Park Brake - Aston Martin DB 9 2013 Manual

Sport Mode: Press and release the ADS button (A) to start sport
mode, which gives damping characteristics for a firmer ride.
While driving move to normal (button LED OFF) or sport (button LED
ON) mode by pressing and releasing the ADS button.

Park Brake

Always fully apply the park
brake before leaving the
vehicle.
To Apply the Park Brake
Press the footbrake pedal firmly
down. Keep the pedal pressed
down and pull the park brake
lever up until resistance is felt. At
this point press the park brake
button and continue to pull the park brake lever up to its fullest
extent. Release the button and allow the lever to lower.
To show that the park brake is applied the brake warning symbol
on the instrument cluster will come ON (if the ignition is ON).
To Release the Park Brake
Press the footbrake pedal firmly down. Keep the pedal pressed down
and pull the park brake lever up until resistance is felt. Pull up against
the resistance and press the release button. Keep the button pressed
and push the lever down. If the park brake lever is not fully OFF, the
brake warning symbol will stay ON.
Always check that the brake warning symbol is OFF before
moving off. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle if the brake
warning symbol stays ON.
An audible warning will sound if the vehicle is moving and the
park brake is still applied.
• If the vehicle is parked on a hill and facing uphill, select first gear
and turn the steering wheel away from the curb.
• If the vehicle is parked on a hill and facing downhill, select reverse
gear and turn the steering wheel towards the curb.
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