Fault Conditions - Aston Martin DB9 2009 Owner's Manual

When Sport mode is engaged while in Touchtronic mode,
automatic upshifts are inhibited.
To inform the driver that
the current gear has
reached it's upper rev.
limit the GPID gear
indication will change from green to flashing red.
Maximum Engine Speed
The maximum safe engine speed is 7,200 r.p.m. If this speed
is exceeded, fuel supply to the engine is reduced. As the
engine speed reduces back to a safe level, fuel supply is
progressively restored.

Fault Conditions

Park (P) Override
If the vehicle fails to start or has broken down the automatic
transmission will move into Park (P). To tow or move the
vehicle a 'park override' lever is provided to manually
disengage the automatic transmission park lock.
Apply the parking brake before operating the park
override. There is the danger that the vehicle will roll,
depending on the incline of the road.
Operating the Park Override
Apply the parking brake. Remove the LH rear seat base (A)
and unscew the two screws that secure the park override
lever cover. Remove the cover.
Pull the manual park override lever (B) fully up on the
ratchet, fully releasing the parking lock.
After towing or moving the vehicle apply the parking brake.
Lift the manual park override lever slightly, press the ratchet
release (C) and lower the manual park override lever back to
the stop. The parking lock is now engaged. Install the cover
and the rear seat base.
The message in the instrument pack must disappear and
the position display must change from N to P. Otherwise
there is the danger that the vehicle will roll away.
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