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  • Page 1 OWNER’S HANDBOOK...
  • Page 2 NOTE: If you have problems contacting us on the Freephone number, while in Europe, please call on: +33 (0) 472 17 25 19. Please be aware that standard charges for this call will apply. For further information on contacting McLaren dealers, please refer to your Service and Warranty book.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS BEFORE YOU DRIVE ..........1.1 DRIVING CONTROLS ........... 2.1 INSTRUMENTS ............. 3.1 COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE ......4.1 MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN ......5.1 RACE MODE ............6.1 VEHICLE DATA AND GLOSSARY ...... 7.1 INDEX ..............8.1...
  • Page 4 The use of the Drag Reduction System fitted to your McLaren and how to use those specification. (DRS), and the Instant Power Assist System controls to best effect during a journey.
  • Page 5 A warning draws your attention to intended to give you an instant visual systems fitted to your McLaren. Your McLaren activities that could cause injury or message on what type of information is being Retailer will be able to assist should you need displayed.
  • Page 6 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 safety notes throughout this  interconnected systems. Such faults...

  • Page 7: Before You Drive

    BEFORE YOU DRIVE OPENING AND CLOSING MIRRORS General......................... 1.2 Interior Mirrors....................1.25 Opening a Door....................1.4 Exterior Mirror ....................1.25 Locking a Door....................1.5 LIGHTING Mislock ......................... 1.6 Exterior Lighting.................... 1.27 Individual Settings................... 1.6 Light Switch ....................1.28 Locking and Unlocking from Inside ............1.7 Main Beam Headlamps ................

  • Page 8: Opening And Closing

    To unlock the vehicle using the key fob, press a bag. It does not need to be exposed or Your McLaren includes two remote control the unlock button. The front, rear and side handled.
  • Page 9 BEFORE YOU DRIVE OPENING AND CLOSING The unlock button operation changes NOTE: Do not expose the key fob to high Unlock Outcome depending whether DRIVER or BOTH is levels of electromagnetic radiation. Button selected in the vehicle settings, see Door Doing so may cause it to function Unlock, page 3.12.

  • Page 10: Opening A Door

    For more information, see Washing your McLaren, page 5.49. If using a car wash where your vehicle 1. Firmly press the button (2) to unlock and NOTE: Do not stow the key fob in the...

  • Page 11: Locking A Door

    BEFORE YOU DRIVE OPENING AND CLOSING Locking a Door 2. If keyless entry is used, the front, rear and side direction indicators will flash twice, and the anti-theft alarm system is deactivated. 3. The door latch will then release, allowing the door to be partially raised before it automatically swings outwards and upwards.

  • Page 12: Mislock

    BEFORE YOU DRIVE OPENING AND CLOSING Mislock Individual Settings Check that the doors and the luggage If you frequently travel without passenger’s, you can change the locking system so that compartment lid are all closed and re-lock the only the driver's door is unlocked, see Auto vehicle.

  • Page 13: Locking And Unlocking From Inside

    BEFORE YOU DRIVE OPENING AND CLOSING Locking and Unlocking from Inside Opening a Door from Inside 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 14: Closing A Door

    BEFORE YOU DRIVE OPENING AND CLOSING Closing a Door Automatic Locking Access to Luggage Compartment 1. Exit the vehicle. The doors, service tray access panels and the luggage compartment lock automatically 2. Push the door downwards and ensure when the vehicle starts to be driven. that it latches securely.
  • Page 15 BEFORE YOU DRIVE OPENING AND CLOSING Opening - Key Fob/Centre Console Button 2. Press the safety catch release button. 2. Alternatively, press the luggage Lift the lid to gain access to the luggage compartment button to unlock the 1. Press the button on the key fob to compartment.
  • Page 16 BEFORE YOU DRIVE OPENING AND CLOSING Closing WARNING: Ensure that no body part or item 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: If the vehicle had previously been locked, it will still be locked and the direction indicators will flash as the lid closes.

  • Page 17: Anti-Theft System

    ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM Alarm System Immobiliser A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the The immobiliser prevents your McLaren from alarm system is armed and any of the being started by an unauthorised person. following are opened: The vehicle is automatically immobilised...

  • Page 18: Tow-Away Protection

    BEFORE YOU DRIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM Tow-away Protection Tow-away protection is designed to prevent 1. To disable tow-away protection, switch any attempt to steal the vehicle by suspended off the ignition, open the driver's door tow or by lifting onto a trailer. and press the button on the rear edge of the driver's door.

  • Page 19: Seats

    WARNING: McLaren Automotive does accidentally. not recommend the use of child seats in this vehicle, but if you choose to do so,...

  • Page 20: Seat Adjustment

    Seat Height and Tilt Adjustment For seat height and tilt adjustment, contact your McLaren Retailer. WARNING: Seat height adjustment should only be carried out by your McLaren Retailer. NOTE: It is only possible to adjust the forward and rearward position of the seat.

  • Page 21: Steering Wheel And Steering Column

    BEFORE YOU DRIVE STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN Steering Wheel Adjustment Horn WARNING: Only adjust the steering Push the lever (highlighted) downwards and Press the centre of the steering wheel to wheel when the vehicle is stationary. operate the horn.

  • Page 22: Occupant Safety

    Work on the seat belts should only  is not twisted instructions when installing child be carried out by your McLaren Retailer.  is routed across the mid point of the restraint systems. Please refer to current collar bone between the neck and...
  • Page 23 MUST Belt tensioners apply tension to the seat belts not drive the vehicle. Contact your in an accident, pulling them tight against the nearest McLaren Retailer immediately. occupant. WARNING: Do not insert the belt latch Belt Force Limiters into the passenger’s seat belt buckle if...

  • Page 24: Supplementary Restraint System

     Authorised McLaren Retailers, please refer to  Only hold the steering wheel by the Your McLaren is equipped with the following your service and warranty guide. outside of the rim. You could be injured air bags: if the air bag deploys and you are holding driver's front air bag in the steering ...
  • Page 25 BEFORE YOU DRIVE OCCUPANT SAFETY The front air bags are deployed if the system determines they can offer additional protection for occupants against head and chest injuries. NOTE: The passenger’s front air bag is only triggered if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF warning light on the overhead console is NOT illuminated, see Occupant Classification System - Front...
  • Page 26 These items can seriously and extinguishes after 5 seconds. affect how well the occupant The warning light will remain illuminated if the classification system operates. McLaren passenger’s seat is unoccupied or if a child recommends that aftermarket seat is fitted.
  • Page 27 Please fine powder may be released. The noise bags depending on the severity of the contact your nearest McLaren Retailer at will not damage your hearing and the collision to provide the best possible your earliest convenience.

  • Page 28: Child Passengers

    Out Of Position (OOP) even fatally harmed by prolonged engine has started The air bag system in your McLaren has been exposure to heat or cold. tested for the correct small child Out Of Safety Features If children open a door, they could cause Position (OOP) operation.
  • Page 29 Secure any child under 1.35 metres (4 feet 5 inches) tall or younger than 12 years of age travelling in the vehicle in an appropriate category restraint according to their weight. Contact your McLaren Retailer for advice. Category Weight Category 0...
  • Page 30 KISI Child Restraint Function NOTE: The KISI system will disengage Your McLaren is fitted with a KISI system when the seat belt has fully retracted which is an automatic locking seat belt on the and can then be worn as a normal seat passenger’s side designed to temporarily lock...

  • Page 31: Mirrors

    BEFORE YOU DRIVE MIRRORS MIRRORS Interior Mirrors Exterior Mirror Adjusting Interior Mirror WARNING: In some countries, the Adjusting Exterior Mirrors exterior mirrors have convex glass fitted. 1. Switch the ignition on. WARNING: Before driving, adjust all This type of mirror enlarges the field of mirrors to give the best possible view of vision, but reduces the size of the image.
  • Page 32 BEFORE YOU DRIVE MIRRORS Exterior Mirror Fold Heated Mirrors Exterior mirrors are heated when the demist 1. Switch the ignition on. button in pressed (see Demisting/Defrosting, 2. To fold the mirrors, rotate the page 4.6) while the engine is running. The control switch to the mirror fold heating also happens automatically when the icon.

  • Page 33: Lighting

    BEFORE YOU DRIVE LIGHTING LIGHTING Exterior Lighting 1. Headlamp main beam 1. Tail lamp and stop lamp 2. Headlamp dipped beam 2. Direction indicator 3. Direction indicator/Daytime running 3. Central high mounted stop lamp lamp/ Side lamp 4. Licence plate lamp 4.

  • Page 34: Light Switch

    BEFORE YOU DRIVE LIGHTING Light Switch WARNING: The lights do not switch on Position (2) - Switch on headlamps. Side Lamps automatically in foggy conditions. The side lamps and the daytime running All lamps are LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes), lamps are a combined series of LEDs located Automatic light control is only an aid, including the headlamps.

  • Page 35: Main Beam Headlamps

    LIGHTING Main Beam Headlamps Daytime Running Lamps Headlamp Flash Your McLaren is fitted with daytime running lamps which illuminate automatically when Pull the stalk fully towards you. the ignition is switched on even if all lights are The main beam headlamps operate for as switched off.

  • Page 36: Rear Fog Lamp

    BEFORE YOU DRIVE LIGHTING Rear Fog Lamp Direction Indicators NOTE: The rear fog lamp only operates Direction Indicators - Lane Change when dipped beam headlamps are on. Move the direction indicator/main beam stalk until resistance is felt when changing lanes on Ensure that the dipped beam headlamps are a motorway.

  • Page 37: Hazard Warning Lamps

    BEFORE YOU DRIVE LIGHTING Hazard Warning Lamps The hazard warning lamps operate even if the NOTE: If the hazard warning lamps have ignition is switched off. As a safety feature, been switched on automatically, press they switch on automatically when an air bag the hazard warning lamps button once is triggered.

  • Page 38: Parking Lights

    BEFORE YOU DRIVE LIGHTING Parking Lights 2. To deactivate the parking lights, press the direction indicator/main beam stalk down for the left-hand side or push up for the right-hand side until resistance is felt. The selected parking lights will then be deactivated.

  • Page 39: Washers And Wiper

    BEFORE YOU DRIVE WASHERS AND WIPER WASHERS AND WIPER Windscreen Wiper Operating the Windscreen Wiper NOTE: Automatic wipe is cancelled when a door is opened. This prevents 1. Ensure the ignition is switched on. occupants exiting the vehicle from being 2.
  • Page 40 NOTE: The position of the washer jets are set during vehicle manufacture and should not need adjusting. If a problem occurs, consult your McLaren Retailer. 1. For a slow single wipe, briefly push the Pull the wiper stalk towards you.

  • Page 41: Vehicle Lift

    NOTE: If the vehicle lift icon becomes amber, the system is not available. Do not drive the vehicle at high speed and contact your McLaren Retailer as soon as possible. NOTE: Vehicle lift is not possible when in Race mode.

  • Page 45: Driving Controls

    DRIVING CONTROLS STARTING AND DRIVING DRIVING SAFETY SYSTEMS Vehicle Electrical Status................2.2 General......................2.32 Switching On the Ignition................2.3 Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) .............. 2.32 Instruments and Warning Lights ............... 2.4 Brake Assist System..................2.33 Seamless Shift Gearbox Gear Positions ..........2.7 Brake Disc Wiping ..................

  • Page 46: Starting And Driving

    DRIVING CONTROLS STARTING AND DRIVING STARTING AND DRIVING Vehicle Electrical Status The vehicle will implement one of the Locked Accessory following statuses according to the criteria Vehicle is in low power mode when locked in START/STOP button is pressed, when detailed.

  • Page 47: Switching On The Ignition

    DRIVING CONTROLS STARTING AND DRIVING Switching On the Ignition 1. Ensure that the key fob is inside the 3. The ignition will switch on, the oil vehicle. temperature, water temperature and fuel gauges will operate and several of the warning lights will illuminate as a self-test.

  • Page 48: Instruments And Warning Lights

    DRIVING CONTROLS STARTING AND DRIVING Instruments and Warning Lights Warning lights can be divided into different categories, according to the colour that they illuminate. RED, AMBER or YELLOW - indicates that a  fault has been detected. A fault indicated by a RED light is more important than one displayed in AMBER or YELLOW.
  • Page 49 DRIVING CONTROLS STARTING AND DRIVING Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)*, page 2.37 Direction Indicators, page 1.30 Seat Belt Warning Light, page 1.17 Rear Fog Lamp, page 1.30 Main Beam Headlamps, page 1.29 Dipped Beam Headlamps, page 1.28 Warning Lights - Left-hand Side Right-hand Display Overview Supplementary Restraint System 1.
  • Page 50 DRIVING CONTROLS STARTING AND DRIVING Seamless Shift Gearbox Gear Positions Electronic Stability Control (ESC), page 2.34 Direction Indicators, page 1.30 Malfunction Indicator Lamp, page 2.13 ABS Status Light, page 2.32 Brake Warning Light, page 2.10 Parking Brake Status, page 2.9 Warning Lights - Right-hand Side The gearbox operates in either automatic or manual mode.
  • Page 51 DRIVING CONTROLS STARTING AND DRIVING Drive Gearshift Paddles As an alternative, upshifts can be made by pushing the left-hand paddle away All seven forward gears are available. from you and downshifts can be made Gear changes will be automatic, unless by pushing the right-hand paddle away manual mode has been selected.
  • Page 52 DRIVING CONTROLS STARTING AND DRIVING Sequential downshifts under braking can be made by pulling and holding the downshift paddle whilst braking. In this case the downshifts will be called sequentially back to the same engine RPM. When the vehicle speed is below 10 kph (6 mph) or the vehicle is stationary with a gear selected, select a downshift and hold the paddle to select neutral.

  • Page 53: Parking Brake

    The bar in the in the instrument cluster. Contact your parking brake switch and the red parking McLaren Retailer as soon as possible. brake applied status light in the instrument cluster extinguishes. WARNING: If the parking brake is manually released, the vehicle may start to move.

  • Page 54: Brake Pedal

    Stop the vehicle as soon as safety parking brake with the ignition on. The assisted when the engine is running. The permits and contact your McLaren Retailer parking brake can be applied in all brakes will still function with the engine immediately.

  • Page 55: Starting/Stopping The Engine

    DRIVING CONTROLS STARTING AND DRIVING Starting/Stopping the Engine WARNING: Never run the engine when Manual Cranking Timed Cranking the vehicle is in an enclosed space. 1. Ensure that the key fob is in the vehicle. 1. Ensure that the key fob is in the vehicle. Exhaust fumes contain poisonous carbon monoxide.
  • Page 56 DRIVING CONTROLS STARTING AND DRIVING Stopping the Engine NOTE: If the parking brake is not applied Status, page 2.2. The immobiliser is manually, it will apply automatically activated. WARNING: The gearbox has no Park when the powertrain stops, and the position to lock the gears.

  • Page 57: Driving

    NOTE: If the parking brake is not you must still contact your McLaren Retailer approximately 15 kph (9 mph). Auto lock manually released, it will automatically for instructions.

  • Page 58: Hybrid Mode

    DRIVING CONTROLS STARTING AND DRIVING Hybrid Mode Economical Driving In Normal mode the engine may stop automatically when the brake pedal is Improved fuel economy can be achieved by depressed and the vehicle comes to rest. This following this advice: will only occur if all required conditions are accelerate smoothly and gently from a ...
  • Page 59 DRIVING CONTROLS STARTING AND DRIVING The instrument cluster shows the state of IPAS will only be available when specific each of these parameters and provides an driving conditions are met. See IPAS, page 6.6 indication of the maximum performance for a full description of this system. available at any one time.

  • Page 60: E-Mode

    DRIVING CONTROLS STARTING AND DRIVING E-Mode NOTE: The petrol engine may start and run until certain emission related conditions are met. Press the E-Mode button to switch between E-Mode and Hybrid mode. NOTE: The vehicle will not change from E-Mode to Hybrid mode while the accelerator pedal is depressed.

  • Page 61: Parking Sensors

    If the problem sensors in the rear bumper and two sounders. and animals, until they are dangerously persists, contact your McLaren Retailer. Each sounder has a different pitch to indicate close. Always manoeuvre with caution...

  • Page 62: Seamless Shift Gearbox

    DRIVING CONTROLS SEAMLESS SHIFT GEARBOX SEAMLESS SHIFT GEARBOX Overview Gear Positions The transmission is a 7-speed, dual clutch Drive Seamless Shift Gearbox that can be operated All seven forward gears are available. in automatic or manual mode. Gear changes will be automatic, unless manual mode has been selected.

  • Page 63: Accelerator Pedal Position

    DRIVING CONTROLS SEAMLESS SHIFT GEARBOX Accelerator Pedal Position Manual/Automatic Mode Your style of driving influences how the Seamless Shift Gearbox changes gear. With light accelerator pedal use, upshifts are made at lower engine speeds. With firmer accelerator pedal use, upshifts are made at higher engine speeds.
  • Page 64 DRIVING CONTROLS SEAMLESS SHIFT GEARBOX Press the MANUAL button again to revert to NOTE: As soon as an eight second period Automatic Drive mode. The gearbox mode has elapsed without a manual gear indicator will display an A for Automatic and change being made, the gearbox will the gear number next to the letter.
  • Page 65 DRIVING CONTROLS SEAMLESS SHIFT GEARBOX Gearshift Paddles NOTE: The single-piece paddle and NOTE: If operating the paddles in central pivot enables upshifts and automatic mode, the gearbox will revert downshifts to be made using either to automatic changes if an eight second paddle.

  • Page 66: Handling And Powertrain Controls

    DRIVING CONTROLS HANDLING AND POWERTRAIN CONTROLS HANDLING AND POWERTRAIN CONTROLS Active Dynamics Control Active Button The handling and powertrain control Active Dynamics Panel switches, on the active dynamics panel, allow The active dynamics panel has the following the driver to change the handling and controls, and will only function with the performance characteristics of the vehicle.

  • Page 67: Handling Control

    DRIVING CONTROLS HANDLING AND POWERTRAIN CONTROLS Handling Control The handling control switch affects the following vehicle characteristics: roll stiffness  active aero mode  adaptive damping  Electronic Stability Control (ESC) settings  steering response  NOTE: Active aero is only implemented by the handling control switch if the AERO mode is switched on.
  • Page 68 DRIVING CONTROLS HANDLING AND POWERTRAIN CONTROLS Settings The mode selected will remain active, until NOTE: In Track handling mode, the the selection is changed, or the ignition is Electronic Stability Control system is still switched off. in operation. For further information, see Suspension at its softest setting, offers a compliant Electronic Stability Control (ESC),...

  • Page 69: Active Aero

    McLaren Retailer. Rear Wing The rear wing has three operating positions, and a self-test facility that initiates after every full ignition on/off cycle.
  • Page 70 DRIVING CONTROLS HANDLING AND POWERTRAIN CONTROLS WARNING: Check before manual operating parameters. The rear wing operation of the rear wing, that there is system will automatically reactivate no possibility of a person being injured when acceptable operating parameters by the operation of the wing or that are met.

  • Page 71: Powertrain Control

    DRIVING CONTROLS HANDLING AND POWERTRAIN CONTROLS Powertrain Control Press and hold the Aero button to manually retract the wing. A single press will abort and raise the wing to its original position. When the Race mode is exited the wing will only retract down to 120mm (5 inches).
  • Page 72 DRIVING CONTROLS HANDLING AND POWERTRAIN CONTROLS Settings When the active dynamics panel is off, the Powertrain display in the central screen display will show Normal, see Handling and Stop-Start will be active in Powertrain Display, page 3.31. normal mode. Gear changes are configured to offer the NOTE: Whilst in Normal mode, and Normal...
  • Page 73 DRIVING CONTROLS HANDLING AND POWERTRAIN CONTROLS Economy Mode For information on other ways to save fuel, see Economical Driving, page 2.14. When the vehicle is operating in any powertrain setting with automatic gear shifts selected, the transmission adapts to an economical shift strategy during periods of gentle driving.

  • Page 74: Launch Control

    If manoeuvres. the warning message remains, contact your McLaren Retailer. NOTE: Launch control can be operated in either automatic or manual modes NOTE: Launch mode is only available if and any handling or powertrain mode,...
  • Page 75 DRIVING CONTROLS HANDLING AND POWERTRAIN CONTROLS NOTE: To abort launch control release 7. Launch control will operate if procedure the brake pedal before pressing the has been followed correctly until accelerator pedal or wait for aborted. approximately 60 seconds until launch NOTE: Whilst in launch control, the control is deactivated.

  • Page 76: Driving Safety Systems

    If there is a malfunction with the system, steered during braking manoeuvres. the status light will illuminate. Do not Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)  drive your vehicle, contact your McLaren The ABS works from a speed of approximately brake assist system  Retailer as soon as possible.

  • Page 77: Brake Assist System

    DRIVING CONTROLS DRIVING SAFETY SYSTEMS Brake Assist System Brake Disc Wiping Hill Hold Control The brake assist system operates in Brake disc wiping operates automatically If the brake pedal is applied to hold the emergency braking situations. If you depress when the windscreen wiper is switched on.

  • Page 78: Brake-Steer

    DRIVING CONTROLS DRIVING SAFETY SYSTEMS Brake-steer Electronic Brake Pre-fill Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Brake-steer offers the benefits of a torque If the accelerator pedal is suddenly released, ESC monitors driving stability and traction vectoring differential, but is integrated into the electronic brake pre-fill function between the tyres and the road surface.
  • Page 79 DRIVING CONTROLS DRIVING SAFETY SYSTEMS WARNING: ESC only functions properly if WARNING: The traction control system 2. Track, powertrain and handling modes wheels with the recommended cannot reduce the risk of an accident if should be selected, or vehicle in race specification tyres are used.
  • Page 80 DRIVING CONTROLS DRIVING SAFETY SYSTEMS The ESC OFF warning light in the instrument cluster goes out, and ESC is reactivated. NOTE: ESC is automatically reactivated when the ignition is next switched off and on again. NOTE: The Electronic Stability Control operates at a level of reduced intervention in Track and Race mode and the ESC warning light is permanently...

  • Page 81: Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    Prior to driving the vehicle, all tyres should be immediately and if necessary contact checked when cold and inflated/deflated to your McLaren retailer. the correct pressure. The tyre pressure for each mode of operation, recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, is on the vehicle placard or tyre inflation pressure label.
  • Page 82 DRIVING CONTROLS DRIVING SAFETY SYSTEMS NOTE: The TPMS can suffer interference WARNING: TPMS is not a substitute for if you are operating radio transmitting proper tyre maintenance, and it is the equipment (e.g. radio headphones, two- driver’s responsibility to maintain correct way radios) in or near the vehicle.
  • Page 83 WARNING: If low pressure warnings occur frequently, have the tyres checked by your McLaren Retailer. Driving on an under-inflated tyre will cause the tyre to overheat and can lead to tyre failure leading to loss of vehicle control and risk of serious personal injury or death.

  • Page 84: Cruise Control

    DRIVING CONTROLS CRUISE CONTROL CRUISE CONTROL Overview Using 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 85: Cancelling Cruise Control

    DRIVING CONTROLS CRUISE CONTROL Cancelling Cruise Control WARNING: Always be aware that cruise is NOTE: Cruise control is cancelled engaged and do not override cruise for automatically if Electronic Stability extended periods. Releasing the Control detects wheel spin or vehicle accelerator in these circumstances skid or if Electronic Stability Control is could lead to the vehicle not...

  • Page 86: Increasing Cruise Speed

    DRIVING CONTROLS CRUISE CONTROL Increasing Cruise Speed Reducing Cruise Speed NOTE: If you decelerate using the cruise control stalk, the gearbox may shift down to increase the rate of deceleration. Downshifting manually using the gear change paddles will not disengage cruise control.

  • Page 87: 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 speed to the last speed stored.

  • Page 88: Active Speed Limiter (Asl)

    DRIVING CONTROLS ACTIVE SPEED LIMITER (ASL) ACTIVE SPEED LIMITER (ASL) Setting an Upper Speed Limit 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 89: Running In

     track use. The vehicle therefore requires no driving at high engine speeds and high consult your McLaren Retailer. McLaren running in procedures to be followed. loads. Limit engine speed to 5 000 RPM recommends that your vehicle is inspected until the engine reaches full operating before and after track use.

  • Page 90: Refuelling

    DRIVING CONTROLS REFUELLING REFUELLING Filling with Fuel WARNING: Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, Filling on the Forecourt naked flames, smoking and using a 1. Switch off the engine. mobile telephone are prohibited when handling fuels. Switch off the engine before refuelling. WARNING: Fuel and fuel vapours can damage your health.
  • Page 91 DRIVING CONTROLS REFUELLING Filling with the Fuel Funnel WARNING: Take care to avoid spillages and overfilling. Ensure any spillages are NOTE: The fuel funnel should only be cleaned immediately. used when filling the fuel tank from 7. Remove the nozzle. sources other than a garage fuel pump.

  • Page 92: Recommended Fuel

    DRIVING CONTROLS REFUELLING Recommended Fuel For maximum engine performance the use of 98 RON/88 MON unleaded petrol meeting specification EN 228 is required. In areas where 98 RON/88 MON is unavailable, use unleaded premium grade petrol with a minimum octane rating of 95 RON/85 MON, meeting specification EN 228.

  • Page 95: Instruments

    INSTRUMENTS OVERVIEW Overview......................3.2 Tachometer ....................... 3.2 Speedometer ....................3.2 LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DISPLAY Overview......................3.3 Home Screen..................... 3.6 Settings........................ 3.7 Vehicle Info ..................... 3.16 Language ......................3.18 Trip Computer....................3.19 Time Display....................3.20 Vehicle Lift....................... 3.20 Messages......................3.25 CENTRAL SCREEN DISPLAY Display Window....................

  • Page 96: Overview

    Ignition, page 2.3. WARNING: No messages will appear in the instrument screen if there is a fault with the screen or vehicle electrics. Contact your McLaren Retailer immediately, because to use the vehicle in these circumstances can be dangerous. The tachometer display appears at the top of The speedometer is a digital display situated the instrument cluster screen.

  • Page 97: Left-Hand Side Of Display

    INSTRUMENTS LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DISPLAY LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DISPLAY Overview Warnings appear in a pop-up window on the instrument screen. The stored messages can be viewed at any time when the ignition is on, see Error Messages, page 3.16. WARNING: Operating and browsing menus whilst the vehicle is in motion could make you unable to observe road and traffic conditions and could cause...
  • Page 98 INSTRUMENTS LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DISPLAY The following categories are available: Home Screen, page 3.6 Vehicle Info, page 3.16 Trip Computer, page 3.19 Settings, page 3.7 Language, page 3.18 Vehicle Lift, page 3.20...
  • Page 99 INSTRUMENTS LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DISPLAY Navigate through a category 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. 3. Then select the topic of interest from the list, move the control stalk up or down (SCROLL + or -) to highlight your choice.

  • Page 100: Home Screen

    INSTRUMENTS LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DISPLAY Home Screen To change the content and layout of the Temperature Trip Home screen, see Home Screen, page 3.9. WARNING: Even if the temperature This displays the distance travelled since the displayed is above freezing point, the trip meter was last reset.

  • Page 101: Settings

    INSTRUMENTS LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DISPLAY Settings Overview Display Setup The following choices can be made from the The following selections can be made from Settings screen: Display Setup: Display Setup, page 3.7  Units, page 3.8  Lighting, page 3.9 ...
  • Page 102 INSTRUMENTS LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DISPLAY Units Volume - select UK gallons, US gallons or Time and Date litres. The setting for your vehicle depends on the country or region where the vehicle was purchased. The units can be changed individually at any time. Press the OK button on the end of the control stalk to confirm your selections.
  • Page 103 INSTRUMENTS LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DISPLAY Home Screen Press the OK button on the end of the control Lighting stalk to confirm your choice. You can select if the following items appear Select External Lighting, page 3.10, or Internal on the instrument cluster screen or not: Lighting, page 3.10.
  • Page 104 INSTRUMENTS LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DISPLAY External Lighting Internal Lighting Vehicle It is possible to make the following selections: Valet Mode, page 3.11  Auto Door Lock, page 3.12  Auto Fold Mirrors, page 3.12  Auto Alarm, page 3.12  Door Unlock, page 3.12 ...
  • Page 105 INSTRUMENTS LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DISPLAY Valet Mode end of the control stalk to confirm your choice. An asterisk replaces each number as it is entered. Repeat the process to enter the full PIN. For a 5 second period after entering Valet Mode, the PIN can be changed by entering a With Valet Mode on, the speed of the vehicle new PIN using the same procedure described...
  • Page 106 INSTRUMENTS LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DISPLAY Auto Door Lock Auto Fold Mirrors Door Unlock When you receive the vehicle, Auto door lock When 'ON' is selected the exterior mirrors will When 'DRIVERS' is selected, only the driver's will be set to on. fold as the vehicle is locked and unfold when door will unlock when the vehicle is unlocked the door is opened.
  • Page 107 INSTRUMENTS LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DISPLAY Timed Crank Silent Lock Reverse Mirror Dip With timed crank OFF, press and hold the When 'ON' is selected the direction indicators STOP/START button until the engine starts. are disabled when locking or unlocking using the keyless entry system.
  • Page 108 INSTRUMENTS LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DISPLAY To set the amount the mirrors will dip when Wiper Sensitivity reverse is selected: 1. Switch the ignition on. 2. Select 'BOTH' or 'PASSENGER' in the mirror dip section of the cluster. 3. Depress brake and select reverse gear. 4.
  • Page 109 INSTRUMENTS LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DISPLAY Tyre Type Defaults The display will show all the possible tyre Select Restore Default Settings then press the types available. Select the tyres fitted to your OK button on the end of the control stalk to vehicle.

  • Page 110: Vehicle Info

    Tyre Temperature Monitoring, page 3.17  service has been carried out, the display will Oil Status, page 3.17  be reset by your McLaren Retailer. Vehicle Identification, page 3.18  If a service becomes overdue, the display will show the distance it is overdue.
  • Page 111 INSTRUMENTS LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DISPLAY Tyre Pressure Monitoring Tyre Temperature Monitoring Oil Status This shows the pressures of each of the 4 This shows the current temperature of each Displays a bar showing the level of oil, tyres. If the pressure figure appears in green, of the 4 tyres.

  • Page 112: Language

    If a language is not available on your vehicle, Use this screen to set your preferred Vehicle Identification NOT SUPPORTED will appear in the display. language. Displays the vehicle identification number. Consult your McLaren Retailer for further assistance. 3.18...

  • Page 113: Trip Computer

    INSTRUMENTS LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DISPLAY Trip Computer The trip computer can generate Trip or Trip Journey Trip Journey Trip information. Displays distance, average fuel consumption Displays distance, average fuel consumption and average speed since the last trip reset. and average speed for the current journey. The hours displayed is the time that the The hours displayed is the time that the engine has been running since the last trip...

  • Page 114: Time Display

    McLaren Retailer as soon as If vehicle lift is used when in motion, slight possible. adjustments to the steering feel may be...
  • Page 115 INSTRUMENTS LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DISPLAY Accessing the Menu NOTE: Vehicle handling modes are inhibited when vehicle lift is lowering or raising. NOTE: Vehicle lift will be unavailable if launch mode is active. NOTE: Vehicle lift is not available when in Race mode.
  • Page 116 INSTRUMENTS LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DISPLAY Vehicle Lift - Raise NOTE: When the vehicle is at normal ride height, you will only have the option to raise the vehicle. NOTE: Vehicle lift will be delayed if the vehicle experiences any excessive steering wheel input.
  • Page 117 INSTRUMENTS LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DISPLAY To change from raise to lower, move the Vehicle Lift - Lower menu control stalk downwards. The vehicle NOTE: To lower the vehicle while will start to lower, and the information stationary, the engine must be running displayed on the instrument cluster will or the vehicle must be in E-Mode and confirm the change.
  • Page 118 INSTRUMENTS LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DISPLAY If there is no further activity, the Vehicle lower text display will exit after the timeout duration has been exceeded. To set the timeout to home screen duration, see Home Screen, page 3.9. To change from lower to raise, move the menu control stalk upwards.

  • Page 119: Messages

    Stop the vehicle and allow the engine to idle in neutral for a few minutes. Launch Mode Unavailable The conditions to enable a Launch have not been met, see Launch Control, page 2.30. See Owners Manual Immobiliser Failure Please contact your McLaren Retailer immediately. See Owners Manual 3.25...
  • Page 120 INSTRUMENTS LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DISPLAY Message Action Use Emergency - Start Receptacle The key fob is not functioning correctly. To start the engine, see Starting the Vehicle, page 5.37. See Owners Manual Low brake fluid level Top-up brake fluid, see Brake Fluid, page 5.9. See Owners Manual Low steering fluid level Top-up the power steering fluid, see Power Steering Fluid, page 5.8.
  • Page 121 If the problem persists, contact your McLaren Retailer. Climate Control Fault - Go to McLaren The climate control system is not functioning correctly. Please contact your McLaren Retailer. Service Centre See AIR CONDITIONING, page 4.4.

  • Page 122: Central Screen Display

    INSTRUMENTS CENTRAL SCREEN DISPLAY CENTRAL SCREEN DISPLAY Display Window Normal, Sport and Track Mode The display window provides the driver with For more information regarding individual visual access to the control settings and functions see: current performance values of the vehicle. LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DISPLAY, page 3.3 ...
  • Page 123 INSTRUMENTS CENTRAL SCREEN DISPLAY E-Mode The display window provides the driver with For more information regarding individual visual access to the control settings and functions see: current performance values of the vehicle. LEFT-HAND SIDE OF DISPLAY, page 3.3  The central screen display, as indicated CENTRAL SCREEN DISPLAY, page 3.30 ...

  • Page 124: Gear Position Indicator

    INSTRUMENTS CENTRAL SCREEN DISPLAY Gear Position Indicator The gearbox indicator moves to the centre of the instrument cluster when the vehicle is in Race mode. See Instrument Cluster, page 6.4. For more information, see Manual/Automatic Mode, page 2.19. The gear indicator shows the current gear position selected: Neutral, Gear 1-7,or Reverse.

  • Page 125: Handling And Powertrain Display

    INSTRUMENTS CENTRAL SCREEN DISPLAY Handling and Powertrain Display NOTE: If the ACTIVE button has not been pressed (active dynamics panel is off), the Handling and Powertrain displays will both show Normal. The mode will not be implemented if all pre-conditions are not met. Confirmation of the handling and powertrain mode selected is displayed.

  • Page 126: Right-Hand Side Of Display

    Stop the vehicle as soon as safety permits and contact your McLaren Retailer immediately. The oil temperature is displayed in the form of a coloured bar graph on the right-hand side of the instrument cluster.

  • Page 127: Water Temperature

    Stop the vehicle as soon as safety permits and contact your McLaren Retailer. The water temperature is displayed in the The HV battery temperature is displayed in form of a coloured bar graph on the right- the form of a coloured bar graph on the right- hand side of the instrument cluster.

  • Page 128: Hv Battery Charge Level

    On a track with extended periods of full Stop the vehicle as soon as safety permits and throttle, the battery charge level will contact your McLaren Retailer. reduce more quickly than normal driving. The rate of charge back to the usual level is affected by driving conditions and style.

  • Page 129: Fuel Level

    INSTRUMENTS RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF DISPLAY Fuel Level The fuel level is displayed in the form of a coloured bar graph on the right-hand side of the instrument cluster. The bar will usually be GREEN. When the bar turns RED there is approximately 11 litres (2.4 UK gallons) of fuel remaining in the tank.

  • Page 133: Comfort And Convenience

    COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE WINDOWS INTERIOR FEATURES Safety........................4.2 Interior Lighting .................... 4.14 Opening and Closing ..................4.2 Entry Lighting....................4.14 Exit Lighting ....................4.15 AIR CONDITIONING Sun Visors ......................4.15 Overview......................4.4 Stowage Net ....................4.15 Controls ....................... 4.4 Stowage Area ....................4.16 Modes of Operation ..................

  • Page 134: Safety

    COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE WINDOWS WINDOWS Safety Opening and Closing WARNING: Ensure that no one can be WARNING: The key fob allows the engine trapped as you open or close the to be started and is also used to activate windows. Do not rest any part of your other features on the vehicle.
  • Page 135 The windows must be reset if the battery has If this does not resolve the issue, please switch. been discharged or disconnected, or if the contact your McLaren Retailer immediately. anti-trap feature has been activated. NOTE: If the vehicle ignition is in the Anti-trap Protection...

  • Page 136: Air Conditioning

    COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE AIR CONDITIONING AIR CONDITIONING Overview Controls 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 137: Modes Of Operation

    COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE AIR CONDITIONING Modes of Operation Automatic Mode system into AUTO fan mode. If necessary, the system settings can be manually adjusted, see Manual Mode, In automatic mode, the air conditioning This is denoted by the colour of the blower page 4.5.

  • Page 138: Ac (Screen) Button

    COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE AIR CONDITIONING AC (Screen) Button Demisting/Defrosting The AC enhances cooling and dehumidifying Touch the demist button again to exit the of air. It is used by max-cooling and defrosting demist mode. The icon on the button modes. extinguishes, and the air temperature and blower speed return to their original settings.

  • Page 139: Temperature Control

    COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE AIR CONDITIONING Temperature Control Air Recirculation Mode To set the temperature to maximum, touch the + button until 'HI' is displayed. In AUTO mode, the air conditioning adjusts the air temperature to the highest setting, the blower speed is set to maximum and air is directed to the footwells.

  • Page 140: Blower Speed Control

    COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE AIR CONDITIONING Blower Speed Control NOTE: Switch on the air conditioning to Touch the + button to increase the blower prevent the windows misting. speed, or touch the - button to decrease blower speed. Alternatively, touch the fan Touch the air recirculation button, to Activate icon and drag it to the desired setting.

  • Page 141: Air Distribution Settings

    Calibrating” message will disappear from the two or an individual area can be selected at display. any time. If the “AC Calibrating” message does not When an air distribution screen area is disappear, contact your McLaren Retailer. pressed, the screen icon will illuminate.

  • Page 142: Vehicle Tracking

    COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE VEHICLE TRACKING* VEHICLE TRACKING* Overview Automatic Driver Recognition Cards* This section provides an overview of the When the ignition is switched off, the Vehicle Vehicle Tracking service. If you need further Tracking system will automatically arm itself. clarification, contact Vehicle Tracking If the vehicle is then moved (lifted, towed or Customer Service.

  • Page 143: Remote Keypad (Belgium Only)

    In the Event of a Theft Your keypad is used to enter and transmit a 1. If you discover the vehicle has been code to the McLaren Tracking Service, in stolen, call the Vehicle Tracking Centre order to activate your Tracker System.

  • Page 144: Disabling The Tracker System

    Country Telephone If you are abroad at the time of theft, the These will include visits to your McLaren Vehicle Tracking Centre will contact the Retailer or if the vehicle is to be transported +44 (0) 844 239 0035 Police in your home country for you to on a trailer, train or ferry.

  • Page 145: False Alarms

    If at any time you need to change any details support is needed to keep false alarms to a of the vehicle. If the alert is a false alarm, this you have entered in the McLaren Vehicle minimum. will be recorded on your account, you may be Tracking System Agreement or if you sell your charged for excessive false alarms.

  • Page 146: Interior Features

    Lighting, page 3.10. Press touch pads (1) or (2) again to switch off the respective reading light. Courtesy Lighting The interior of your McLaren is lit in the following areas: the driver's and passenger’s footwells,  1. Left-hand reading light on/off/gradual...

  • Page 147: Exit Lighting

    COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE INTERIOR FEATURES Exit Lighting Sun Visors Stowage Net Exit lighting improves visibility and security when you leave the vehicle by illuminating the headlamps and tail lamps for a period of time. To set the exit lighting duration, see External Lighting, page 3.10.

  • Page 148: Stowage Area

    COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE INTERIOR FEATURES Stowage Area Cup Holders NOTE: Do not leave any device that Utilise the three cup holders for safe convenient storage of closed drink containers draws power from the vehicle, when on a journey. connected to the socket for extended periods without the engine running.

  • Page 149: Accessory Power Socket

    COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE INTERIOR FEATURES Accessory Power Socket Owner Documentation Your McLaren is equipped with the following documents: Quick guide - which gives a brief  overview of the controls and instruments fitted to your McLaren. Service and Warranty booklet - provides ...

  • Page 150: Car Cover

    INTERIOR FEATURES Car Cover A car cover, suitable for use inside a garage, can be obtained 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 153: Maintaining Your Mclaren

    VEHICLE CARE High Voltage (HV) Charging Safety............5.18 Optimizing Battery Life and Performance.......... 5.21 Washing your McLaren................5.49 Charging the High Voltage Battery............5.22 Cleaning the Interior ................... 5.51 How to Charge 12V or HV Battery from a Discharged State ..5.26 RAISING THE VEHICLE Charging Related Instrument Cluster Messages......
  • Page 154 MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN McLAREN ASSISTANCE McLaren Assistance ..................5.53 In the Event of a Breakdown..............5.53 Towing for Recovery..................5.53 DRIVING ABROAD Driving Abroad....................5.55...

  • Page 155: Fluid Topping Up

    NOTE: The foot brake must be applied the engine or gearbox. Damage caused screen. by such additives is not covered by the for the entire duration of the oil level vehicle warranty. Further information is check. available from your McLaren Retailer.
  • Page 156 MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN FLUID TOPPING UP NOTE: Once the oil level check has been completed and returned a value, do not continue to test the system. This may lead to aeration of the oil. To end the oil level check, release the throttle pedal and return to the Vehicle info menu by moving the menu stalk back.
  • Page 157 There is a risk of injury if the oil cap is removed with an engine running. NOTE: McLaren only recommends the use of Mobil 1 New Life 0W-40 engine oil. 1. Stop the engine.
  • Page 158 NOTE: If you inadvertently overfill the engine with oil, you must have any excess removed at your McLaren Retailer. The engine or the catalytic converter could be damaged. 2. Refit the engine oil filler cap.

  • Page 159: Gearbox Oil Level

    MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN FLUID TOPPING UP Gearbox Oil Level Coolant If you experience oil loss or problems with Coolant is a mixture of water and NOTE: The engine must be switched off gear shifts, have the gearbox checked by your antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor.

  • Page 160: Power Steering Fluid

    MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN FLUID TOPPING UP Power Steering Fluid 3. Unscrew the cap fully and remove it. WARNING: Power steering fluid is highly Checking Fluid Level flammable. Fire, naked flames and 4. The coolant level is correct when it is 1.

  • Page 161: Brake Fluid

    MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN FLUID TOPPING UP Brake Fluid 8. Close the luggage compartment, see WARNING: Brake fluid is highly Checking Fluid Level flammable. Fire, naked flames and Access to Luggage Compartment, 1. Open the luggage compartment, see smoking are prohibited when handling page 1.8.

  • Page 162: Windscreen Washers

    NOTE: McLaren recommends the use of Mobil Screenwash concentrate. NOTE: Add washer fluid to the reservoir all year round. The reservoir for the windscreen washers is located in the luggage compartment.
  • Page 163 MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN FLUID TOPPING UP 3. Open the reservoir cap, top up the reservoir with washer fluid and close the cap. 4. Close the luggage compartment, see Access to Luggage Compartment, page 1.8. 5.11...

  • Page 164: Emergency Equipment

    MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT Emergency Equipment Safety Luggage Compartment Equipment Warning Triangle* Before using the emergency equipment, familiarise 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 165: First-Aid Kit

    MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT First-aid Kit* Tyre Sealant The first-aid kit (2) is in the accessory bag that The tyre sealant (3) is located at the front of Setting up the Warning Triangle is located at the front of the luggage the luggage compartment.

  • Page 166: Towing Eye

    Release the retaining strap and remove the NOTE: Your McLaren is equipped with a NOTE: Only use the fuel funnel when fire extinguisher. front towing eye mounting only. It is not filling the vehicle with fuel from sources To operate, follow the manufacturer’s...

  • Page 167: The Emergency Tool Set

    MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT The Emergency Tool Set The emergency tool kit is located inside the accessory bag at the front of the luggage compartment. The following items comprise the tool set: 1. 7mm hex socket screwdriver - main fuse box access 2.

  • Page 168: Battery Care And Maintenance

    Ensure that all cables are kept away from WARNING: The lithium ion battery fitted sharp edges, are not pinched or trapped to your McLaren is sealed for life and no and are not close to hot surfaces or attempt should be made to break the water.

  • Page 169: How To Recover The Vehicle With Discharged Battery

    MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN BATTERY CARE AND MAINTENANCE How to Recover the Vehicle with Discharged Battery Gain access to the 12V battery (refer to Battery Fuse Box, page 5.33) and connect If the 12V battery, the HV battery, or both 12V...

  • Page 170: High Voltage (Hv) Charging Safety

    Current Device). WARNING: All cables associated with the This may result in a short circuit or high voltage circuit on your McLaren WARNING: Do not subject the charging electric shock, and could potentially vehicle are coloured orange. Do equipment to impact.
  • Page 171 WARNING: Charger is heavy – be careful NOTE: The McLaren P1 can be voltage cables. when handling the unit. charged from charging stations or mains...
  • Page 172 MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN BATTERY CARE AND MAINTENANCE NOTE: When charging, ensure the NOTE: Vehicle ignition can be turned on NOTE: Charging related information is vehicle is switched off by pressing the for brief periods during charging to displayed on the charger unit (5 Light Start button.

  • Page 173: Optimizing Battery Life And Performance

    NOTE: The HV battery will be damaged if hybrid system performance, the vehicle it is allowed to discharge excessively or is When your McLaren P1 is to be stored may occasionally enforce a period of HV exposed to extremely hot or cold without being driven for an extended period, battery conditioning during driving.

  • Page 174: Charging The High Voltage Battery

    MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN BATTERY CARE AND MAINTENANCE Charging the High Voltage Battery NOTE: The charger should preferably be Charging preconditions: stored off-board in a garage, but can be 12V battery must be in a healthy state of  stored in the luggage compartment.
  • Page 175 MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN BATTERY CARE AND MAINTENANCE be selected automatically to immobilise WARNING: Do not allow the service tray the vehicle: this is to prevent the vehicle access panel to rest on the charger moving. cable. NOTE: The driver can release the parking...
  • Page 176 MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN BATTERY CARE AND MAINTENANCE Charger status LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) There are five multi-coloured LEDs on the charger which display the status of the following: 1. Charger status (also ON/OFF switch) 2. Cable and connector status 3. 12V battery status 4.
  • Page 177 Pulsing/Solid Green on the 12V battery status means that the LED will pulse if the 12V battery is not yet charged. When the 12V battery is charged, the LED will be illuminated solid green. Contact your McLaren Retailer if a fault is indicated on the charger by a red LED.

  • Page 178: How To Charge 12V Or Hv Battery From A Discharged State

    MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN BATTERY CARE AND MAINTENANCE How to Charge 12V or HV Battery from Charging Related Instrument Cluster a Discharged State Messages The 12V and HV batteries can be charged Messages with ignition on using the off-board charger supplied with If the ignition is switched on when the your vehicle.

  • Page 179: Fuses And Relays

    There are three fuse boxes fitted to your NOTE: It is recommended that where electrical systems. The failure of any fuse possible you consult your McLaren McLaren. will render the system it protects Retailer prior to attempting to replace a inoperative.
  • Page 180 MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN FUSES AND RELAYS 5. If access to the main fuse box is needed peel the carpet up from the bottom to expose a further two fixing screws. Using the 7mm socket screwdriver, remove the remaining screws. Refer to Main Fuse Box, page 5.29 for details about main fuse box fuses and to Secondary Fuse Box, page 5.32 for...
  • Page 181 7. Use a suitable tool to press the lower cover to the fuse box and remove the solve the electrical problem, or it fails edge of the carpet to its originally fitted immediately, contact your McLaren cover. position: repeat this exercise for the right Retailer.
  • Page 182 MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN FUSES AND RELAYS Main fuse box fuse specification chart Amps Circuit protected Amps Circuit protected OBD2 Diagnostics Cooling Fan Left-Hand Amps Circuit protected High Voltage Interlock Cooling Fan Right-Hand Secondary Air Pump Loop Electronic Park Brake Motor...
  • Page 183 MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN FUSES AND RELAYS Amps Circuit protected Amps Circuit protected Dump Valve, Fuel Tank Transmission Control Unit Diagnosis Module Tank Transmission Control Unit Leakage, Waste gate Actuator Solenoids Low Temp. Radiator Relay Electrical Thermostats, Secondary Air Pump Camshaft Actuators Cooling Fan LH Output Shaft Speed &...
  • Page 184 5. Put the panel cover back onto the secondary fuse box. Lights NOTE: If a replacement fuse does not Body solve the electrical problem, or it fails Body immediately, contact your McLaren Retailer. Security Electronic Stability Control AM/FM Tuner F10 10 Air conditioning 2.
  • Page 185 MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN FUSES AND RELAYS Battery Fuse Box Battery Fuse Box Access 3. Remove the battery access panel. There is a HVIL cut loop cable connected to the battery: this is only to be used by emergency services. 5. Remove the appropriate fuse and replace it with a fuse of the same value 1.
  • Page 186 MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN FUSES AND RELAYS Battery Fuse Box Fuse Specification Chart No. Amps Circuit protected Fuel Pump 1 Relay Supply Fuel Pump 2 Relay Supply Air Conditioning - Motor - Control Module Secondary Fuse Box - Supply Electronic Stability Control...

  • Page 187: Vehicle Lights

    Your McLaren is fitted with LED headlamps lights are working at all times. that are sealed and non-serviceable. The following lights on your McLaren use the NOTE: Do not attempt to change bulbs latest Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology: or LEDs yourself, as you could damage the vehicle lighting systems.

  • Page 188: Manual Unlocking And Opening

    MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN MANUAL UNLOCKING AND OPENING MANUAL UNLOCKING AND OPENING Unlocking - Discharged Battery 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 189: Starting The Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN MANUAL UNLOCKING AND OPENING Starting the Vehicle NOTE: Unlocking the vehicle using the mechanical key will activate the anti- theft system and may cause the alarm to sound. Once the door is open, place the key fob on the section of the cup holder housing immediately behind the switch panel within 10 seconds.

  • Page 190: Door Opening From Inside - Discharged Battery

    NOTE: Please contact your authorised strap forward again until the door latch is McLaren Retailer if you have any released. This allows the door to be partially concerns regarding the manual door raised before it automatically swings release strap and cord.

  • Page 191: Opening Luggage Compartment - Discharged Battery

    MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN MANUAL UNLOCKING AND OPENING Opening Luggage Compartment - Discharged Battery The key fob or luggage compartment button on the centre console will not release the luggage compartment if the battery is discharged or disconnected. In the event of this use the manual release mechanism.

  • Page 192: Replacing Key Fob Battery

    1. Press the release catch and remove the 2. Slide the button pad away from the key mechanical key from the key fob. fob. Take the discharged battery to your McLaren Retailer or to a recycling point for used batteries. 5.40...
  • Page 193 MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN MANUAL UNLOCKING AND OPENING 3. Remove the back cover from the key fob 4. Remove the discharged battery from the and remove the battery holder. battery holder and install a new battery ensuring that the polarity is correct.

  • Page 194: Washers And Wiper

    MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN WASHERS AND WIPER WASHERS AND WIPER Replacing the Wiper Blade WARNING: Ensure the ignition is NOTE: Never open the luggage switched off before you replace the compartment lid when the wiper arm is wiper blade. The windscreen wiper could positioned away from the windscreen.

  • Page 195: Wheels And Tyres

    WARNING: Using tyres other than those NOTE: A wheel change must be carried type and make fitted. which have been recommended by out at your McLaren Retailer. The vehicle  Never use a tyre which has been McLaren, may contact the body work could be damaged if it is jacked up punctured and then repaired.
  • Page 196 93 straight line stability. indicates a weight of 650 kg (1,433 lbs) WARNING: Only tyres recommended by and Y indicates speeds over 300 kph McLaren are to be fitted to the vehicle. (186 mph). 5.44...
  • Page 197 The benefits of asymmetric tyres McLaren Retailer. In order to avoid will only be available if the tyres are fitted damage to Tyre Pressure Monitoring correctly.
  • Page 198 NOTE: Tyre pressures given for low loads repeatedly, inspect the tyre for foreign are minimum values which offer When parking your McLaren, ensure that the objects or signs of punctures, check the optimum ride comfort. tyres do not contact the kerb or other valve for air leaks.

  • Page 199: Deflated Tyre

    MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN WHEELS AND TYRES Deflated Tyre Your McLaren is equipped with a can of tyre Remove the tyre sealant from the luggage sealant, which is located in the luggage compartment and follow the instructions on compartment. the container.
  • Page 200 MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN WHEELS AND TYRES WARNING: Keep the tyre sealant out of reach of children. If tyre sealant is swallowed, immediately rinse the mouth thoroughly and drink a large amount of water. Do not induce vomiting. Contact a doctor immediately. Do not inhale tyre sealant fumes.

  • Page 201: Vehicle Care

    Washing your McLaren NOTE: To prevent damage to your Hand Washing Your McLaren ENVIRONMENTAL: Some cleaning McLaren always heed the following: products contain chemicals that are Prior to hand washing, lock the vehicle and hazardous to the environment. Always place the key out of range (at least 3 metres switch off the windscreen wiper ...
  • Page 202 MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN VEHICLE CARE one wash mitt for the top of the vehicle Washing the Wheels Wiper Blades and Rubber Seals (roof, luggage compartment lid and Clean wiper blades and rubber seals using NOTE: Wash the wheels frequently, do...

  • Page 203: Cleaning The Interior

    MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN VEHICLE CARE Cleaning the Interior Polishing NOTE: Your McLaren Retailer will be able cleaner. Contact your McLaren Retailer for to recommend products for cleaning the more information. Do not use abrasive Occasionally polish the paint work using a interior of your vehicle.

  • Page 204: Raising The Vehicle

    MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN RAISING THE VEHICLE RAISING THE VEHICLE Vehicle Lifting Points WARNING: Ensure the vehicle is correctly NOTE: DO NOT attempt to raise both positioned on a jack or vehicle lift before front and rear wheels on one side of the raising the vehicle to a workable height.
  • Page 205 Towing for Recovery If your McLaren is immobilised, do not In the event of a problem with your vehicle, Your McLaren is equipped with a front towing attempt to make your own arrangements for contact your McLaren Retailer. If your eye mounting only.
  • Page 206 MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN McLAREN ASSISTANCE Towing Eye and Mounting NOTE: To avoid damage to the towing eye and the vehicle, it is important to The towing eye is located at the front of the ensure that the towing eye is in full luggage compartment.
  • Page 207 MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN DRIVING ABROAD DRIVING ABROAD Driving Abroad McLaren Retailers are also at your disposal when you are travelling abroad. The legal requirements when driving abroad vary from country to country and are constantly changing. Always seek advice from...
  • Page 211 RACE MODE OVERVIEW Race Mode ......................6.2 Instrument Cluster ..................6.4 DRS ........................6.5 IPAS ........................6.6...

  • Page 212: Race Mode

    WARNING: Ensure you are aware of the severe damage to the underside of your full performance potential that can be vehicle may occur. expected from your McLaren P1 at all times and in particular when using Race Activate Race Mode...

  • Page 213: Race Mode

    RACE MODE OVERVIEW WARNING: If the driver's door is opened Deactivate Race Mode during the transition to Race mode the Before Race mode can be deactivated, the process will continue for all settings following preconditions must be met: apart from vehicle ride height. The vehicle stationary with parking brake ...

  • Page 214: Instrument Cluster

    RACE MODE OVERVIEW Instrument Cluster NOTE: The vehicle will be immobilised When Race mode is activated, the instrument cluster display changes to a view similar to and cannot be driven during the that of a race car. transition from Race mode. The Race mode transition screen will be displayed on the instrument cluster for approximately 60 seconds.

  • Page 215: Drs

    RACE MODE OVERVIEW NOTE: The DRS and IPAS horizontal bars in the instrument cluster screen indicate the available capacity remaining for each function. Vehicle Settings Active Aero settings are linked to the vehicle mode and are automatic. These settings cannot be manually adjusted. The Drag Reduction System (DRS) mode, By pressing the DRS button on the left-hand when selected in all drive modes, allows...

  • Page 216: Ipas

    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 219: Vehicle Data And Glossary

    VEHICLE DATA AND GLOSSARY GENUINE McLAREN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Overview......................7.2 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION Vehicle Identification Number ..............7.3 Dedication Plate....................7.3 DATA Overview......................7.4 Vehicle Operating Temperatures.............. 7.4 Engine ........................7.4 Maximum Speeds in Each Gear..............7.5 Gear Ratios......................7.6 Vehicle Dimensions ..................

  • Page 220: Genuine Mclaren Parts And Accessories

    VEHICLE DATA AND GLOSSARY GENUINE McLAREN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES GENUINE McLAREN PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Overview McLaren recommends that you only use Ensure that any accessories are suitable for genuine McLaren replacement parts and your McLaren. Accessories which constitute a accessories. The use of non-genuine parts...

  • Page 221: Vehicle Identification

    VEHICLE DATA AND GLOSSARY VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION Vehicle Identification Number Dedication Plate This plate is located in a chassis recess on the The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) can The vehicle identification number can also be be found on the bottom left-hand corner of driver’s side of the vehicle.

  • Page 222: Overview

    531 from 4,000 to Rated torque in lb-ft track above 35 °C (95°F), performance 7,000 RPM 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 223: Maximum Speeds In Each Gear

    Normal and Sport modes. McLaren serviced regularly. in mountainous terrain  McLaren is constantly updating its vehicles using the latest technology. Actual fuel consumption will vary through time as updates to the vehicle’s systems are introduced.

  • Page 224: Gear Ratios

    VEHICLE DATA AND GLOSSARY DATA Gear Ratios Vehicle Dimensions 1st gear 3.981:1 2nd gear 2.613:1 3rd gear 1.905:1 4th gear 1.479:1 5th gear 1.161:1 6th gear 0.906:1 7th gear 0.686:1 Final drive 3.308:1 A Vehicle length 4,588mm (15 ft.) Vehicle width 2,144mm (7 ft.) (doors closed, Wing Extended...

  • Page 225: Vehicle Weights

    VEHICLE DATA AND GLOSSARY DATA Vehicle Weights Wheel and Tyre Sizes Wheel Sizes Dry weight 1,397 kg (3,080 lbs) Front wheels 9J x 19 Unladen weight (all 1,492 kg Rear wheels 11.5J x 20 fluids and 90% fuel) (3,289 lbs) Tyre Sizes Kerb weight (plus 80 kg 1,572 kg...

  • Page 226: Tyre Pressures

    VEHICLE DATA AND GLOSSARY DATA Tyre Pressures The tyre pressures given on this page can also High Speed Use be found on a label on the driver’s side sill “High Speed use” refers to when driving panel. above 165 mph (270 km/h) continuously for one minute or more.

  • Page 227: Service Products, Fluids And Capacities

    McLaren. Changing of any of the transmission Switch off the engine before refuelling. fluids must only be done by your authorised Engine oil capacity (from 8.0 litres...

  • Page 228: Coolant

    NOTE: Use Mobil Extra Antifreeze in all If the vehicle is losing coolant, do not drive climates, all year round. If coolant is not your vehicle and contact your McLaren used, the cooling system will not be Retailer. sufficiently protected from corrosion and the cooling system efficiency will be reduced.

  • Page 229: Brake Fluid

    VEHICLE DATA AND GLOSSARY SERVICE PRODUCTS, FLUIDS AND CAPACITIES Brake Fluid Only use Pentosin DoT 5.1 Brake fluid. Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air, this reduces its boiling point. WARNING: If the boiling point of the brake fluid is reduced too much, vapour pockets may form in the brake system when the brakes are applied hard (e.g.

  • Page 230: Technical Glossary Technical Glossary

    VEHICLE DATA AND GLOSSARY TECHNICAL GLOSSARY TECHNICAL GLOSSARY Technical Glossary Active dynamics Control Brake Disc Wiping brake steer will again gently apply the brake on the inside rear wheel, thereby restoring Brake disc wiping operates when the A system that allows the driver to change the traction and stability.
  • Page 231 VEHICLE DATA AND GLOSSARY TECHNICAL GLOSSARY Handling Control Keyless Entry System Tyre Pressure Monitoring System* The handling control switch affects the The Keyless Entry System allows the driver to Tyre Pressure Monitoring System constantly following vehicle characteristics: unlock the vehicle and disarm the alarm by checks the pressure and temperature in all simply opening the door when the key is four tyres.

  • Page 235: Index

    INDEX INDEX switching on/off ..........4.6 Air Conditioning Calibration ......4.9 Air Conditioning Controls .........4.4 Accelerator Pedal Position ......2.19 Battery Fuse Box ..........5.33 air distribution ..........4.9 Accessories ............7.2 fuses ..............5.33 air recirculation mode ........4.7 Accessory Bag ............ 5.13 Battery Replacement - Key Fob ....5.40 air vents ...............4.9 Accessory Power Socket ........
  • Page 236 INDEX Cruise Control ............. 2.40 Display Setup ............3.7 cancelling ............2.41 external lighting ..........3.10 decreasing speed ......... 2.42 home screen .............3.9 Calibration - Air Conditioning ......4.9 increasing speed ........... 2.42 internal lighting ..........3.10 Capacities ..............7.9 resuming speed ..........2.43 lighting screen ..........3.9 engine oil ............7.9 setting ...............
  • Page 237 INDEX Engine Oil Level Warnings ........5.3 Fluid Engine Oil Temperature Warnings ....5.6 brake ..............7.11 Engine Technical Data ........7.4 brake - topping-up ..........5.9 Economical Driving .......... 2.14 Entry Lighting ............. 4.14 power steering ..........7.10 Electric Range ............3.6 Equipment power steering - topping-up .......5.8 Electrical Status ............2.2 luggage compartment .......
  • Page 238 Gearbox Modes ..........2.19 Inspecting Wheels ..........5.45 courtesy lighting ...........4.14 Gearbox Oil Topping-up ........5.7 Instrument Cluster Genuine McLaren Parts and Accessories ...7.2 Interior Mirror ............1.25 E-Mode .............. 3.29 Glossary - Technical ......... 7.12 Internal Lighting ..........3.10 Normal, Sport and Track Mode ....3.28 Introduction ............1.2...
  • Page 239 Manual Unlocking ..........5.36 Kit - Tyre Repair ..........5.47 interior .............. 4.14 McLaren Assistance ......... 5.53 main beam ............1.29 McLaren Parts and Accessories .....7.2 Mirror parking lights ..........1.32 automatic exterior mirror fold ....1.26 rear fog lamp ..........1.30 heating .............
  • Page 240 INDEX Oil Level Passengers - Child ..........1.22 Recovery of Your Vehicle .......5.53 check ..............5.3 Polishing the Vehicle ........5.51 Refueling ...............2.46 Power Output Remote Keypad ..........4.11 top-up ..............5.5 Oil Level Warnings - Engine ......5.3 engine ..............7.4 Replacement Fuses ..........5.27 Power Steering Fluid ........
  • Page 241 INDEX Seats ............... 1.14 parking brake ............2.9 adjustment ............1.14 starting the engine ........2.11 backrest rake ..........1.14 switching on the ignition ......2.3 Safety ..............1.16 forward and rearward adjustment ..1.14 warning lights ...........2.5 air bag system modification ....1.18 seat backrest ..........
  • Page 242 INDEX markings ............5.44 pressures ............5.46 Tyre Monitoring System ......... 2.37 Tachometer ............3.2 Valet Mode ............3.11 Tyre Pressure Monitoring Screen ....3.17 Technical Data Vehicle Tyre Pressures ............7.8 engine ..............7.4 auto alarm ............3.12 Tyre Repair Kit ............ 5.47 Technical Glossary ..........7.12 auto door lock ..........3.12 Tyre Sealant ............
  • Page 243 Wearing Seat Belts ..........1.17 Weights ..............7.7 Wheel - Steering ..........1.15 Wheel Sizes .............7.7 Wheels ..............5.43 inspecting ............5.45 This vehicle may be covered by patents. See Window Demisting ..........4.6 cars.mclaren.com/patents © McLaren Automotive Ltd Printed in United Kingdom, 12N0994CP.02...
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