Fault Conditions - Aston Martin DB 9 2010 Manual

Fault Conditions

Park Override
Apply the parking brake before operating the Park Override
lever. There is the danger that the vehicle will roll, depending on
the incline of the road.
The warning message ('Gearbox Fault, Parklock Failure') in
the message centre (right) must go OFF and the GPID must
change from N to P. Otherwise there is the danger that the
vehicle will roll away.
If the vehicle fails to start or has broken down the Automatic
transmission will move into Park. To tow or move the vehicle a Park
Override lever is provided to manually disengage the Automatic
transmission park lock.
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Operating the Park Override
Apply the parking brake. Remove the left rear seat base (A) and
remove the two screws that secure the park override lever cover.
Remove the cover.
Pull the Park Override lever (B) fully up on the ratchet, fully releasing
the parking lock.
After towing or moving the vehicle apply the parking brake. Remove
the Kickboard trim panel (D (velcro attachment). Lift the Park
Override lever slightly, reach through the opening at position D and
press the ratchet release button (C). With the ratchet release button
pressed lower the Park Override lever back to the stop. The parking
lock is now engaged. Install the kickboard trim panel, the park
override lever cover and the rear seat base or trim panel.
A
C
D
Limp-home 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
message centre (right). Touchtronic and Sport modes will be
disabled. Gearshifts will still be possible but shift quality will be
degraded.
B