Roof Operation; Conditions For Operating The Roof - Aston Martin Vantage S 2016 Owner's Manual

Roof Operation

Warning: Before raising or lowering the roof, make sure that
all occupants are clear of the roof linkage, the windscreen frame
and door windows.
Warning: Misuse of the roof switch, especially by children,
can result in injury due to entrapment in the roof mechanism
and locking points.
Aston Martin recommend that the roof is not operated at
temperatures of 0°C and below.
Make sure that the roof is always fully raised or fully lowered.
Avoid repetitive use of the roof; this may cause the roof pump
to over heat. If the pump over heats roof movement will be
inhibited until the pump has cooled.
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Do not attempt to lower the roof if any objects or clothing are
laying on top of the roof.
Continuous use of the roof without the engine operating will
cause the vehicle battery to rapidly discharge.
Do not store objects or items in the roof storage area. Any
objects or items stored there may cause damage to the roof when
attempting to lower it. Even small objects can cause damage.

Conditions for Operating the Roof

Warning: Keep the vehicle road speed down to a minimum
until the roof has completed its operation.
Aston Martin recommend that the roof is only operated while
the vehicle is stationary.
Aston Martin recommend that the engine is always running
when operating the roof mechanism to maintain optimal battery
performance.
The boot lid will lock and will stay locked during roof lowering
and raising operations.