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  • Page 1 Owner’s Handbook...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1.01 Before You Drive 2.01 Driving Controls 3.01 Instruments 4.01 Comfort and Convenience 5.01 Maintaining Your McLaren 6.01 At the Track 7.01 Vehicle Data and Glossary...
  • Page 4 Printed in United Kingdom, 15QA003RP. optimum benefit and enjoyment from your McLaren. Systems and functions that are not applicable to the McLaren Senna GTR Active Speed Limiter (ASL) Air bag system Alarm system...
  • Page 5 Keyless entry system Locking - individual settings Locking a door Locking and unlocking Loud start Manual operation of rear wing McLaren Infotainment System (MIS) Mirror dipping in reverse Mislock Occupant classification system Out Of Position (OOP) Panic alarm Park assist...
  • Page 6 You will find the following symbols in this Included is advice on the emergency systems Owner s Handbook. These symbols are intended fitted to the McLaren Senna GTR and how to care Before You Drive to give you an instant visual message on what for your McLaren.
  • Page 7 Introduction Operating safety Vehicle use Failure to operate the McLaren Senna GTR in this way may prevent you from gaining the best possible ownership experience from your WARNING: The electronic systems WARNING: There are various warning McLaren. fitted to your McLaren interact with labels attached to your McLaren.

  • Page 9: Before You Drive

    Before You Drive Opening and Closing...............1.02 General........................1.02 Opening a door....................1.02 Emergency door opening................1.02 Closing a door......................1.03 Closing a door and switching off the vehicle.........1.03 Front service cover...................1.04 Coolant filler flap....................1.04 Seats..................1.06 Seat adjustment....................1.06 Steering Wheel and Steering Column........1.07 Steering wheel adjustment................1.07 Occupant Safety..............1.08 Seat belts - (Race Harness)................1.08 Lighting...................1.09...

  • Page 10: Opening And Closing

    Opening and Closing General Opening a door Emergency door opening The McLaren Senna GTR does not have any The McLaren Senna GTR has the same interior Emergency door opening - from inside vehicle security features fitted, including door and exterior door handle as the standard The McLaren Senna GTR has the same interior locks, alarm system or immobiliser system.

  • Page 11: Closing A Door

    Before You Drive Opening and Closing WARNING: Always stand to the rear Closing a door Closing a door and switching off the of the door before opening it, as the vehicle opening action may cause injury. The WARNING: Keep hands and other speed that the door opens will be objects clear of the door edge when Switch off the engine using the...

  • Page 12: Front Service Cover

    Before You Drive Opening and Closing Front service cover Push the retainer to secure. When secure, Coolant filler flap the centre of the retainer will pop up. Opening Opening Ensure the service cover is secure once closed. WARNING: Ensure that the retainer centre button is not sitting low, it must be flush to be secured.
  • Page 13 Before You Drive Opening and Closing Ensure the flap is secure once closed. WARNING: Ensure that the retainer centre button is not sitting low, it must be flush to be secured. 1.05...

  • Page 14: Seats

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

  • Page 15: Steering Wheel And Steering Column

    Before You Drive Steering Wheel and Steering Column Steering wheel adjustment you can see all the information on the Race To refit the steering wheel, pull the retaining Driver Display clearly. collar and align the steering wheel to the master spline on the column.

  • Page 16: Occupant Safety

    Seat belts - (Race Harness) perform its function correctly if the harness or buckle becomes The race harnesses fitted to the McLaren Senna excessively dirty or damaged. Ensure GTR have a limited life cycle. The harnesses must the harness latches engage the be replaced in line with the manufacturers buckle fully.

  • Page 17: Lighting

    Before You Drive Lighting Headlamp flash Rain light The rain light switch is located in the centre of the light switch. The rain light provides twin high intensity red LED lights for use in rain. The headlamp flash sequence, consisting of five flashes, is triggered by pressing Flash button on the steering wheel.

  • Page 18: Hazard Warning Lamps

    Before You Drive Lighting Hazard warning lamps The hazard warning lamps switch is located on the switch panel. Push the hazard warning lamps switch down, then release, to activate the hazard warning lamps. All the direction indicator lamps and both direction indicator warning lights on the Race Driver Display will flash.

  • Page 19: Emergency Systems

    Before You Drive Emergency Systems Activation - internal switch Activation - external switch Fire suppression system WARNING: Once activated, the vehicle should not be driven until all vehicle systems have been checked for damage and the fire suppression system has been serviced and is in working order.

  • Page 20: Kill Switch

    WARNING: Only use the kill switch in an emergency situation – and not as a means to switch off the vehicle. In case of emergency the McLaren Senna GTR is fitted with two kill switches. Either of these switches, when activated, will immediately shut down the engine and the vehicle electrical system.
  • Page 21 Before You Drive Emergency Systems Press the button to activate. 1.13...

  • Page 25: Driving Controls

    Driving Controls Starting and Driving...............2.02 Switching on the ignition................2.02 Starting the engine..................2.02 Stopping the engine..................2.03 Dual clutch gearbox..................2.04 Drag Reduction System (DRS)..............2.06 ESC and Powertrain Controls..........2.07 ESC control......................2.07 Powertrain control...................2.08 Launch control....................2.09 2.01...

  • Page 26: Starting And Driving

    Driving Controls Starting and Driving Switching on the ignition Starting the engine WARNING: Take great care when NOTE: The vehicle does not require an driving over ramps, protruding ignition key. features, uneven or rough ground as severe damage to the underside of your vehicle may occur.

  • Page 27: Stopping The Engine

    Driving Controls Starting and Driving Stopping the engine WARNING: The gearbox has no park position and there is no parking brake to prevent the vehicle from moving when stopped. Bring the vehicle to a standstill and select neutral. NOTE: If the kill switch is activated, it may take up to 10 minutes before the systems resets and allows the vehicle to restart.

  • Page 28: Dual Clutch Gearbox

    Driving Controls Starting and Driving Manual Dual clutch gearbox No gear is engaged. Releasing the brakes will allow the vehicle to move freely, e.g. for pushing or towing. Drive To select Drive, depress the brake pedal and pull Reverse the upshift paddle. To select Reverse, the vehicle must first be in All seven forward gears are available.
  • Page 29 Driving Controls Starting and Driving Gearshift paddles As an alternative, upshifts can be made When the vehicle speed is below 10 kph (6 mph) by pushing the left-hand paddle away or the vehicle is stationary with a gear selected, from you and downshifts can be made select a downshift and hold the paddle to select by pushing the right-hand paddle away neutral.

  • Page 30: Drag Reduction System (Drs)

    WARNING: If the DRS system fails the self-test, a message will appear in the Race Driver Display. Contact your McLaren Retailer. DRS is a system which minimises aerodynamic drag when the vehicle is not grip limited, while correcting aerodynamic balance for straight-line driving.

  • Page 31: Esc And Powertrain Controls

    Driving Controls ESC and Powertrain Controls Modes ESC off ESC control A wet-weather setting, Selecting a mode accounting for the different stability and traction control requirements of the wet weather racing tyres and relatively slippery track surface. One of the two dry-weather settings.

  • Page 32: Powertrain Control

    Driving Controls ESC and Powertrain Controls Modes Powertrain control Manual mode Automatic mode Selecting a mode The shift points are configured to account for the reduced The shift points are configured traction available when driving to account for the reduced in wet conditions and are traction available when driving enhanced with cylinder cut.

  • Page 33: Launch Control

    Driving Controls ESC and Powertrain Controls NOTE: Launch mode is only available if Launch control Press the Launch button. the following conditions are met: With your left foot remaining on the brake Both doors are closed Launch control is designed to offer the maximum pedal, press and hold the accelerator pedal acceleration from a standing start.
  • Page 34 Driving Controls ESC and Powertrain Controls NOTE: Whilst in launch control, the vehicle will carry out automatic gear shifts, and optimise traction. It will continue to do so until launch control is aborted. To abort launch control, release the accelerator pedal, apply the brake, or operate one of the gearshift paddles.

  • Page 37: Instruments

    Instruments Race Driver Display..............3.02 Overview.......................3.02 Display mode.......................3.02 Units........................3.04 Warning lights and messages..............3.05 Tachometer......................3.07 Speedometer......................3.08 Gear position indicator...................3.08 ESC and powertrain mode display.............3.08 Fuel level.......................3.09 Oil temperature....................3.09 Coolant temperature..................3.10 Tyre pressures and temperature...............3.10 DRS Status......................3.11 Pit lane speed limiter status................3.11 Switch Panel................3.12 Overview.......................3.12 Screen........................3.12 3.01...

  • Page 38: Race Driver Display

    2.02. WARNING: No messages will appear on the Race Driver Display if there is a fault with the screen or vehicle electrics. Contact your McLaren Retailer immediately. Use of the vehicle in these circumstances can be dangerous. The information displayed on the Race Driver...
  • Page 39 Instruments Race Driver Display Minimal display mode Stealth display mode Oil status and odometer This display mode provides the driver with visual This display mode provides the driver with visual This display mode shows the current oil level access to a reduced set of control settings and access to a further reduced set of control status and odometer reading.

  • Page 40: Units

    Instruments Race Driver Display Units Press the Page button on the steering wheel to Alternatively, press the Units button on the toggle through the following unit combinations: steering wheel to quickly cycle through the unit combinations. Press and hold the Page button on the steering mph - bar wheel to access the units selection menu on the mph - psi...

  • Page 41: Warning Lights And Messages

    Instruments Race Driver Display Warning lights and messages Warning lights can be divided into different categories, according to the colour that they illuminate. RED or AMBER warning light - indicates that a fault has been detected. A fault indicated by a RED light is more important than one displayed in AMBER.
  • Page 42 Do not no faults exist. as soon as safety permits and contact drive your vehicle, contact your McLaren your McLaren Retailer immediately. If the light illuminates while driving, an Retailer as soon as possible.

  • Page 43: Tachometer

    Instruments Race Driver Display NOTE: Do not operate the engine at or Tachometer Rain light, page 1.09 near its maximum speed for a significant length of time. The fuel supply is cut off to protect the engine Messages when the maximum RPM is reached. WARNING: Do not ignore warning Shift lights messages, failure to take appropriate...

  • Page 44: Speedometer

    Race Driver Display. your driving style while this fault exists, For more information, see Dual clutch gearbox, you are responsible for the vehicle s page 2.04. speed at all times. Contact your McLaren Retailer. 3.08...

  • Page 45: Fuel Level

    RED, a warning message will appear on the Race Driver Display. Stop the vehicle as soon as safety permits and contact your McLaren Retailer immediately. The fuel level is displayed as a percentage on The oil temperature is displayed on the left-hand the left-hand side of the Race Driver Display.

  • Page 46: Coolant Temperature

    RED, a warning message will appear on the Race Driver Display. Stop the vehicle as soon as safety permits and contact your McLaren Retailer. The coolant temperature is displayed on the This shows the pressures and temperatures of left-hand side of the Race Driver Display.

  • Page 47: Drs Status

    Instruments Race Driver Display DRS Status Pit lane speed limiter status Confirmation that the Drag Reduction System When the pit lane speed limiter is active, LIMIT (DRS) is active is displayed on the left-hand side (1) is displayed on the right-hand side, with of the Race Driver Display.

  • Page 48: Switch Panel

    Instruments Switch Panel Overview Engine oil, page 5.02 Screen ESC off, page 2.07 The Switch Panel is is activated when the ignition Screen, page 3.12 is switched on, see Switching on the ignition, page 2.02. Press the PAGE button on the Switch Panel to toggle through the following functions.
  • Page 49 Instruments Switch Panel Throttle 'g' force Rear view camera This displays a live video feed from the camera mounted at the rear of the vehicle. Radar system This system includes: Tracking of vehicles approaching from behind The passing alert, will illuminate the LEDs either side of the Race Driver Display to indicate the position of vehicles passing to the left or right...

  • Page 53: Comfort And Convenience

    Comfort and Convenience Climate Control...............4.02 Temperature and fan controls..............4.02 Demist........................4.02 4.01...
  • Page 54 Comfort and Convenience Climate Control Temperature and fan controls Demist The fan and temperature controls are located on the switch panel. The temperature control dial has 10 increments, with 1 being the coldest and 10 being the hottest. Rotate the dial clockwise to increase the The demist button is located on the switch panel.
  • Page 55 Comfort and Convenience Climate Control Press the demist button again to deactivate. NOTE: The fan speed and temperature control will need to be manually adjusted as required. 4.03...

  • Page 59: Maintaining Your Mclaren

    Maintaining Your McLaren Fluid Topping Up..............5.02 Engine oil......................5.02 Emergency Systems...............5.05 Fire suppression system................5.05 Vehicle Care................5.06 Washing your McLaren...................5.06 McLaren Assistance...............5.07 McLaren assistance..................5.07 Towing for recovery..................5.07 Storing and transporting................5.08 5.01...

  • Page 60: Fluid Topping

    Maintaining Your McLaren Fluid Topping Up NOTE: The foot brake must be applied Engine oil When the timer has reached ‘0 , the oil level for the entire duration of the oil level will be shown on the Race Driver Display check.
  • Page 61 Topping up the engine oil have any excess removed at your Open the rear service cover. McLaren Retailer. The engine could be damaged. See McLaren Senna Owner's Manual, page 1.09. Refit the engine oil filler cap.
  • Page 62 Maintaining Your McLaren Fluid Topping Up Segments on display Quantity of oil required 4 - green - OK 0 litre 5 - green - OK 0 litre 6 - green - OK 0 litre 7 - amber - high 0 litre...

  • Page 63: Emergency Systems

    If for any reason the green LED does not illuminate when the system is tested, contact Before every track event the fire suppression the system supplier or your McLaren Retailer. system must be tested. To arm the system place the switch in to the On top of the power pack is a three position ‘system armed position.

  • Page 64: Vehicle Care

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

  • Page 65: Mclaren Assistance

    Maintaining Your McLaren McLaren Assistance McLaren assistance Towing for recovery If your McLaren is immobilised, do not attempt Your McLaren is equipped with a front towing to make your own arrangements for assistance, strap and a rear towing eye. contact your McLaren Retailer.

  • Page 66: Storing And Transporting

    95% or lower than 30% Transporting Your McLaren must only be transported using wet weather tyres If your McLaren is being transported for a long period of time ensure the engine is started and run every 2 weeks 5.08...

  • Page 69: At The Track

    At the Track Air Jack..................6.02 Overview.......................6.02 Air jack system operation................6.02 Wheel Nut Tightening............6.04 Wheel nut care....................6.04 Wheel nut direction..................6.05 Refuelling................6.06 Overview......................6.06 Refuelling......................6.06 Removing fuel....................6.07 On-Track Systems..............6.08 Pit to car radio and intercom................6.08 Pit lane speed limiter..................6.08 Race Data.................6.10 Overview.......................6.10 Data logging......................6.10 Viewing data and video..................6.10 6.01...

  • Page 70: Air Jack

    The valve will close automatically The air jack system fitted to the McLaren Senna Raising the vehicle on air jacks and maintain air pressure in the system and the...
  • Page 71 At the Track Air Jack 6.03...

  • Page 72: Wheel Nut Tightening

    Contact your breaker bar as there is a risk of injury As part of general event preparation, inspection McLaren retailer for more information. and/or tool damage. should be made to ensure that the locking pins...

  • Page 73: Wheel Nut Direction

    At the Track Wheel Nut Tightening The mounting face on the inside of the Wheel nut direction wheel rims should be inspected to ensure that it remains flat. The hub and nut threads are different on each side of the vehicle. Should the wheel be prevented from sitting flat onto the brake disc bell, the wheel will Vehicle side...

  • Page 74: Refuelling

    When the fuel tank is full, remove the WARNING: Be careful when adding or The McLaren Senna GTR is fitted with an FIA bowser immediately and stop refuelling. approved fuel tank, contact your McLaren retailer removing fuel when the engine is hot.

  • Page 75: Refuelling

    At the Track Refuelling Removing fuel WARNING: Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames, smoking and using a mobile phone are prohibited when handling fuels. Switch off the engine before refuelling. WARNING: Fuel and fuel vapours can damage your health. Do not inhale fuel vapours or allow fuel to come into contact with skin or clothing.

  • Page 76: On-Track Systems

    At the Track On-Track Systems Pit to car radio and intercom The McLaren Senna GTR is equipped with a pit Pit lane speed limiter to car radio and intercom system. WARNING: Only use the pit to car The system allows 2-way communication radio when it is safe to do so.
  • Page 77 At the Track On-Track Systems To cancel the pit lane speed limiter, press the button again. 6.09...

  • Page 78: Race Data

    At the Track Race Data Overview Data logging Viewing data and video WARNING: Never attempt to view the The race data system receives three Remove the USB mass storage device from the logged data whilst driving. simultaneous feeds from cameras fitted to the VBox USB port on the centre console.

  • Page 81: Vehicle Data And Glossary

    Vehicle Data and Glossary Data..................7.02 Overview.......................7.02 Vehicle operating temperatures..............7.02 Engine........................7.02 Recommended fuel..................7.03 Gear ratios......................7.03 Vehicle dimensions..................7.03 Vehicle weights....................7.04 Wheels and tyres....................7.05 Service Products, Fluids and Capacities......7.06 Overview.......................7.06 7.01...

  • Page 82: Data

    Rated torque (lb-ft) 590 @ 5,500-6,500 degradation may be experienced. @rpm McLaren disclaims any liability of the stated engine power not being achieved Number of cylinders if the vehicle is being used outside of the stated temperature ranges or being Displacement cm³...

  • Page 83: Recommended Fuel

    Vehicle Data and Glossary Data Recommended fuel Gear ratios Vehicle dimensions WARNING: Engine performance will 1st gear 3.982:1 be severely degraded if different grades of fuel are used. 2nd gear 2.612:1 For maximum engine performance the use of 99 RON is required. 3rd gear 1.905:1 4th gear...

  • Page 84: Vehicle Weights

    Vehicle Data and Glossary Data Vehicle weights Departure angle 5.8⁰ Weight kg (lbs) Dry weight 1,188 (2,619) Vehicle width 2,893 mm (9 ft 6 in) (doors open at widest point) Vehicle width 2,153 mm (7 ft 1 in) Vehicle height 1,787 mm (5 ft 10 in) (doors closed, (doors open)

  • Page 85: Wheels And Tyres

    Data Wheels and tyres The optimum tyre pressures for the McLaren Rear left, yellow label facing outwards Senna GTR will be dependent on vehicle set-up Rear right, red label facing outwards and environmental conditions and track Wheel sizes temperature. Irrespective of any outside...

  • Page 86: Service Products, Fluids And Capacities

    Service products are fuel, engine oil, coolant and brake fluid. McLaren recommend that you only use products tested and approved for the McLaren Senna GTR. Damage resulting from using non-approved service products is not covered by the liability for material defects.
  • Page 89 Index starting...........2.02 stopping..........2.03 Air jack............6.02 Data technical data........7.02 air jack operation........6.02 overview..........7.02 Engine oil............5.02 Data logging..........6.10 checking..........5.02 Data viewing..........6.10 level warnings........5.02 Demist............4.02 temperature warnings......5.04 Dimensions..........7.03 topping up..........5.03 Belts - seat..........1.08 Doors usage............5.02 closing...........1.03, 1.03 ESC control..........2.07 emergency opening......1.02 ESC mode display........3.08 opening...........1.02 cabin switch..........1.12 Drag reduction system......2.06...
  • Page 90 Pit to car radio...........6.08 Power output..........7.02 Ignition - switching on......2.02 engine.............7.02 Instruments Powertrain control........2.08 coolant temperature display....3.10 Powertrain mode display......3.08 McLaren Assistance.........5.07 display mode.........3.02 DRS status..........3.11 ESC mode display........3.08 fuel level display........3.09 Race data...........6.10 Notification lights........3.06 gear position indicator......3.08 Race Driver Display oil temperature display.......3.09...
  • Page 91 Index powertrain mode display....3.08 Service products........7.06 vehicle operating temperatures..7.02 speedometer.........3.08 Shift lights..........3.07 vehicle weights........7.04 tyre pressures........3.10 Specifications..........7.02 wheel and tyre sizes......7.05 tyre temperatures........3.10 Speed limiter..........6.08 Temperature - climate control....4.02 units............3.04 Speed limiter status.........3.11 Topping up..........5.02 warning lights........3.06 Speedometer..........3.08 engine oil..........5.03 warning lights and messages.....3.05 START/STOP button........2.02 Towing............5.07...
  • Page 92 Index exterior...........5.06 Weights............7.04 Wheel and tyre sizes........7.05 Wheel nuts care............6.04 maintenance.........6.04 tightening direction......6.05 Wheel sizes..........7.05 Wheel - steering manual adjustment......1.07 8.04...
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