Parking Brake - Aston Martin DB 9 2007 Manual

ABS Warning
Warning
If the ABS warning lamp illuminates, you should be
aware that wheels could lock during extreme braking or
when braking on slippery surfaces.
ABS is monitored for correct operation while the ignition is
switched on. If a fault is detected, the ABS warning lamp
will illuminate and the ABS will be partly or fully disabled.
Normal braking will continue to function without ABS.
In the event of an ABS fault, consult your Aston Martin Dealer
immediately.

Parking brake

Always fully apply the parking brake before leaving the
vehicle.
To apply the parking brake:
1. Press the footbrake pedal firmly.
2. While pressing the footbrake pedal, pull the parking
brake lever up, smartly, to its fullest extent.
Do not press the release button while pulling the parking
brake lever up.
3. Allow the parking brake lever to lower.
If the ignition is on the parking brake warning light on
the instrument cluster will illuminate, indicating that
the parking brake is applied.
To release the
parking brake:
1. Press the
footbrake pedal
firmly.
2. While pressing
the footbrake
pedal, pull the
parking brake
lever up until
resistance is felt, then depress the release button and
push the parking brake lever down.
If the parking brake lever is not fully off, the parking brake
warning light will stay on.
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