if the

memory channel button is released. Exterior mirror movement

will continue. Press and hold the memory channel button to

complete seat and steering wheel movement.

Emergency Stop

If the seat accidentally begins to move, press any seat control

button to stop the seat.

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All of these systems are controlled by the Occupant Restraint

Controller (ORC). In a collision the ORC will analyse information

from various sensors, such as crash and seat occupancy

conditions. Based on this information the system will deploy the

appropriate safety devices. During a crash, the ORC may or may

not operate the safety belt pre-tensioner(s) and none, one, or

both stages of the dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints.

Determining if the System is Operational

The ORC warning symbol is shown in the instrument cluster

to give the condition of the system. A fault with the system is

shown by one or more of the following:

• The warning symbol will flash or stay ON.

• The warning symbol does not come ON immediately after the

ignition is set to ON.

• A message will show in the right side instrument cluster

window with a description of the fault.

If the pre-tensioners or airbags do not operate in a collision it

does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather,

it means the system determined the accident conditions (crash

severity, belt usage, etc.) were not appropriate to operate these

safety devices.

If either of these conditions occur, even intermittently, have the

restraint system serviced at your Aston Martin Dealer

immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not operate

correctly in the event of a collision.

Front airbags are designed to operate only in frontal and near-

frontal collisions, not rollovers, side-impacts, or rear-impacts

unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration.

3.12 Before Driving

Seat Belts

Warning: Reclining the seat back decreases protection

provided by the seat belt in the event of a crash. Adjust the

seat back to an upright position. Make sure that the seat

back is locked in place, otherwise it could move forward in

the event of a sudden stop or crash and cause injury.

Warning: Seat belts should not be worn with straps

twisted.

Warning: Seat belts are designed for adults; infants and

smaller children must be restrained in an approved child

safety seat.

Warning: Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony

structure of the body, and should be worn low across the

front of the pelvis, chest and shoulders; wearing the lap

section of the belt across the abdominal area must be

avoided.

Warning: Each belt assembly must only be used by one

occupant; it is dangerous to put a belt around a child being

carried on the passengers lap. Do not put an adult seat belt

around two children.

Warning: Never place the shoulder portion of belt under

your arm or behind your back.

Warning: When installed, the seat belt webbing must not

contact any sharp edges which could abrade or cut the

webbing during normal use or in an accident. If necessary,

the webbing must be protected.

Warning: Always remove rigid or breakable objects i.e.

spectacles or a mobile phone, from your pockets. These

items could be trapped under seat belts, possibly causing

injury in the event of an accident.

Warning: Care should be taken to avoid contamination of

the webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and

particularly battery acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out

using mild soap and water. The belt should be replaced if

webbing becomes frayed, contaminated or damaged.

Warning: Expectant mothers should seek medical advice

on the most appropriate way to wear the seat belt.

Warning: Seat belts must be kept clean so that the

retractor works correctly. Make sure that belt webbing is not

twisted, looped, frayed or obstructed in any way. If in doubt

about condition or operation of seat belt installation, have it

checked by your Aston Martin Dealer.

Warning: Wearing your seat belt is crucial to your safety.

Not wearing a seat belt increases chance of serious injury or

death in the event of an accident.

Warning: Be sure that you and your passengers always

fasten their seat belts and use them correctly even though

airbags are provided.

Before Driving 3.13

Pre-tensioner and Load Limiting

Warning: No modifications or additions should be made

by the user which will either prevent seat belt adjusting

devices from operating, or prevent seat belt assembly from

being adjusted to remove slack. Never install accessories on

your seat belts.

Front seat belts are equipped with dual pre-tensioners and load

limiting systems.

In most moderate frontal or near frontal accidents, the front

airbag and all pre-tensioner systems will deploy simultaneously.

The pre-tensioners take up slack in the seat belts as the airbags

are expanding. The load limiting system releases belt webbing in

a controlled manner to reduce belt force on a passenger’s chest.

Warning: Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly as

possible, consistent with comfort, to provide the protection

for which they have been designed. A slack belt will greatly

reduce the protection afforded to the wearer.

In some moderate frontal or near frontal accidents, only the

pre-tensioner system will deploy.

Warning: It is essential to replace the entire seat belt

assembly after it has been worn in a severe impact even if

damage to the seat belt assembly is not obvious.

Seat Belt Reminder

The seat belt reminder warning symbol in the instrument

cluster will come ON and warning sound will be heard for

six seconds (approximately) when the ignition is set to ON if the

driver or passenger₁seat belt is not fastened. (Market

Warning: If it is necessary to replace a seat belt on this

vehicle then it MUST be replaced with an approved seat belt.

The approved seat belts for the front seats must also include

a load limiting system.

dependent.)

If the driver seat belt is not fastened after 60 seconds or if the

vehicle has reached a speed of 25 km/h, a warning sound will be

heard for 30 seconds, after which the warning sound will go off,

but the warning symbol will continue to show until the seat belt

is fastened.

If a passenger is sitting in the front passenger seat.

1.

3.14 Before Driving

Seat Belt Fastening

Pull out the seat belt, drawing the buckle over the shoulder and

across the chest.

When parked on an incline, the seat belt may lock as it is

withdrawn. This is not a fault. If the mechanism locks, release the

belt tension and then pull the belt very gently to avoid operation

of the inertia lock.

Each seat has three point, inertia reel seat belts installed. Items 1,

2 and 3 show the three points of the seat belt. Item 3 is also the

location of the belt buckle.

Push the buckle into the belt buckle latch until a positive click is

heard.

The inertia belt reels will automatically tension the belts to

provide security with comfort. In the event of a collision or during

severe braking, the belt reels will lock.

To test the locking function of the retractor, quickly pull the seat

belt forward. If the seat belt does not lock, consult your Aston

Martin dealer.

Before Driving 3.15

Pull upwards on the diagonal belt to make sure that the latching Seat Belt Unfastening

is secure and to remove all slack from the belt.

Push the button on the buckle. While holding the seat belt

Check that the lap belt is installed snugly, low down across the buckle, allow the belt to slowly retract to its stored position.

hips, and that there are no twists.

If it is necessary for a passenger to adjust their seat or seating

position during a journey, the belt tension might be disturbed.

The passenger should therefore (as soon as it is safe to do so)

gently pull down the shoulder run of the seat belt to create some

slack and then immediately release it to re-tension the belt for the

new seating position.

Warning: Do not allow the belt to twist, or be looped,

frayed or obstructed in any way when the seat belt is

retracted back into its stowage position.

3.16 Before Driving

Airbag Deployment

Airbags

Warning: The use of accessory seat covers may prevent

the deployment of the seat side airbags and increase the risk

of injury in an accident. Do not use accessory seat covers.

The purpose of the airbags is to provide additional protection for

the driver and passenger in the event of a serious impact (front or

side impacts). The airbags are supplementary to the seat belts.

Important airbag safety labels are located on the sun visors and

on the end of the instrument panel (passenger side). Make sure

that the instructions on these labels are read and complied with

before driving the vehicle.

Warning: All passengers, including the driver, should

always wear seat belts, whether or not an airbag is provided,

to decrease the risk of injury or death in the event of a crash.

Warning: No objects whatsoever should be attached to,

or placed on, the centre cover of the steering wheel or the

front passenger fascia panel. Such objects could cause harm

if the vehicle is in a collision severe enough to cause the

airbags to deploy.

The front driver's (A), passenger (B) and knee bolster airbag (C)

only deploy in a serious front collision. The side airbags located

in the seats (D) and the curtain airbag (E), located in the roof trim,

only deploy according to which side has been impacted in a

serious side collision.

The airbag system is not designed to protect against rear

impacts.

Before Driving 3.17

Child Safety

Airbags inflate rapidly and with considerable force; there is

therefore a risk of death or serious injury such as fractures, facial

and eye injuries or internal injuries, particularly to passengers

who are not correctly restrained by seat belts or are not sitting

correctly when the airbags deploy. The risk of injury from a

deploying airbag is greatest close to the trim panel covering the

airbag.

Aston Martin strongly recommends:

• That all children are sat in the rear passenger seats.

• Always use the Child Restraint Anchorage System (CRAS)

where available.

• Only two child seats be installed to the rear of the vehicle

at any time.

• A child, regardless of age, should always be restrained

when travelling in a vehicle.

The whole sequence of events from sensing the impact to full

inflation of the airbag takes place in a fraction of a second.

Your vehicle has the following devices for the installation of child

restraints:

Do not change, modify or tamper with the steering wheel,

passenger side fascia or any other part of the airbag system. Such

actions could disable the system or cause inadvertent airbag

deployment.

• Front passenger seat with Occupant Classification System

(OCS) and top tether.

• Rear seat Child Restraint Anchorage System (CRAS) .

The system will not deploy in the event of minor frontal or side • Passenger seat Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) seat belts.

impacts, such as contacts when parking.

All work on the airbag system must only be carried out by an

Aston Martin Dealer.

3.18 Before Driving

Child Seat Belt Fastening

Warning: Accident statistics show that children are

generally safer when correctly restrained in the rear seat

than in the front seat. A suitable child restraint, correctly

installed and used, provides the highest degree of protection

for infants and small children in most accident situations.

Warning: An infant or child that is not correctly

restrained can be seriously injured or killed in a crash. Seat

belts are designed for adults; infants and smaller children

must be restrained in an approved child safety seat.

Warning: Do not allow children to travel in a vehicle

Make sure that there is no slack in the webbing and that the

without being correctly restrained. An appropriate child seat restraint installs correctly across the child's rib cage and hips.

or harness should always be used.

These are the parts of the body most able to take the force of

impact.

Warning: Each seat belt assembly must be used by only

one passenger. It is dangerous to put a seat belt around a

child being carried on the passengers lap.

The lap strap should pass across the top of the child’s thighs,

bearing on the pelvis, not on the abdominal area.

Warning: Make sure that an installed child seat does not

rest against the door, that the child sits correctly in the seat

and does not lean close to, or against, the door or window.

Before Driving 3.19

Warning Labels

Occupant Classification System

The Occupant Classification System (OCS) is part of Occupant

restraints Control (ORC) System and operates in addition to the

restraints system.

Warning: Extreme Hazard: NEVER use a rearward facing

child restraint on a seat protected by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in

front of it. DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the Child can

occur.

OCS is designed to meet the regulatory requirements of Federal

Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208 to set the front

passenger airbag to OFF under certain conditions.

Warning labels are located on both driver and passenger sun

visors.

OCS uses capacitive measurement to differentiate between

adults, occupied small (1 year old or younger) child restraint

seats, and empty seats. Capacitive measurement is not weight

sensitive and depends on chemical and physical features to

determine if an object or a person is in the passenger seat. This

information is then sent to the ORC module.

If the OCS determines an adult is in the passenger seat, the

passenger airbag will be active and if there is a child seat present,

or the seat is empty, the passenger airbag will be automatically

switched off.

If it is necessary to modify the restraints system to

accommodate a person with disabilities, contact your Aston

Martin Dealer.

If the front passenger seat is occupied by an adult, the PASS

AIRBAG status symbol will be set to

(A).

3.20 Before Driving

The passenger airbag will be set to off if:

Warnings

• The front passenger seat is unoccupied.

• The measured capacitance is less than that of a typical 1 (one)

year old infant.

Warning: Important OCS components, such as the

capacitive sensor and control unit, are installed in the front

passenger seat. Suitable precautions must be take to prevent

these components from being damaged. Any damage to the

seat trim, such as cuts that have penetrated the trim

material, must be inspected by an Aston Martin Dealer. The

system must also be checked for corrected functionality.

depending on the level of damage, OCS components may

require replacement and the system checked again. OCS

functionality cannot be warranted if the seat is damaged.

If the airbag is set to off, the PASS AIRBAG status symbol will also

be set to

(B).

Warning: To prevent damage to the OCS and other seat

components, do not kneel on, or apply concentrated

pressure to, the front seats. Do not put sharp items on the

seats.

Warning: Do not install any additional seat accessories,

such as beaded trims or padding, or use cushions, blankets

or similar items on the front passenger seat. Additional items

such as these may increase the distance between passenger

and seat and cause a the OCS to incorrectly classify the

occupant and give incorrect airbag functionality.

Passenger Seat

Airbag PASS AIRBAG STATUS SYMBOL

Empty

Off

Child + Child Seat Off

Adult On

The PASS AIRBAG OFF symbol will come on for a short period

when the ignition is switched on to confirm it is ready.

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Warning: Never remove the front passenger seat from the

vehicle or remove the seat trim. Never dismantle, remove

parts off the seat or disconnect wires from the seat. Any

incorrect repair or disassembly of the front passenger seat

can prevent the OCS from functioning correctly.

Warning: Do not charge electrical devices on the

passenger seat. This can cause the OCS to incorrectly classify

the capacitance as a seat occupant and give incorrect airbag

functionality. Always check the airbag status lamp.

Warning: Do not put shopping bags on the passenger

seat. A large amount of liquid, such as bottled water, can

cause the OCS to incorrectly classify the capacitance as a

Warning: Use only approved cleaning materials to clean

the vehicle interior surfaces. Solvents or other incorrect

cleaning products on the surface where the sensor is located seat occupant and give incorrect airbag functionality. Always

(under the leather of the cushion) can damage the sensor.

check the airbag status lamp.

Warning: Spilt water or steam cleaning the seat can cause

the OCS to incorrectly classify a seat occupant. Wait for the

seat to dry completely before use. Make sure that there are

no wet objects (such as wet towels), water or other liquids

on the front passenger seat cushion.

Warning: Incorrect installation of a child seat may cause

the passenger sensing system to leave the front airbag set to

on. Always make sure that child seats are correctly installed

on the seat. Read the child seat manufacturer’s installation

instructions.

Warning: Do not place objects on the front passenger

seat. The capacitive sensor is not a weight sensor, but

increased weight on the seat can cause the trim to become

thinner and can effectively increase capacitance. Objects on

the front passenger seat can cause the OCS to incorrectly

classify a seat occupant and give incorrect airbag

Warning: Even with the advanced restraints system,

children aged 12 and under should be correctly restrained in

the rear seats.

Warning: Do not hang objects off the front seat backrest

if a child is in the front passenger seat.

functionality. Always check the airbag status lamp.

Warning: Always check the PASS AIRBAG status symbol

for correct airbag status.

Warning: Any alteration or modification to the front

passenger seat may affect the performance of the OCS.

3.22 Before Driving

Seating Position

Warning: Always sit upright against the seat backrest and

with both feet on the floor. If you do not sit correctly or with

the seat backrest reclined too far this can alter the

capacitance read by the OCS and affect the functionality of

the front passenger sensing system, resulting in serious

injury or death in a crash.

If this happens:

1. Set the ignition to off. Ask the person to place the seat

backrest in the full upright position.

2. Have the person sit upright in the seat, centred on the seat

cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably extended.

3. Start the engine and have the person stay in this position for

about two minutes. This will let the system detect that

person and set the passenger’s front airbag to on.

After all passengers have adjusted their seats and put on safety

belts, its very important that they continue to sit correctly. A

correctly seated passenger sits upright, leaning against the seat

backrest, and centred on the seat cushion, with their feet

comfortably extended on the floor. Sitting incorrectly can

increase the chance of injury in a crash event. For example, if a

passenger slouches, lies down, turns sideways, sits forward, leans

forward or side ways, or puts one or both feet up, the chance of

injury during a crash is greatly increased.

4. If the PASS AIRBAG symbol stays

even after this, the

person should be advised to sit in a rear seat. (If available)

These conditions can cause the weight of a correctly seated

passenger to be incorrectly interpreted by the front passenger

sensing system. The person in the front passenger seat can appear

heavier or lighter due to the conditions described.

If the PASS AIRBAG symbol stays

problem due to the front passenger sensing system.

, this may or may not be a

If a person of adult size is sitting in the front passenger’s seat and

Do not attempt to repair or service the system. Take the vehicle

immediately to the nearest Aston Martin Dealer.

the PASS AIRBAG symbol is

not sitting correctly in the seat.

, it is possible that the person is

Before Driving 3.23

Child Seat Installation

ALR Operation

Front Child Seat Installation

Gently pull out the seat belt until fully extended. The ALR system

will only engage at the maximum extension point of the seat belt.

Warning: Even with the advanced restraints system,

children aged 12 and under should be correctly restrained in

the rear seats.

Thread the belt tongue through the child seat as per the child seat

manufacturer instructions. Engage the tongue into the belt

buckle.

Warning: Always follow the child seat manufacturer’s

instructions for correct installation. Not following the child

seat manufacturer’s instructions when installing the child

seat is dangerous.

Adjust the tongue position on the belt to make sure that the lower

belt run is tight and then allow the upper run of the seat belt to

fully retract until the child seat is securely held. The ALR system

will be heard ‘clicking’ as the seat belt retracts.

Warning: All child restraint systems are designed to be

secured in vehicle seats by the lap and shoulder belt portion

of a safety belt. Children could be endangered in a crash if

their child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle.

When fully retracted, pull down on the upper run of the belt to

check that the ALR lock has engaged.

When parked on an incline, the seat belt may lock as it is

withdrawn. This is not a fault. If the mechanism locks, release the

seat belt tension and then pull the seat belt very gently to avoid

operation of the inertia lock.

The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) system is designed to

securely hold child seats. The ALR system temporarily locks a seat

belt that is securing a child seat.

The ALR system will disengage when the seat belt is fully

retracted. The seat belt may then be worn when required as a

normal seat belt. Once the ALR is disengaged, the seat belt must

be fully extended to re-engage the system on the next occasion

that a child seat is installed.

3.24 Before Driving

To install a child seat to the front seat using the seat belt, use the Tether Anchor for the Front seat

procedure that follows:

The tether anchor point for the passenger seat is located at the

rear base of the passenger seat. Route the tether strap through the

opening in the seat back as shown.

1. Move the passenger seat to its fully rearward and highest

position. Lower the front of the seat cushion to its lowest

position.

Engage the tether clip to the anchor point at the bottom of the

passenger seat back (A) and make sure that the locking spring has

2. Recline the back of the seat as necessary.

3. Follow the child seat manufacturers instructions and install fully closed to prevent accidental disengagement. Always make

the child seat into the passenger seat.

4. Raise the seat back until the child seat is supported by the

back of the passenger seat.

sure that the tether strap length is adjusted to remove any slack.

The tether anchor adjuster (B) must go through the opening.

Any adjustment must be made from the rear of the seat.

Warning: If the Occupant Classification System (OCS)

does not set the passenger airbag to OFF, the passenger

airbag will be active. Never use a child seat in the front

passenger seat with the passenger airbag active.

5. Confirm the OCS has set the passenger airbag to OFF.

If

stays ON even after this, install the child seat to a

rear seat (if possible).

6. Install the top tether to secure the child seat.

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Anchor Points

Rear Child Seat Installation

Remove the lower seat back panel (A).

Warning: An unsecured child seat is dangerous. In a

sudden stop or a collision it could move, causing serious

injury or death to the child or other passengers. Make sure

the child seat is correctly secured in place according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

Warning: When installing the child seat, make sure that

there are no seat belts or foreign objects near or around the

CRAS anchors. If seat belts or a foreign object prevents the

child seat from being securely attached to the CRAS anchors,

the child seat could move in a sudden stop or collision

causing serious injury or death to the child or other

passengers.

Warning: The child seat top tether must always be used

when installing a child seat with CRAS anchors.

The outboard rear seats for this vehicle use a Child Restraint

Anchor System (CRAS). CRAS consists of both lower fixing

anchors and a top tether to safely secure a child seat into a

vehicle seat.

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Tether Anchors

Warning: An infant or child that is not properly restrained

can be seriously injured or killed in a crash. Seat belts are

designed for adults and larger children; infants and smaller

children must be restrained in an approved child safety seat.

The seat back trim panels are left and right handed.

Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to secure the

child seat to the anchor points (B).

Warning: Child restraint anchorages are designed to

withstand only those loads imposed by correctly installed

child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used

for adult seatbelts, harnesses or for attaching other items or

equipment to the vehicle.

Warning: Always follow the child seat manufacturer’s

instructions. Not following the child seat manufacturer’s

instructions when installing the child seat is dangerous.

Warning: Make sure the child seat tether strap is free

from obstructions above and below. Do not place any items

on the tether strap between the child seat and the tether

anchor point. Do not place tether strap over any items

between the child seat and the tether anchor point.

Warning: An unsecured child seat is dangerous. In a

sudden stop or a collision it could move, causing serious

injury or death to the child or other passengers. Make sure

the child seat is correctly secured in place according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

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Rear Tether Anchors

there are no seat belts or foreign objects near or around the The tether anchor points for the rear passenger seats are located

CRAS anchors. If seat belts or a foreign object prevents the

behind the rear seats. The bezels for the anchors are embossed

Warning: When installing the child seat, make sure that

child seat from being securely attached to the CRAS anchors, with the tether anchor symbol.

the child seat could move in a sudden stop or collision

causing serious injury or death to the child or other

passengers.

Warning: Make sure that the child seat tether strap is

always used when installing a child seat with CRAs anchors.

A tether is a strap that connects the top of a child seat to a tether

anchor point on the vehicle to reduce excessive movement of the

child seat in the event of a collision. The purpose of a tether strap

is to provide additional protection for the child seat occupant in

the event of a serious impact. The tether strap is supplementary

to the seat belts.

Your vehicle has a tether anchor point for the front passenger and

each rear passenger seat.

Engage the tether clip to the anchor point and make sure that the

locking spring has fully closed to prevent accidental

disengagement. Always make sure that the tether strap length is

adjusted to remove any slack.

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Storage

Door Pockets

Both front and rear doors have door pockets.

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Glove box

Warning: In the event of heavy braking, sharp steering or

an accident, items in the glove box can be thrown into the

cabin and can cause injury. Always close the glove box

before driving.

Armrest Storage Box

The armrest storage box gives access to the media interface panel

(SD card port and two USB ports), a 12V accessory power socket

and the emergency ignition switch.

Each side of the armrest lid can also be slid forward or backwards

for each front occupant.

Press the glove box button (A) to open. Push up to close.

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Rear Armrest

Luggage Space

If the centre rear seat is not in use, the back rest can be folded to

give both an armrest and a pair of cup holders.

Rear Height Adjustment

Repeated use of this feature in a short period of time may

cause the system to temporarily not function correctly and will

function as normal once the system has had opportunity to

pressurize again.

To aid loading, the rear suspension can be adjusted from the

luggage compartment. Use the buttons on the left side of the

luggage compartment to raise (1) or lower (2) the vehicle₁.

A brief press of either button will change the height, and a press

in the opposite direction will move the suspension back to

standard ride height. Press and hold the button to continuously

move the suspension in that direction.

Once vehicle speed is greater than 4 km/h (3 mph) the rear

suspension will return to normal ride height.

The suspension can move up to 40 mm (1.6 inch) down or 25 mm (1

1.

inch) up.

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Parcel Shelf

The parcel shelf is split into two parts, front and rear, and either

or both can be removed to increase the available height in the

luggage compartment.

To remove the rear parcel shelf, pull down off the locating lugs.

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To remove the front parcel shelf, pull up and backwards to

release the lugs from the guides.

Load Safety and Guidelines

Warning: Do not use nets or elastic straps to secure heavy

loads. These are designed to prevent light loads from

slipping and can fail when used to hold a heavy load. This

can cause the load to shift when the vehicle is driven or in

the event of a crash and cause damage, injury or death.

Always use load straps that are correctly rated for the load to

be held.

Warning: When a load is strapped down, do not route the

straps around sharp corners or edges. This can cause the

strap to fail. This can cause the load to shift when the vehicle

is driven or in the event of a crash and cause damage, injury

or death. If sharp corners or edges cannot be avoided, use

sufficient padding so as to reduce the risk of damage to the

straps.

Warning: A vehicle's handling characteristics can change

with how a load is distributed. This can cause the vehicle to

behave differently when driven at speed. Never exceed the

maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW) or the axle loads for

the vehicle (Refer to ’Dimensions’, page 11.47).

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When a large load is used, follow the below guidelines:

Load Tie Downs

• Where possible, always store items in the luggage

compartment.

There are four fixed tie down eyelets (A) in the load compartment

that can be used to secure a load.

• Use the tie down eyelets to secure the load.

• Make sure the load is distributed evenly in the luggage

compartment and between the tie down eyelets.

• Move heavy loads as far forward and as low down as possible

in the luggage compartment.

• Where possible, move the load so it is behind an unoccupied

seat.

• Do not allow the load to go above the top of the rear seats.

Warning: The tether anchor points (B) in the seats are

only to be used to secure the tether straps for child seats.

They are not engineered to be used to secure heavy loads.

Never use the tether anchor points as tie down points.

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Folding Rear Seats

To increase load space, the rear seats can be folded flat. The seats

can be released with the release switches (A) on the seats or in

the luggage compartment.

[1] : Left Side Rear Seat

[2] : Right side Rear Seat

Lower, or if necessary, remove the rear head restraints before

the rear seats are lowered.

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The centre rear seat will also be lowered with the left side rear

seat. To lower the centre seat independently, pull the release

lever (3).

Roof Loads

Warning: The maximum load capacity that may be used

on the Aston Martin accessory roof bars is 75kg (165 lbs) in

an evenly distributed load. If the roof load exceeds this

value, there is risk of damage to the roof bars and the roof of

the vehicle. The centre of gravity will also be raised which

will detrimentally affect the handling and braking

performance of the vehicle. This can cause an accident,

which could cause serious injury or death.

Only Aston Martin authorized roof bars can be used with this

vehicle. It is not possible to install commercially available roof

bars to this vehicle.

When the roof bars are not in use, they should be removed

from the vehicle. This will reduce fuel consumption and road

noise

Roof bars are available for your vehicle and can be used to give

additional storage on top of your vehicle. These roof bars can be

used with additional roof storage components such as bicycle or

surfboard rack, roof box etc. Contact your Aston Martin Dealer

for more information of accessories for your vehicle.

When the seats are raised back to their original position, make

sure that the seat lock is fully engaged. If any seat lock is not fully

engaged, a message will be shown in the instrument cluster, and

a warning tone will be heard.

When the centre rear seat is raised, also make sure that the

seat locked indicator (A) is not red.

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Roof Loading

Caution: The roof cross bars are not designed to bear a

load and are used as mounting points for load bearing

attachments to secure items. Mounting a load directly to the

roof cross bars can cause damage to the cross bars.

Driving with a Roof Load

When a vehicle is driven with a roof load attached, this will also

raise the centre of gravity for the vehicle and affect the handling

of the vehicle. Your driving style must be adjusted to allow for this

change. Slow down in plenty of time and use a lower speed for

corners.

When long loads are on the cross bars, take care when the

hood or tailgate is opened. Do not use the powered tailgate

function if there is a risk the roof load could damage the

tailgate or rear screen.

Warning: Do not drive at speeds of more than 130 km/h

(80 mph) with a roof load attached. Excessive speed with

roof bars and a roof load attached can lead to an accident

which can cause serious injury or death.

The nuts and bolts for the roof bars may become loose over

time due to road vibration and other factors. Make sure to check

these regularly and tighten as necessary.

Warning: Avoid sudden steering and braking when cross

bars are installed. The load on the cross bars may fall and

can cause an accident. There is also a risk of a vehicle

accident due to understeer or vehicle roll-over which can

cause serious injury or death.

When loading a roof rack or similar, position items so that the

center of gravity is as low as possible and distribute the load and

weight evenly over the load area. Secure loads so that they

cannot move. Where possible, long loads should be secured to

the front and rear of the vehicle with non-elastic straps.

Warning: Handling characteristics of the vehicle can vary

significantly depending on both road and weather conditions

when cross bars are installed. Always drive in a suitable

manner for the road and weather conditions. Excessive

speed with roof bars and a roof load attached can lead to an

accident which can cause serious injury or death.

Warning: It is not recommended to drive off-road with a

roof load attached due to the higher centre of gravity. If off-

road driving is required, do not traverse side slopes while a

roof load is attached. There is a risk that the vehicle may

become unbalanced which could cause a vehicle roll over.

This can lead to damage to the vehicle and personal injury.

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Accessory Sockets

Warning: It is not recommended to drive the vehicle in

Sport+ mode or with ESP Off when a roof load is attached

due to the higher centre of gravity and the vehicle's stability

settings. There is increased risk of and accident which can

cause serious injury or death.

Warning: Only connect accessories which are designed

for use in a motor vehicle with a 12V electrical system. The

electrical system could become damaged if there is more

than 10A used from the accessory socket. Always read the

manufacturer’s instructions and make sure that you do not

connect any device which can exceed the rating of the

accessory socket.

Caution: Always be aware of the height of your vehicle

with roof bars installed, especially when with tall loads such

as a bike rack or surfboard. Care must be used when entering

areas with low ceilings such tunnels and multi-storey car

parks. There will be an increased risk of damage to the roof

load in these areas.

Caution: Always use the cover for the accessory socket

when not in use. Items can get into the socket and cause

damage.

There are accessory sockets located inside the front armrest

storage box in the cabin, the rear of the front console below the

air vents and in the right side of the luggage compartment. These

may be used to power any 12 volt vehicle accessory requiring a

current of less than 10A.

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Ashtray and Cigar Lighter

(Optional)

Warning: The cigar lighter will be very hot when in use.

Always hold the cigar lighter by the handle and always make

sure that the cigar lighter is out of reach of children. Never

leave children unattended in a vehicle that has a cigar

lighter.

Warning: Do not become distracted while driving, and

always be fully aware of all driving conditions. Only use the

cigar lighter when road and traffic conditions allow. Failure

to avoid potentially hazardous situations could result in an

accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury.

The cigar lighter can be used in the cabin accessory socket when

the ignition is on.

Push the lighter down until it clicks. The lighter will pop up when

ready for use.

The ashtray installs into the cup holders.

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