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  • Page 1 OWNER’S HANDBOOK...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS BEFORE YOU DRIVE ..........1.1 DRIVING CONTROLS ........... 2.1 MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN ......3.1 RACE MODE ............4.1 AT THE TRACK ............. 5.1 VEHICLE DATA AND GLOSSARY ...... 6.1 INDEX ..............7.1...
  • Page 4 GTR it will be Where further information is required contact parties must undertake the McLaren ™ necessary to refer to both the McLaren P1 specialoperations@mclaren.com High Voltage training course and ensure Owner’s Handbook and this supplement for all relevant health and safety equipment ™...
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION ™ Systems and functions that are not applicable to the McLaren P1 Active Speed Limiter Exit Lighting Main Light Switch Seat Height and Tilt Adjustment Air Bag System Exterior Mirror Automatic Fold Manual Operation of Rear Wing Side Head Air Bags...
  • Page 6 This section contains detailed information should you need more information. regarding the equipment and driving controls Notes draw your attention to fitted to your McLaren and how to use those activities that contain possible risks Index controls to best effect when on the track.
  • Page 7 INTRODUCTION Operating Safety WARNING: The electronic systems fitted Vehicle Use to your McLaren interact with each Observe the following when using your other. Tampering with these systems McLaren: could cause malfunctions in other ™ The McLaren P1 GTR is not certified for •...

  • Page 9: Before You Drive

    BEFORE YOU DRIVE OPENING AND CLOSING General......................... 1.2 Door Handle....................... 1.2 Emergency Door Release Handle ............. 1.2 Opening a Door from Inside ................ 1.3 Closing a Door ....................1.3 Bonnet Removal/Replacement..............1.4 SEATS Seat Adjustment ....................1.5 STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN Steering Wheel Adjustment ................

  • Page 10: Opening And Closing

    GTR does not have any The McLaren P1 GTR has the same door vehicle security features fitted, including door ™ handles as the standard McLaren P1 which locks, alarm system or immobiliser system. should be used for normal access to the vehicle.

  • Page 11: Opening A Door From Inside

    BEFORE YOU DRIVE OPENING AND CLOSING Opening a Door from Inside Closing a Door A door can be opened from inside the vehicle 1. Exit the vehicle. NOTE: Because the door opens outwards at any time. Open the doors only if the vehicle and then upwards, ensure sufficient side 2.

  • Page 12: Bonnet Removal/Replacement

    BEFORE YOU DRIVE OPENING AND CLOSING Bonnet Removal/Replacement Replacing Bonnet WARNING: Ensure that no body part or item can be trapped as you reposition the bonnet. 1. Align the cover over the fixing pins and carefully lower the cover in to position. 2.

  • Page 13: Seats

    BEFORE YOU DRIVE SEATS SEATS Seat Adjustment WARNING: Adjust the driver's seat when Head Restraint Release NOTE: Ensure that there are no loose the vehicle is stationary. items in the footwell or adjacent to the The pull handle closest to the door releases seat as this may lead to the seat being part of the head restraint allowing easier WARNING: Child seats or child restraints...

  • Page 14: Steering Wheel And Steering Column

    BEFORE YOU DRIVE STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN Steering Wheel Adjustment WARNING: Only adjust the steering Pull the lever to set the steering wheel in To refit the steering wheel, Pull the retaining wheel when the vehicle is stationary. position.

  • Page 15: Occupant Safety

    OCCUPANT SAFETY Seat Belts - (Race Harness) ™ WARNING: The race harness cannot The race harness fitted to the McLaren P1 perform its function correctly if the GTR has a limited life cycle. The harness must harness or buckle becomes excessively be replaced in line with the manufacturers dirty or damaged.

  • Page 16: Mirrors And Heated Windscreen

    BEFORE YOU DRIVE MIRRORS AND HEATED WINDSCREEN MIRRORS AND HEATED WINDSCREEN Exterior Mirror Heated Windscreen NOTE: Two people are required to adjust 4. Repeat the process for the opposite side the exterior mirrors to the drivers exterior mirror. requirements. Adjusting Exterior Mirrors 1.

  • Page 17: Lighting

    BEFORE YOU DRIVE LIGHTING LIGHTING Headlamps Rain Light Hazard Warning Lamps Headlamps are permanently on when the The rain light switch is located on the steering Operating the Hazard Warning Lamps vehicle is in use. There is no switch to switch wheel.

  • Page 18: Vehicle Lift

    If vehicle lift is used while in motion, slight adjustments to the steering feel may be experienced, this is normal and does not affect the operation of the vehicle. You obtain access to vehicle lift using the ™ menu structure. See the McLaren P1 Owner’s Handbook: Instruments. 1.10...

  • Page 19: Emergency Systems

    Contact the system supplier or McLaren Special Operations for NOTE: The fire suppression system will guidance and advice. Ensure the system is be ineffective if the car is in motion.

  • Page 20: Kill Switch

    Kill Switch ™ Activation - cabin switch Activation - external switch In case of emergency the McLaren P1 GTR is fitted with two kill switches. either of these The kill switch located in the cabin is above The external kill switch is located next to the...

  • Page 23: Driving Controls

    DRIVING CONTROLS STARTING AND DRIVING Driver Controls Overview................2.2 Switching On the Ignition................2.4 Starting the Engine ..................2.4 Stopping the Engine..................2.5 Seamless Shift Gearbox Gear Positions ..........2.6 E-Mode......................... 2.8 Charge........................2.9 HANDLING, ESC AND LAUNCH CONTROLS Handling Control................... 2.10 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ............

  • Page 24: Starting And Driving

    DRIVING CONTROLS STARTING AND DRIVING STARTING AND DRIVING Driver Controls Overview...
  • Page 25 DRIVING CONTROLS STARTING AND DRIVING 1. Seamless Shift Gearbox Gear Positions, 19. Launch Control, page 2.12. page 2.6. 20. Menu Control Stalk. See the McLaren 2. DRS, page 4.2. ™ Owner’s Handbook: Instruments. 3. Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Vehicle Lift Control Stalk.

  • Page 26: Switching On The Ignition

    DRIVING CONTROLS STARTING AND DRIVING Switching On the Ignition Starting the Engine NOTE: This vehicle does not require an Manual Cranking Timed Cranking ignition key. NOTE: This vehicle does not require an NOTE: This vehicle does not require an ignition key. ignition key.

  • Page 27: Stopping The Engine

    Do not switch the engine off Accessory state. For further information immediately after high speed/high load ™ see the McLaren P1 Owner’s Handbook: running. Allow it to run for 2 minutes so Vehicle Electrical Status. the engine temperature returns to...

  • Page 28: Seamless Shift Gearbox Gear Positions

    DRIVING CONTROLS STARTING AND DRIVING Seamless Shift Gearbox Gear Positions In normal circumstances, only select reverse Gearshift Paddles gear when the vehicle is stationary. It is Drive possible to engage reverse or drive at speeds To select Drive, depress the brake pedal and up to 10 kph (6 mph) whilst travelling in the pull the upshift paddle.
  • Page 29 DRIVING CONTROLS STARTING AND DRIVING As an alternative, upshifts can be made Sequential downshifts under braking can be by pushing the left-hand paddle away made by pulling and holding the downshift from you and downshifts can be made paddle whilst braking. In this case the by pushing the right-hand paddle away downshifts will be called sequentially back to from you.

  • Page 30: E-Mode

    DRIVING CONTROLS STARTING AND DRIVING E-Mode NOTE: The petrol engine may start and When the HV battery voltage becomes too run until certain emission related low, the petrol engine will start in order to conditions are met. maintain drive and charge the battery. Press the E-Mode button to switch between This is signalled to the driver by a count-down E-Mode and Hybrid mode.

  • Page 31: Charge

    DRIVING CONTROLS STARTING AND DRIVING Charge The Charge button can and should be used during normal, engine-powered, track driving. Using the charge button will result in a more aggressive charging strategy and thus maintain a higher HV battery state of charge, however this will be to the detriment of fuel consumption and powertrain temperatures.

  • Page 32: Handling, Esc And Launch Controls

    DRIVING CONTROLS HANDLING, ESC AND LAUNCH CONTROLS HANDLING, ESC AND LAUNCH CONTROLS Handling Control The handling control switch affects the Settings NOTE: If all the following conditions are following vehicle characteristics: not met when the selection is made, the mode will not be implemented until they A suspension and aerodynamic roll stiffness •...

  • Page 33: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    DRIVING CONTROLS HANDLING, ESC AND LAUNCH CONTROLS Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Selecting a Setting Settings ESC-1 is intended as a wet- weather setting, accounting for the different stability and ESC-1 traction control requirements of the wet weather racing tyres and relatively slippery track surface.

  • Page 34: Launch Control

    If The vehicle is limited to a maximum of 20 the warning message remains, contact Launch control starts. McLaren special operations. WARNING: Before initiating launch NOTE: Launch mode is only available if control, ensure that all doors, bonnet...

  • Page 35: Launch Control Process

    DRIVING CONTROLS HANDLING, ESC AND LAUNCH CONTROLS Launch Control Process 1. Ensure the steering wheel is in a straight NOTE: To abort launch control release 6. Launch control will operate if procedure ahead position. the brake pedal before pressing the has been followed correctly until accelerator pedal or wait for aborted.

  • Page 36: Driving Safety Systems

    ESC detects when a wheel starts to spin or the ™ below, refer to the McLaren P1 Owner’s vehicle starts to skid and stabilises the vehicle WARNING: The level of ESC intervention Handbook.

  • Page 39: Maintaining Your Mclaren

    Battery Health ....................3.2 Off-Board Charging ..................3.2 State of Health (SOH) Routine..............3.2 EMERGENCY SYSTEMS Fire Suppression System ................3.3 VEHICLE CARE Washing your McLaren .................. 3.4 McLAREN ASSISTANCE McLaren Assistance..................3.5 Towing for Recovery..................3.5 Storing and Transporting................3.5...

  • Page 40: Battery Care And Maintenance

    Please see the McLaren Diagnostic System If these are not carried out at the prescribed place to prevent roll away.

  • Page 41: Emergency Systems

    On top of the power pack is a three position illuminate when the system is tested, contact switch. This provides checking facilities for the system supplier or McLaren Special the battery and wiring. If the switch is pulled Operations. against its spring towards the amber LED, the...

  • Page 42: Vehicle Care

    The McLaren P1 GTR has polycarbonate windscreen and door windows. Regularly clean the polycarbonate using water and a pH neutral detergent only. NOTE: For further recommendations on ™ cleaning your McLaren P1 GTR see the ™ McLaren P1 Owner’s Handbook: Vehicle Care.

  • Page 43: Mclaren Assistance Mclaren Assistance

    McLAREN ASSISTANCE McLaren Assistance Towing for Recovery Storing and Transporting If your McLaren is immobilised, do not Your McLaren is equipped with front and rear Storing attempt to make your own arrangements for towing eyes. • Always store your McLaren on level assistance.
  • Page 44 McLaren onto vehicle transport. When using vehicle lift do not exceed 10 kph (6 mph) If your McLaren is being transported for • a long period of time ensure the engine is started and run every 2 weeks.

  • Page 47: Race Mode

    RACE MODE OVERVIEW Race Mode......................4.2 DRS ........................4.2 IPAS ........................4.3...
  • Page 48 WARNING: Ensure you are aware of the full performance potential that can be ™ expected from your McLaren P1 GTR at all times. WARNING: Take great care when driving over ramps, protruding features, uneven or rough ground as severe damage to the underside of your vehicle may occur.
  • Page 49 Releasing the button will The vehicle is under very hard • immediately cancel IPAS operation. acceleration. ™ The McLaren P1 is fitted with an electric The driver must not have the brakes • motor to maximise the throttle response and applied.

  • Page 53: At The Track

    WHEEL NUT TIGHTENING Wheel Nut Care....................5.4 REFUELLING Overview......................5.7 Filling McLaren P1™ GTR Fuel Bowser ............. 5.7 Service Tray Access Panel................5.8 Refuelling McLaren P1™ GTR ..............5.9 Removing fuel from McLaren P1™ GTR ..........5.10 PIT LANE CHARGING Overview......................

  • Page 54: Air Jack

    Raising Vehicle on air jacks ™ WARNING: Never store the vehicle The air jack system fitted to the McLaren P1 supported on the air jack system alone. GTR has been installed to allow the vehicle to Always ensure safety supports are in be temporally raised to a wheel free place.
  • Page 55 AT THE TRACK AIR JACK Lowering vehicle off air jacks WARNING: When the valve on the air jack system is released, the vehicle may drop immediately and rapidly to the ground. Ensure all personal are clear of the vehicle prior to release the air jack valve as serious injury may be caused.

  • Page 56: Wheel Nut Tightening

    McLaren recommend the use of a Dino Paoli general race preparation: a good contact area has been achieved. DP 4000 MG UH wheel gun (available from McLaren) set at a regulator pressure of 20 bar. For the bedding procedure, ensure that • Stub axle threads •...
  • Page 57 AT THE TRACK WHEEL NUT TIGHTENING Retaining pin maintenance Wheel rim maintenance Wheel gun maintenance It’s likely that the wheel nut retaining New wheel rims need to be bedded in, in Between events it’s recommended that • • • mechanism will require periodic a similar fashion to new wheel nuts.
  • Page 58 AT THE TRACK WHEEL NUT TIGHTENING Wheel nut direction The hub and nut threads are different on each side of the vehicle. Car Side Hub and Nut Thread LH Side LH Thread RH Side RH Thread Tightening directions shown in the following image.

  • Page 59: Refuelling

    1 kg of fuel Drum is displayed. with a -10 hose in the region of 0.6 kg ™ The vehicle is refuelled using a McLaren P1 4. Put the toggle switch into the and an -8 hose being 0.4 kg. GTR Fuel Bowser.

  • Page 60: Service Tray Access Panel

    AT THE TRACK REFUELLING Service Tray Access Panel 1. Service tray access panel retainer The fuelling and vent valves are located under 2. Vapour vent valve the left hand side service tray access panel. 3. Fuel filler valve Push the centre of the service tray access panel retainer to release the service tray access panel.

  • Page 61: Refuelling Mclaren P1™ Gtr

    AT THE TRACK REFUELLING ™ Refuelling McLaren P1 1. Access the fuel filler valve and vapour NOTE: Adjust the speed control to the vent valve under the service tray access most advantageous speed, usually panel. See Service Tray Access Panel, around 12 o’clock on the dial for filling...

  • Page 62: Removing Fuel From Mclaren P1™ Gtr

    AT THE TRACK REFUELLING ™ Removing fuel from McLaren P1 1. Access the fuel filler valve and vapour NOTE: Adjust the speed control to the vent valve under the service tray access most advantageous speed, usually panel. See Service Tray Access Panel, around 1 o’clock on the dial for filling the...

  • Page 63: Pit Lane Charging

    AT THE TRACK PIT LANE CHARGING PIT LANE CHARGING Overview The Pit Lane Charging function allows the The following conditions should be satisfied high-voltage battery to be charged while the for Pit Lane Charging to be enabled: vehicle is stationary. During this procedure, Vehicle stationary •...

  • Page 64: On-Track Systems

    ON-TRACK SYSTEMS ON-TRACK SYSTEMS Pit to Car Radio Pit Lane Limiter ™ The McLaren P1 GTR is equipped with a Kenwood NX200 pit to car radio system. The system allows 2-way communication between the driver and the pit crew. WARNING: Only use the pit to car radio when it is safe to do so.

  • Page 65: Headlamp Flash

    AT THE TRACK ON-TRACK SYSTEMS Headlamp Flash The headlamp flash sequence consisting of five flashes, is triggered by pulling the standard headlamp main beam stalk on the steering column. NOTE: Pushing the headlamp flash switch on the steering column away will have no effect on the headlamp operation.

  • Page 66: Race Data

    AT THE TRACK RACE DATA RACE DATA Overview Data Logging The race data system allows information to be The race data system receives three Automatic data logging downloaded from the vehicle and replayed on simultaneous feeds from cameras fitted to The data logging automatically starts when a PC or the tablet PC supplied with the vehicle.

  • Page 67: Viewing Data And Video

    AT THE TRACK RACE DATA Viewing data and video Remove the USB mass storage device from the data logging cable located in the passenger footwell. For further detailed information and specifications please visit http://www.vboxmotorsport.co.uk 5.15...

  • Page 71: Vehicle Data And Glossary

    VEHICLE DATA AND GLOSSARY DATA Overview......................6.2 Vehicle Operating Temperatures.............. 6.2 Engine ........................6.2 Recommended Fuel ..................6.3 Maximum Speeds in Each Gear..............6.3 Gear Ratios......................6.3 Vehicle Dimensions ..................6.4 Wheel and Tyre Sizes..................6.5 Tyre Pressures....................6.5 SERVICE PRODUCTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Service Products ....................

  • Page 72: Data

    561 @ 6,000 RPM + Rated torque in lb-ft track above 35°C (95°F), performance 96 from E-Motor degradation may be experienced. McLaren disclaims any liability of the Number of cylinders 8 stated engine performance not being Displacement 3,799 cm achieved if the vehicle is being used...

  • Page 73: Recommended Fuel

    1.905:1 possible by using a replacement electronic control unit available from 4th gear 231 kph (144 mph) 4th gear 1.479:1 McLaren Special Operations, although a 5th gear 299 kph (186 mph) 5th gear 1.161:1 decrease in performance will be experienced.

  • Page 74: Vehicle Dimensions

    VEHICLE DATA AND GLOSSARY DATA Vehicle Dimensions Vehicle height Vehicle height 80 mm (3.2 in.) Front Ground 1,138 mm (3 ft. 9 in.) 1,859 mm (6 ft. 2 in.) (doors closed) (doors open) clearance (Dry) 86 mm (3.4 in.) Rear D Vehicle width 2,002 mm (6 ft.

  • Page 75: Wheel And Tyre Sizes

    DATA Wheel and Tyre Sizes Tyre Pressures Wheel Sizes The optimum tyre pressures for the ™ McLaren P1 GTR will be dependent on H Rear overhang 919 mm (3 ft. 1 in.) Front wheels 10.5J x 19 vehicle set-up and environmental conditions and track temperature.

  • Page 76: Service Products, Fluids And Capacities

    The following table provides the fluid ENVIRONMENTAL: Dispose of service environment. Do not allow service ™ products in an environmentally specification for the McLaren P1 GTR. products to come into direct contact responsible manner. WARNING: When handling, storing and with your eyes or open wounds. Contact...

  • Page 79: Index

    INDEX INDEX Air jack ..............5.2 Data ................6.2 Fire extinguisher ........1.11 Dimensions .............6.4 Fire suppression system Doors .................1.2 activation ............1.11 closing from outside ........1.3 maintenance .............3.3 opening from inside ........1.3 Fuel Battery opening from outside ........1.2 quality ..............6.3 pit lane charging ........... 5.11 Driving safety systems ........
  • Page 80 Increasing vehicle ground clearance ..1.10 wheel gun ............5.5 Increasing vehicle ride height ...... 1.10 wheel retaining pin .........5.5 In-gear speeds ............6.3 wheel rim ............5.5 Introduction .............. 2 McLaren assistance ..........3.5 IPAS Mirrors ...............1.8 Race cameras .............5.14 race mode ............4.3 exterior ..............1.8 Race data ..............5.14 Race harness ............1.7...
  • Page 81 INDEX controls ...............2.2 removal ...............1.6 Stopping the engine ...........2.5 Safety Washing the vehicle ..........3.4 Switching on the ignition ........2.4 seat belts ............1.7 Wheel Symbols ...............4 seats ..............1.5 steering ...............1.6 Wheel gun ...............5.4 Seat belts expiry ..............1.7 maintenance .............5.5 Wheel nut safety ..............1.7 bedding procedure .........5.4 Seats...
  • Page 83 This vehicle may be covered by patents. See cars.mclaren.com/patents © McLaren Automotive Ltd Printed in United Kingdom, 12Q0143RP.01...
  • Page 84 CARS.McLAREN.COM...

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