Aston Martin DBX 2021 Steering Column User Manual
Steering Column
Adjustment
Warning: Do not adjust the steering column whilst driving. The steering column can be adjusted with the ignition set to OFF.
The reach and tilt angle of the steering column are adjusted with the adjustment stalk. Push the stalk down or up to adjust the steering column angle. Pull the stalk towards you to bring the steering wheel closer and away to move the steering wheel back.
Heated Steering Wheel
The ignition must be on before the heated steering wheel can be operated.
To set the steering wheel heating to on, rotate the end of the adjustment stalk towards you. The indicator LED lamp will also come on. To turn the steering wheel heating off, rotate the stalk away. The steering wheel heating is always set to off when the ignition is set to off.
Memory Function
The position of the steering column is stored when a seating position is saved for the driver’s seat (Refer to ’Memory Functions’, page 3.10).
Memory Functions
Warning: Make sure that there is nothing in the movement path of the seat or the steering column during adjustment that could cause obstruction.
Warning: To avoid injury, make sure that children do not play with the memory position switches.
Warning: If the seat or steering column accidentally begin to move, press any seat control button to stop the seat. Lumbar and Bolster positions are not recorded when memory positions are saved. Three different driving position profiles can be entered in the memory. The memory position of the steering column and both door rear view mirrors are saved in the driver’s seat position. The infotainment settings will also be saved from the last time each vehicle key was used.
Setting a Memory Position
To Save A Memory Position
Warning: Do not attempt to adjust the driver’s seat whilst driving.
Adjust the seat, steering column and exterior rear view mirrors to the desired position. Push the memory button (M), then press the required memory channel (1, 2 or 3) to save the positions. A chime is heard and a message will show in the message center to confirm. By repeating these steps and pressing an unused button, a second and third driving position can be saved in the memory.
Recalling a Memory Position
Once in the seat press button 1, 2 or 3 (depending on which saved channel is required) until all movement is stopped. The seat will move to the saved position. Seat and steering wheel movement will be interrupted if the memory channel button is released. Exterior mirror movement will continue. Press and hold the memory channel button to complete seat and steering wheel movement.
Emergency Stop
If the seat accidentally begins to move, press any seat control button to stop the seat.
Occupant Restraint System
The system provides protection to the driver and all passengers in a variety of impact conditions.
The system consists of:
- Driver and front passenger safety belts with dual pre-tensioners and load limiting systems.
- Rear passenger safety belts.
- Driver and front passenger dual-stage airbags.
- Side airbags mounted to driver and front passenger seats.
- Roof mounted curtain airbags.
- Driver knee bolster airbag.
All of these systems are controlled by the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). In a collision the ORC will analyze information from various sensors, such as crash and seat occupancy conditions. Based on this information the system will deploy the appropriate safety devices. During a crash, the ORC 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. Front airbags are designed to operate only in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollovers, side-impacts, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration.
Determining if the System is Operational
The ORC warning symbol is shown in the instrument cluster to give the condition of the system. A fault with the system is shown by one or more of the following:
- The warning symbol will flash or stay ON.
- The warning symbol does not come ON immediately after the ignition is set to ON.
- A message will show in the right side instrument cluster window with a description of the fault.
If either of these conditions occur, even intermittently, have the restraint system serviced at your Aston Martin Dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the system may not operate correctly in the event of a collision.
Seat Belts
Warning: Seat belts should not be worn with straps twisted.
Warning: Seat belts are designed for adults; infants and smaller children must be restrained in an approved child safety seat.
Warning: Each belt assembly must only be used by one occupant; it is dangerous to put a belt around a child being carried on the passengers lap. Do not put an adult seat belt around two children.
Warning: When installed, the seat belt webbing must not contact any sharp edges which could abrade or cut the webbing during normal use or in an accident. If necessary, the webbing must be protected.
Warning: Care should be taken to avoid contamination of the webbing with polishes, oils and chemicals, and particularly battery acid. Cleaning may safely be carried out using mild soap and water. The belt should be replaced if webbing becomes frayed, contaminated or damaged.
Warning: Wearing your seat belt is crucial to your safety. Not wearing a seat belt increases chance of serious injury or death in the event of an accident.
Warning: Be sure that you and your passengers always fasten their seat belts and use them correctly even though airbags are provided.
Warning: Reclining the seat back decreases protection provided by the seat belt in the event of a crash. Adjust the seat back to an upright position. Make sure that the seat back is locked in place, otherwise it could move forward in the event of a sudden stop or crash and cause injury.
Warning: Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bony structure of the body, and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis, chest and shoulders; wearing the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoided.
Warning: Never place the shoulder portion of belt under your arm or behind your back.
Warning: Always remove rigid or breakable objects i.e. spectacles or a mobile phone, from your pockets. These items could be trapped under seat belts, possibly causing injury in the event of an accident.
Warning: Expectant mothers should seek medical advice on the most appropriate way to wear the seat belt.
Warning: Seat belts must be kept clean so that the retractor works correctly. Make sure that belt webbing is not twisted, looped, frayed or obstructed in any way. If in doubt about condition or operation of seat belt installation, have it checked by your Aston Martin Dealer.
Warning: No modifications or additions should be made by the user which will either prevent seat belt adjusting devices from operating, or prevent seat belt assembly from being adjusted to remove slack. Never install accessories on your seat belts.
Warning: Seat belts should be adjusted as firmly as possible, consistent with comfort, to provide the protection for which they have been designed. A slack belt will greatly reduce the protection afforded to the wearer.
Warning: It is essential to replace the entire seat belt assembly after it has been worn in a severe impact even if damage to the seat belt assembly is not obvious.
Warning: If it is necessary to replace a seat belt on this vehicle then it MUST be replaced with an approved seat belt. The approved seat belts for the front seats must also include a load limiting system.
Pre-tensioner and Load Limiting
Front seat belts are equipped with dual pre-tensioners and load limiting systems.
In most moderate frontal or near frontal accidents, the front airbag and all pre-tensioner systems will deploy simultaneously.
The pre-tensioners take up slack in the seat belts as the airbags are expanding. The load limiting system releases belt webbing in a controlled manner to reduce belt force on a passenger’s chest. In some moderate frontal or near frontal accidents, only the pre-tensioner system will deploy.
Seat Belt Reminder
The seat belt reminder warning symbol in the instrument cluster will come ON and warning sound will be heard for six seconds (approximately) when the ignition is set to ON if the driver or passenger1 seat belt is not fastened. (Market dependent.)
If the driver seat belt is not fastened after 60 seconds or if the vehicle has reached a speed of 25 km/h, a warning sound will be heard for 30 seconds, after which the warning sound will go off, but the warning symbol will continue to show until the seat belt is fastened.
Seat Belt Fastening
When parked on an incline, the seat belt may lock as it is withdrawn. This is not a fault. If the mechanism locks, release the belt tension and then pull the belt very gently to avoid operation of the inertia lock. Each seat has three point, inertia reel seat belts installed. Items 1, 2 and 3 show the three points of the seat belt. Item 3 is also the location of the belt buckle.
Seat Belt Fastening
When parked on an incline, the seat belt may lock as it is withdrawn. This is not a fault. If the mechanism locks, release the belt tension and then pull the belt very gently to avoid operation of the inertia lock. Each seat has three point, inertia reel seat belts installed. Items 1, 2 and 3 show the three points of the seat belt. Item 3 is also the location of the belt buckle.
The inertia belt reels will automatically tension the belts to provide security with comfort. In the event of a collision or during severe braking, the belt reels will lock. To test the locking function of the retractor, quickly pull the seat belt forward. If the seat belt does not lock, consult your Aston Martin dealer.
Pull out the seat belt, drawing the buckle over the shoulder and across the chest.
Push the buckle into the belt buckle latch until a positive click is heard.
Pull upwards on the diagonal belt to make sure that the latching is secure and to remove all slack from the belt. Check that the lap belt is installed snugly, low down across the hips, and that there are no twists. If it is necessary for a passenger to adjust their seat or seating position during a journey, the belt tension might be disturbed. The passenger should therefore (as soon as it is safe to do so) gently pull down the shoulder run of the seat belt to create some slack and then immediately release it to re-tension the belt for the new seating position.
Seat Belt Unfastening
Push the button on the buckle. While holding the seat belt buckle, allow the belt to slowly retract to its stored position.
Warning: Do not allow the belt to twist, or be looped, frayed or obstructed in any way when the seat belt is retracted back into its stowage position.
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