Aston Martin DBX 2021 Rear Cross Traffic Warning User Manual
Rear Cross Traffic Warning
(Optional)
Warning: Rear Cross Traffic Warning is an aid only. The system cannot detect pedestrians walking behind the vehicle. It always is the driver’s responsibility to be aware of their surroundings when parking or reversing.
Rear Traffic Cross Warning is not available if the vehicle is parked on an incline or if PDC is deactivated.
The Rear Cross Traffic Warning (RCTW) uses the blind spot assist radar modules to alert the driver when a moving vehicle or bicycle approaches behind your vehicle1.
When reverse gear is selected and the reverse camera and parking sensors are active, the RCTW system searches for moving objects within 3 meters (10 ft) of your vehicle. If an object or vehicle is detected, an audible warning is given and a warning is shown on the instrument cluster. The camera display in the infotainment screen will also automatically change to a full-screen rear view to give the driver a view of the collision risk. A warning will also be shown in the direction of the detected vehicle. If the driver does not intervene and there is still the risk of a collision, then the vehicle will automatically apply the brakes2.
RCTW can be set to on or off with the Manoeuver Assist setting (Refer to ’Assistance’, page 10.3)
Drive Away Assist
Warning: Drive Away Assist is an aid only. The system cannot always clearly detect obstructions. The system may limit the vehicle speed without warning or fail to limit vehicle speed depending on the situation. It always is the driver’s responsibility to be aware of their surroundings when parking or reversing.
Drive Away Assist is not available if PDC is deactivated or not functioning or if the vehicle is parked on an incline.
Drive Away Assist (DAA) helps reduce the risk of an impact when you first drive away by detecting objects or vehicles in front of the vehicle. If an obstruction is detected the vehicle’s speed will be reduced to 2 km/h (1 mph). If a severe enough obstruction is detected, LIM will also be shown in the infotainment screen.
DAA is active when the transmission is in R (reverse) or D (Drive) and if the detected obstruction is less than 1 meter (3 ft) away. DAA can be set to on or off with the Manoeuver Assist setting (Refer to ’Assistance’, page 10.3)
Emergency Call System
ECall SOS
(UK and European Vehicles Only)
The eCall system provides the user with an emergency call system. The system uses the GPS satellite network to provide an accurate location for emergency services to find the site of an accident. In both automatic and manual activation, once a voice connection is established the red LED in the SOS button will flash.
When the ignition is set to on, the red LED will light on the SOS button while the system is performing a self-test. It will be replaced by a green LED within one minute if there are no errors. If the red LED is on, contact your Aston Martin dealer.
Manual Operation
The system can also be activated manually by pressing and holding the SOS button (A) for 2 to 4 seconds. This can be used in the event of an accident that was not severe enough to deploy airbags but still requires assistance from the emergency services. The system can also be used if you witness and want to report a severe accident but are not actually involved in the incident.
Once a call has started, only the operator can end the call. An emergency call should only be made if you or others are in need of rescue. Do not make an emergency call in the event of a breakdown or a similar non-emergency situation.
Automatic Operation
The eCall system is directly connected to the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) system. If the ORC system detects a crash scenario and deploys the airbags, the eCall system will be operated automatically.
When this happens:
- A 2-way voice call is automatically opened with an eCall operator.
- An automated text message is sent to the Operating Centre to advise that an accident has occurred and will provide information such as location.
In the event that the eCall operator attempts to contact you and there is no answer, such as if the vehicle occupants are unconscious, the emergency services will be automatically dispatched to your location.
Malfunction Warning
In the unlikely event of a fault with the eCall system, the red LED in the SOS button will stay as constantly red. If the LED is constantly red or does not show constant green when the system is not in use, contact your Aston Martin Dealer for assistance.
ERA-GLONASS
(Russia Only)
The ERA-GLONASS system provides the user with an emergency call system. This system can be used to reduce the time the emergency services take to arrive at an accident, by making them aware an accident has occurred and providing information such as location. The system used the GLONASS satellite network to provide an accurate location for emergency services to find the site of an accident. An emergency call can be made automatically or manually.
When the ignition is set to on, the red LED will light on the SOS button while the system is performing a self-test. It will be replaced by a green LED within one minute if there are no errors. If the red LED is on, contact your Aston Martin dealer.
Manual Operation
An emergency call can also be made manually. Remove the cover and press the SOS button (A) to contact an ERA-GLONASS operating center.
This can be used in the event of an accident that was not severe enough to deploy the airbags but still requires assistance from the emergency services. The system can also be used if you witness and want to report a severe accident but are not actually involved in the incident.
An emergency call should only be made if you or others are in need of rescue. Do not make an emergency call in the event of a breakdown or a similar non-emergency situation.
Automatic Operation
The ERA-GLONASS system is directly connected to the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) system. If the ORC system detects a crash scenario and deploys the airbags, vehicle information will be sent to an ERA-GLONASS operating center.
When this happens:
- A 2-way voice call is automatically opened with an ERA-GLONASS operator.
An automated text message is sent to the Operating Centre to advise that an accident has occurred and will provide information such as location.
In the event that the ERA-GLONASS operator attempts to contact you and there is no answer, such as if the vehicle occupants are unconscious, the emergency services will be automatically dispatched to your location.
Malfunction Warning
In the unlikely event of a fault with the ERA-GLONASS system, the red LED in the SOS button will stay as constantly red. If the LED is constantly red or does not show constant green when the system is not in use, contact your Aston Martin Dealer for assistance.
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