Aston Martin DB7 User Manual

DB7 Zagato

Owner's Guide

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Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the particulars contained in this Owner's Guide, neither the Manufacturer nor the Dealer, by whom this Owner's Guide is supplied, shall in any circumstances be held responsible for any inaccuracy or the consequences thereof.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or other means without prior written permission from Aston Martin Lagonda Limited.

The manufacturer reserves the right to vary specifications without notice in accordance with its policy of continual product improvement.

Produced by the Technical Publications Department

ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA LIMITED

Banbury Road, Gaydon, WARWICK, CV35 0DB, England

Telephone: [phone]	Fax: [phone]
Issue 1 - July 2003	Part No. 40-140025-AA

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DB7 Zagato Vehicle Provenance

Vehicle Provenance

Model

Colour

Body Exterior

Interior Trim

Interior Veneers

Vehicle Identification Number

As on the VIN plate

First Owner

Vehicle prepared for:

First Owner

By - Selling Dealer

Name

Date of Delivery

Date Delivered to First Owner

Second Owner

Name

Selling Dealer

Dealer Name

Date of Sale

Date Sold

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Third Owner

Name

Selling Dealer

Dealer Name

Date of Sale

Date Sold

Fourth Owner

Name

Selling Dealer

Dealer Name

Date of Sale

Date Sold

Fifth Owner

Name

Selling Dealer

Dealer Name

Date of Sale

Date Sold

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DB7 Zagato Owner's Guide Contents

Introduction

Vehicle Provenance	iii
Warnings, Cautions and Notes	vi
General Information	vii
Reporting Safety Defects	x
Regular Checks	xi

Section 1 - Owner's Guide

Before Driving	1-A-1
Controls	1-B-1
Driving	1-C-1
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning	1-D-1
Security System	1-E-1
Owner Maintenance	1-F-1
Specifications	1-G-1

Section 2 - Service Schedules & Service Records

Service Schedules	2-A-1
Service Records	2-B-1

Section 3 - Warranty and Emergency Service

Warranty	3-A-1
Aston Martin Emergency Service	3-B-1

Section 4	- Dealer Directory
Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd. Worldwide Dealer Directory		4-A-1
Section 5	- Index
Index		5-A-1

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Warnings, Cautions and Notes

Within this Owner's Guide, advice is given at three levels, Warnings, Cautions and Notes. Take particular care to read all relevant advice before operating or servicing the vehicle.

Warnings

Procedures which must be followed precisely to help avoid the risk of personal injury.

Example:

WARNING: Avoid touching the sides of the engine when working in the engine compartment. The exhaust system will be hot if the engine has recently been run.

Cautions

Procedures which must be followed precisely to reduce the possibility of damage to the vehicle.

Example:

Caution: Take care that hydraulic fluid does not contact the paint work during the topping-up operation. Serious paint work damage can result. If a spillage does occur, immediately flush the hydraulic fluid from the paint work with clean, fresh water and then wipe with a clean damp cloth.

Notes

Procedures which will help to avoid difficulties in the operation of the vehicle.

Example:

Note: The ignition must be switched on (position I or II) before the door mirrors can be adjusted.

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General Information

DB7 Zagato Owner's Guide

This Owner's Guide forms part of the essential vehicle equipment for homologation purposes and must remain with the vehicle at all times.

Important Safety Information

1.Always wear your seat belt.

2.Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

3.Always obey all speed and traffic laws and regulations. Never drive faster than the posted speed limit or than conditions allow.

4.Be particularly careful driving on slippery or wet surfaces.

5.Your DB7 Zagato is a high performance car and has handling characteristics that you may not be accustomed to. Familiarise yourself with the car 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 properly can result in accident and injury.

6.Follow the maintenance schedule prescribed in this guide.

7.Never allow your DB7 Zagato to be driven by inexperienced drivers.

8.Never allow your DB7 Zagato to be worked on by unqualified individuals.

9.To be sure that you are receiving qualified technical assistance using correct parts, have all service work performed by an Aston Martin Dealer.

10.Use snow tyres in winter conditions

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Maintenance and Servicing

Regular maintenance and servicing is the responsibility of the owner. Regular routine maintenance helps to prevent unnecessary breakdowns and inconvenience. Each vehicle is given a full Pre-Delivery Inspection to ensure that all systems function correctly and that the vehicle meets its specifications. Failure to carry out maintenance at the recommended intervals could result in deterioration of vehicle performance and possible infringement of regulations. Such lack of proper maintenance may also adversely affect your warranty protection.

Your Aston Martin Dealer will arrange for appointments on a distance or time interval basis to ensure that all routine and corrective maintenance work is undertaken and recorded in the 'Service Schedules and Service Records' section of this Owner's Guide.

Location of Components

When reading component descriptions or when following procedures in this Owner's Guide, the following convention is adopted for locating items within the vehicle.

All directions are described as viewed from the driver's seat. Thus the fuel filler cap indicated on this diagram will be described as "located at the rear left side of the vehicle".

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Vehicle Identification

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is shown in the left hand lower corner of the windscreen.

The Vehicle Identification Plate attached to the right front inner wing is model and market dependant but typically contains the following types of information:

Maximum Gross Rear Axle Weight

Maximum Gross Front Axle Weight

Maximum Permitted Laden Weight

Vehicle Identification Number

Model Type Approval Number

Note: Gross axle weight is the maximum permissible weight on a single axle. The sum of the axle weights must never exceed the maximum permitted laden weight of 2100kg.

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Reporting Safety Defects

If you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform your Aston Martin Dealer or the manufacturers service operations department at the address below:

Aston Martin, Service Operations Department,

Banbury Road, Gaydon, WARWICK, CV35 0DB, England

Telephone	(44) (0)1926 644700
Facsimile	(44) (0)1926 644733

Regular Checks

In the interests of safety and reliability, it is advisable to carry out the following checks at the intervals suggested (more frequently if the vehicle is heavily used or operating in adverse conditions), and always before starting on a long journey. Refer to the Owner Maintenance section of this guide.

Each Day

Check that there is sufficient fuel for the intended journey, particularly at night and before entering highways.

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Weekly - (Daily if covering high mileage or touring)

Tyres - Check the tyres, for condition and pressure. See the 'Specifications' section for the recommended tyre pressures.

Lights - Check that all exterior lights and direction indicators function correctly and that the lenses are clean.

Engine Oil - With the vehicle standing on level ground, check the oil level and top up if necessary with oil of the correct grade.

Engine Cooling System - With the engine cold, check the level of the engine coolant. Top-up if necessary with coolant containing the required percentage of anti-freeze. Any significant coolant loss should be investigated by your Aston Martin Dealer.

Brake Fluid - Check the level of the fluid in the brake reservoir. Top-up if necessary with the specified brake fluid from a new unopened container.

Power Steering Fluid - Check and top-up the level of fluid in the power steering reservoir with fluid of the correct specification.

Monthly

Windscreen Washer - Top-up with the recommended windscreen wash fluid. Check the operation of the windscreen washers. Use the recommended concentration of additives to prevent freezing in winter conditions. Check the windscreen wash fluid level more frequently if the wash system is being heavily used.

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	A - Before Driving
Contents
Vehicle Keys .......................................................................................	1-A-2
The Security System and Door Locks ..................................................	1-A-3
Adjustments Before Driving ................................................................	1-A-7
Seat Belts .........................................................................................	1-A-11
Airbags .............................................................................................	1-A-17
Interior Storage .................................................................................	1-A-19

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Vehicle Keys

Your DB7 Zagato is supplied with two sets of keys. Each set contains the following:

•One ignition/door key

•One key number tag

•One key for the centre armrest storage box

•One alarm key fob

MARTIN ASTON

Security of Keys and Alarm Key Fobs

It is important to keep your keys and alarm key fobs in a safe place at all times. Leaving them in a conspicuous place is an invitation for a thief to steal them and consequently your car and belongings. Keep your key sets secure at all times.

Remove the key number tags from each key set and keep them secure. They will be required if you wish to obtain replacement keys.

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The Security System and Door Locks

Your DB7 Zagato is fitted with sophisticated security systems which protect your car against theft. The alarm system is linked to the central locking system. The following two pages describe the basic operations required to turn on or off the alarm and at the same time to lock or unlock the car. The systems are fully described in section 'E - Security Systems'.

Alarm Key Fob

Basic alarm functions are controlled using the alarm key fob which sends radio signals to the alarm unit aerial near the rear window when either the left or right key fob button is pressed.

The left button is used for turning the alarm system on/off and locking/ unlocking the car. The right button is used for unlocking the boot.

The key fob has a range of about 10 metres (30 feet) when operating with no intervening obstructions.

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Unlocking the Car / Turning off the Alarm

To unlock the car and turn the alarm system off, approach to within 10 metres (30 feet) of the car and point the key fob towards the rear window. Press the left button on the alarm key fob.

The exterior direction indicators flash three times, indicating that the alarm has been switched off. At the same time, the central locking system unlocks the car doors and fuel filler flap. Alarm sensing on the boot lock is also switched off so that the boot may be opened without triggering the alarm.

Locking the Car / Turning on the Alarm

To turn the alarm system on and lock the car, stand within 10 metres (30 feet) of the car and point the key fob towards the rear window. Press the left button on the alarm key fob.

The direction indicators flash once as the alarm is switched on. Alarm sensing is then operative on the door locks, bonnet and boot. The glass break sensor will also be activated. At the same time, the car doors, boot and filler flap are locked by the central locking system.

Engine Immobiliser

The engine is immobilised by the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) and may not be started until a correctly coded key is inserted and turned in the ignition switch (See 'Security Systems' for a full description of PATS). The PATS system is fully automatic and requires no intervention from the driver.

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Door Locks

The door locks and fuel filler flap are centrally controlled and are normally unlocked when the left button is pressed on the alarm key fob. The boot lock is also enabled at this time but does not release until opened using the boot release switch or by pressing the right button on the key fob.

NOTE: If a door is unlocked and opened with the key whilst the alarm is switched on, the alarm will sound.

If the alarm system is off, then locking or unlocking of either door with the ignition key causes simultaneous locking or unlocking of the other door and the fuel filler flap by means of the central locking system.

Door Sealing

Your DB7 Zagato is fitted with frameless door windows. A special door sealing system is fitted to ensure a tight fit of the door glass to the seals around the top of the door opening. This minimises wind noise and ensures a watertight window seal.

When you open a door, the window glass is automatically lowered a few millimetres to clear the door seal.

As you close a door, the window glass is automatically raised against the body frame rubber seals.

WARNING: Ensure that all occupants are clear when the window mechanism is operating.

Caution: Door Seal Damage - Reconnect the battery (see Battery Reconnect Switch 1-F-29) before opening the doors to avoid damage to the door seals.

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Interior Door Handles and Locks

To open either car door from inside, pull on the release lever and push outwards on the door.

Locking the Doors when Inside the Car

If you wish to lock the car doors from inside the vehicle, push the lock tab on the release lever towards the rear of the car. This will activate the central locking system and lock both doors and the fuel filler flap.

WARNING: The interior door handle will also be disabled at this time.

Pushing the lock tab towards the front of the car will unlock the doors and fuel filler flap.

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Adjustments Before Driving

When you get into the car you should check and, if necessary, adjust the seat, steering wheel, interior and door mirrors, and secure your seat belt. The controls for these functions are described on the following pages.

Steering Wheel

WARNING: Do not attempt to adjust the steering wheel whilst driving.

Rake

The rake of the steering wheel is adjusted by using the release lever to the left of the steering column.

The steering wheel rake may be locked in any one of four positions.

Pull the release lever and apply downwards pressure on the steering wheel. Hold the wheel in the desired rake position and lock it by releasing the lever.

After locking, attempt to move the wheel up and down to ensure that the lock is fully engaged.

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Reach

The reach to the steering wheel may be adjusted by pushing down the lever below the steering column.

Adjust the reach position of the wheel and then raise the lever to lock the wheel position.

After locking, attempt to move the wheel in and out to ensure that the lock is fully engaged.

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Seat Controls

A B C

WARNING: Do not attempt to adjust the seat whilst driving.

The Seat Control Panels

Three rocker switches are mounted on the outside of each front seat. The switches may be operated with the ignition on or off.

Lumbar Support - Press either the + or - symbol on the rear switch (A) to increase or reduce lumbar support.

Seat Back Angle - Use the centre switch (B) to increase or decrease the angle of the seat back.

Front to Rear - Use the forward switch (C) to move the seat in the front to rear direction.

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Interior Mirror

The interior rear view mirror can be adjusted on it's ball mounting until a satisfactory rear view is obtained when sitting in the normal driving position.

The rear view mirror can be dipped to reduce the glare from the headlights of following vehicles.

Pull the tab towards the rear to dip the mirror. Push the tab forwards to reestablish the normal view.

Door Mirror Switch

The exterior door mounted mirrors can be adjusted using a single control knob mounted on the driver's door.

Note: The ignition must be switched on (position I or II) before the door mirrors can be adjusted

To select the mirror to be adjusted rotate the knob left or right.

The joystick can then be moved forwards and backwards or to the left or right to adjust the mirror up/down or left/right as required.

Powerfold Mirrors (Optional)

Push the control knob towards the mirror symbol and hold to fold the door mirrors against the door when parked. Repeat this procedure to unfold the mirrors before driving the car.

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Seat Belts

Seat Belt Fastening

Sit upright with your back fully in contact with the seat back. Pull out the seat belt, drawing the tongue over the shoulder and across the chest.

Note: When parked on an incline, the belt may lock as it is withdrawn. This is not a fault. If the mechanism locks, release the belt tension and then pull gently to avoid operation of the inertia lock.

The DB7 Zagato is fitted with two inertia reel seat belts which automatically tension to provide security with comfort. In the eventofacollisionorduringseverebraking, the belt reel will lock.

A light on the instrument panel is illuminated when the car is started and the driver's seat belt is not fastened. There is also a brief reminder buzzer that sounds at the same time.

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Push the tongue into the belt buckle latch until a positive click is heard.

Pull upwards on the diagonal belt to ensure secure latching and to remove all slack from the belt. Finally, double check that the lap belt is fitted snugly, low down across the hips, and that there are no twists.

If it is necessary for an occupant to adjust their seat or seating position during a journey, the belt tension might be disturbed. The occupant 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 retension the belt for the new seating position.

Seat Belt Pretensioner

The seat belt pretensioner system is designed to hold vehicle occupants against the seat back when a frontal collision occurs.

The seat belt pretensioner system works in conjunction with the airbag system. In a serious frontal impact, as the airbags are triggered, the pretensioners will also be triggered. These apply additional tension to the front seat belts to hold the front seat occupants back in their seats.

Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)

All vehicles are fitted with an ALR seat belt in front passenger seat.

This system is designed to securely hold child seats. The ALR system temporarily locks the belt securing the child seat.

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Securing a Child Seat (ALR System)

Fit the child seat following the manufacturers instructions. Gently pull out the relevant inertia reel seat belt until fully extended. The ALR system will only engage at the maximum extension point of the seat belt.

Thread the belt tongue through the child seat as instructed by the manufacturer. Engage the tongue into the belt buckle. Adjust the tongue position on the belt if necessary to ensure 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. When fully retracted, pull down on the upper run of the belt to check that the ALR lock has engaged.

Child Seat Removal (ALR System)

To remove the child seat, release the belt as normal and allow it to retract through the seat frame. The ALR system will disengage when the belt is fully retracted. The belt may then be worn when required as a normal inertia reel belt. Once the ALR is disengaged, the belt must be fully extended to reengage the system on the next occasion that a child seat is fitted.

WARNINGS - Seat Belts - General

Wearing your seat belt is crucial to your safety. Not wearing a seat belt increases the chance of serious injury or death in the event of an accident. Be sure that you and your passengers always fasten their seat belts and use them properly even though airbags are provided. Seat belt usage is mandatory in most countries and should be used in accordance with local laws.

By reclining the seat back, you decrease the protection you get from the seat belt in the event of a crash. Adjust the seat back to an upright position (approximately 90° to the seat base.

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Seat Belts are designed to bear upon the bone structure of the body and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis and across the chest and shoulders. Wearing the lap portion of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided. Never place the shoulder portion of the belt under your arm or behind your back.

Always remove from your pockets rigid or breakable objects, such as spectacles, which could be trapped under seat belts, possibly causing injury in the event of an accident.

Expectant mothers should seek medical advice on the most appropriate way to wear the seat belt.

In the interests of safety, seat belts must be kept clean so that the retractor works correctly. Ensure that the belt webbing is not twisted, looped, frayed or obstructed in any way. If in doubt about the condition or operation of the seat belt installation, have it checked by your Aston Martin Dealer.

No modifications or additions should be made by the user which will either prevent the seat belt adjusting devices from operating, or prevent the seat belt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack.Never install accessories on your seat belts.

USE OF CHILD SEATS IN THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY

WARNING

Child Restraints

Aston Martin has not tested any child restraint systems for this vehicle, and does not recommend any specific child restraint system.

The following table is supplied under EC Directive 77/541.

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Mass Group		Seating Position
as indicated on the		Front Passenger	Second Row *
child safety seat packaging			Outboard
0 = Up to 10kg (0-9 months)		X	X
0+ = Up to 13kg (0-18 months)		X	X
1 = 9 to 18kg (9 months to 4 years		X	X
11 & 111 = 15 to 36kg (4 to 12 years)		X	X

U = Suitable for "universal" category restraints approved for this mass group. X = Seat position not suitable for children in the mass group.

* = Unsuitable for use with many child restraints due to limited space.

Please consult with local manufacturers of smaller forward facing restraint and booster cushions. These manufacturers can supply you with advice on the safety of their particular child restraints, the position that they recommend, and also advice on fitting instructions.

Do not seat a child aged 12 or younger, or weighing 36 kg or less in the car without an appropriate child seat or booster cushion. Please confirm that any child seat or booster cushion you may fit in the vehicle has been designed for use in this model, and that it conforms to local market requirements.

SPECIAL WARNINGS ON USE OF SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN:

A child, regardless of age, should always be restrained when travelling in a vehicle. The following precautions are strongly recommended.

Do not allow children to travel in the vehicle without restraint. Approved child seats or harnesses should always be used.

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Each seat belt assembly must be used by only one occupant. It is dangerous to put a seat belt around a child being carried on the occupants lap.

Child restraint anchorages are designed to withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adult seat belts, harnesses or for attaching other items or equipment to the vehicle

CHILDREN AND THE USE OF CHILD SAFETY SEATS

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.

All child restraint systems are designed to be secured by lap belts, or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt. Children could be endangered in a crash if their child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle. If you choose to use a child safety seat, follow the manufacturers instructions. Never hold a baby or child on your lap while riding in the car.

Check the seat manufacturers instructions for proper use and installation - use the correct size seat and properly secure the seat in the car in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Be sure to read and follow the 'Installation and Use Instructions' provided with the child seat.

Remember that children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's seat belt.

CHILD SEATS AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS

DO NOT install a rearward facing child seat in the front passenger seat position. If a front seat position must be employed, use only a forward facing child seat with the passenger seat set as far rearwards as practical.

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Airbags

In order to provide optimum occupant protection the DB7 Zagato is equipped with a driver airbag mounted in the centre of the steering wheel and front passenger airbag located in the fascia panel immediately in front of the passenger seat. The airbags are supplementary to the seat belts.

Note: There are important airbag safety labels on the sun visors (illustrated below).

Some models may have additional safety labels elsewhere, easily visible to the vehicle occupants. Ensure that you have read and complied with the instructions on these labels prior to driving the vehicle.

Do not change or 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 inflation.

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The airbags are designed to deploy only in a serious frontal collision. Their purpose is to provide additional protection for the front seat occupants if thrown forwards in an accident. The system is designed so that it will not deploy in the event of trivial frontal impacts such as minor contacts when parking. The airbag system is not designed to protect against side or rear impacts.

WARNINGS:

No objects whatsoever should be attached to the centre cover of the steering wheel or the passenger fascia panel. Such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a crash severe enough to cause the airbags to deploy.

All occupants, 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

CHILD SEATS AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS

DO NOT install a rearward facing child seat in the front passenger seat position. If a front seat position must be employed, use only a forward facing child seat with the passenger seat set as far rearwards as practical.

Any work on the airbag system must only be done by an Aston Martin Dealer.

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