2018 Aston Martin Rapide S Instrument Cluster Guide | How to use

The 2018 Aston Martin Rapide S Instrument Cluster Guide presents a cutting-edge and opulent driving experience to drivers. This instrument cluster, which is situated behind the steering wheel, blends modern technology with classic style. It has a high-resolution digital display with real-time information on various vehicle settings, speed, engine RPM, and navigation instructions. The Rapide S’s outstanding performance and flair are flawlessly complemented by the instrument cluster, which blends in seamlessly with the opulent interior of the vehicle to give drivers a visually stunning and seamless interface that makes every drive interesting and educational.

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Instrument Cluster

1. FUEL GAUGE: This shows how much fuel is in the fuel tank. Refuel as soon as possible when the low fuel symbol comes ON.
2. SPEEDOMETER: Shows vehicle road speed.
3. MESSAGE CENTRE (LEFT): Shows the following:
   • Vehicle Speed: Shows the vehicle’s road speed in a digital format.
   • Gear Range: Shows the transmission position and current gear selection. Possible transmission positions and gear selection are in bold.
4. GEAR POSITION INDICATOR: Shows the current transmission position when in Auto Transmission mode and the current gear selection when in Touchtronic mode
5. MESSAGE CENTRE (RIGHT): Shows the following:
   • Trip Meter (A): Shows distances travelled since last reset of trip meters
     • T1 and T2. Toggle between T1 and T2 by pressing T1/T2 (E) for less than three seconds. Press T1/T2 for more than three seconds to reset the trip meter on show.
     • Sport Mode Status (B): Shows SPORT when sport mode is ON.
     • Cruise Status (C): Shows CRUISE when cruise control is ON
     • Odometer (D): Shows the total distance covered by the vehicle.
   • Driver Information and Warnings
     Messages show if an unsatisfactory condition is detected. Message priority is shown by a red or amber triangle above the message display.
     • Red: Potential personal danger or danger of damage to the vehicle.
     • Amber: Advisory, shows possible degraded vehicle performance. Warning messages will show when the ignition is ON and will cycle automatically. View and acknowledge messages at any time by pressing the READ button (F).
   • Service Intervals
     TIME FOR REGULAR SERVICE will be shown when a regular vehicle service is due. This message will show at ignition ON (for two minutes) until the regular service has taken place.
   • Trip Computer
     The message centre (right) defaults to the trip computer when there are no messages to show.
6. TACHOMETER: Shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute x 1000.
7. ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE: Shows the temperature of the engine coolant.

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Digital Speedometer Location
The digital speedometer can be displayed in either the left or right message centre depending on preference. All information in the opposing message centre moves to the other message centre side accordingly.

To change the digital speedometer location, do the following:
Press MENU and navigate to <Car Settings…> ENTER <Digital Speedometer…> ENTER and select Left or Right to select the relevant message centre and press ENTER to confirm.

Message Centre Clock
The message centre clock is shown in the opposite message centre to the digital speedometer. The clock is shown in either 24 hour or 12 hour display.

To change the time format, do the following:
Press MENU and navigate to <Car Settings…> ENTER < Clock Format> ENTER and select 24 or 12 to select the relevant time format for the clock and press ENTER to confirm.

Warning Symbols
As the ignition is set to ON, the electronic control units complete a self check. During these checks the following symbols will come ON for five seconds and SYSTEM CHECK will show in the message centre. Under normal circumstances, most warning symbols will go OFF at the end of the individual system check if system checks are satisfactory.

Low Outside Temperature
Warning: Even if the ICE WARNING message does not show, there is no guarantee that at low temperatures the road is free from ice. At temperatures below 4°C the message ICE WARNING is shown in the message centre, this shows to the driver that frost or ice is likely to form on road surfaces. The amber warning triangle will also come ON. The message and warning triangle will continue to show until the outside temperature rises to a safer level.

Information and Warning Symbols

1. LOW FUEL WARNING: Comes ON when only approximately 13 ltr of fuel or 80 km distance is available. At 13 ltr / 80 km and 7 ltr / 40 km an audible ‘beep’ will sound and the ‘estimated distance’ message will show (for 20 seconds) in the message centre. The arrow head shows which side of the vehicle the fuel flap is.

2. LEFT TURN INDICATORS: Flashes with the indicator or hazard warning lamps (Ignition ON).

3. HEADLAMPS: Shows that the main beam of the headlamps is in use.
4. SIDE LAMPS: Shows that the side lamps, dip or main beams are ON.
5. PAT S If:  this symbol flashes continuously at ignition ON the vehicle will stay immobilised
   • Warning: Stop immediately if the check engine symbol flashes, do not drive the vehicle. Contact your Aston Martin Dealer.
6. CHECK ENGINE:  Steady amber shows a fault in the engine management system. Continue driving only if there are no audible, visible or physical signs of degraded engine performance. Consult your Aston Martin Dealer as soon as possible. Flashing amber shows a major fault in the engine management system. Stop immediately. Contact your Aston Martin Dealer.
7. I GNITION WA RNIN CG: omes ON when the ignition is set to ON and goes OFF when the engine is started and battery charging commences. Comes ON if battery charging fails whilst driving.
8. OIL PRESSURE WARNING: Comes ON when the engine oil pressure falls below minimum. Do not continue driving if this symbol stays ON. Contact your Aston Martin Dealer immediately.
   • Warning: Do not drive the vehicle if the Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) warning symbol stays ON. Have the system checked by an Aston Martin Dealer.
9. SUP PLEMENTARY RESTRAINT SYSTEM: At vehicle key position ‘I’ and ‘II’ or on vehicle start up, this symbol comes ON for a few seconds as a readiness sign. If it does not come ON, or if it does not go OFF after a few seconds, or if it comes ON whilst driving, the airbag self diagnostic system has detected a fault.
   • Warning: Do not drive the vehicle if the seat belt warning symbol stays ON. Have the system checked by an Aston Martin Dealer.
10. SEAT BELT WARNING: This warning symbol will come ON and a chime will sound for six seconds if the driver’s seat belt is not fastened when the ignition is set to ON. The chime will continue to operate at different vehicle speeds until the seat belt is fastened (market dependant).
11. DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL: When Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is ON this symbol will flash when the DSC system is operating. If, while DSC is ON, the DSC symbol stays ON or it comes ON whilst driving, the DSC system has detected a fault. A DSC fault message will show in the message centre. Consult your Aston Martin Dealer as soon as possible.
12. TYRE PRESSURE: If this symbol stays ON or comes ON while driving, a tyre(s) air pressure is below specification.
    • Warning: If the ABS warning symbol stays ON, do not drive
      the vehicle. Have the system checked by an Aston Martin Dealer.
13. ABS WARNING: If this symbol stays ON or comes ON while driving there is a fault in the ABS control circuits. Continue driving only if there are no audible, visible or physical signs of degraded brake performance. Consult your Aston Martin Dealer as soon as possible if this symbol stays ON.
    • Warning: If the brake warning symbol stays ON, after fully releasing the park brake do not drive the vehicle. Have the system checked by an Aston Martin Dealer.
14. BRAK WARNING: At  ignition ON this symbol comes ON when the park brake is applied and goes OFF when the park brake is fully released. If the symbol stays ON, after fully releasing the park brake, it shows that either the brake fluid level is low or that the brake pads require regular maintenance.
15. WARNING TRIANGLE: Shows red or amber depending on the warning or information message priority.

16. REAR FOG LAMP: Shows if the rear fog lamps are ON.

17. RIGHT TURN INDICATORS: Flashes with the indicator or hazard warning lamps (Ignition ON).
18. HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURE: Shows when the engine coolant temperature exceeds 120°C.

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