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Towing

Tow Hitch

Detachable Tow Hitch Dimensions

When selecting a tow hitch to use with your tow hitch receiver

the below dimensions should be used.

Caution: Only use a approved genuine Aston Martin tow

hitch receiver. This has been engineered to work correctly

with your vehicle. Installation of an unapproved tow hitch

can result in damage to the vehicle body or wiring, or may not

be safe to pull the weights this vehicle has been rated for.

The tow hitch receiver is an optional accessory available from

your Aston Martin dealer. When installed, this provides a 2"

receiver for up to Class III tow ball mounts.

[1] LENGTH: 240 mm / 10"

[2] BALL HEIGHT: 94 mm / 3.7"

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The nose weight may be increased, up to it's maximum value.

Make sure that the GVW, the GTW, and the maximum rear axle

weight limits are not exceeded when the trailer nose weight is

increased. Reduce the vehicle's payload as necessary.

Trailer Attachment

Trailer types and weights

Warning: Only use the tow ball or hitch to attach a trailer

to the vehicle. Other parts of the vehicle such as the tow eye

are not designed to pull a trailer.

Maximum weight unbraked trailer 750 kg

1655 lbs

Warning: If the trailer weight or any weight related to

towing a trailer is too high it can seriously affect the brakes

ability to slow or stop the vehicle safely. There is also a risk

of failure to the engine or transmission. This can cause a

crash which can lead to serious injury or death.

Maximum tow weight

2700 kg

5950 lbs

120 kg

265 lbs

227 kg

500 lbs

Nose weight for a laden vehicle

Maximum nose weight

Warning: If different weight values are given between the

tow vehicle and the trailer, always use the lowest of these

values. Some trailers may be rated for higher weights than

the tow vehicle is capable of towing.

Laden is described as five 75 kg (165 lb) occupants, 100 kg (220 lb)

in the luggage compartment and no roof load.

Trailer Couple

• When reversing the vehicle towards the trailer, make sure

there is nobody between the trailer and the vehicle.

• Couple and uncouple the trailer carefully. If you do not

couple the trailer to the towing vehicle correctly, the trailer

could become detached.

Before a trailer is towed, you must make sure the below weights

are all within their safe limits:

• Trailer drawbar noseweight

• Total trailer weight

• Rear axle load of the tow vehicle

• Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)

• Gross Train Weight (GTW)

These weights can be found in your vehicle documents, VIN

plate and the identification plates for the trailer.

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Breakaway Cable

Power Connection

Warning: Do not loop the breakaway cable around the

tow ball. The cable could slide off and prevent emergency

operation of the brakes in the event that a trailer becomes

detached. An incorrectly connected breakaway cable can

potentially cause serious injury or death.

Caution: Only use trailer electrical equipment rated for a

12V supply. this will prevent damage to the electrical system

The permanent power supply is switched off if the tow vehicle

voltage is too low. It will also be switched off after six hours to

protect the battery.

When a braked trailer is towed, a breakaway cable is used to

apply the trailer brakes in the event the trailer becomes

detached. Make sure the breakaway cable is connected to the

tow bar at the breakaway eyelet (A) when a braked trailer is

attached.

The vehicle trailer socket has a permanent power supply and a

switched power supply from the ignition system.

Each LED chain in the trailer lighting must be guaranteed a

minimum current of 50 mA to provide reliable indication of lamp

failure.

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Driving with a Trailer

Trailer Sway Mitigation (TSM)

Make sure that you are familiar with any additional driving

Warning: TSM is an aid only and cannot stabilise the

license and legal requirements for towing in the country or state vehicle-trailer combination in all situations and cannot

you intend to drive in.

prevent loss of control of the vehicle or trailer due to

excessive speed. The system does not replace the need for

adapting driving style or driver awareness. It is the driver's

responsibility to be aware of the trailer on the back of their

vehicle and how it behaves. Always follow trailer towing

guidelines and laws related to trailer driving in your

location.

Caution: Incorrect use of a trailer can cause damage to

your vehicle and result in repairs not covered by the vehicle

warranty.

When a vehicle is driven with a trailer the handling characteristics

will be changed and you may need to adapt your driving style.

Braking distance will also be increased, so you should always

maintain a safe distance from other road users.

TSM uses the trailer connector for detection. Make sure the

electrical connector for the trailer is correctly plugged in before

driving.

Many countries also legislate different road speed limits when a

trailer is towed. Adjust your speed to the road and weather

conditions and do not exceed the maximum speed for a towing

vehicle.

TSM is a function of the electronic Stability Program (ESP) that is

used to help reduce trailer sway when a trailer is attached to the

vehicle. If the vehicle-trailer combination begins to sway, the

TSM system will apply the front brakes for the tow vehicle to help

stabilise the vehicle-trailer combination. If there are high levels of

trailer sway, the TSM will apply all four brakes on the tow vehicle

until the vehicle-trailer combination is stable. When the TSM

function is active, steer gently during brake control.

Temperature Warnings

Drivetrain components such as the engine, transmission and

differentials will potentially be subject to increased temperatures

when towing, and made more apparent when towing on inclines.

On a long incline it may be necessary to reduce your speed to

prevent the drivetrain components from overheating.

Avoid driving with a trailer on inclines of more than 12%.

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Trailer Sway

Tow Bar Accessories

Trailer sway can occur with any vehicle-trailer combination and

usually happens at high driving speeds. There is also a risk of low

speed trailer sway if the trailer is incorrectly loaded, such as if the

load is incorrectly distributed or the trailer is overloaded.

Caution: Exhaust gasses can be very hot and may cause

damage to bicycles or other items mounted to the tow bar.

Make sure suitable heat shielding is available.

When a light board is connected for a tow bar mounted

accessory, the rear parking sensors and Blind Spot Assist will be

disabled.

Trailer sway can also due to factors whilst driving such as strong

side winds, uneven road surfaces and sharp steering adjustments.

Any of these can make the vehicle-trailer combination difficult to

control and there is a risk that you could unintentionally move

into another lane or leave the road.

Tow bar accessories such as bicycle racks may be fitted to this

vehicle. If an accessory is fitted to the tow bar, the below

conditions must be met.

• The distance for the centre of gravity for the accessory must

not be more than 690 mm (27 inches) (1) from the centre of

the hitch pin.

• The maximum weight of the accessory at this distance must

not exceed 75 kg (165 lbs).

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