Restraints System - Aston Martin Vantage S 2016 Owner's Manual

Reverse Dip Function
(Optional)
This function gives a better view to the rear of the vehicle while
reversing.
When reverse gear is selected:
Automatic Mode: When reverse gear is selected the door mirrors
automatically move to the first preset dip position. If the mirror
requires further lowering, press down and release the mirror joystick
(A) again. If the mirror is lowered too far, press the mirror joystick up
and release.
Manual Mode: Press down and release the mirror joystick (A). This
will lower the door mirrors to preset position 1 dip. If the mirror
requires further lowering, press down and release the joystick again.
If the mirror is lowered too far, press the mirror joystick up and
release.
In manual or automatic mode the mirrors return to driving view when
reverse gear is de-selected or when either mirror button (B) is
pressed.
Reverse Mirror Dip Settings
1. Press MENU on the console.
2. Navigate to <SYSTEM SETTINGS> ENTER <Mirror settings>
ENTER <Reverse mirror dip>.
3. Select <Passenger and driver>, <Passenger only> or <Off>.
If set to <Passenger and driver>: Both door mirrors dip
automatically when reverse gear is selected.
If set to <Passenger only>: Only the passenger door mirror dips
when reverse gear is selected.
If set to <Off>: The door mirrors stay in manual mode.
4. Then press and hold BACK to accept and return to the main
screen.

Restraints System

The restraints system gives protection to the driver and passenger in
a variety of impact conditions. The system consists of:
• Driver and passenger safety belts with pre-tensioners and load
limiting systems
• Driver and passenger dual-stage airbags
• Driver and passenger seat side airbags (sport seats only)
• Front Passenger Airbag Deactivation (PAD) switch
• Deployable rollbar (Roadster only).
All of these systems are controlled by a Restraints Control Module
(RCM). In a collision the RCM will analyse information from various
sensors, including crash and seat occupancy conditions. Based on this
information the RCM will deploy the appropriate safety devices.
During a crash, the RCM may or may not operate the safety belt pre-
tensioner(s) and none, one, or both stages of the dual-stage airbag
supplemental restraints.
If the pre-tensioners or airbags do not operate in a collision it does
not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it means
the system determined the accident conditions (crash severity, belt
usage, etc.) were not appropriate to operate these safety devices.
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