Parking Brake - Aston Martin DB 9 2010 Manual

ABS Warning
Warning: If the ABS warning symbol comes ON, 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 ON. If a
fault is detected, the ABS warning symbol will come ON 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.
5.12

Parking Brake

Always fully apply the parking brake before leaving the
vehicle.
To apply the parking brake:
Press the footbrake pedal firmly down. Keep the pedal pressed down
and pull the parking brake lever up until resistance is felt. At this point
depress the parking brake button and continue to pull the parking
brake lever up to its fullest extent. Release the button and allow the
lever to lower.
To show that the parking brake is applied the parking brake
warning symbol on the instrument cluster will come ON (if the
ignition is ON).
To release the parking
brake:
Press the footbrake pedal
firmly down. Keep the
pedal pressed down and
pull the parking brake
lever up until resistance is
felt. Pull up against the
resistance and depress
the release button. Keep
the button depressed and
push the lever down.
If the parking brake lever is not fully OFF, the parking brake warning
symbol will stay ON.