Aston Martin DB11 2021 Cruise Control with Speed Limiter User Guide

The Aston Martin DB11 2021 is a luxurious grand tourer designed to provide a comfortable and pleasurable driving experience. One of the features that contributes to this experience is the cruise control system. The DB11’s cruise control system is designed to reduce driver fatigue during long journeys by maintaining a consistent speed, without requiring the driver to constantly adjust the throttle. The system is easy to operate, with buttons located on the steering wheel that allow the driver to activate, set, and adjust the cruise control speed. The system also includes the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) feature, which uses radar sensors to detect the distance to the vehicle in front and automatically adjusts the speed to maintain a safe distance. Overall, the cruise control system in the Aston Martin DB11 2021 provides drivers with added comfort and convenience, making it an ideal choice for long-distance driving.

Cruise Control with Speed Limiter

Warning: Only use cruise control or the variable speed limiter if road and traffic conditions are appropriate for maintaining a steady speed for a prolonged period. If you do not, this may cause an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury.
Warning: Both cruise control and the variable speed limiter are aids and cannot take into account road, weather or traffic conditions. You are responsible for vehicle speed, braking in good time, controlling the distance to any vehicle(s) in front and for staying in the correct lane.

The cruise control system should not be used when:

• Road and traffic conditions do not allow you to maintain a constant speed, e.g. in heavy traffic or on winding roads.
• Driving on smooth or slippery roads. Braking or accelerating can cause the drive wheels to lose traction and the vehicle could then skid.
• Visibility is poor, such as fog, heavy rain or snow.

Selecting Cruise Control or Speed Limiter

Press the selector button (A) to switch between the cruise control and variable speed limiter function. If the LIM indicator light (B) is set to ON, the variable speed limiter is active.

Operation

Cruise control can be used to maintain a selected vehicle speed without having to use the accelerator. The variable speed limiter brakes automatically so that you do not exceed the set speed. This feature is an aid only and cannot take into account road, weather or traffic conditions. You are responsible for vehicle speed, as well as braking in good time, the distance to any vehicle(s) in front and for staying in the lane. Both cruise control and variable speed limiter only operate at speeds above 30 km/h.

When cruise control or variable speed limiter is active, the tachometer in the instrument cluster changes to vehicle speed.

Setting A Speed
Lightly push the cruise control lever up to increase speed, or down to decrease speed in 1 km/h (1 mph) increments. A hard press in either direction will increase in 10 km/h (5mph) increments. Pushing the cruise control lever in either direction will set a new vehicle speed in the cruise control or new vehicle speed limit. Cruise control will automatically disengage when the brake pedal is pressed or when the vehicle speed falls below 30 km/h (18 mph). The variable speed limiter is not deactivated when the brake pedal is pressed.

Resuming the Set Speed
Warning: Set speed should only be resumed if the driver is aware of the set speed and intends to return to it. Cruise control will not resume at speeds below 30 km/h. Pull the cruise lever towards you to resume the set cruise control speed or speed limit. If the vehicle is accelerated above the set speed, then the set cruise speed will be resumed when the accelerator pedal is released. If the cruise control is deactivated, or the brake pedal is pressed, the cruise control will disengage but the set speed memory will be kept. Pull the cruise control lever again and the vehicle will return to the set speed.

Deactivating Cruise Control
Push the cruise control lever away from you to deactivate the cruise control or speed limiter. The cruise control and speed limiter set speeds will also be cleared when the ignition is set to off.

Cruise control will automatically deactivate when:

• The clutch pedal is pressed down for more than 6 seconds (manual transmission).
• The brake pedal is pressed.
• The parking brake is applied.
• Vehicle speed drops below 30 km/h (18 mph).
• Neutral, Park or Reverse gear positions are selected (automatic transmission).
• The traction control system is activated.
• The variable speed limiter system is activated (LIM indicator light is on).
• A fault occurs in the cruise control system. the cruise control system will not operate until the fault is cleared.

Drive Modes

Vehicle driving characteristics, such as gear changes and throttle response, can be changed by selecting different drive modes.

Three drive modes are available. Press the S button (A) to cycle between:

• GT
• Sport
• Sport

The selected mode will be shown in the right instrument cluster window (B).
Drive modes operate independently of Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Adaptive Damping System (ADS) modes.

GT Mode
GT mode provides a default comfort setting, best suited to casual and motorway driving.
The transmission is set to use a base transmission calibration when in Drive to suit a touring style of driving. In Techtronic mode, gear shifts take place automatically if engine speed exceeds 6800 rpm. Cylinder Deactivation1(Refer to ’Cylinder Deactivation’, page 5.28) and Stop/Start (Refer to ’Stop/Start’, page 5.29) functions are available to improve fuel economy.

Sport Mode
Sport mode uses a more aggressive transmission calibration, but still with a level of comfort when changing gear.
The transmission now uses a more aggressive calibration when in Drive, yet still comfortable enough to be used for general driving. In Techtronic mode, the transmission will only automatically make a change from 1st into 2nd gear. Throttle response is also increased with a more sporting throttle pedal calibration. The exhaust bypass valves operate at lower engine speed to give a sense of increase driver involvement.
Cylinder Deactivation is disabled in Sport mode, but engine Stop/Start is still available to use. The Stop/Start(Refer to ’Stop/Start’, page 5.29) function is available to improve fuel economy.

Sport+ Mode
Sport+ mode further increases transmission and engine response. The transmission is now set to use an even more
aggressive calibration than used in Sport, with the exhaust bypass valves also revised to open at lower engine loads and speed. Gearshifts are not done automatically from 2nd gear onwards in Techtronic mode, allowing the driver to hold on to individual gears.
Both Cylinder Deactivation1 and engine Stop/Start functions are disabled in Sport+ mode Sport+ mode also adds a transmission temperature gauge (C) to the left instrument cluster window.

Blind Spot Assist

Warning: Blind Spot Assist is for visual aid only and does not replace the need for driver awareness. It is the driver’s responsibility to be aware of their surroundings and make sure it is safe to complete a lane change. Always make sure that there is a suitable distance to the side of your vehicle for other road users and obstacles.

Warning: The Blind Spot Assist system can not react to vehicles that approach and overtake you at a greatly different speed. In these situations, the Blind Spot Assist system cannot provide a warning to drivers. Always pay attention to the road traffic around you. Blind Spot Assist is used to help a driver know if a vehicle is in their blind spot so that a lane change action can be safely completed. The BSA system uses two rear-facing radar units to monitor the area up to 3.5 m (12 f t) behind your vehicle and 3 m (10 f t) directly next to your vehicle .If a vehicle is detected at speeds above approximately 30 km/h (18 mph) and enters the monitoring range directly next to your vehicle, the warning lamp in the exterior mirror will illuminate amber. If a vehicle is detected close to your vehicle in the lateral monitoring range and you switch on the turn signal indicator in that direction the amber warning lamp in the outside mirror will flash. If the turn signal indicator remains on, all other detected vehicles are indicated only by the flashing of the amber warning lamp. If you overtake a vehicle quickly, no warning is given. The system can monitor vehicles when driving around curved roads.

Operation Conditions
For the Blind Spot Assist system to operate the below conditions must be met:

• Transmission must be in D (Drive).
• The vehicle must be moving at more than 30 km/h (18 mph).
• Vehicles in the blind spot area must be travelling at speeds of:
• more than 5 km/h (3 mph).
• between 5 km/h (3 mph) slower and 35 km/h (22 mph) faster that your vehicle.
• The minimum width for a vehicle to be detected is 0.7 m wide (a motorcycle for example).

System Limitations
The BSA system can be limited in its operation in the below situations:

• The sensors are dirty or obstructed such as snow or mud on the bumpers.
• Poor visibility weather conditions (snow, fog, heavy rain e t c).
• Warnings may be incorrectly displayed near to crash barriers or long solid barriers.
• Warnings can be interrupted when driving alongside long vehicles such as vehicles with long trailers.

System Activation
The BSA system can be activated or deactivated in the instrument cluster menu (Refer to ’Instrument Cluster Menu’, page 4.11).

Blind Spot Warnings
Stage One Warning
When the BSA system detects a vehicle in the driver’s blind spot area, an amber LED triangle (A) will be shown in the top outer corner of the door mirror.

Stage Two Warning
The BSA system will be set to stage two if:

• A vehicle is detected in the blind spot area.
• The indicator is used to signal movement into that lane. When this happens, the below actions will take place.
• The amber triangle in the door mirror will flash.
• A warning symbol will show in the instrument cluster (changes for direction of lane change).

Fault Conditions
In the unlikely event of a fault in the BSA system, a warning message will also show in the instrument cluster. Contact your Aston Martin Dealer.

Radio Equipment Directive
Hereby, Robert Bosch GmbH declares that the radio equipment type MRR1Rear is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://eu-doc.bosch.com Frequency band 76-77 GHz. Maximum Output Power <24.7 dBm.

Adaptive Damping

The Adaptive Damping System (ADS) uses sensors to continuously monitor vehicle body movement and driver inputs, such as steering, braking and throttle input. The system then adjusts the suspension damping characteristics to suit the conditions. Three adaptive damping modes are available.

Press the DAMPING button (A) to cycle between:

• GT (Default setting)
• Sport
• Sport

ADS will be set to GT mode at each ignition. ADS modes operate independently of Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and drive modes. The selected adaptive damping mode is shown in the left instrument cluster window (B). The ADS mode will also be briefly shown in the right instrument cluster window when the ignition is set to ON or when the ADS mode is changed.

GT
GT mode provides a default comfort setting for the suspension, suitable for everyday use.

Sport
Sport mode changes the damping characteristics with increased body control and a firmer ride. Steering weight is also increased to enhance steering response and feedback.

Sport+
Sport+ mode further increases the stiffness of the damping, more suitable for track-focused driving.

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