Fault Conditions - Aston Martin VANTAGE Manual

Engine Oils
Warning: Prolonged and repeated contact with used
engine oils can cause serious skin disorders, including
dermatitis and cancer. Avoid excessive contact, wash
thoroughly after contact. Keep out of reach of children.
When your oil is changed, be sure that it is done by an
experienced person. In addition, observe all laws regarding
the disposal of waste oil and toxic fluids.
Protect The Environment
Warning: It is illegal to pollute drains, water courses, or
soil. Use authorized waste disposal facilities, including civic
amenity sites and garages providing facilities for receipt of
used oil. If in doubt, contact your local authority for advice.

Fault Conditions

Limp­home Mode
If a fault is detected the vehicle will go into one of three limp
home modes:
Electrical: GEARBOX FAULT REDUCED FUNCTION will show
in the instrument cluster. Touchtronic and sport modes will be
disabled and gearshifts will not be possible. The transmission will
select either 3rd or 6th gear depending on the vehicle speed at
the time of the fault.
Contact your Aston Martin Dealer.
In certain circumstances forward drive will be restricted to a
fixed gear.
Mechanical: LIMPHOME NO GEAR CHANGE will show in the
instrument cluster and a warning sound will be heard. If travelling
forwards in auto drive or touchtronic mode the vehicle will go
into 6th gear.
If entering mechanical limp home mode in any position other
than auto drive or touchtronic mode the park-lock will come ON.
Contact your Aston Martin Dealer.
Maintenance and Technical Data
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