Opening / Closing The Hood - Aston Martin DB9 2009 Owner's Manual

Screwdriver - For the removal of the front licence plate
when installing the front towing eye.
Allen Key - For manual operation of the convertible roof
(Volante only).
Road Wheel Lock Nut Socket (option) - For the removal of
a road wheel(s) when Servicing / Maintenance is required.
Bulbs - (Refer to 'Bulbs', page 11.45).
Battery Conditioner
(Refer to 'Battery Conditioner', page 11.34)
11.8

Opening / Closing the Hood

Opening
Take care not
unintentionally to pull
on or catch the hood
release lever.
Pull lever (A) to release the hood
latch. The hood will rise but remain
secured by the hood secondary
catch.
Lift slightly on the hood front edge whilst pulling upward on
the hood secondary catch (B) to release it. Lift the hood until
fully open. The hood is held open by two gas struts.
If the windshield wipers are switch ON, they will temporarily
rest in the park position while the hood is unlatched.