Aston Martin DB 9 2010 Manual page 73

Position 'I' (Ignition OFF and Accessories ON)
Auxiliaries ON (Audio, Satellite Navigation, Hands-Free phone
available), steering lock engaged.
• If already in position '0' gently press the
key until the infotainment centre and
the instrument cluster lamps come ON
(a further 0.5 in (10 mm) (B)) and
release for position 'I'
• Or insert the key into the Ignition
Control and move straight to position 'I'. Press in until the
infotainment centre and the instrument cluster lamps come ON
Remove by pulling the vehicle key from the Ignition Control.
Position 'II' (Ignition ON)
Ignition and all other electrical systems ON, steering lock OFF.
Do not depress the brake (automatic) clutch (manual) pedal
unless intending to start the engine.
Insert the key to position 'II' by using
the flat of a finger, as shown.
• If the key is already in position '0' or 'I'
gently press the key until it is flush with
the Ignition Control bezel and release.
• Or insert the key into the Ignition
Control and move straight to position
'II'. Gently press the key until it is flush
with the Ignition Control bezel and release
The Instrument cluster lamps will come ON, the vehicle systems will
wake up and the steering lock will release.
Remove the vehicle key from position 'II' by pressing the key fully in
twice, without depressing the brake (automatic) or clutch (manual)
pedal, and release. The key will gently return to position 'I'. Pull the
key from the Ignition Control. Once in position 'I' after 10 seconds
the steering lock will engage.
To start the engine from this position fully press the brake
(automatic) or clutch (manual) pedal down and press the key fully in.
If the vehicle key is pressed fully into the Ignition Control and
released for position 'II', the key must be returned to position 'I' to
start the engine.
Starting the Engine
(Refer to 'Starting the Engine', page 5.2).
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