Aston Martin DB11 2021 Instrument Display User Guide
The Aston Martin DB11 2021 is a luxury grand tourer that features a modern and intuitive instrument display to keep the driver informed and in control while on the road. The display is designed to provide essential information at a glance, and its functionality can be customized to suit the driver’s preferences. The instrument display is a key component of the DB11’s advanced technology and helps to enhance the driving experience by providing a seamless interface between the driver and the vehicle’s systems.
Instrument Display
Information and Warnings
The left instrument display is used to provide warnings and important information for the running of the vehicle.
- ELECTRIC PARK BRAKE (EPB) MALFUNCTION:
This symbol shows if there is a fault with the electronic park brake. A warning message will also show in the right instrument cluster window. Contact your Aston Martin Dealer as soon as possible. - EPB:
This symbol shows when the electric park brake is applied and goes off when the electric park brake is fully released - LAMP FAILURE:
Shows when a lamp has failed. Have the system checked by an Aston Martin Dealer. - SEAT BELT REMINDER:
Warning: Do not drive the vehicle if the seat belt warning symbol stays ON. Have the system checked by an Aston Martin Dealer.
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 fastened1. - OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL (ORC)WARNING LIGHT:
Warning: Do not drive the vehicle if the ORC warning symbol stays ON. Have the system checked by an Aston Martin Dealer. At Ignition position I or II this symbol will briefly come on to do a systems test and then turn off. If it does not come on, or if it comes on and stays on, or if it comes on whilst driving, the restraint system has detected a fault. - ELECTRIC POWER ASSISTED STEERING (EPAS):
Warning: Do not drive the vehicle if the EPAS warning symbol stays ON. Have the system checked by an Aston Martin Dealer.
This symbol shows there is a fault with the EPAS system. Consult your Aston Martin Dealer as soon as possible. - MALFUNCTION INDICATION LAMP:
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. - GASOLINE PARTICULATE FILTER (GPF) FAULT :
(V8 Engine Only) Shows when there’s a fault with the GPF (Refer to ’Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)’, page 5.30) - TYRE PRESSURE:
If this symbol stays on or comes on while driving, a tire or tires’ air pressure is below specification[10] ELECTRONIC STABILITY PROGRAM (ESP) :
When ESP is on this symbol will flash when the ESP is operating. If, while ESP is on, the ESP symbol stays on or it comes on whilst driving, the ESP system has detected a fault. A ESP fault message will show in the message center. Consult your Aston Martin Dealer as soon as possible - ABS:
Warning: If the ABS warning symbol stays ON, do not drive the vehicle. Have the system checked by an Aston Martin Dealer?
At Ignition position I or II this symbol will briefly come on to do a systems test and then turn off. 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.
- BRAKE WARNING :
If either symbol stays on, there may be a fault with the braking system (Refer to ’Brake Warnings’, page 5.19).
- ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE: Shows the engine coolant temperature.
- FUEL GAUGE: Shows how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (Refer to ’Fuel Level Warnings’, page 12.53).
- TACHOMETER: Shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute x 1000. Changes to speedometer when cruise control is set.
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MENU: Shows an auxiliary screen for a number of vehicle functions (Refer to ’Instrument Cluster Menu’, page 4.11). Warning messages will also appear in the right side of the instrument cluster.
- CLOCK: Shows the time.
- DRIVE MODE SETTING: Shows which drive mode the vehicle in (Refer to ’Drive Modes’, page 5.11).
- COMBINED SPEEDOMETER AND GEAR INDICATOR: Central gauge that displays vehicle speed and the current selected gear.
- ADAPTIVE DAMPING SYSTEM (ADS) SETTING:
Shows which ADS mode the vehicle is in (Refer to ’Adaptive Damping’, page 5.17). - OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE: Shows the outside temperature.
Centre Stack Controls
- ENGINE START/STOP:
Press to start or stop the engine. - TRANSMISSION CONTROL BUTTONS:
P (Park), R (Reverse), N (Neutral) and D (Drive) controls. - HEATING AND COOLING CONTROLS:
Controls to operate the heating and ventilation controls (Refer to ’Centre Stack Climate Controls’, page 6.2). - INFOTAINMENT CONTROLS:
Press to operate media controls (Refer to ’Multimedia Controls’, page 8.4), hands-free phone system (Refer to ’Hands-Free Controls’, page 7.2) and satellite navigation (Refer to ’Navigation Controls’, page 9.3). - STOP/START FUNCTION:
Press to turn stop/start function on or off (Refer to ’Stop/Start’, page 5.29). - MASTER LOCK SWITCHES: Press to lock or unlock the vehicle (Refer to ’Interior Lock Switches’, page 2.7).
- HAZARD WARNING SWITCH:
Press to set the hazard warning lamps to ON or OFF. - PARK ASSIST FUNCTIONS:
Press to activate the park distance control sensors or the vehicle camera system (Refer to ’Park Assist Systems’, page 5.31). - PASSENGER AIRBAG STATUS (MARKET DEPENDENT): Indicator to show if the passenger airbag is active or not. Audible Centre Stack Feedback To turn the audible feedback for the center stack ON or OFF, press and hold it anywhere on the volume slider. A tone will be given to confirm the change.
Control Dial
Control Dial (with optional Touch Pad)
- CONTROL DIAL:
Use to navigate through menus in the infotainment system. Press down to confirm a selection (referred to as ENTER throughout this handbook). - TOUCHPAD:
(Optional)The touch-sensitive pad which can be used to navigate menus in the infotainment system. Press down to confirm a selection (referred to as ENTER throughout this manual). The touchpad can also be used for handwriting recognition. - FAVOURITE:
Press to view items on your favorites list. Press and hold to add the current menu item to the favorite list. - QUICK ACCESS MENU:
(TouchPad only) Press to access the quick access menu. - BACK: Press to go back to a level in the menu.
TouchPad (Optional)
Touch Pad ON/OFF
To activate the TOUCH PAD navigate to the Vehicle Settings menu and open the System Settings menu (Refer to ’System Settings’, page 10.3). Select Activate TouchPad to activate the TOUCH PAD.
Menu Navigation
The touchpad can be used for the same functions as the control dial. For example, where an instruction states to scroll left with the CONTROL DIAL, you can swipe left on the touchpad.
To press ENTER press down on the surface of the touch pad.
Quick Access Menu
To open the Quick Access menu, use two fingers and swipe up or press or press.
The Quick Access menu will then show an overview window1 of either:
- Radio
- Media
- Telephone entry
Swipe down or press again to close.
Rotary Controls
The touchpad can also be used to operate rotational controls. Use two fingers to rotate as shown.
The Quick Access menu will then show an overview window1 of either:
- Radio
- Media
- Telephone entry
Swipe down or press again to close.
Zoom
Pinch together to zoom out, or swipe apart to zoom in.
Image Pan
Press the surface of the touchpad until the crosshair is shown, and swipe in the direction you which to pan.
Handwriting Recognition
Where text needs to be entered, such as writing a text message, characters can be ‘written’ using the touchpad. To begin handwriting recognition, press ENTER on the touchpad. To enter characters, trace the outline on the surface of the touchpad. The infotainment system will then recognize the character, or offer suggestions if it cannot recognize characters.
Character Suggestion
The system will recognize and suggest handwritten characters. To select between character suggestions, turn the CONTROL DIAL and press ENTER on the highlighted option.
Character Delete
To delete a character, swipe to the left on the touchpad.
Add Space
To add a space character, swipe to the right on the touchpad.
Read Out handwriting Recognition ON/OFF
The handwriting recognition system can also be set to read characters out as they are written. To set Read Out handwriting Recognition to ON or OFF, navigate to the Vehicle Settings menu and open the System Settings menu (Refer to ’System Settings’, page 10.3). Select Read Out handwriting Recognition and select ON or OFF.
Q&A
- What is the instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021?
The instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021 is a digital display panel that provides important information to the driver. - What type of information is displayed on the instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021?
The instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021 displays various information, including speed, fuel level, engine temperature, odometer, and trip information. - How many instrument displays are there in the Aston Martin DB11 2021?
There are two instrument displays in the Aston Martin DB11 2021 – one behind the steering wheel and one in the center console. - What is the size of the instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021?
The size of the instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021 is 12.3 inches. - Is the instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021 customizable?
Yes, the instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021 is customizable, allowing the driver to choose which information is displayed and how it is presented. - Can I change the layout of the instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021?
Yes, the driver can choose between different layouts for the instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021, including a classic mode and a performance mode. - Does the instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021 provide navigation information?
Yes, the instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021 can display navigation information, including turn-by-turn directions. - Can I control the instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021 using voice commands?
Yes, the driver can control the instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021 using voice commands. - What is the advantage of having a digital instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021?
The advantage of having a digital instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021 is that it allows for greater flexibility in displaying information to the driver. - What happens if the instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021 malfunctions?
If the instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021 malfunctions, it may be necessary to have it serviced or replaced. - Is the instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021 covered under warranty?
Yes, the instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021 is typically covered under the vehicle’s warranty. - How do I reset the instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021?
The instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021 can be reset by accessing the settings menu. - Can the instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021 be upgraded?
Yes, it may be possible to upgrade the instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021 with new software or hardware. - Are there any safety features included in the instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021?
Yes, the instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021 includes safety features such as alerts for low fuel or low tire pressure. - Does the instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021 work with smartphones?
Yes, the instrument display in the Aston Martin DB11 2021 can be synced with a smartphone to display additional information, such as music playlists or incoming calls.
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