Information And Warning Lamps - Aston Martin V8 Vantage Workshop Manual

Information and Warning Lamps

Name / Function Description
General Warning Controlled internally by the DIM. It is used in conjunction with
– Amber/Red several text messages to indicate information to the driver.
SRS (Airbag) Controlled externally by the SRS module and indicates a fault
in the SRS module.
High Engine This tell tale is controlled internally by the DIM. Activated
Coolant Temp. when the engine coolant temperature signal from the CAN bus
reaches a pre defined value. (The actual symbol is not lit, only
the red LED.)
DSC Controlled externally by the ABS/DSC module. Indicates when
the system is in operation or when it is turned off. The tell tale
is triggered by a CAN signal.
ABS Controlled externally by the ABS/DSC module. Indicates a
fault in the ABS system. The tell tale is triggered by a CAN
signal.
Rear Fog Lights Controlled externally by the SRS module. Indicates that the
rear fog lights are turned on. The tell tale is triggered by a CAN
signal.
Seat Belts Controlled externally by the CEM. Indicates that the seat belts
are not fastened properly. The tell tale is triggered by a CAN
signal.
Brake (General) Controlled externally by either the CEM or the ABS / DSC
module. It indicates low brake fluid level, brake fault and park
brake. The tell tale is triggered by two low side inputs or a CAN
signal.
Side Lights Controlled externally by the CEM. Indicates that the side lights
are on.
Oil Pressure Controlled externally by the PCM. Indicates low oil pressure.
The tell tale is triggered by a CAN signal.
Battery Charge Controlled externally by the CEM. Indicates that the alternator
is no longer charging the battery properly. The tell tale is
triggered by a CAN signal.
Fuel Level Low Controlled internally by the DIM. Activated when the fuel level
drops below a pre defined value. The fuel information is
provided from the CAN bus. The symbol is not lit, only the
amber LED.
Turn Left/Right Controlled externally by the CEM. The tell tale is triggered by a
CAN signal.
High Beam Controlled externally by the CEM. Indicates that the high beam
is switched on. The tell tale is triggered by a CAN signal.
Check Engine Controlled externally by the PCM. Indicates a fault in the
engine management system. The tell tale is not connected to
the microprocessor.
Tyre Pressure Controlled by the DIM. Indicates a low or rapid change in the
tyre pressure or a tyre pressure monitoring system fault.
Not Used
PATS Controlled externally by the PCM. Indicates key acceptance
status.
October 2005 Workshop Manual
Instrument Cluster (13.01)
Information, Gauge and Warning (13.00)
Symbol Input Signal Power
Internal
CAN
CAN
CAN
CAN
CAN
CAN
Low side x 2
and CAN
High side
CAN
CAN
CAN
CAN
CAN
Low side
Low side
Low side
On Check
Yes (5 Seconds)
Yes (5 Seconds)
Yes (5 Seconds)
Yes (5 Seconds)
Yes (5 Seconds)
Yes (5 Seconds)
Yes (5 Seconds)
Yes (5 Seconds)
Yes (5 Seconds)
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