Driving Information - Aston Martin VALKYRIE 2021 Manual

Driving Information

Procedures for driving this vehicle may be unfamiliar to many
new owners. To make sure that you have a safe and enjoyable
entry into this new phase of Aston Martin motoring, please take
time to safely acquire the necessary new driving skills. Practice in
safe, lower speed conditions before investigating the high
performance potential of the vehicle.
Driving behaviour, such as avoiding aggressive driving, travelling
at lower speeds, correctly inflating tyres, reducing periods of
idling and not carrying excessive weight, will improve fuel
consumption and reduce CO2 emissions.
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/900 miles.
Vehicle Idling
To protect the drive train components, static idling of the vehicle
should be limited to 30 minutes or less.
3.2
Driving
Vehicle Power Management
Due to the bespoke nature of the powertrain installed in this
vehicle, the optimal operating window of the engine is narrower
than a traditional power unit and as such care must be taken both
in warming up the vehicle and in cooldown. To manage this, the
vehicle is equipped with a power management strategy which
limits both the rpm and the maximum torque available to the
driver. This strategy is employed both at low and high engine
coolant and oil temperatures and is part of the normal operation
of the powertrain system.
Performance Driving Courses
Performance driving courses are available to enable you to fully
understand the control functions of your vehicle and also the
basic principles of performance driving. Contact your Aston
Martin Dealer for further information.