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  • Page 1 Sports Series Owner's Handbook...
  • Page 2 Assistance McLaren Atlanta 24 hours: +1 770 394 4234 McLaren Sterling 24 hours: +1 571 264 2340 McLaren Bergen County 24 hours: +1 201 445 9494 McLaren Tampa Bay 24 hours: +1 727 537 0626 McLaren Beverly Hills 24 hours: +1 818 585 9620...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before You Drive Driving Controls Instruments Comfort and Convenience Maintaining Your McLaren Vehicle Data and Glossary...
  • Page 4 This section contains detailed information McLaren. systems on your McLaren, or when you need regarding the equipment and driving This publication describes all options and to know a specific piece of data relating to...
  • Page 5 McLaren Automotive Limited. The equipment fitted to your McLaren may vary from that shown depending on vehicle and market specification. Your McLaren may vary from the images shown depending on vehicle and market specification.
  • Page 6 Introduction Select the OWNER’S HANDBOOK or IRIS Select the chapter required, this will take Select the section required from the chapter USER GUIDE to access the information. you to the chapter contents page. contents to access the required information. NOTE: Selecting the INDEX from the When the section is displayed, the screen main contents page will navigate you can be scrolled by touching the screen and...
  • Page 7 You will find the following symbols in this WARNING: The electronic systems where all available owner information can be Owner’s Handbook. These symbols are fitted to your McLaren interact with accessed. intended to give you an instant visual each other. Tampering with these...
  • Page 8 • engine coolant is at normal operating warning labels attached to your • approaching steep inclines temperature McLaren. These are intended to • departing steep declines • make you and others aware of tires should not exceed the safe •...
  • Page 9 Introduction • hard braking or carrying out excessive gear Stored Data assist in recognizing and rectifying changes, this uses the airflow to cool the faults and defects vehicle. • There are a number of components in your analyze vehicle functions, e.g. after an vehicle which collect data and store it accident We recommend that time is allowed for your...
  • Page 10 • as part of the manufacturer’s defense in case of legal proceedings • as required by law In addition, McLaren may use the collected or received diagnostic data: • for McLaren’s research needs • to make it available for research needs...

  • Page 13: Before You Drive

    Before You Drive Opening and Closing ............... 1.4 Manual seats ....................1.34 General......................1.4 Racing seats ....................1.35 Opening a door ................... 1.7 Electric seats....................1.36 Locking a door..................... 1.7 Steering Wheel and Steering Column ........1.41 Mislock......................1.9 Manual steering wheel adjustment ..........1.41 Individual settings..................
  • Page 14 Nose Lift ................... 1.66 Nose Lift Operation.................. 1.66...

  • Page 16: Opening And Closing

    Before You Drive Opening and Closing General FCC Declaration This device complies with Industry Canada Before You Drive Opening and Closing license-exempt RSS standard(s). The vehicle can be unlocked or locked either Under Industry Canada regulations, this by using the keyless entry feature, or by radio transmitter may only operate using an pressing the appropriate button on the key antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser)
  • Page 17 Keyless entry Key fob entry Keyless entry allows the driver to unlock and Your McLaren includes two remote control disarm the vehicle by simply opening the key fobs. The key fob allows you to remotely door when the key fob is within 3 feet lock and unlock the vehicle.
  • Page 18 Before You Drive Opening and Closing Take the key fob with you, every Stowing the key fob time you leave the vehicle. For security, it is recommended that the key fob stays on your person when you are in the NOTE: Do not expose the key fob to vehicle.

  • Page 19: Opening A Door

    Before You Drive Opening and Closing Opening a door NOTE: Because the door opens windows will continue to lower until outwards and then upwards, ensure the unlock button is released or the sufficient side and overhead clearance windows are fully lowered. before opening a door, see Vehicle NOTE: If the vehicle is unlocked using dimensions, page 6.8.
  • Page 20 The anti-theft to automatically raise, contact your travel or audible feedback when alarm system is activated. McLaren retailer. pressed. NOTE: A sustained long press and hold on the lock switch will automatically raise the window. The window will...

  • Page 21: Mislock

    On Spider models, the ‘mislock’ This will allow you to connect a signal will also sound when an attempt is McLaren supplied battery charger to made to lock the vehicle if the tonneau cover the charging point in the luggage...

  • Page 22: Individual Settings

    Before You Drive Opening and Closing Individual settings Locking and unlocking from inside - Locking and unlocking from inside - Coupe If you frequently travel without passengers, you can change the locking system so that only the driver’s door is unlocked, see Auto Door Lock, page 3.23.

  • Page 23: Locking And Unlocking From Inside - Spider

    Before You Drive Opening and Closing Locking and unlocking from inside - Opening a door from inside Spider A door can be opened from inside the vehicle at any time, even if it has been locked. Open the doors only if the vehicle is stationary and road and traffic conditions permit.

  • Page 24: Closing A Door

    Before You Drive Opening and Closing Closing a door Automatic locking 1. Push/pull the door downwards and The doors and the luggage compartment ensure that it latches securely. lock automatically after the vehicle has driven away. WARNING: Keep hands and other objects clear of the door edge when NOTE: The doors unlock automatically closing.

  • Page 25: Service Cover - Coupe And Spider

    Before You Drive Opening and Closing Service Cover - Coupe and Spider Opening WARNING: The exhaust tail pipes can be very hot and there is a risk of severe burns. Only open the service cover from the side of the vehicle. WARNING: There is a risk of injury if the service cover is open, even when the engine is not running.

  • Page 26: Service Cover - Gt

    Before You Drive Opening and Closing Closing Service Cover - GT WARNING: The exhaust tail pipes can be very hot and there is a risk of Opening severe burns. Only close the service WARNING: The exhaust tail pipes cover from the side of the vehicle. can be very hot and there is a risk of Press the service cover down squarely from severe burns.
  • Page 27 Before You Drive Opening and Closing Closing WARNING: The exhaust tail pipes can be very hot and there is a risk of severe burns. Only close the service cover from the side of the vehicle. 1. Replace the service cover, fitting the rear edge first, then rotate the catch quarter of turn clockwise to secure in place.

  • Page 28: Front Luggage Compartment

    Before You Drive Opening and Closing Front luggage compartment Opening NOTE: The luggage compartment will only open if the vehicle is stationary and neutral is selected. A message will display on the instrument cluster if the luggage compartment is open when pulling away.
  • Page 29 Before You Drive Opening and Closing Closing WARNING: Ensure that no one can be trapped as you close the luggage compartment. 1. Pull the luggage compartment lid down firmly and ensure that it is latched securely. NOTE: Do not leave the key fob in the luggage compartment, as the vehicle may lock, and you may be locked out of the vehicle.

  • Page 30: Rear Luggage Compartment - Gt

    Before You Drive Opening and Closing Luggage compartment internal release The button is located at the front of the Rear luggage compartment - GT button internal luggage compartment area. The button is illuminated green when the car is WARNING: Unsupervised children WARNING: Do not exceed rear awake and flashes when the vehicle is could lock themselves in an open...
  • Page 31 Before You Drive Opening and Closing WARNING: Only maneuver the vehicle at low speed if the luggage compartment is open or unlatched as the drivers’ view may become obscured. Opening 2. Alternatively, press the center console 3. Lift the passenger’s side of the luggage button to fully unlock and slightly open compartment lid, the gas struts will the luggage compartment.
  • Page 32 Before You Drive Opening and Closing Closing WARNING: Ensure that no one can be trapped as you close the luggage compartment. 1. Pull the luggage compartment lid down firmly and ensure that it is latched securely. NOTE: Do not leave the key fob in the luggage compartment, as the vehicle may lock, and you may be locked out of the vehicle.

  • Page 33: Retractable Roof - Spider Models

    The roof If you experience any problems with the system and/or the backlight glass roof, contact your Authorized McLaren could be damaged. Retailer immediately. WARNING: To avoid damaging the...
  • Page 34 Before You Drive Opening and Closing appear on the left-hand instrument cluster. An audible tone will confirm that the roof cycle is complete. 6. If the switch is held in the down position after the operation has completed, the windows and backlight will open fully.

  • Page 35: Backlight - Spider Models

    (closed) position. position. If this happens the roof will Authorized McLaren Retailer not be securely latched and the roof 3. If you release the switch, the roof will immediately.
  • Page 36 Before You Drive Opening and Closing 2. Press and hold the switch to lower the 4. Press and hold the backlight switch to 2. Pull and hold the backlight switch to backlight. If you release the switch, the lower the backlight to the desired raise the backlight until the backlight is backlight will stop until you press the position.

  • Page 37: Tonneau Cover - Spider Models

    NOTE: The tonneau cover cannot be tonneau area is taking place. The your McLaren. See Stowage Luggage - opened if the roof is open. vehicle will remain awake for a Spider models, page 1.28.
  • Page 38 NOTE: Do not overfill the stowage bags. This could cause a tonneau cover fault, contact your Authorized McLaren Retailer immediately. 1. Press and hold the button on the rear edge of the driver's door until the tonneau cover is fully closed.
  • Page 39 Before You Drive Opening and Closing Tonneau cover internal release button awake and flashes when the vehicle is locked or shut down. This operation is WARNING: Unsupervised children completely independent of ignition state. could lock themselves in an open luggage compartment and risk injury.

  • Page 40: Stowing Luggage

    Your McLaren is supplied with two stowage bags for this purpose. NOTE: Ensure the contents do not exceed the recommended fill level...
  • Page 41 Removing and storing the stowage bags 6. With the McLaren logo facing upwards, tightly roll the stowage bag and secure by wrapping the toggle around it and under the locating point.
  • Page 42 Before You Drive Stowing Luggage 8. Repeat the process for the second stowage bag. NOTE: Make sure the stowage bags are fitted to the stowage mounts when not in use. 1.30...

  • Page 43: Anti-Theft System

    Alarm system Immobilizer Anti-Theft System A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the The immobilizer prevents your McLaren from alarm system is armed and any of the being started by an unauthorized person. following are opened: The vehicle is automatically immobilized •...

  • Page 44: Tow-Away Protection

    Before You Drive Anti-Theft System Tow-away protection Tow-away protection is designed to prevent any attempt to steal the vehicle by suspended tow or by lifting onto a trailer. The alarm is triggered if the vehicle is raised or tilted in any way. Tow-away protection is armed approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle has been locked and is disarmed when the...

  • Page 45: Interior Motion Sensor

    Before You Drive Anti-Theft System Interior motion sensor Disabling the interior motion sensor 2. Close the driver’s door and lock the vehicle (using the keyless system or the Disable the interior motion sensor if people key fob). The interior motion sensor The alarm is triggered if your vehicle is or animals are to remain in the locked remains disabled until you unlock the...

  • Page 46: Seats

    Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, they WARNING: McLaren Automotive could be injured if a seat is moved does not recommend the use of accidentally. child seats in this vehicle, but if you...

  • Page 47: Racing Seats

    Before You Drive Seats Manual seat backrest rake adjustment Manual seat height adjustment Racing seats WARNING: To minimize the risk of injury, position the backrest as close Seat Forward and Rearward Adjustment as possible to vertical. NOTE: Do not recline the seat backrest so that it repeatedly contacts the rear bulkhead as this could lead to damage over time.

  • Page 48: Electric Seats

    Seat Height and Tilt Adjustment Vehicle electrical status, page 2.2. For seat height and tilt adjustment, contact your McLaren retailer. NOTE: Ensure there are no items of luggage in the footwell or behind, WARNING: Seat height adjustment...
  • Page 49 Before You Drive Seats Electric seat backrest rake adjustment Electric seat height adjustment WARNING: To minimize the risk of injury, position the backrest as close as possible to vertical. NOTE: When reclining the backrest, the seat base will automatically move forward, depending on its position relative to the rear bulkhead.
  • Page 50 Before You Drive Seats Electric seat lumbar adjustment Storing a memory position Specific seat, exterior mirror, and steering wheel positions can be stored for up to two drivers. NOTE: Exterior mirror and steering wheel positions can only be stored or recalled using the driver’s memory buttons.
  • Page 51 Before You Drive Seats traffic conditions this could lead to Comfort exit The function will only be available when you losing control of the vehicle 'Comfort Entry available Pull left stalk to WARNING: Ensure that no one can which may result in an accident. activate Press OK to cancel' is displayed on become trapped as the seat moves.
  • Page 52 Before You Drive Seats NOTE: Cancel the comfort entry/exit function by starting the engine, or by pressing a seat or steering column switch while the seat is returning to position. 4. If the comfort entry/exit function is canceled, it will not be possible to return the seat and steering wheel to their previous positions using this function.

  • Page 53: Steering Wheel And Steering Column

    Before You Drive Steering Wheel and Steering Column • Manual steering wheel adjustment your arms are slightly bent when you Electric steering wheel adjustment Steering Wheel and Steering Column hold the wheel • WARNING: Only adjust the steering WARNING: Only adjust the steering you can move your legs freely wheel position when the vehicle is wheel position when the vehicle is...
  • Page 54 Before You Drive Steering Wheel and Steering Column Using the column control switch, position You can return the steering wheel and the steering wheel so that: column to its most recent position using the control stalk on the left of the steering •...

  • Page 55: Horn

    Before You Drive Steering Wheel and Steering Column Horn Press the center of the steering wheel to operate the horn. NOTE: The horn can be operated when the ignition is switched off. 1.43...

  • Page 56: Occupant Safety

    Position the lap belt across the hips, should only be carried out by your collar bone between the neck and beneath the abdomen and position McLaren retailer. shoulder the shoulder belt between the • fits closely across your pelvis by pulling the shoulder belt upwards 1.44...
  • Page 57 The seat belts incorporate belt tensioners. you MUST not drive the vehicle. Belt tensioners apply tension to the seat Contact your nearest McLaren belts in an accident, pulling them tight retailer immediately. against the occupant.

  • Page 58: Supplementary Restraint System

    Air bag system occupant protection offered by seat reminds vehicle occupants to fasten their Your McLaren is equipped with the following belts. seat belts. The seat belt warning light air bags: extinguishes and the warning tone ceases •...
  • Page 59 If it is necessary to modify the air bag system from the air bag cover. to accommodate a person with disabilities, • please contact McLaren Automotive Inc at: Do not lean forward over the McLaren Automotive Inc. dashboard while the vehicle is in motion.
  • Page 60 Before You Drive Occupant Safety • The front air bags are deployed if the system there are no other objects between determines they can offer additional the vehicle occupants and the protection for occupants against head and deployment area of the air bags chest injuries.
  • Page 61 The PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF warning light recommends that objects are not passenger’s seat illuminates when the ignition is switched on placed under a seat. McLaren also and extinguishes after 5 seconds. recommends that additional The system can determine if the passenger’s...
  • Page 62 Out Of Position (OOP) child restraint system. The entire inflation process has taken place. The gas The air bag system in your McLaren has been base of the child restraint system used to inflate the air bags escapes through tested for the correct small child Out Of...

  • Page 63: Child Passengers

    WARNING: Contact your McLaren • the doors will unlock Children could injure themselves on retailer immediately should any of •...
  • Page 64 (1.5 meters) tall or younger than 12 years of age traveling in the vehicle in an appropriate category restraint according to their weight. Contact your McLaren retailer for advice. Please refer to current national and state laws for specific requirements.
  • Page 65 KISI child restraint function when the seat belt has fully retracted Always ensure that if an upper Your McLaren is fitted with a KISI system and can then be worn as a normal seat tether is provided, it is secured and which is an automatic locking seat belt on belt.
  • Page 66 Before You Drive Occupant Safety An upper tether anchorage is provided on the passenger’s seat. Install the child seat and pass the upper tether strap over the top of the seat back, secure it to the anchorage and tighten fully. Once the child restraint is installed, test the security of the installation, before seating a child.

  • Page 67: Mirrors

    Before You Drive Mirrors Safety Interior mirror Exterior mirrors Mirrors WARNING: Before driving, adjust all WARNING: In some markets, the mirrors to give the best possible exterior mirrors have convex glass view of road and traffic conditions. fitted. This type of mirror enlarges the field of vision, but reduces the size of the image.
  • Page 68 Before You Drive Mirrors Adjusting mirrors Exterior mirror fold Mirror dipping in reverse The exterior mirrors can be set to dip when 1. Switch the ignition on. 1. Switch the ignition on. reverse is engaged. This provides a view of 2.

  • Page 69: Lighting

    Before You Drive Lighting Exterior lighting Lighting Coupe 1. License plate lamp 1. License plate lamp 1. Headlamp hi beam 2. Stop lamp/Tail lamp/Turn signal 2. Central high mounted stop lamp 2. Headlamp lo beam 3. Central high mounted stop lamp 3.
  • Page 70 Before You Drive Lighting Spider 1. License plate lamp 2. Central high mounted stop lamp 3. Stop lamp/Tail lamp/Turn signal 4. Side marker lamp/bezel 5. Reflector 6. Reverse lamp and rear fog lamp 1.58...

  • Page 71: Light Switch

    Before You Drive Lighting Light switch Rotate the control to position (A) for automatic light control. WARNING: The lights do not switch Rotate the control to position (1) for on automatically in foggy sidelamps or position (2) for headlamps. The conditions.

  • Page 72: Hi Beam Headlamps

    To switch on the headlamps, turn the light To switch to hi beams, push the stalk away switch to (2). from you. NOTE: On your McLaren, the same The hi beam headlamps warning light headlight lo beam setting applies for illuminates in the instrument cluster.

  • Page 73: Daytime Running Lamps

    NOTE: With the light switch in position (A) and the rear fog lights switched on, the lo beam headlamps will also switch Your McLaren is fitted with daytime running NOTE: The rear fog lamp only operates on irrespective of ambient light lamps which, along with the tail lights, when lo beam headlamps are on.

  • Page 74: Turn Signals

    Before You Drive Lighting Turn signals Turn signals - lane change Hazard warning lamps Move the turn signal/hi beam stalk until resistance is felt when changing lanes on a The hazard warning lamps operate even if motorway. The appropriate turn signal the ignition is switched off.

  • Page 75: Parking Lights

    Before You Drive Lighting NOTE: If the hazard warning lamps Parking lights right-hand side until resistance is felt. have been switched on automatically, The selected parking lights will then be press the hazard warning lamps deactivated. button once to switch them off. NOTE: This will allow parking lights on both sides to be active at same time, Panic alarm...

  • Page 76: Washers And Wipers

    Before You Drive Washers and Wipers Windscreen wipers Operating the windscreen wipers Slow wipe Washers and Wipers Move the wiper stalk to position (3), to 1. Ensure the ignition is switched on. operate the wipers at slow speed. 2. Move the wiper stalk to the required position Return the stalk to position (1) to switch off.
  • Page 77 If a problem occurs, consult your McLaren Winter park retailer. The wipers are parked vertically to reduce...
  • Page 78 Do not drive the vehicle at high speed and contact your McLaren retailer as soon as possible. The front suspension can be left fully raised for extended periods, but it may relax to a Access to nose lift can be obtained by using lower level over time.

  • Page 81: Driving Controls

    Driving Controls Starting and Driving ............... 2.2 Hill hold control ..................2.30 Vehicle electrical status ................. 2.2 Brake-steer....................2.30 Switching on the ignition............... 2.3 Electronic brake pre-fill ................2.30 Instruments and Warning Lights............2.4 Electronic Stability Control..............2.31 Seamless shift gearbox gear positions..........2.6 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ........

  • Page 82: Starting And Driving

    Driving Controls Starting and Driving Vehicle electrical status Awake NOTE: There is no timeout with Driving Controls Starting and Driving ignition on. Be aware that the battery Door is opened or START/STOP button could become discharged. The vehicle will implement one of the pressed, when the vehicle is in sleep mode.

  • Page 83: Switching On The Ignition

    Driving Controls Starting and Driving Parking days Switching on the ignition the warning lights will illuminate as a self-test. The instrument cluster will fully illuminate. 1. Ensure that the key fob is inside the vehicle. When the vehicle is unlocked or when the ignition is turned off the number of “days parking”...

  • Page 84: Instruments And Warning Lights

    Driving Controls Starting and Driving Instruments and Warning Lights Warning Lights Parking brake status, page 2.8 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Warning lights can be divided into different (TPMS), page 2.34 Main Instruments Overview categories, according to the color that they illuminate.
  • Page 85 Driving Controls Starting and Driving Instrument Cluster - Left-hand Side Instrument Cluster - Right-hand Side Use the control stalk to navigate through the menus. 1. Oil Temperature, page 3.36 2. Water Temperature, page 3.36 3. Fuel Level and Range, page 3.37 4.

  • Page 86: Seamless Shift Gearbox Gear Positions

    Driving Controls Starting and Driving Seamless shift gearbox gear Drive NOTE: If reverse or drive is selected at speeds above 6 mph (10 kph), the All seven forward gears are available. positions transmission will engage neutral, as a Gear changes will be automatic, unless self protection feature.
  • Page 87 Driving Controls Starting and Driving Gearshift paddles As an alternative, upshifts can be When the vehicle speed is below 6 mph made by pushing the left-hand paddle (10 kph) or the vehicle is stationary with a away from you and downshifts can be gear selected, select a downshift and hold made by pushing the right-hand the paddle to select neutral.

  • Page 88: Parking Brake

    Driving Controls Starting and Driving Parking brake Parking brake operation NOTE: When parking on steep downhill slopes, turn the front wheels towards the kerb. When parking on steep uphill slopes, turn the front wheels away from the kerb. Parking brake status If the parking brake applied status light is flashing, the parking brake has failed to engage/disengage.

  • Page 89: Brake Pedal

    The brakes will still indicated. Stop the vehicle as soon as safety slow the vehicle. function with the engine off, but permits and contact your McLaren retailer more pressure will be required to immediately. operate them. WARNING: Do not rest your foot on...

  • Page 90: Starting/Stopping The Engine

    Driving Controls Starting and Driving Starting/stopping the engine Starting the engine NOTE: Do not depress the accelerator pedal when stopping the engine. 1. Ensure that the key fob is in the vehicle. WARNING: Never run the engine Do not switch the engine off when the vehicle is in an enclosed immediately after high speed/high space.
  • Page 91 Driving Controls Starting and Driving Eco Start-Stop system System operation This system automatically stops the engine when conditions allow in order to reduce fuel consumption and exhaust gas emissions and restarts it again when required. The following conditions must be met for the system to automatically stop the engine: •...

  • Page 92: Driving

    Driving Controls Starting and Driving NOTE: If the parking brake is engaged Deactivating Driving while the engine is stopped, the engine will not restart when the brake Driving away pedal is released. WARNING: Never turn the engine off Depress the brake pedal, disengage while driving, there will be no the parking brake and then release the assistance for the steering or the...
  • Page 93 • Use a reputable fuel economy tracking Contact your McLaren retailer immediately. NOTE: If the parking brake is not website to track your mileage and fuel manually released, it will usage.

  • Page 94: Exhaust Temperature Monitoring

    If excessive exhaust temperatures are measured, a warning will be displayed on the If the warnings persist, contact your instrument cluster. McLaren retailer. The vehicle speed should be reduced as soon as this message is observed. Refrain from maneuvers involving high engine speed and high engine load (full throttle) to allow the exhausts to cool.
  • Page 95 If the sensors are obscured that parking sensors are active. such as kerbs. by dirt, ice or snow, clean them. If the problem persists, contact your McLaren The center sensors on the front bumper The rear parking sensors are automatically retailer.

  • Page 96: Rear View Camera (Rvc)

    Driving Controls Starting and Driving Rear View Camera (RVC) The red static box extends back 1.5 feet (40 centimeters) from the rear of the vehicle. The yellow dynamic box will curve, in relation to steering angle, indicating the current path of the vehicle.

  • Page 97: Seamless Shift Gearbox

    Driving Controls Seamless Shift Gearbox Overview Gear positions When drive is selected and the brakes are Seamless Shift Gearbox released, the vehicle will begin to move slowly without any throttle use making it The gearbox is a 7-speed, dual clutch useful for parking maneuvers and for moving Seamless Shift Gearbox that can be off in queuing traffic.

  • Page 98: Accelerator Pedal Position

    Driving Controls Seamless Shift Gearbox When reverse is selected and the Accelerator pedal position Manual/Automatic mode brakes are released, the vehicle will begin to move slowly without any Your style of driving influences how the throttle use making it useful for Seamless Shift Gearbox changes gear.
  • Page 99 NOTE: As soon as an eight second Cue (PSC), page 3.22. NOTE: Not available in all markets, period has elapsed without a manual consult your McLaren retailer. gear change being made, the gearbox Press the MANUAL button again to revert to will revert to automatic mode.
  • Page 100 Driving Controls Seamless Shift Gearbox Gearshift paddles As an alternative, upshifts can be When the vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10 made by pushing the left-hand paddle kph) or the vehicle is stationary with a gear away from you and downshifts can be selected, select a downshift and hold the made by pushing the right-hand paddle to select neutral.

  • Page 101: Handling And Powertrain Controls

    Driving Controls Handling and Powertrain Controls Active dynamics control 3. Active button, page 2.21 Active button Handling and Powertrain Controls 4. Eco Start-Stop system, page 2.11 The handling and powertrain control 5. Launch control, page 2.26 switches, on the active dynamics panel, 6.

  • Page 102: Handling Control

    Driving Controls Handling and Powertrain Controls NOTE: When the ignition is switched Handling control off, the controls on the active dynamics panel will also switch off. The handling control switch affects the The handling and powertrain control following vehicle characteristics: settings will be remembered but it will •...
  • Page 103 Driving Controls Handling and Powertrain Controls Settings NOTE: If all the following conditions are not met when the selection is Suspension at its softest made, the mode will not be setting, offers a compliant ride implemented until they are met: Normal while maintaining good body •...

  • Page 104: Powertrain Control

    Driving Controls Handling and Powertrain Controls Powertrain control Settings Gear changes are configured to Selecting a setting offer the optimum economy Normal without sacrificing the vehicle’s inherent performance. Gear changes will occur at a higher engine speed and with a Sport reduced shift duration and are further enhanced with cylinder...
  • Page 105 Driving Controls Handling and Powertrain Controls The mode selected will remain active, until Economy mode NOTE: When the active dynamics the selection is changed, the ignition is panel is on, the current handling and switched off, or the active dynamics panel is powertrain modes will appear in deactivated.

  • Page 106: Launch Control

    If the warning message that all doors, luggage remains, contact your McLaren compartment and service cover are retailer. closed, and the prevailing NOTE: Launch mode is only available if...
  • Page 107 Driving Controls Handling and Powertrain Controls approximately 100 seconds until NOTE: Whilst in launch control, the launch control is deactivated. The vehicle will carry out automatic gear message ‘Launch aborted’ will be shifts, and optimize traction. It will shown on the instrument cluster. continue to do so until launch control is aborted.

  • Page 108: Driving Safety Systems

    Driving Controls Driving Safety Systems General NOTE: In winter conditions, the Anti-lock Braking System Driving Safety Systems maximum effect of the anti-lock braking system, brake assist system This section contains information about the The anti-lock braking system prevents the and electronic stability control can following safety systems: wheels from locking when you brake.

  • Page 109: Brake Assist System

    Do not drive your vehicle, contact your distance. McLaren retailer as soon as possible. Continue to depress the brake pedal firmly WARNING: If the anti-lock braking until the emergency situation is over, the...

  • Page 110: Hill Hold Control

    Driving Controls Driving Safety Systems Hill hold control Brake-steer Electronic brake pre-fill If the brake pedal is applied to hold the Brake steer offers the benefits of a torque If the accelerator pedal is suddenly released, vehicle on a hill, this function will continue to vectoring differential, but is integrated into the electronic brake pre-fill function apply the brakes for 2 seconds after the...

  • Page 111: Electronic Stability Control

    Driving Controls Driving Safety Systems • Electronic Stability Control The traction control system reduces engine the ‘ESC OFF’ warning light illuminates torque to prevent the wheels from spinning. • the light on the ESC OFF button If additional intervention is required to stop Electronic stability control (ESC) monitors illuminates the wheels from spinning, the vehicle will...
  • Page 112 Driving Controls Driving Safety Systems Dynamic ESC modes Sport dynamic mode 3. Press and hold the ESC OFF button for 2 seconds, followed by a confirmation The level of electronic stability control can 1. Select Sport handling mode. press again within 5 seconds to be adjusted to various dynamic modes to The electronic stability control is ON by deactivate the electronic stability...
  • Page 113 Driving Controls Driving Safety Systems • Reactivating Electronic Stability Control Press the ESC OFF button briefly, the light on the button will be extinguished. When electronic stability control is • reactivated, the electronic stability control Change the setting on the handling OFF warning light in the instrument cluster control to Normal.

  • Page 114: Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    (TPMS) pressures immediately and if Radio Frequency (RF) signals. necessary contact your McLaren Prior to every time the vehicle is to driven, NOTE: The Tire Pressure Monitoring retailer. each tire should be checked when cold and...
  • Page 115 WARNING: If low pressure warnings maintain correct tire pressure, even occur frequently, have the tires if under-inflation has not reached checked at your McLaren retailer. the level to trigger illumination of Driving on an under-inflated tire will the TPMS low tire pressure warning causes the tire to overheat and can light.
  • Page 116 Driving Controls Driving Safety Systems Navigate through the ‘Vehicle Info’ screen on the instrument cluster to view the current tire temperatures, see Vehicle Info, page 3.9. This shows the current temperature of each of the four tires. If the temperature appears in blue, the tires have not yet warmed up to optimum operating temperature.

  • Page 117: Cruise Control

    Driving Controls Cruise Control Overview Using cruise control Cruise Control WARNING: Pay particular attention to road and traffic conditions, when cruise control is activated, and always travel at a speed which is safe for the current conditions. Never use cruise control on winding or slippery roads or when visibility is poor, e.g.

  • Page 118: Canceling Cruise Control

    Driving Controls Cruise Control WARNING: Always be aware that Canceling cruise control NOTE: Cruise control is canceled cruise is engaged and do not automatically if electronic stability override cruise for extended control detects wheel spin or vehicle periods. Releasing the accelerator in skid or if electronic stability control is these circumstances could lead to switched off.

  • Page 119: Increasing Cruise Speed

    Driving Controls Cruise Control Increasing cruise speed Reducing cruise speed Downshifting manually using the gear change paddles will not disengage cruise control. • • A brief press of the stalk upwards will A brief press of the stalk downwards increase the vehicle speed in 1 mph will decrease the vehicle speed in 1 mph (1 kph) increments (depending on the (1 kph) decrements (depending on the...

  • Page 120: Resuming A Stored Speed

    Driving Controls Cruise Control Resuming a stored speed WARNING: Only resume the stored speed if it is appropriate for the current road and traffic conditions. Sudden acceleration could endanger yourself and others. Pull the cruise control stalk briefly towards you. Cruise control will adjust the vehicle’s speed to the last speed stored.

  • Page 121: Active Speed Limiter (Asl)

    Driving Controls Active Speed Limiter (ASL) Setting an upper speed limit Selecting a speed Active Speed Limiter (ASL) WARNING: It is the driver’s responsibility to keep within proper speed limits. WARNING: The ASL feature may allow the vehicle to exceed the upper speed limit in certain situations, for example when descending steep gradients.

  • Page 122: Running In

    Driving Controls Running In • Running in avoid idling the engine for more than Normal/Road use Running In 10 minutes • Observe the following running in Allow the engine to warm up before After the 625 miles (1,000 km) running in instructions when the vehicle is new or if driving at high engine speeds and high period, you may gradually use the vehicle’s...

  • Page 123: Track Use

    Track use NOTE: Do not use the vehicle on a track during the running in period. Before you use your vehicle on the track, consult your McLaren retailer. McLaren recommend that your vehicle is inspected before and after track use. 2.43...

  • Page 124: Refueling

    Driving Controls Refueling Filling with fuel Filling at the gas station 7. Close the fuel filler flap, you will hear Refueling the latch engage. 1. Switch off the engine. WARNING: Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames, smoking and using a cell phone are prohibited when handling fuels.
  • Page 125 Driving Controls Refueling Filling with the fuel funnel 9. Remove the fuel funnel, clean thoroughly and store in the luggage NOTE: The fuel funnel should only be compartment. used when filling the fuel tank from 10. Close the fuel filler flap, you will hear sources other than a gas station fuel the latch engage.

  • Page 126: Recommended Fuel

    Driving Controls Refueling Recommended fuel No use of methanol is allowed. In areas where 94 AKI rated fuel is unavailable, use unleaded premium grade gasoline with a NOTE: Federal law requires that minimum octane rating of 91 AKI. Fuel with gasoline octane ratings can be posted an ethanol content up to E10 maximum is on the pumps.

  • Page 127: Winter Driving

    WARNING: Replace winter tires with vehicle inspected at your McLaren retailer at McLaren vehicles. If you are intending to fit a tread depth of less than 4 mm the onset of winter. This service includes the snow socks, bear the following points in immediately.

  • Page 131: Instruments

    Instruments Overview.................. 3.2 Overview ....................... 3.2 Tachometer ....................3.2 Speedometer ....................3.3 Instrument Cluster Display............ 3.4 Overview ....................... 3.4 Home Screen....................3.7 Trip Computer..................... 3.8 Vehicle Info ....................3.9 Nose Lift......................3.12 Settings ......................3.16 Navigation ....................3.27 Messages - Coupe, GT and Spider ............3.28 Messages - Spider Only................

  • Page 132: Overview

    RPM is reached. fault with the screen or vehicle electrics. Contact your McLaren Shift lights retailer immediately. Use of the When Track Powertrain or Handling mode is vehicle in these circumstances can selected, shift light will be displayed.

  • Page 133: Speedometer

    Instruments Overview Speedometer The speedometer is a digital display situated centrally within the instrument cluster when in Normal Powertrain and Handling modes. When Sport or Track Powertrain or Handling modes are selected, the speedometer style will change to suite the selected mode. See Display Window, page 3.32.

  • Page 134: Instrument Cluster Display

    Depending on the specific model of your McLaren, the following categories are available: See Vehicle Info, page 3.9...
  • Page 135 Instruments Instrument Cluster Display Navigate through a category See Nose Lift, page 3.12 See Rear View Camera (RVC), page 2.16 1. Move the control stalk up or down (SCROLL + or -) to highlight your choice. 2. Pull the stalk towards you (FORWARD) to enter your selection.
  • Page 136 Instruments Instrument Cluster Display 6. When the function required is selected or a setting is made, press OK on the end of the control stalk to confirm. A setting is only changed if the OK button is pressed.

  • Page 137: Home Screen

    Instruments Instrument Cluster Display Home Screen Clock Odometer The clock displays the current time. For more The odometer displays the total distance the To change the content and layout of the details refer to Restore Vehicle Settings, vehicle has traveled. Home screen, see Language, page 3.17.

  • Page 138: Trip Computer

    Instruments Instrument Cluster Display Trip Computer Press the OK button on the end of the The information will also reset to zero when control stalk for 2 seconds to reset the the engine is switched off for approximately information back to zero. 2 hours.

  • Page 139: Vehicle Info

    • Error Messages, page 3.9 service has been carried out, the display will • Tire Monitoring, page 3.10 be reset by your McLaren retailer. • Oil Status, page 3.10 If a service becomes overdue, the display will • Battery Status, page 3.10 show the distance it is overdue.
  • Page 140 Instruments Instrument Cluster Display Tire Monitoring Oil Status Battery Status This shows the pressures and temperatures Displays a gauge showing the level of oil, Displays a gauge showing the battery of each of the 4 tires. If the figures and tires together with the oil temperature.
  • Page 141 Instruments Instrument Cluster Display Vehicle Identification Displays the vehicle identification number. 3.11...

  • Page 142: Nose Lift

    McLaren retailer as soon as possible. NOTE: Vehicle handling modes are The nose lift menu displays the following inhibited when nose lift is lowering or Information: raising.
  • Page 143 Instruments Instrument Cluster Display The nose lift display will exit after the timeout duration has been exceeded back to home screen if there is no activity on the menu. To set the timeout to home screen duration, see Language, page 3.17. Nose Lift - Raise NOTE: When the vehicle is at normal ride height, you will only have the...
  • Page 144 Instruments Instrument Cluster Display When the nose is fully raised, an audible Nose Lift - Lower confirmation tone is heard. ‘Ride height NOTE: To lower the front of vehicle raised’ appears on the instrument cluster while stationary, the engine must be and the nose lift icon is illuminated while the running and the driver’s door must be vehicle remains raised.
  • Page 145 Instruments Instrument Cluster Display To change from lower to raise, move the menu control stalk upwards. The nose will start to raise, and the information displayed on the instrument cluster will confirm the change. When the nose is lowered, an audible confirmation tone is heard.

  • Page 146: Settings

    Instruments Instrument Cluster Display Settings Display Set-up Units Overview The following selections can be made from On the Units screen you can set the Display Set-up: following units of measurement. • The following choices can be made from the Units, page 3.16 Distance - select miles or km.
  • Page 147 Instruments Instrument Cluster Display Press and hold the OK button on the end of Time & Date Language the control stalk to confirm your selections. NOTE: This feature also sets the units for the trip computer. Set the Time before setting the Date. Use this screen to set your preferred language.
  • Page 148 If a language is not available on your vehicle, ‘NOT SUPPORTED’ will appear on the instrument cluster. Consult your McLaren Select External Lighting, page 3.18, or It is possible to set the duration that the retailer for further assistance.
  • Page 149 Instruments Instrument Cluster Display Internal Lighting Select courtesy lighting and pull the control Vehicle stalk towards you to toggle the option ‘ON’ or It is possible to make the following ‘OFF’ . selections: Press and hold the OK button on the end of •...
  • Page 150 Instruments Instrument Cluster Display Intake Sound Generator (ISG) (if fitted) You can change the level of sound entering the cabin for each powertrain mode selected. WARNING: Operating and browsing menus whilst the vehicle is in motion could make you unable to observe road and traffic conditions and could cause an accident.
  • Page 151 Instruments Instrument Cluster Display Valet Mode Sport - level 2 Track - level 3 NOTE: These are the default settings With Valet Mode on, the speed of the vehicle for each mode, but you can apply any is limited to 35 mph (55 kph), the active level of sound to any powertrain dynamics panel is disabled, the luggage mode.
  • Page 152 Instruments Instrument Cluster Display the OK button on the end of the control stalk Reverse Select Tone to confirm your choice. An asterisk replaces When ‘ON’ is selected, a tone will sound as an each number as it is entered. audible indication that reverse gear has been selected.

  • Page 153: Navigation

    Instruments Instrument Cluster Display Navigation Auto Fold Mirrors Door Unlock When ‘DISPLAY ON’ is selected, current When ‘ON’ is selected the exterior mirrors When ‘DRIVER’ is selected, only the driver’s navigation turn-by-turn guidance will be will fold as the vehicle is locked and unfold door will unlock when the vehicle is unlocked displayed on the instrument cluster if route when the door is opened.
  • Page 154 Instruments Instrument Cluster Display status. See Vehicle electrical status, Reverse Mirror Dip 2. Select ‘BOTH’ or ‘PASSENGER’ in the page 2.2. If ‘OFF’ is selected, the illumination mirror dip section of the cluster. pulse will be disabled. 3. Depress brake and select reverse gear. Press and hold the OK button on the end of 4.
  • Page 155 Instruments Instrument Cluster Display Tire Type Wiper Modes Wiper Sensitivity Select either ‘AUTOMATIC’ or ‘TIMED’ . With ‘AUTOMATIC’ selected, wiper operation in the Auto position will be controlled by the rain sensor. With ‘TIMED’ selected, wiper operation in the Auto position will be an intermittent wipe. To set the time delay for intermittent wipe, see Wiper Sensitivity, page 3.25.
  • Page 156 Instruments Instrument Cluster Display Restore Vehicle Settings Select ‘Restore Default Settings’ then press and hold the OK button on the end of the control stalk to confirm that you wish to reset to the default settings. 3.26...
  • Page 157 Instruments Instrument Cluster Display Navigation If available, the speed limit for the current road will be displayed on the instrument cluster. The current navigation turn-by-turn guidance will be displayed on the instrument NOTE: The speed limit is for guidance cluster if route guidance has been started only, always observe local speed limit using IRIS.

  • Page 158: Messages - Coupe, Gt And Spider

    Instruments Instrument Cluster Display Messages - Coupe, GT and Spider WARNING: Do not ignore warning messages, failure to take appropriate action may result in The instrument cluster may show messages injury or damage to the vehicle. that refer you to the owner manual. The table below indicates what you should do when one of these messages is displayed.
  • Page 159 Instruments Instrument Cluster Display Message Action Front left tire pressure low Stop the vehicle and inspect wheels and tires, see Inspecting wheels and tires, page 5.34. Front right tire over inflated Stop the vehicle and inspect wheels and tires, see Inspecting wheels and tires, page 5.34. Front right tire over temperature Stop the vehicle and inspect wheels and tires, see Inspecting wheels and tires, page 5.34.

  • Page 160: Messages - Spider Only

    Bad Supply Voltage - Start Engine Message is displayed if the vehicle battery charge has become too low. Start the engine and allow the battery to be charged. Operate the roof switch in the desired direction. Please contact your McLaren Retailer.
  • Page 161 Open Doors To Complete Operation Message is displayed if the roof control unit is unable to confirm door status. Roof operation will be inhibited until the door status can be confirmed. Please contact your McLaren Retailer. Continue Tonneau Cycle Message is displayed when the tonneau cover has been stopped in an intermediate position during a open/close cycle.

  • Page 162: Display Window

    Instruments Instrument Cluster Display Display Window Normal Mode The display window provides the driver with visual access to the control settings and current performance values of the vehicle. The central display, as indicated above, is displayed when the vehicle is in Normal mode.
  • Page 163 Instruments Instrument Cluster Display Sport Mode The display window provides the driver with visual access to the control settings and current performance values of the vehicle. The central display, as indicated above, is displayed when the vehicle is in Sport mode. The information displayed on the center section of the instrument cluster will change dependent on the mode selected.
  • Page 164 Instruments Instrument Cluster Display Track Mode The display window provides the driver with visual access to the control settings and current performance values of the vehicle. The central display, as indicated above, is displayed when the vehicle is in Track mode. The information displayed on the center section of the instrument cluster will change dependent on the mode selected.

  • Page 165: Gear Position Indicator

    Instruments Instrument Cluster Display Gear Position Indicator Handling and Powertrain Display Electronic Stability Control Mode Display The gear indicator shows the current gear Confirmation of the handling and powertrain position selected: Neutral, Gear 1-7, or mode selected is displayed. For more Confirmation of the Electronic Stability Reverse.

  • Page 166: Oil Temperature

    RED, a warning message will appear on the instrument cluster. Stop the vehicle as soon as safety permits and contact your McLaren retailer immediately. The oil temperature is displayed in the form The water temperature is displayed in the...

  • Page 167: Fuel Level And Range

    Range is the estimated distance until the instrument cluster. vehicle requires refueling. Stop the vehicle as soon as safety permits and contact your McLaren retailer. Fuel level The fuel level is displayed in the form of a colored gauge on the right-hand side of the instrument cluster.

  • Page 171: Comfort And Convenience

    Comfort and Convenience Windows .................. 4.2 Sun visors ..................... 4.18 Safety......................4.2 Accessory power sockets ..............4.19 Opening and closing................. 4.2 USB sockets....................4.20 Climate Control................ 4.4 Overview ....................... 4.4 Controls ......................4.4 Modes of Operation.................. 4.5 A/C (Screen) Button ................. 4.6 Demisting/Defrosting ................

  • Page 172: Windows

    Comfort and Convenience Windows Safety Opening and closing Comfort and Convenience Windows WARNING: Ensure that no one can WARNING: The key fob allows the be trapped as you open or close the engine to be started and is also used windows.
  • Page 173 Pull both switches upwards until the ignition is switched on. windows are closed and hold them in this position for 5 seconds. The windows are now reset. If this does not resolve the issue, please contact your McLaren retailer immediately.

  • Page 174: Climate Control

    Comfort and Convenience Climate Control Overview Controls Climate Control The system can be operated in automatic mode or settings can be adjusted manually. The combination filter reduces the quantity of dust and pollutants entering the vehicle. WARNING: Follow the recommended settings given for heating or cooling.

  • Page 175: Modes Of Operation

    Comfort and Convenience Climate Control Climate Controls Modes of Operation If you do wish to change the air distribution of the climate control system, touch the preferred button. This will then put the Automatic Mode system into AUTO fan mode. In automatic mode, the climate control This is denoted by the color of the blower system maintains the set interior...

  • Page 176: A/C (Screen) Button

    Comfort and Convenience Climate Control If necessary, the system settings can be A/C (Screen) Button Demisting/Defrosting manually adjusted, see Manual Mode, page 4.6. The A/C enhances cooling and dehumidifying of air. It is used by max- Manual Mode cooling and defrosting modes. To adjust the air temperature, see Use the A/C screen button as an ON/OFF Temperature Control, page 4.7.

  • Page 177: Temperature Control

    Comfort and Convenience Climate Control Touch the demist button again to exit the Temperature Control To set the temperature to maximum, touch demist mode. The icon on the button the + button until ‘HI’ is displayed. In AUTO extinguishes, and the air temperature and mode, the climate control system adjusts the blower speed return to their original air temperature to the highest setting, the...

  • Page 178: Air Recirculation Mode

    Comfort and Convenience Climate Control Air Recirculation Mode NOTE: Switch on the air conditioning Blower Speed Control to prevent the windows misting. Touch the air recirculation button, to activate air recirculation. The touch screen button will illuminate. To switch off air recirculation, touch the button again and the button illumination will be extinguished.

  • Page 179: Air Distribution Settings

    Comfort and Convenience Climate Control from the vents, the blower speed will Air Distribution Settings Dashboard Air Vents then increase to the requested setting. Touch the + button to increase the blower speed, or touch the - button to decrease blower speed.

  • Page 180: Heated Seats

    Comfort and Convenience Climate Control Heated seats NOTE: Seat heating will switch off automatically when the engine is stopped by the Eco Start-Stop System, WARNING: To avoid the risk of injury, but will resume heating when the constantly monitor the seat engine restarts.

  • Page 181: Heated Mirror

    To switch off, touch the button ‘CALIBRATING’ message will disappear from again and the icon on the button will be the display. extinguished. If the ‘CALIBRATING’ message does not disappear, contact your McLaren retailer. 4.11...

  • Page 182: Lo-Jack Stolen Vehicle Recovery System

    This section provides an overview of the Lo- 1. If you discover the vehicle has been Jack Vehicle Recovery System. If you need stolen, report the theft to the local further clarification, contact your McLaren Police authority including the details of retailer. the VIN.

  • Page 183: Interior Features

    To set the entry lighting duration, see Courtesy lighting External Lighting, page 3.18. The interior of your McLaren is lit in the following areas: • the driver’s and passenger’s footwells, when you open a door •...

  • Page 184: Exit Lighting

    Comfort and Convenience Interior Features Exit lighting MSO Defined Electrochromatic Stowage nets Panoramic Roof Exit lighting improves visibility and security Bulkhead stowage net when you leave the vehicle by illuminating WARNING: Do not carry unsecured the headlamps and tail lamps for a period of objects inside the vehicle.
  • Page 185 Comfort and Convenience Interior Features • WARNING: Do not use the stowage Maximum item size 1 - 9.84 in Height x net to transport any heavy, sharp- 7.87 in Width x 0.79 in Depth. edged or breakable objects. • Maximum item size 2 - 3.94 in Height x Occupants could be injured by 7.87 in Width x Depth 2.76 in.

  • Page 186: Stowage Compartments

    Comfort and Convenience Interior Features objects being thrown around during Stowage compartments WARNING: The stowage sharp braking, a sudden change of compartment must be closed when direction or an accident. items are stored in it. Occupants Center console stowage compartment could be injured by objects being thrown around during sharp braking, a sudden change of...
  • Page 187 Comfort and Convenience Interior Features NOTE: The area behind the seats is not Door stowage compartments WARNING: The stowage designed for storing luggage or any compartment must not be opened other personal items. when the door is open as there is a risk of objects falling out.

  • Page 188: Cup Holders

    Comfort and Convenience Interior Features Cup holders Owner documentation Sun visors Your McLaren is equipped with the following documents: • Service and Warranty Guide - provides information on what to do and who to contact in the event of problems.
  • Page 189 15 Amps. compartment, has a maximum load rating of 20 Amps and is the only one that can be NOTE: Do not connect a battery used to connect a McLaren supplied battery charger to the interior accessory charger. socket.
  • Page 190 Interior Features USB sockets McLaren Track Telemetry USB socket Media USB sockets The McLaren Track Telemetry (MTT) USB socket is located inside the center console stowage compartment, along with the The media USB sockets are located inside media USB sockets.

  • Page 193: Maintaining Your Mclaren

    Deflated tire ....................5.36 First Aid kit ....................5.12 Tire sealant ....................5.12 Vehicle Care ................5.38 Towing eye ....................5.13 Washing your McLaren ................5.38 Fuel funnel ....................5.13 Cleaning the interior ................5.40 Fire extinguisher ..................5.13 Car cover ....................... 5.41 Battery Care and Maintenance..........

  • Page 194: Fluid Topping Up

    Maintaining Your McLaren Fluid Topping Up Engine oil Checking the engine oil Maintaining Your McLaren Fluid Topping Up The engine oil level must be manually The engine uses approximately 0.1 quarts of checked. No automatic level checks or oil for every 625 miles (1,000 km), warnings are provided.
  • Page 195 Maintaining Your McLaren Fluid Topping Up NOTE: The line on the display indicates Topping up the engine oil the maximum oil level for 19 seconds WARNING: There is a risk of injury if after the oil level is read. the service cover is open, even when the engine is not running.
  • Page 196 4. Check the instrument cluster to ensure level is correct. NOTE: If you have inadvertently overfilled the engine with oil, you must have any excess removed at your McLaren retailer. The engine or the catalytic converter could be damaged. 5. Refit the engine oil filler cap.

  • Page 197: Gearbox Oil Level

    This maintenance can only be carried out Oil temperature by your McLaren retailer. If the oil temperature is too high, a warning will be displayed on the instrument cluster. Reduce the vehicle and engine speed until the warning message disappears.

  • Page 198: Coolant

    Maintaining Your McLaren Fluid Topping Up Coolant WARNING: If the engine is stopped 2. Slowly unscrew the cap by half a turn due to the Eco Start-Stop System anti-clockwise and allow excess you should be aware that the engine pressure to escape.
  • Page 199 Maintaining Your McLaren Fluid Topping Up to the stop. NOTE: Ensure the cap is refitted correctly, with the markings on the cap and bowl aligned. 7. Close the service cover. See Service Cover - Coupe and Spider, page 1.13. See Service Cover - GT, page 1.14.

  • Page 200: Power Steering Fluid

    Maintaining Your McLaren Fluid Topping Up Power steering fluid Checking fluid level 5. Measure the distance, inside the reservoir, down to the fluid level. 1. Switch the ignition on and start the Maximum fill level is 50 mm and WARNING: Power steering fluid is engine.

  • Page 201: Brake Fluid

    Maintaining Your McLaren Fluid Topping Up Brake fluid WARNING: Brake fluid is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking are prohibited when handling brake fluid. WARNING: Brake fluid is toxic. Keep containers sealed and away from children. If fluid is accidentally consumed, seek medical help straight away.

  • Page 202: Windscreen Washers

    Maintaining Your McLaren Fluid Topping Up Windscreen washers Checking fluid level 6. Close the luggage compartment, see Front luggage compartment, page 1.16. 1. Open the luggage compartment, see WARNING: Some washer fluids are Front luggage compartment, page 1.16. highly flammable. Fire, naked 2.

  • Page 203: Emergency Equipment

    Maintaining Your McLaren Emergency Equipment Emergency Equipment Safety Luggage compartment equipment Warning triangle Emergency Equipment Before using the emergency equipment, familiarize yourself with the following safety information. WARNING: Always ensure the emergency equipment supplied is used in the proper manner and for the purpose it was designed.

  • Page 204: First Aid Kit

    Maintaining Your McLaren Emergency Equipment Setting up the warning triangle First Aid kit Tire sealant Fold the legs (1) sideways from the bottom. The first aid kit (2) is located at the front of The tire sealant (3) is located at the front of Pull side reflectors (2) upwards to form a the luggage compartment.

  • Page 205: Towing Eye

    Release the retaining strap and remove the NOTE: Your McLaren is equipped with NOTE: Only use the fuel funnel when fire extinguisher. a front towing eye mounting only. It is filling the vehicle with fuel from To operate, follow the manufacturer’s...

  • Page 206: Battery Care And Maintenance

    You could cause a short circuit and the battery could ignite. WARNING: The lithium-ion battery fitted to your McLaren is sealed for Keep the charger out of reach of life and no attempt should be made children at all times.

  • Page 207: Boost Starting From Another Vehicle

    Maintaining Your McLaren Battery Care and Maintenance Boost starting from another vehicle Boosting procedure 1. If a donor vehicle is to be used, park it so Using booster cables that the battery location is adjacent, but ensure the two vehicles do not WARNING: Ensure that both touch.
  • Page 208 Maintaining Your McLaren Battery Care and Maintenance 5. Remove the 2 quarter turn screws 6. Open the top of the top of the battery 8. Connect one end of the positive (+) securing the top of the battery access access cover and disconnect the 3 booster cable to the positive (+) cover.
  • Page 209 12. Check that the cables are clear of any this does not resolve the issue, please Disconnecting the cables moving components and that all four contact your McLaren retailer WARNING: To avoid serious injury, connections are secure. immediately. use caution when removing the...

  • Page 210: Fuses

    Maintaining Your McLaren Fuses Fuse replacement Main fuse box Fuses Battery fuse On top of the battery, in the luggage compartment, beneath the luggage WARNING: Fuses protect the Main fuse box access compartment cover. vehicle’s electrical systems. The failure of any fuse will render the system it protects inoperative.
  • Page 211 NOTE: If a replacement fuse does not Powertrain Chassis Control solve the electrical problem, or it fails Unit immediately, contact your McLaren Engine Control Module retailer. Relays Main fuse box fuse specification chart OBD Diagnostics...

  • Page 212: Secondary Fuse Box

    Maintaining Your McLaren Fuses Secondary fuse box Amps Circuit protected Amps Circuit protected Engine Ancillaries Secondary fuse box access Engine Ancillaries 1. Access to the secondary fuse box is gained by lowering the closing panel Cooling Fan Left-Hand below the dashboard on the...

  • Page 213: Battery Fuse Box

    Maintaining Your McLaren Fuses NOTE: Do not lower the closing panel Secondary fuse box fuse specification Battery fuse box further than necessary as it could be chart damaged. Battery fuse box access Amps Circuit protected 1. Open the luggage compartment lid and Driver’s door...
  • Page 214 Maintaining Your McLaren Fuses 3. Open the top of the battery access 5. Press the 2 catches on the right-hand 6. Remove the appropriate fuse and cover and disconnect the 2 electrical side of the cover and remove the cover replace it with a fuse of the same value connectors on the back of the cover.
  • Page 215 Maintaining Your McLaren Fuses Battery fuse box fuse specification chart Amps Circuit protected Air Conditioning - Motor - Control Module Secondary Fuse Box Supply Electronic Stability Control valves Electronic Stability Control motor Auxiliary Power Socket - Luggage Compartment Secondary Fuse Box Supply...

  • Page 216: Lighting

    Lighting is an important aspect of vehicle safety. You must ensure that all lights are working at all times. All the external lights on your McLaren use the latest Light Emitting Diode technology. Unlike traditional filament bulbs, these lights have a long life and low power consumption while providing the same amount of illumination.

  • Page 217: Manual Unlocking And Opening

    Maintaining Your McLaren Manual Unlocking and Opening Unlocking - discharged battery Unlocking and opening procedure Manual Unlocking and Opening If you are unable to lock or unlock the vehicle because the vehicle battery or key fob battery has become discharged, use the mechanical key.
  • Page 218 Maintaining Your McLaren Manual Unlocking and Opening 3. The mechanical lock is located below 5. Insert the mechanical key into the slot 6. Insert the mechanical key into the lock the door on the sill panel, underneath a on the removed panel.

  • Page 219: Starting The Vehicle

    Maintaining Your McLaren Manual Unlocking and Opening 8. Fit the mechanical key back into the key Starting the vehicle Door opening from inside - fob. discharged battery NOTE: Unlocking the vehicle using the mechanical key will activate the anti- theft system and may cause the alarm to sound.

  • Page 220: Opening Luggage Compartment - Discharged Battery

    Maintaining Your McLaren Manual Unlocking and Opening NOTE: Please ensure that both of the Opening luggage compartment - Opening procedure retainers on the manual door release discharged battery 1. Push the handle in the left-hand door strap are fitted correctly, and in the aperture.

  • Page 221: Replacing Key Fob Battery

    Batteries contain toxic substances. polarity is correct. Take the discharged battery to your NOTE: Handle the battery as little as McLaren retailer or to a recycling point possible. Moisture and oil from fingers for used batteries. can affect battery life and cause corrosion of the contacts.

  • Page 222: Washers And Wipers

    Maintaining Your McLaren Washers and Wipers Replacing the wiper blades 2. Pull the wiper control stalk towards you 2. Lift the main wiper arm from the Washers and Wipers twice, the wipers will move to a winter screen. park position and then to the service WARNING: Ensure the ignition is 3.
  • Page 223 Maintaining Your McLaren Washers and Wipers To remove the small wiper blade NOTE: Do not lower the wiper arms onto the windscreen without the wiper blades fitted. To install a new small wiper blade 1. Slide the wiper blade onto the wiper arm and ensure that the clip engages in the arm.

  • Page 224: Wheels And Tires

    WARNING: Have worn tires replaced in axle pairs and ensure the tires are McLaren recommends that you only use NOTE: Retreaded tires must not be fitted as specified. With worn tires, Pirelli summer or winter tires, See Wheel and used.
  • Page 225 1,350 lbs (615 kg) and Y indicates speeds over 186 mph WARNING: Only tires recommended (300 kph). by McLaren are to be fitted to the vehicle. 6. Displays the maximum load which can be carried by the tire.
  • Page 226 Tires Driving precautions must be replaced as soon as the wear When parking your McLaren, ensure that the indicator becomes visible, or sooner if tires do not contact the kerb or other legislation dictates replacement at a greater obstacles.
  • Page 227 Maintaining Your McLaren Wheels and Tires experience anything unusual, reduce your Tire pressures speed and stop the vehicle as soon as safety WARNING: Tire pressure that is too permits to check the tires and wheels for high or too low has a negative effect damage.

  • Page 228: Deflated Tire

    Deflated tire Using the tire sealant will not adversely affect the running of the vehicle, but ride comfort will be Your McLaren is equipped with a can of tire impaired. sealant, which is located in the luggage compartment. Check the pressures when the tires are cold.
  • Page 229 Have the punctured tire replaced as soon as possible. WARNING: Have punctured tires replaced. McLaren do not recommend that punctured tires are repaired. WARNING: If the tire sealant comes into contact with your eyes or skin, immediately rinse thoroughly with...

  • Page 230: Vehicle Care

    Maintaining Your McLaren Vehicle Care Washing your McLaren Hand washing your McLaren sponge, use generous quantities of Vehicle Care water paying particular attention to Prior to hand washing, lock the vehicle and areas where dirt can accumulate. Use ENVIRONMENTAL: Some cleaning place the key out of range (at least 9.8 feet...
  • Page 231 Contact your automotive glass cleaner is recommended. ingrained in the wheel rim finish. McLaren retailer for advice. After washing the vehicle with car shampoo Wash the wheels using warm water, a good containing wax, clean the outside of the quality car shampoo and a wheel brush or windscreen with glass cleaner.

  • Page 232: Cleaning The Interior

    Instruments and display screens Before cleaning visible carbon fiber, always Clean the instrument cluster using a damp NOTE: Your McLaren retailer will be test the cleaning solution on a concealed cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaning products able to recommend products for area.

  • Page 233: Car Cover

    Vehicle Care Car cover A car cover, suitable for use inside a garage, can be purchased from your McLaren retailer. McLaren recommends that the vehicle is covered if it is to be left in storage for periods over two weeks. Clean the vehicle inside and out, ensuring that it has fully dried, prior to fitting the cover.

  • Page 234: Raising The Vehicle

    Maintaining Your McLaren Raising the Vehicle Vehicle lifting points WARNING: Ensure the vehicle is Raising the Vehicle correctly positioned on a jack or vehicle lift before raising the vehicle to a workable height. Always engage vehicle lift safety locks or...

  • Page 235: Mclaren Assistance

    In the event of a breakdown McLaren Assistance If your McLaren is immobilized, do not If your McLaren has been immobilized due to In the event of a problem with your vehicle, attempt to make your own arrangements for a fault with the vehicle battery, the battery contact your McLaren retailer.

  • Page 236: Towing For Recovery

    3. Remove the towing eye, stow it in the luggage compartment and refit the cover to the towing eye mounting as Your McLaren is equipped with a front soon as the vehicle has been recovered. towing eye mounting only. NOTE: Do not tow the vehicle, doing so could damage the gearbox.

  • Page 239: Vehicle Data And Glossary

    Vehicle Data and Glossary Genuine McLaren Parts and Accessories ......6.2 Overview ....................... 6.2 Vehicle Identification............. 6.3 Vehicle identification number ............. 6.3 Data ..................6.4 Overview ....................... 6.4 Vehicle operating temperatures ............6.4 Engine ......................6.5 Maximum speeds in each gear ............6.7 Gear ratios ....................

  • Page 240: Genuine Mclaren Parts And Accessories

    Vehicle Data and Glossary Genuine McLaren Parts and Accessories and noise levels McLaren recommends that you only use Always quote the vehicle identification genuine McLaren replacement parts and number, you will find this on the vehicle accessories.

  • Page 241: Vehicle Identification

    Vehicle Data and Glossary Vehicle Identification Vehicle identification number VIN plate Vehicle Identification The vehicle identification number plate also The vehicle identification number can be contains the following: found on the bottom left-hand corner of the • maximum permitted laden weight windscreen.

  • Page 242: Data

    NOTE: If the vehicle is used outside the minimum and maximum ambient temperatures, performance degradation may be experienced. McLaren disclaims any liability of the stated engine power not being achieved if the vehicle is being used outside of the stated temperature...

  • Page 243: Engine

    Vehicle Data and Glossary Data Engine Engine - 570S Coupe Engine - 570S Spider Rated output (kW) 419 @ 7,500 Rated output (kW) 419 @ 7,500 Engine - 540C Coupe @rpm @rpm Rated output (kW) 397 @ 7,500 Rated output (PS) 570 @ 7,500 Rated output (PS) 570 @ 7,500...
  • Page 244 Vehicle Data and Glossary Data Vehicle emission label Engine - 570GT Rated output (kW) 419 @ 7,500 @rpm Rated output (PS) 570 @ 7,500 @rpm Rated torque (Nm) 600 @ 5,000-6,500 @rpm Rated torque (lb-ft) 434 @ 5,000-6,500 @rpm Number of cylinders Displacement cm 3,799 The vehicle emission label can be found...

  • Page 245: Maximum Speeds In Each Gear

    Vehicle Data and Glossary Data Maximum speeds in each gear Gear ratios 570S Spider 1st gear (mph (kph)) 48 (77) 540C Coupe 1st gear 3.981:1 2nd gear (mph (kph)) 73 (117) 1st gear (mph (kph)) 48 (77) 2nd gear 2.613:1 3rd gear (mph (kph)) 101 (162) 2nd gear (mph (kph))

  • Page 246: Vehicle Dimensions

    Vehicle Data and Glossary Data Vehicle dimensions Vehicle width 6 ft 11 in (2,095 mm) Vehicle width 10 ft 7 in (3,225 mm) (doors closed, (doors open at including widest point) Vehicle length 14 ft 11 in (4,530 mm) mirrors) Vehicle height 6 ft 7 in (1,988 mm) Wheelbase...

  • Page 247: Vehicle Weights

    Vehicle Data and Glossary Data Vehicle weights Weight - 540C Coupe Maximum gross 3,734 (1,694) vehicle weight Weight - 540C Coupe (GVW) (lbs (kg)) Dry weight (lbs (kg)) 2,978 (1,351) Maximum gross 1,728 (784) Unladen weight (all 3,188 (1,446) vehicle weight fluids and 90% distribution - front fuel) (lbs (kg))
  • Page 248 Vehicle Data and Glossary Data Weight - 570S Coupe Weight - 570S Coupe Dry weight (lbs (kg)) 2,965 (1,345) Maximum gross 3,719 (1,687) vehicle weight Unladen weight (all 3,174 (1,440) (GVW) (lbs (kg)) fluids and 90% fuel) (lbs (kg)) Maximum gross 1,722 (781) vehicle weight Kerb weight (plus...
  • Page 249 Vehicle Data and Glossary Data Weight - 570S Spider Weight - 570S Spider Dry weight (lbs (kg)) 3,067 (1,391) Maximum gross 3,821 (1,733) vehicle weight Unladen weight (all 3,276 (1,486) (GVW) (lbs (kg)) fluids and 90% fuel) (lbs (kg)) Maximum gross 1,772 (804) vehicle weight Kerb weight (plus...
  • Page 250 Vehicle Data and Glossary Data Weight - 570GT Weight - 570GT Dry weight (lbs (kg)) 3,087 (1,400) Maximum gross 3,854 (1,748) vehicle weight Unladen weight (all 3,296 (1,495) (GVW) (lbs (kg)) fluids and 90% fuel) (lbs (kg)) Maximum gross 1,790 (812) vehicle weight Kerb weight (plus 3,472 (1,575)

  • Page 251: Wheel And Tire Sizes

    Vehicle Data and Glossary Data Wheel and tire sizes Winter tires Front tires Wheel sizes - Pirelli SottoZero 3 225/35 R19 Front wheels 8J x 19 Rear wheels 10J x 20 Rear tires - Pirelli SottoZero 3 285/35 R20 Summer tires Front tires Turning circle - Pirelli P Zero MC1...

  • Page 252: Tire Pressures

    Vehicle Data and Glossary Data Tire pressures Loading condition Front Rear wheels wheels Normal use Speeds over 165 mph (270 kph) The tire pressures can also be found on a label on the inside of the fuel filler flap. NOTE: In some markets, the tire pressure label is attached to the base of the driver’s side door aperture.

  • Page 253: Service Products, Fluids And Capacities

    Service products are fuel, engine oil, coolant WARNING: Fuel is highly flammable. Engine oil capacity 2.4 gal. and brake fluid. McLaren recommends that Fire, naked flames and smoking are (9.0 liters) you only use products tested and approved prohibited when handling fuels.

  • Page 254: Coolant

    • If the vehicle is losing coolant, do not drive offers anti-corrosion protection hard (e.g. when driving downhill or your vehicle and contact your McLaren NOTE: Use antifreeze in all climates, all track driving) impairing the braking retailer. year round. If coolant is not used, the efficiency.

  • Page 255: Technical Glossary

    Vehicle Data and Glossary Technical Glossary Technical glossary Brake disc wiping Cylinder cut Technical Glossary Brake disc wiping operates when the When calling for an upshift at moderate Active dynamics control windscreen wipers are switched on. It engine speeds under hard acceleration prevents moisture build up on the brake within Sport powertrain mode, the number A system that allows the driver to change...
  • Page 256 It is this McLaren Track Telemetry coupled with uninterrupted torque delivery Inertia push The McLaren Track Telemetry system from the engine which provides the Within Track powertrain mode when calling provides timing data recording and graphical relentless acceleration.
  • Page 257 Vehicle Data and Glossary Technical Glossary Tire Pressure Monitoring System Tire Pressure Monitoring System constantly checks the pressure and temperature in all four tires. It warns if the pressure drops or the temperature rises in one or more of the tires.
  • Page 261 Index Anti-trap protection - windows ....4.3 Brakes Auto alarm ............3.23 Anti-lock Braking System ....... 2.28 Accelerator pedal position ......2.18 Auto door lock ..........3.23 Anti-lock Braking System warning Accessories ............6.2 Auto fold mirrors ..........3.23 light ..............2.29 Active dynamics panel ........2.21 Automatic light control .........1.59 bedding-in .............
  • Page 262 Index Catalytic converter ......... 2.14 temperature ............ 4.7 Dimensions ............6.8 high temperature ........2.14 Clock ................ 3.7 Discharged battery ..........1.6 Center console stowage compartment . 4.16 Closing the backlight ........1.24 Discharged key fob battery ......5.29 Changing wheels ..........5.36 Closing the luggage compartment 1.17 1.20 starting the engine ........5.27...
  • Page 263 Index internal lighting ........... 3.19 checking ............5.2 language ............3.17 level warnings ..........5.2 lighting ............3.18 Eco Start-Stop System ........2.11 specification ..........6.15 Economical driving ..........2.13 time & date ............3.17 temperature warnings ....... 5.5 units ..............3.16 Electric seats .............1.36 topping up ............
  • Page 264 ......2.18 Inspecting wheels .......... 5.34 Fuel ...............2.44 oil topping up ..........5.5 Installing luggage bags .........1.28 funnel ...............5.13 Genuine McLaren parts and accessories .6.2 Installing stowage bags ........1.28 quality .............2.46 Glossary - technical .........6.17 Instruments ............3.2 safety .............. 6.15 Ground clearance ...........6...
  • Page 265 Index display messages - Spider only ....3.30 Internal lighting settings ......3.19 Lighting ..............1.57 display window ........... 3.32 Introduction .............2 automatic control ........1.59 Electronic Stability Control mode courtesy lighting .........4.13 display ............. 3.35 day time running lamps ......1.61 fuel level display ......... 3.37 exterior ............
  • Page 266 ..1.34 raise ..............3.13 height adjustment ........1.35 Manual unlocking ..........5.25 McLaren Assistance ........5.43 Panic alarm ............1.63 McLaren parts and accessories ....6.2 Panoramic Roof ..........4.14 Odometer .............. 3.7 McLaren track telemetry Parking brake ............2.8 Oil - engine ............5.2 USB sockets ..........4.20...
  • Page 267 Index Power steering fluid ........6.16 vehicle battery ..........5.43 Sealant - tire ............5.12 topping up ............5.8 wiper blade ........... 5.30 Seamless Shift Gearbox ........ 2.17 Powertrain control .........2.24 Restraint system ..........1.46 gear positions ..........2.17 Precautions - driving ........5.34 child ..............1.52 gearshift paddles ........
  • Page 268 Index racing seat adjustment ......1.35 Snow socks ............2.47 Stowage compartments .......4.16 safety .............. 1.34 Specification - engine oil ......6.15 center console ..........4.16 stowage pocket ......4.17 4.18 Speedometer ............3.3 door ..............4.17 Secondary fuse box ........5.20 Speeds - in gear ..........6.7 seat ............
  • Page 269 ............5.9 setting .............2.41 coolant ...............5.6 start button pulse ........3.23 USB sockets ............4.20 tire type ............3.25 engine oil ............5.3 McLaren track telemetry ......4.20 gearbox oil ............5.5 valet mode .............3.21 media ...............4.20 wiper modes ..........3.25 power steering fluid ........5.8 wiper sensitivity ..........3.25 windscreen washers .........
  • Page 270 Index Vehicle starting ..........2.10 Wheel - steering ..........1.41 discharged key fob battery ....5.27 electrical adjustment ........1.41 Vehicle tracking ..........4.12 manual adjustment ........1.41 Vehicle use ............2.42 Wheel and tire sizes ........6.13 Vehicle washing ..........5.38 Wheel sizes ............6.13 Vehicle weights ..........6.9 Wheels ..............
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