Park Brake - Aston Martin Vantage S 2016 Owner's Manual

The driver should always take road conditions into account. A
slippery road surface always requires more braking distance for a
given speed, even with ABS. Possible extensions of stopping distance
compared to locked wheels may occur during ABS operation on
slushy snow, gravel, sand or certain heavily corrugated or ridged
warning sections of road surfaces.
If any braking system malfunction occurs, immediately have the
braking and ABS systems checked by your Aston Martin Dealer.
ABS Warning
Warning: If the ABS warning symbol comes ON, you should
be aware that wheels could lock during extreme braking or
when braking on slippery surfaces.
ABS is monitored for correct operation while the ignition is ON. If a
fault is detected, the ABS warning symbol will come ON and the
ABS will be partly or fully OFF. Normal braking will continue to
function without ABS.
In the event of an ABS fault, consult your Aston Martin Dealer
immediately.

Park Brake

Always fully apply the park
brake before leaving the
vehicle.
To Apply the Park Brake
Press the footbrake pedal firmly
down. Keep the pedal pressed
down and pull the park brake
lever up until resistance is felt. At
this point press the park brake
button and continue to pull the park brake lever up to its fullest
extent. Release the button and allow the lever to lower.
To show that the park brake is applied the brake warning symbol
on the instrument cluster will come ON (if the ignition is ON).
To Release the Park Brake
Press the footbrake pedal firmly down. Keep the pedal pressed down
and pull the park brake lever up until resistance is felt. Pull up against
the resistance and press the release button. Keep the button pressed
and push the lever down. If the park brake lever is not fully OFF, the
brake warning symbol will stay ON.
Always check that the brake warning symbol is OFF before
moving off. Do not attempt to drive the vehicle if the brake
warning symbol stays ON.
An audible warning will sound if the vehicle is moving and the
park brake is still applied.
• If the vehicle is parked on a hill and facing uphill, turn the steering
wheel away from the kerb.
• If the vehicle is parked on a hill and facing downhill, turn the
steering wheel towards the kerb.
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