Driving (Manual Transmission) - Aston Martin DB9 2009 Owner's Manual

Do not attempt to change position while in mechanical
limp home mode, i.e. pressing either P, R, N, D or pulling
back on both gear shift paddles simultaneously. If this
request is detected at a speed below approximately
12.5 m.p.h. (20 km/h) the engine will stop and the
parking lock will engage.
At a speed above approximately 12.5 m.p.h. (20 km/h)
the request and any other transmission request will be
rejected and the vehicle will continue in 3rd or 5th.
If entering mechanical limp home mode in any position
other than D, D Touch (forward gears) the park lock will
engage (Refer to 'Park (P) Override', page 5.11). Contact
your Aston Martin Dealer.

Driving (Manual Transmission)

The manual
transmission
features a six
speed gearbox.
Gearshifts
Press the clutch
pedal, move the
gear lever to the
required gear
position then
slowly raise the clutch pedal.
Reverse gear is selected by overcoming spring resistance.
A red 'R' will show in the GSID when the
transmission is in reverse.
To inform the driver that the
current gear has reached it's
upper rev. limit the GSID will
indicate revs increasing. To
avoid hitting the rev. limiter
shift gear before the GSID fully illuminates or as it fully
illuminates.
For the first 1243 mile (2000 km) and when ever the engine
temperature is below 104°F (40°C) the shift control will
indicate early shift changes to protect the engine.
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.
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