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  • Page 1 Ultimate Series Owner's Handbook...
  • Page 2 In the unlikely event that you are unable to obtain assistance using the appropriate number(s) listed, you can call the appropriate European assistance number: The McLaren Assistance number in the UK is Freephone: 0800 975 8285. The McLaren Assistance number in Europe is Freephone: 00800 4886 4887.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1.01 Before You Drive 2.01 Driving Controls 3.01 Instruments 4.01 McLaren Infotainment System 5.01 Comfort and Convenience 6.01 Maintaining Your McLaren 7.01 Vehicle Data and Glossary 8.01 Conformity Information...
  • Page 4 McLaren Ultimate regarding the equipment and driving controls Series. Certain descriptions, including those for fitted to your McLaren and how to use those Vehicle Data and Glossary display and menu functions, may not apply to controls to best effect during a journey.
  • Page 5 Printed in United Kingdom. without written permission from McLaren Automotive Limited. The equipment fitted to your McLaren may vary from the images shown depending on vehicle and market specification. All information, illustrations and specifications in our applications are based on data available and are correct at the time of issue.
  • Page 6 Notes draw your attention to activities Vehicle use that contain possible risks to your McLaren, provide advice that you may Observe the following when using your McLaren: find useful, or give additional information The safety notes throughout this regarding a particular subject.
  • Page 7 Cooling down driving in areas where traffic calming measures have been deployed. McLaren recommend that you take time to cool the vehicle down during high speed driving, due driving in any other environment where to the high temperatures that may be generated...
  • Page 8 ‘Windscreen washer fluid low . This information can be read by employees of In addition, McLaren may use the collected or malfunctions and defects in important the service network (including manufacturers) received diagnostic data: system components, e.g.

  • Page 9: Before You Drive

    Before You Drive Opening and Closing...............1.02 Rear View................1.26 General........................1.02 Camera monitor system (CMS) ..............1.26 Opening a door....................1.04 Rear view camera (RVC)..................1.27 Closing a door......................1.05 Lighting..................1.28 Locking a door.....................1.06 Exterior lighting....................1.28 Mislock........................1.07 Light switch......................1.28 Individual settings.....................1.07 Main beam headlamps..................1.30 Locking and unlocking from inside.............1.07 Headlamps......................1.30 Opening and closing a door from inside..........1.08 Daytime running lamps..................1.31...

  • Page 10: Opening And Closing

    0.5 m (1 ft 8 in) of the sensors. The key fob needs only to be on the Your McLaren includes two remote control key user s person or in a non-metallic container such fobs.
  • Page 11 Before You Drive Opening and Closing The unlock button operation changes depending Unlock Button Outcome Unlock Button Outcome whether the Left door, Right door or Both doors is selected in the vehicle settings, see Security, If Both doors is selected, a If Both doors is selected, a page 4.14.

  • Page 12: Opening A Door

    Before You Drive Opening and Closing NOTE: Because the door opens Discharged battery Opening a door outwards and then upwards, ensure If you experience a fully discharged battery, the sufficient side and overhead clearance vehicle can still be opened using the mechanical before opening a door, see Vehicle key, see Unlocking - discharged battery, page dimensions, page 7.05.

  • Page 13: Closing A Door

    Before You Drive Opening and Closing WARNING: Always stand to the rear NOTE: If a keyless entry button, Closing a door of the door before opening it, as the overhead console door switch or the opening action may cause injury. key fob lock/unlock button is pressed while a door is in the process of NOTE: Because the door opens...

  • Page 14: Locking A Door

    Before You Drive Opening and Closing WARNING: Keep hands and other Locking a door objects clear of the door edge when closing. The door will automatically close and the anti-trap feature may not detect an object or body part preventing closure, serious injury and vehicle damage may occur.

  • Page 15: Mislock

    Before You Drive Opening and Closing Mislock Individual settings Locking and unlocking from inside If you frequently travel without passengers, you can change the locking system so that only one of the doors are unlocked, see Door unlock, page 4.15. If only one of the doors have been configured to unlock, the other door can only be unlocked by either pulling the internal door handle, pressing...

  • Page 16: Opening And Closing A Door From Inside

    Before You Drive Opening and Closing NOTE: If a keyless entry button, Opening and closing a door from Left-hand door switch. overhead console door switch or the inside Right-hand door switch. key fob lock/unlock button is pressed while a door is in the process of Press switch (1) or (2) and the door will A door can be opened from inside the vehicle at automatically opening or closing, the...

  • Page 17: Automatic Locking

    The automatic locking function is selectable in A message will display on the Driver the vehicle settings section of the McLaren Display if the luggage compartment is Infotainment System (MIS), see Automatic door open when pulling away.

  • Page 18: Rear Luggage Compartment

    Before You Drive Opening and Closing NOTE: If the vehicle had previously been Rear luggage compartment locked, it will still be locked and the direction indicators will flash as the lid WARNING: Do not exceed luggage closes. compartment maximum load. See Vehicle weights, page 7.07.
  • Page 19 Before You Drive Opening and Closing Opening NOTE: If the vehicle had previously been locked, it will still be locked and the direction indicators will flash as the tailgate closes. The luggage compartment will become alarmed as soon as the luggage compartment lid is closed. Alternatively, press the dashboard button to fully unlock and slightly open the luggage Press the rear luggage compartment release...

  • Page 20: Engine Cover

    Before You Drive Opening and Closing Engine cover Removal WARNING: The engine cover can be very hot and there is a risk of severe burns. Only remove the engine cover once it has cooled down. WARNING: The exhaust tail pipes can be very hot and there is a risk of severe burns.
  • Page 21 Before You Drive Opening and Closing Remove the six nuts (2) from the underside With assistance, carefully lift the rear of Connect the electrical connector (3). of the engine cover. the engine cover and release the electrical connector (3). With assistance, carefully lift up and remove the engine cover from the vehicle.
  • Page 22 Before You Drive Opening and Closing Fit and tighten the six nuts (2). Fit and tighten the two bolts (1). Carefully fit and secure the rear headliner. NOTE: Ensure any previously removed shims are replaced. Close the rear luggage compartment. See Rear luggage compartment, page 1.10.

  • Page 23: Anti-Theft System

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

  • Page 24: Tow-Away Protection

    Before You Drive Anti-Theft System Tow-away protection To disable tow-away protection, switch off the ignition and press the button on the dashboard. The light in the switch will Tow-away protection is designed to prevent any illuminate to indicate that tow-away attempt to steal the vehicle by suspended tow protection has been disabled.

  • Page 25: Seats

    To reduce the risk of injuries in the event of an accident, observe the WARNING: The seats and seat belts following: in your McLaren are not suitable for additional child restraints (for example, child seat or booster seat). McLaren does not recommend the use of child seats in this vehicle.
  • Page 26 Press (3) to inflate or (4) to deflate the lumbar This may lead to the seats being support. damaged. Seat height adjustment For seat height adjustment, contact your McLaren retailer. WARNING: Seat height adjustment should only be carried out by your McLaren retailer. Seat lumbar adjustment 1.18...

  • Page 27: Steering Wheel And Steering Column

    Before You Drive Steering Wheel and Steering Column NOTE: The column control switch will Steering wheel adjustment only adjust the steering wheel in one direction at a time. WARNING: Only adjust the steering wheel position when the vehicle is Using the column control switch, position the stationary.

  • Page 28: Horn

    Before You Drive Steering Wheel and Steering Column NOTE: Any automatic movement can be Horn cancelled with any input from the column control switch. Press the centre of the steering wheel to operate the horn. NOTE: The horn can be operated when the ignition is switched off.

  • Page 29: Occupant Safety

    WARNING: The seats and seat belts the belt latch engages the buckle seat belt correctly at all times. in your McLaren are not suitable for fully. Ensure that the belt: additional child restraints (for...
  • Page 30 The seat belts incorporate belt tensioners. Belt MUST not drive the vehicle. Contact tensioners apply tension to the seat belts in an your nearest McLaren retailer accident, pulling them tight against the occupant. immediately. WARNING: Do not insert the belt latch into the passenger’s seat belt buckle...

  • Page 31: Supplementary Restraint System (Srs)

    Air bag system wheel. Your McLaren is equipped with a driver s front Occupants must not lean on the doors air bag in the steering wheel. from inside the vehicle.
  • Page 32 The noise will not damage started. pressure in the impact zone to ensure the your hearing and the powder does WARNING: Contact your McLaren not constitute a health hazard nor occupant s safety. retailer immediately should any of does it imply that a fire has broken...

  • Page 33: Child Passengers

    Before You Drive Occupant Safety Child passengers WARNING: The seats and seat belts in your McLaren are not suitable for additional child restraints (for example, child seat or booster seat). McLaren does not recommend the use of child seats in this vehicle. Children under 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) tall or younger...

  • Page 34: Rear View

    The brightness of the displayed video feed can deployed when the vehicle is unlocked and temporarily be used as a substitute to be adjusted using the settings on the McLaren retract again when it is locked. The feature can visualise the rear view. See Rear view...

  • Page 35: Rear View Camera (Rvc)

    Before You Drive Rear View NOTE: The rear view camera is for Rear view camera (RVC) guidance only and is not intended to replace the driver’s visual checks for obstructions when manoeuvring. The rear view camera may not show some obstructions in certain ambient light or weather conditions.

  • Page 36: Lighting

    Before You Drive Lighting Exterior lighting Light switch WARNING: The lights do not switch on automatically in foggy conditions. Automatic light control is only an aid, you are responsible for the vehicle’s lighting at all times. The light switch is located between the steering wheel and the driver s door and has the following positions.
  • Page 37 Before You Drive Lighting Sidelamps NOTE: On your McLaren, the same At position (0), the lights are off. headlamp dipped beam setting applies Rotate the control to position (A) for automatic The sidelamps and the daytime running lamps for driving on either the left-hand or light control.

  • Page 38: Main Beam Headlamps

    Before You Drive Lighting Main beam headlamps The main beam headlamp notification light Headlamps illuminates on the Driver Display. Static Adaptive Headlamps To switch to main beam, push the stalk away from you. With the headlamps on, the Static Adaptive The main beam headlamp notification light Headlamps adjust the beams when cornering, illuminates on the Driver Display.

  • Page 39: Daytime Running Lamps

    Rear fog lamp and the rear fog lamp switched on, the dipped beam headlamps will also Your McLaren is fitted with daytime running WARNING: The lights do not switch switch on irrespective of ambient light on automatically in foggy conditions.

  • Page 40: Direction Indicators

    Before You Drive Lighting Direction indicators - lane change Direction indicators Hazard warning lamps Move the direction indicator/main beam stalk The hazard warning lamps operate even if the until resistance is felt when changing lanes on ignition is switched off. As a safety feature, they a motorway.

  • Page 41: Parking Lights

    Before You Drive Lighting NOTE: If the hazard warning lamps have Parking lights To deactivate the parking lights, press the been switched on automatically, press direction indicator/main beam stalk down the hazard warning lamps button once for the left-hand side or push up for the to switch them off.

  • Page 42: Washers And Wipers

    Before You Drive Washers and Wipers Operating the windscreen wipers Slow wipe Windscreen wipers Ensure the ignition is switched on. Move the wiper stalk to position (3), to operate the wipers at slow speed. Move the wiper stalk to the required position.
  • Page 43 Normal park should not need adjusting. If a problem The wipers are parked horizontally along the occurs, consult your McLaren retailer. lower edge of the windscreen. Wiper park positions In addition to the normal park position, there are two alternative positions.

  • Page 44: Vehicle Lift

    NOTE: Vehicle lift is only available when contact your McLaren retailer as soon NOTE: Vehicle lift will be unavailable if the engine is running. as possible. launch mode is active.
  • Page 45 Before You Drive Vehicle Lift NOTE: Vehicle lift will be delayed if the NOTE: When the vehicle is raised, you The change in vehicle ride height is vehicle experiences any excessive confirmed by an ascending audible tone. will only have the option to lower the steering wheel input.
  • Page 46 Before You Drive Vehicle Lift To lower the vehicle, activate the vehicle lift menu (see Vehicle lift operation, page 1.36) and then move the menu control stalk downwards. The change in vehicle ride height is confirmed by a descending audible tone. ‘Vehicle lowering appears on the Driver Display and the screen vehicle lowering icon will illuminate.

  • Page 47: Maximum Velocity

    Replace all four tyres after 4 maximum velocity attempts have been Check the tyres for any wear or damage. made. Consult your McLaren retailer if you have any concerns or are inexperienced in Maximum velocity can only be achieved checking tyres.

  • Page 51: Driving Controls

    Driving Controls Starting and Driving...............2.02 Driving Safety Systems............2.27 Vehicle electrical status.................2.02 General........................2.27 Switching on the ignition................2.03 Anti-lock braking system (ABS)..............2.27 Instruments and warning lights..............2.03 Brake assist system..................2.28 Seamless shift gearbox gear positions...........2.06 Brake disc wiping....................2.28 Parking brake......................2.06 Hill hold control....................2.29 Brake pedal......................2.08 Brake-steer......................2.29 Starting/stopping the engine..............2.08...
  • Page 52 Driving Controls Winter Driving.................2.46 Winter driving.....................2.46 2.02...

  • Page 54: Starting And Driving

    2 seconds. Windows and heater/air conditioning controls NOTE: If the vehicle detects the battery operate. Driver Display menus and McLaren charge is getting too low, it will adopt Infotainment System (MIS) are available. the Awake mode to conserve energy.

  • Page 55: Switching On The Ignition

    Driving Controls Starting and Driving Switching on the ignition The ignition will switch on, the oil Instruments and warning lights temperature, water temperature and fuel gauges will operate and several of the Warning lights can be divided into different warning lights will illuminate as a self-test. categories, according to the colour that they The Driver Display will fully illuminate.
  • Page 56 McLaren retailer immediately. Light switch, page 1.28 safety permits and contact your McLaren retailer immediately. Light switch, page 1.28 Engine coolant hot warning light. If this...
  • Page 57 Driving Controls Starting and Driving Driver Display - left-hand side Direction indicators, page 1.32 Driver Display overview Use the control stalk to navigate through the menus. The Driver Display provides important information to the driver and will vary depending on the mode and vehicle settings selected. Handling control, page 2.19 Seamless Shift Gearbox, page 2.13 Fuel level and range, page 3.16...

  • Page 58: Seamless Shift Gearbox Gear Positions

    Driving Controls Starting and Driving Driver Display - right-hand side Seamless shift gearbox gear positions Parking brake The gearbox operates in either automatic or NOTE: When parking on steep downhill slopes, turn the front wheels towards manual mode. Automatic mode is selected unless the driver chooses manual mode, see Gear the kerb.
  • Page 59 Driving Controls Starting and Driving Parking brake operation Driver s seat belt is buckled NOTE: If the parking brake is not manually applied it will automatically apply when the engine is switched off. NOTE: It is only possible to disengage the parking brake with the ignition on.

  • Page 60: Brake Pedal

    Stop the running. The brakes will still function vehicle as soon as safety permits and contact with the engine off, but more your McLaren retailer immediately. pressure will be required to operate them. WARNING: Do not rest your foot on...
  • Page 61 NOTE: The doors will lock when the vehicle reaches a speed of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h). Auto lock can be set on the McLaren Infotainment System (MIS), see Automatic door locking, page 4.14. NOTE: During extensive parking manoeuvres the steering assistance might feel slightly stiffer.
  • Page 62 Care should be taken start to move. and braking. while driving in this mode. Contact your McLaren retailer immediately. NOTE: If the parking brake is not manually released, it will automatically Economical driving...

  • Page 63: Exhaust Temperature Monitoring

    The vehicle continuously monitors exhaust careful driving. temperatures to protect the catalytic converters from damage caused by overheating. If the warnings persist, contact your McLaren retailer. If excessive exhaust temperatures are measured, a warning will be displayed on the Driver Display.
  • Page 64 40 cm (1 ft 6 in), the tone proximity view from the left-hand McLaren becomes continuous. Infotainment System (MIS) screen, press centre WARNING: The parking sensors may of the button when in drive or neutral.

  • Page 65: Seamless Shift Gearbox

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

  • Page 66: Accelerator Pedal Position

    Driving Controls Seamless Shift Gearbox NOTE: If reverse or drive is selected at The gear (manual mode) or the gear position Accelerator pedal position speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h), the (automatic mode) selected will be shown on the transmission will engage neutral, as a Driver Display.

  • Page 67: Manual/Automatic Mode

    You NOTE: Not available in all markets, can deactivate your drive mode selection at any consult your McLaren retailer. time by pressing the ACTIVE button again. Press the MANUAL button (1) to select manual mode.
  • Page 68 Driving Controls Seamless Shift Gearbox Gearshift paddles As an alternative, upshifts can be made by pushing the left-hand paddle away from you and downshifts can be made by pushing the right-hand paddle away from you. The gearshift paddles operate irrespective of the handling and powertrain mode selected, and there is no need to release the accelerator pedal to change gear.
  • Page 69 Driving Controls Seamless Shift Gearbox When the vehicle speed is below 6 mph (10 km/h) or the vehicle is stationary with a gear selected, select a downshift and hold the paddle to select neutral. Neutral can be selected at any vehicle speed by pressing the N button.

  • Page 70: Handling And Powertrain Controls

    Driving Controls Handling and Powertrain Controls Active dynamics control Active button, page 2.18 Active button The handling and powertrain control switches, on the Active Dynamics Panel, allow the driver to change the handling and performance characteristics of the vehicle. The Active Dynamics Panel contains the following controls, and will only function with the engine running or the ignition switched on.

  • Page 71: Handling Control

    Driving Controls Handling and Powertrain Controls NOTE: When the ignition is switched Handling control off, the controls on the Active Dynamics Panel will also switch off. The handling The handling control switch affects the Proactive and powertrain control modes will be Chassis Control II system.

  • Page 72: Powertrain Control

    Driving Controls Handling and Powertrain Controls Modes Steering wheel in straight ahead position, Powertrain control and not being turned, if the vehicle is Suspension at its softest moving Selecting a mode setting, offers a compliant ride Comfort while maintaining good body When the Active Dynamics Panel is off, the control through corners.
  • Page 73 Driving Controls Handling and Powertrain Controls Active modes Manual mode Automatic mode Gear changes are configured to offer optimum comfort and are Gear changes are configured to Comfort enhanced with cylinder cut. See offer the optimum economy Comfort Cylinder cut, page 7.13. without sacrificing the vehicle s inherent performance.
  • Page 74 Driving Controls Handling and Powertrain Controls Non-Active mode Depending on the current active shift strategy, the word ‘Non-Active , ‘Comfort or ‘Sport In both automatic and manual modes, gear changes colour to green when economy mode changes occur with a reduced shift duration and is active.

  • Page 75: Velocity Mode

    McLaren recommend that your vehicle is inspected before and after high speed maximum Both doors closed velocity attempts. McLaren recommends that the vehicle is checked before any attempt to reach maximum velocity is made, see Checks for achieving maximum velocity, page 1.39.
  • Page 76 NOTE: The vehicle will be immobilised The Velocity mode transition screen will be and cannot be driven during the displayed on the Driver Display and the McLaren transition to Velocity mode. Infotainment System (MIS) for approximately 60 seconds. During this time the vehicle will...

  • Page 77: Deactivate Velocity Mode

    Velocity mode. The Velocity mode transition screen will be displayed on the Driver Display and the McLaren Infotainment System (MIS) for approximately 60 seconds. During this time the vehicle will automatically check and adjust various settings,...

  • Page 78: Vehicle Settings

    Driving Controls Velocity Mode Instruments Oil temperature, page 3.15 Vehicle settings Gear position indicator, page 3.13 When Velocity mode is activated, the Driver Active Aero settings are linked to the vehicle Trip info, page 3.05 Display changes to a simplified view, more mode and are automatic.

  • Page 79: Driving Safety Systems

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

  • Page 80: Brake Assist System

    Do not drive braking situations. If you depress the brake pedal the windscreen wipers are switched on. It your vehicle, contact your McLaren retailer as quickly, the brake assist system automatically prevents moisture build up on the brake discs soon as possible.

  • Page 81: Hill Hold Control

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

  • Page 82: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

    Driving Controls Driving Safety Systems Electronic stability control (ESC) The traction control system reduces engine Electronic stability control no longer torque to prevent the wheels from spinning. If improves driving stability additional intervention is required to stop the Electronic stability control (ESC) monitors driving The engine s torque is no longer limited and wheels from spinning, the vehicle will apply the stability and traction between the tyres and the...
  • Page 83 Driving Controls Driving Safety Systems Reactivation Procedure If not already in a ESC Dynamic mode, press the ESC OFF button briefly to activate a ESC Dynamic mode. Press and hold the ESC OFF button for 2 seconds, followed by a confirmation press again within 5 seconds to deactivate the electronic stability control.

  • Page 84: Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)

    (TPMS) pressures immediately and if increases above an acceptable level in one or necessary contact your McLaren more of the tyres. Prior to every time the vehicle is to be driven, retailer. each tyre should be checked when cold and...
  • Page 85 Under-inflation also reduces fuel checked at your McLaren retailer. efficiency and tyre tread life, and may affect the Driving on an under-inflated tyre will vehicle s handling and stopping ability.

  • Page 86: Ailerons

    This shows the current temperature of each of self-test, a message will appear in the the four tyres. If the tyre icons next to the Driver Display. Contact your McLaren temperatures appear in blue, the tyres have not retailer. yet warmed up to normal operating temperature.
  • Page 87 The ailerons are located at the rear of your McLaren and adjusts dynamically, dependent on When high vertical G forces are measured, the vehicle's requirements. A self-test facility for example, when travelling over the crest initiates after every full ignition on/off cycle.

  • Page 88: Cruise Control

    Driving Controls 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 89: Cancelling Cruise Control

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

  • Page 90: Increasing Cruise Control Speed

    Driving Controls Cruise Control NOTE: If you decelerate using the cruise Increasing cruise control speed Reducing cruise control speed 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 91: Resuming A Stored Speed

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

  • Page 92: Active Speed Limiter (Asl)

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

  • Page 93: Cancelling Active Speed Limiter (Asl)

    Driving Controls Active Speed Limiter (ASL) Cancelling Active Speed Limiter (ASL) To cancel Active Speed Limiter (ASL) briefly push the stalk away from you. The indicator on the Driver Display will extinguish. 2.41...

  • Page 94: Normal/Road Use

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

  • Page 95: Refuelling

    Driving Controls Refuelling Filling with the fuel funnel Filling with fuel Switch off the engine. WARNING: Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames, smoking and using a mobile telephone are prohibited when handling fuels. Switch off the engine before refuelling. WARNING: Fuel and fuel vapours can damage your health.

  • Page 96: Recommended Fuel

    Driving Controls Refuelling Remove the nozzle. Recommended fuel Remove the fuel funnel, clean thoroughly For maximum engine performance the use of 98 and store in the front luggage RON/88 MON unleaded petrol meeting compartment. specification EN 228 is required. 10. Close the fuel filler flap, you will hear the In areas where 98 RON/88 MON is unavailable, latch engage.
  • Page 97 Driving Controls Refuelling Do not use E85 fuels (85% Ethanol content). This vehicle is not fitted with the equipment necessary for the use of fuels containing more than 10% Ethanol. If E85 fuels are used, serious damage will occur to the engine and fuel system.
  • Page 98 Driving Controls Winter Driving Winter driving It is recommended that you have your vehicle inspected at your McLaren retailer at the onset of winter. This service includes the following: Checking the antifreeze/anti-corrosion concentration Adding concentrated cleaning agent to the windscreen washer system...

  • Page 101: Instruments

    Instruments Overview.................3.02 Overview.......................3.02 Tachometer......................3.02 Speedometer......................3.03 Driver Display................3.04 Overview.......................3.04 Trip info.........................3.05 Vehicle info......................3.06 Navigation......................3.08 Messages......................3.09 Display window....................3.12 Gear position indicator..................3.13 Handling and powertrain display..............3.13 Electronic stability control (ESC) mode display........3.13 Water temperature...................3.14 HV battery temperature................3.14 Oil temperature....................3.15 HV battery charge level..................3.16 Fuel level and range..................3.16 3.01...

  • Page 102: Overview

    The fuel Contact your McLaren retailer supply is cut off to protect the engine immediately. Use of the vehicle in when the maximum RPM is reached.

  • Page 103: Speedometer

    Display to inform you of the fault. Adapt your driving style while this fault exists, you are responsible for the vehicle’s speed at all times. Contact your McLaren retailer. The speedometer is situated centrally on the Driver Display when in Non-Active or Comfort powertrain and handling modes.

  • Page 104: Driver Display

    Instruments Driver Display Menu Overview Pull the stalk towards you to enter your selection. Warnings appear in a pop-up window on the Then select the topic of interest from the Driver Display. list, move the control stalk up or down (+ or -) to highlight your choice.

  • Page 105: Trip Info

    Instruments Driver Display Trip (since start) When the function required is selected or Trip info a setting is made, pull the stalk towards you to confirm. Displays distance, time, average fuel The Driver Display can display the following trip consumption, average speed and Vmax for the data: current journey.

  • Page 106: Vehicle Info

    Instruments Driver Display Trip (long term) Error messages Vehicle info Overview Displays distance, time, average fuel If no error messages have been logged, the consumption, average speed and Vmax since the display will confirm this. last trip reset. The following choices can be made from the If any errors have been logged, the screen will Vehicle info screen.
  • Page 107 Instruments Driver Display Tyre Oil status Battery This shows the pressures and temperatures of Displays a gauge showing the level of oil, Displays a gauge showing the battery charge each of the 4 tyres. If the tyre icon next to the together with the oil temperature.

  • Page 108: Navigation

    The current navigation turn-by-turn guidance will be displayed on the Driver Display if route guidance has been started using the McLaren If available, the speed limit for the current road Infotainment System (MIS).

  • Page 109: Messages

    Instruments Driver Display Messages Information that requires action to be Some messages advise you to consult the taken. Owner's Handbook. The table below indicates what you should do when one of these messages The Driver Display may show messages that refer Low risk fault information.
  • Page 110 Instruments Driver Display Message Action Clutch over temperature The vehicle has been subject to extreme operating conditions. This may be caused by excessive hill starts, repeated hard acceleration, driving slowly up steep hills for extended periods. As a result, the gearbox may limit engine torque.
  • Page 111 Instruments Driver Display Message Action Front right tyre over temperature Stop the vehicle and inspect wheels and tyres, see Inspecting wheels and tyres, page 6.43. Rear left tyre over temperature Stop the vehicle and inspect wheels and tyres, see Inspecting wheels and tyres, page 6.43. Rear right tyre over temperature Stop the vehicle and inspect wheels and tyres, see Inspecting wheels and tyres, page 6.43.

  • Page 112: Display Window

    Instruments Driver Display Sport mode Velocity mode Display window Non-Active/Comfort mode The display window provides the driver with The display window provides the driver with visual access to the control settings and current visual access to the control settings and current performance values of the vehicle.

  • Page 113: Gear Position Indicator

    Instruments Driver Display Gear position indicator Handling and powertrain display Electronic stability control (ESC) mode display The gear indicator shows the current gear Confirmation that the ACTIVE button has not position selected: Neutral, Gear 1-7, or Reverse. been pressed (Active Dynamics Panel is off), the Confirmation of the electronic stability control The indicator will also show A or M depending handling and powertrain displays will both show...

  • Page 114: Water Temperature

    Driver Display. Stop the vehicle as soon as safety permits and contact your McLaren retailer. The water temperature is displayed in the form The High Voltage (HV) battery temperature icon of a coloured icon on the right-hand side of the is on the right-hand side of the Driver Display.

  • Page 115: Oil Temperature

    Stop the vehicle as soon as safety permits and Oil temperature Stop the vehicle as soon as safety permits and contact your McLaren retailer immediately. contact your McLaren retailer immediately. The oil temperature icon is on the right-hand side of the Driver Display.

  • Page 116: Hv Battery Charge Level

    Instruments Driver Display HV battery charge level Fuel level and range The High Voltage (HV) battery charge level is Fuel level displayed in the form of a gauge along with a The fuel level is displayed in the form of a gauge percentage figure on the right-hand side of the on the left-hand side of the Driver Display.

  • Page 119: Mclaren Infotainment System

    McLaren Infotainment System Introduction................4.02 Audio..................4.30 Copyright......................4.02 Overview.......................4.30 Other information.....................4.02 Navigation................4.31 Overview.......................4.02 Overview.......................4.31 Settings...................4.06 Safety........................4.31 Overview......................4.06 Using Navigation....................4.32 Connectivity......................4.06 Setting a destination..................4.33 Time and Units....................4.07 Lighting........................4.11 Driving Preference....................4.11 Phone........................4.13 Security.........................4.14 System........................4.15 Phone..................4.17 Overview.......................4.17 Device pairing.....................4.18 Making a call......................4.20 Receiving a call....................4.22 In-call options.....................4.22...

  • Page 120: Introduction

    Overview McLaren Automotive is constantly updating the The Wi-Fi trademark is owned by the “Wi-Fi When the ignition is switched on, the McLaren systems covered within this document, and Alliance” trade association. A manufacturer may Infotainment System (MIS) will start up and therefore reserves the right to change the use the “Wi-Fi”...
  • Page 121 McLaren Infotainment System Introduction Left-hand MIS screen Right-hand MIS screen Notifications and settings The left-hand MIS screen provides access to the The right-hand MIS screen provides access to Swipe down on the notification bar at the top of following features:...
  • Page 122 McLaren Infotainment System Introduction Home, on/standby, volume NOTE: You can adjust any volume The brightness of all screens (including the Camera Monitor System screens) can be source by rotating the volume control To switch the MIS on, press the home dial.
  • Page 123 McLaren Infotainment System Introduction Connected device status The available information for a connected device, such as network connectivity, signal strength and battery status, will be displayed in the lower right hand corner of the MIS screen. NOTE: The information displayed may vary, depending on the device connected.

  • Page 124: Settings

    McLaren Infotainment System Settings Overview Phone, page 4.13 Connectivity Security, page 4.14 System, page 4.15 NOTE: The settings available may vary depending on the vehicle specification. Swipe down on the notification bar at the top of The following connectivity settings are available: the right-hand MIS screen and tap the settings Bluetooth, page 4.07...

  • Page 125: Time And Units

    McLaren Infotainment System Settings Bluetooth Wi-Fi Time and Units The following time and units settings are available: Daylight saving time, page 4.08 Language, page 4.08 Time Format, page 4.09 Time Adjustment, page 4.09 Time Zone, page 4.09 Speed & Distance Units, page 4.09 Fuel Consumption Units, page 4.10...
  • Page 126 McLaren Infotainment System Settings Daylight saving time Language French German Greek Hungarian Italian Polish Portuguese (Brazil) Russian Spanish Thai Turkish Touch Daylight saving time to toggle the Select your preferred language from the list. function On or Off. The following choices are available:...
  • Page 127 McLaren Infotainment System Settings Time Format Time Adjustment Speed & Distance Units Select 12 hour or 24 hour format. GPS sync automatically adjusts the time using Select km/h & km or mph & miles. the GPS signal. Touch GPS Sync to toggle the function On or Off.
  • Page 128 McLaren Infotainment System Settings Fuel Consumption Units Temperature Units Pressure Units Select L/100km, km/L, mpg(UK) or mpg(US). Select Fahrenheit or Celsius. Select Kpa, PSI or Bar. 4.10...

  • Page 129: Lighting

    McLaren Infotainment System Settings Entry and exit lighting Lighting Driving Preference Entry and exit lighting illuminates the exterior lights when the vehicle is unlocked and locked. To activate these features, set the duration of each to 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 45 seconds or 60 seconds.
  • Page 130 McLaren Infotainment System Settings Automatic Folding Wiper mode Wiper sensitivity When On is selected, the exterior mirrors will fold as the vehicle is locked and unfold when the door is opened. If Off is selected, the mirrors will remain in their driving position.

  • Page 131: Phone

    McLaren Infotainment System Settings Activation on Reverse Name Format Phone The Camera Monitor System (CMS) replaces the conventional exterior mirrors with a camera mounted on each side of the vehicle. When On is selected, parking guidelines will be overlaid onto the rear view video feed to assist with parking manoeuvres when reverse gear is selected.

  • Page 132: Security

    McLaren Infotainment System Settings Valet Mode Security The vehicle doors will automatically lock as the vehicle moves off. Select Off to deactivate this feature. The doors remain unlocked after moving off, unless they are locked manually. Auto alarm When auto alarm is set to On, the vehicle will...

  • Page 133: System

    McLaren Infotainment System Settings The factory set PIN code is 0000. Use this PIN When Left door is selected, only the left-hand System code the first time to switch on valet mode. You door will unlock when the vehicle is unlocked should change this PIN code at the earliest with either the key fob or door button.
  • Page 134 Erase all data and settings Select this option to view the available legal information relating to your vehicle and the McLaren Infotainment System (MIS). Reset all settings Select Yes to erase all data and reset all vehicle and the MIS settings to the factory default.
  • Page 135 WARNING: Never attempt to operate energy. the phone while the vehicle is moving. You could become distracted McLaren recommend that, to avoid potential and cause an accident. interference, a minimum distance of 15 cm (6 in) is maintained between a wireless phone antenna WARNING: Always store your phone and a cardiac pacemaker.

  • Page 136: Phone

    McLaren Infotainment System Phone Device pairing By default, Bluetooth® will be switched on and the McLaren Infotainment System (MIS) will be in discoverable mode. If Bluetooth® is not on, switch on manually, see Bluetooth, page 4.07. Using your mobile phone, select the search for Bluetooth®...
  • Page 137 McLaren Infotainment System Phone NOTE: If the maximum number of 10. Once your phone has been paired and connected to the MIS, it will connect devices are already connected to the MIS, an additional device can be paired, automatically whenever it comes within range.

  • Page 138: Making A Call

    To switch to the phone application, touch the NOTE: The circle around the contact Phone icon on the right-hand McLaren symbol is yellow during dialling, and Infotainment System (MIS) screen. changes to green when the call is connected.
  • Page 139 McLaren Infotainment System Phone A call can be cancelled, while the system is Touch the required contact to begin the From the Phone screen touch the dialling, by touching End Call or the phone call. favourites tab. button. A list of your favourite contacts will be NOTE: The circle around the contact displayed.

  • Page 140: Receiving A Call

    Touch the merge icon to merge two calls into a conference call. The merge icon replaces the plus icon when the option is When you receive an incoming call, the McLaren available. Infotainment System (MIS) will display any caller details which are stored on your phone and...

  • Page 141: Contacts

    McLaren Infotainment System Phone NOTE: Contacts can be sorted by either NOTE: Any media or radio play will be Contacts first name or last name, see Name muted while a call is in progress. Format, page 4.13 for more NOTE: To tag a contact as a favourite information.
  • Page 142 McLaren Infotainment System Phone NOTE: Dependent on phone model, if pictures of contacts are stored on your phone, these will be displayed on the screen during a call if contacts have been synchronised with the MIS. A call can be cancelled, while the system is dialling, by touching End Call or the phone button.

  • Page 143: Media

    Video: accessed by touching the Media icon on the will appear on the screen, with their respective MPEG1 right-hand McLaren Infotainment System (MIS) symbols at the top of the screen. screen. MPEG2 NOTE: If a device is not available, it will Selecting Media will present the available audio H.264/MPEG-4 AVC...

  • Page 144: Media Controls

    Open the dashboard stowage compartment and paused or played by tapping the screen. connected device can be controlled using the connect the device as required. McLaren Infotainment System (MIS) touch To randomly play through the current selection, Ensure that the dashboard stowage screen.

  • Page 145: Usb And Ipod

    McLaren Infotainment System Media USB and iPod Folder Select other tracks or folders you want to copy, or touch to select all items in the Browse to the folder or playlist you wish to listen Connect a USB device, see Connecting an current list.

  • Page 146: Storage

    McLaren Infotainment System Media Storage Select other tracks or folders you want to Touch OK to confirm the new name. erase, or touch to select all items in the From the Media screen, select Storage. Move or Copy current list...

  • Page 147: Bluetooth Audio

    The Bluetooth® symbol will appear at the top of the screen while music is playing. The volume can be adjusted using the McLaren Infotainment System (MIS), see Overview, page 4.02. Audio volume is dependent on the output volume of the device attached, and the MIS volume.

  • Page 148: Audio

    Swipe across the top of the screen to select from the following options: Balance/Fader - Touch and drag the Touch the audio icon on the right-hand McLaren Modes, page 4.30 cross-hair to adjust the balance and fader. Infotainment System (MIS) screen to display the Tones, page 4.30...

  • Page 149: Navigation

    McLaren Infotainment System (MIS) to determine the Read and adhere to the safety message which appears the first time precise location of the vehicle.

  • Page 150: Using Navigation

    Touch the Navigation icon on the left-hand to predefined levels depending on vehicle speed. The location and direction of travel of your McLaren Infotainment System (MIS) screen. This function can be turned on or off in the car is shown as an arrow head on the settings menu.

  • Page 151: Setting A Destination

    Using the screen highlighted. Your start position, current position, Touch the McLaren icon to locate your Manually move around the map, until the map is any waypoint(s) and your destination will be nearest McLaren retailer. A list of McLaren displayed at the most effective scale for locating shown along the highlighted route.

  • Page 155: Comfort And Convenience

    Comfort and Convenience Windows..................5.02 Disabling the tracker system................5.17 Safety........................5.02 Vehicle tracking centre...................5.17 Opening and closing..................5.02 False alarms......................5.18 False alarm policy....................5.18 Climate Control...............5.04 Overview.......................5.04 Controls.........................5.04 Modes of operation..................5.05 A/C (screen) button..................5.05 Demisting/Defrosting..................5.06 Temperature control..................5.06 Air recirculation mode..................5.07 Blower speed control..................5.08 Air distribution settings.................5.08 Heated Camera Monitor System (CMS) lenses........5.09 Interior Features..............5.10 Ambience......................5.10...

  • Page 156: Windows

    Comfort and Convenience Windows Safety Opening and closing Right-hand window switch. Press switch (1) or (2). The window will open for WARNING: Ensure that no one can be WARNING: The key fob allows the as long as the switch is pressed. trapped as you open or close the engine to be started and is also used windows.
  • Page 157 5 seconds. Pull both switches until the windows are closed and hold them in this position for 5 seconds. The windows are now reset. If this does not resolve the issue, please contact your McLaren retailer immediately. 5.03...

  • Page 158: Climate Control

    The climate control system is operated using the AUTO button environment for a long time, ventilate left-hand McLaren Infotainment System (MIS) by opening the windows briefly. screen. Touch the climate control icon to expand Blower speed control the application and access all controls.

  • Page 159: Modes Of Operation

    Comfort and Convenience Climate Control Modes of operation This is denoted by the colour of the blower speed A/C (screen) button slider. The bar is grey and the slider moves by itself when the blower is under automatic Automatic Mode The A/C enhances the cooling and dehumidifying control.

  • Page 160: Demisting/Defrosting

    28°C (61°F to 83°F). the blower will operate at full speed with the air McLaren recommend the temperature temperature set to ‘HI . is set to 22°C (72°F). NOTE: It is possible to manually reduce the blower speed, see Blower speed control, page 5.08.

  • Page 161: Air Recirculation Mode

    Comfort and Convenience Climate Control NOTE: Switch on the air conditioning to Air recirculation mode To set the temperature to maximum, touch prevent the windows misting. until HIGH is displayed. In AUTO mode, the climate control system adjusts the air Touch the air recirculation button, to activate air temperature to the highest setting, the blower recirculation.

  • Page 162: Blower Speed Control

    Comfort and Convenience Climate Control Blower speed control If in automatic mode, adjusting the blower speed Air distribution settings will cause the AUTO button to extinguish. Press the AUTO button to return to automatic mode. NOTE: When the engine is first started, The air distribution can be set using the air the blower speed is limited and the air distribution controls.

  • Page 163: Heated Camera Monitor System (Cms) Lenses

    Comfort and Convenience Climate Control Dashboard air vents Heated Camera Monitor System (CMS) The heated CMS lenses switch off automatically after a set time, depending on the outside air lenses temperature. The dashboard air vents can be opened and closed by pushing the centre blade. WARNING: Remove any accumulated ice or snow from the Camera Monitor System (CMS) lenses before setting...

  • Page 164: Interior Features

    Spot lighting There are four areas of electrochromic glass: Touch the Ambience icon on the left-hand Windscreen McLaren Infotainment System (MIS) screen. Roof porthole glass The following ambience features are available: Door glass Electrochromic glass, page 5.10 Rear window glass Spot lighting, page 5.10...

  • Page 165: Entry Lighting

    Touch the + or - symbols to adjust the brightness of the ambient lighting. Alternatively swipe the brightness bar. The ambient lighting colour and brightness can be adjusted using the McLaren Infotainment System (MIS) on-screen controls. 5.11...

  • Page 166: Exit Lighting

    There are two dashboard stowage will be extinguished and the function will not be compartments, one fitted on each side of the available, unless it is switched on in the McLaren dashboard for storing small items. Infotainment System (MIS) or is manually...

  • Page 167: Cup Holders

    To close, push the lid back and connect the magnetic catch to ensure that Utilise the cup holders, located under the driver's Your McLaren is equipped with the following it is latched securely. seat, for safe convenient storage of closed drink documents: containers when on a journey.

  • Page 168: Accessory Power Sockets

    Comfort and Convenience Interior Features Accessory power sockets USB sockets Media USB socket A 12V accessory socket is located inside each of the passenger seat stowage compartments and Two USB sockets are located inside each of the each have a maximum load rating of 15 Amps. dashboard stowage compartments.

  • Page 169: Vehicle Tracking

    Comfort and Convenience Vehicle Tracking Overview Automatic driver recognition cards This section provides an overview of the vehicle When the ignition is switched off, the vehicle tracking service. If you need further clarification, tracking system will automatically arm itself. If contact vehicle tracking customer service.

  • Page 170: Remote Keypad (Belgium Only)

    If you wish to add or remove a keypad, contact you to verify the vehicle movement. In your McLaren retailer. addition to this, the vehicle tracking centre NOTE: Store your remote keypad away...

  • Page 171: Disabling The Tracker System

    The vehicle tracking centre will then liaise These will include visits to your McLaren retailer Country Telephone with the relevant local police to recover or if the vehicle is to be transported on a trailer, your vehicle.

  • Page 172: False Alarms

    If at any time you need to change any details you To maintain the vehicle tracking service stolen Following an alert, the vehicle tracking centre have entered in the McLaren vehicle tracking vehicle recovery rates, customer support is will contact you to confirm the status of the system agreement or if you sell your vehicle, you needed to keep false alarms to a minimum.

  • Page 175: Maintaining Your Mclaren

    Maintaining Your McLaren Fluid Topping Up..............6.02 Secondary fuse box..................6.26 Engine oil......................6.02 Battery fuse box....................6.27 Gearbox oil level....................6.05 Additional relay box..................6.28 Coolant........................6.05 Lighting...................6.29 Power steering fluid..................6.06 Vehicle lights......................6.29 Brake fluid......................6.07 Manual Unlocking and Opening..........6.30 Windscreen washer fluid................6.08 Unlocking - discharged battery..............6.30 Emergency Equipment............6.10...
  • Page 176 Maintaining Your McLaren In the event of a breakdown.................6.51 Towing for recovery..................6.52 Driving Abroad................6.53 Driving abroad....................6.53 6.02...

  • Page 178: Fluid Topping

    Damage caused by such additives is not covered by the vehicle warranty. Further information is available from your McLaren retailer. The level is viewed in the Vehicle Info section on the Driver Display, see Oil status, NOTE: The oil pressure warning light is page 3.07.
  • Page 179 Maintaining Your McLaren Fluid Topping Up If the engine oil is below the target level, stop the engine and top up the oil in accordance with the following procedure. NOTE: Once the oil level check has been completed and returned a value, do not continue to test the system.
  • Page 180 2 ½ - OK 0 litre McLaren retailer. The engine or the catalytic converter could be damaged. 3 - OK 0 litre Refit the engine oil filler cap.

  • Page 181: Gearbox Oil Level

    Maintaining Your McLaren Fluid Topping Up Gearbox oil level Coolant Remove the engine cover. See Engine cover, page 1.12. If you experience oil loss or problems with gear Coolant is a mixture of water and shifts, have the gearbox checked by your antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor.

  • Page 182: Power Steering Fluid

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

  • Page 183: Brake Fluid

    Maintaining Your McLaren Fluid Topping Up Close the front luggage compartment, see Brake fluid Front luggage compartment, page 1.09. WARNING: Brake fluid is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking are prohibited when handling brake fluid. WARNING: Brake fluid is toxic. Keep containers sealed and away from children.

  • Page 184: Windscreen Washer Fluid

    Maintaining Your McLaren Fluid Topping Up Windscreen washer fluid WARNING: Some washer fluids are highly flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking are prohibited when handling washer fluid. WARNING: Washer fluid is toxic. Keep containers sealed and away from children. If fluid is accidentally consumed, seek medical help straight away.
  • Page 185 Maintaining Your McLaren Fluid Topping Up Release the four fixings securing the Top up the windscreen washer fluid. reservoir cover, then remove the access Close the cap. cover in the direction shown. Replace the reservoir cover. Mix a solution of windscreen washer fluid...

  • Page 186: Emergency Equipment

    Maintaining Your McLaren Emergency Equipment Emergency equipment safety Front luggage compartment The fire extinguisher is also stored in the front luggage compartment, see Fire extinguisher, equipment page 6.12. Before using the emergency equipment, familiarise yourself with the following safety information.

  • Page 187: Tyre Sealant

    Maintaining Your McLaren Emergency Equipment Tyre sealant First aid kit Fuel funnel The tyre sealant (1) is stored in a foam block, in The first aid kit (2) is located in a foam block, in The fuel funnel (4) is stored in a foam block, in...

  • Page 188: Fire Extinguisher

    Maintaining Your McLaren Emergency Equipment Fire extinguisher Rear luggage compartment Warning triangle equipment The fire extinguisher is located in the front The warning triangle (1) is stored in a red case, luggage compartment. in the rear luggage compartment. Additional emergency equipment is stored in the...

  • Page 189: Towing Eye

    (3). reaching in, alongside the rear diffuser. NOTE: Your McLaren is equipped with a Place the warning triangle at an appropriate front towing eye mounting only. It is...

  • Page 190: Key Fob Opening Tool

    Maintaining Your McLaren Emergency Equipment For information on using the manual door release Key fob opening tool key holder, see Unlocking - discharged battery, page 6.30. The key fob openeng tool (hex key) (1) is located inside the rear clam and can be accessed by reaching in, alongside the rear diffuser.

  • Page 191: Battery Care And Maintenance

    Your Speedtail batteries. You could cause with two Lithium Ion batteries: The McLaren retailer will inform you if it a short circuit on the battery and the main 12V battery and the HV (High is necessary to replace the 12V battery could ignite.

  • Page 192: How To Recover The Vehicle With A Discharged 12V Or Hv Battery.6.16

    WARNING: The high voltage battery Do not charge the 12V battery on your McLaren Speedtail is a If the 12V battery, the HV battery, or both 12V externally whilst the engine is Hazardous Voltage battery, and and HV batteries become discharged, the cranked.
  • Page 193 In case of failure, medical device. please contact the McLaren retailer WARNING: There will be a minimum to arrange for a replacement. of 5 m (16 ft 5 in) distance to be...
  • Page 194 NOTE: Normal charging takes up to 2 charging time. WARNING: If McLaren WCS is not in hours assuming normal charging cycle. use, ensure that the vehicle charge WARNING: Do not drive on top of the 240V AC Supply –...
  • Page 195 WCS tablet screen as the Base Pad and confirmation is NOTE: The McLaren Speedtail can only well as on the mobile application displayed on the charger screen. The be charged using the correct WCS...

  • Page 196: Optimising Battery Life And Performance

    HV performance battery at low charge status. Where The McLaren Speedtail app allows you to view possible, charge the battery using the the status of your Wireless Charging System When your McLaren Speedtail is being stored WCS or by engaging the Velocity mode (WCS) at any time from any location.
  • Page 197 Maintaining Your McLaren Battery Care and Maintenance Warning: Foreign Object Detected In the event that you have a movable charging Base Pad and that Base Pad is moved while vehicle charging is occurring, causing the vehicle charger to move out of alignment, the Vehicle Charging Interrupted screen will display.
  • Page 198 Bluetooth connection between the Wall Box and state. Please contact your McLaren retailer to organise the tablet has been lost. This error is often Please contact your McLaren retailer to organise a service of your WCS.
  • Page 199 Maintaining Your McLaren Battery Care and Maintenance Vehicle charging Interrupted The vehicle may be skewed at an angle with respect to the Base Pad. While some coupling may be achieved in this position, adequate coupling may not occur. If this situation arises, the system will display the Realign Vehicle screen.

  • Page 200: Fuse Replacement

    Fuse replacement Main fuse box Amps Circuit protected WARNING: Fuses protect the vehicle’s Contact your McLaren retailer regarding any Audio Amplifier (20 Channel) electrical systems. The failure of any electrical issue or fuse replacement. fuse will render the system it...
  • Page 201 Maintaining Your McLaren Fuses Amps Circuit protected Amps Circuit protected Amps Circuit protected Medium Temperature Medium Temperature Signal Lamp Right-Hand Radiator Pump Radiator Fan Left-Hand Signal Lamp Left-Hand Fuel Pump 2 Medium Temperature Radiator Fan Right-Hand Input Shaft Speed, Odd Gear...
  • Page 202 Maintaining Your McLaren Fuses Secondary fuse box Amps Circuit protected Amps Circuit protected Contact your McLaren retailer regarding any Transmission Control Unit electrical issue or fuse replacement. Transmission Control Unit Secondary fuse box fuse specification chart Instrument cluster Amps Circuit protected...

  • Page 203: Battery Fuse Box

    Maintaining Your McLaren Fuses Battery fuse box Amps Circuit protected Amps Circuit protected Contact your McLaren retailer regarding any Development Connector Electro Hydraulic Power electrical issue or fuse replacement. Assisted Steering OBD2 Diagnostics Battery fuse box fuse specification chart Main Fuse Box Supply...

  • Page 204: Additional Relay Box

    Maintaining Your McLaren Fuses Additional relay box Contact your McLaren retailer regarding any electrical issue or fuse replacement. Additional relay box specification chart Amps Circuit protected Fuel Cell Secondary Air Pump LH Low Cooling Fan High Cooling Fan 6.28...

  • Page 205: Lighting

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

  • Page 206: Manual Unlocking And Opening

    Maintaining Your McLaren 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. Unlocking and opening procedure...

  • Page 207: Starting The Vehicle

    Maintaining Your McLaren Manual Unlocking and Opening NOTE: Unlocking the vehicle using the Starting the vehicle mechanical key will activate the anti-theft system and may cause the alarm to sound. Once the door is open, open the centre console stowage...

  • Page 208: Door Opening From Inside - Discharged Battery

    Maintaining Your McLaren Manual Unlocking and Opening NOTE: Only use this strap when the Replace the key fob battery at the earliest Door opening from inside - discharged possible opportunity, see Replacing key fob battery has become discharged. battery battery, page 6.37.

  • Page 209: Opening Front Luggage Compartment - Discharged Battery

    Maintaining Your McLaren Manual Unlocking and Opening Opening front luggage compartment Using the hex key provided, remove the screw 1, then lift the back cover away from - discharged battery the key fob. NOTE: The key fob or luggage See Key fob opening tool, page 6.14.
  • Page 210 Once the door is open, compartment lid. open the left-hand seat stowage Apply pressure to the McLaren badge on compartment and place the key fob the the luggage compartment lid (to counteract stowage compartment within 10 pressure of the seals), and turn the key seconds.

  • Page 211: Opening Rear Luggage Compartment - Discharged Battery

    Maintaining Your McLaren Manual Unlocking and Opening 10. Open the luggage compartment lid, the gas Opening rear luggage compartment Using the hex key provided, remove the struts will support it in the fully open screw 1, then lift the back cover away from - discharged battery position.
  • Page 212 Maintaining Your McLaren Manual Unlocking and Opening 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, open the left-hand seat stowage compartment and place the key fob the stowage compartment within 10 seconds.

  • Page 213: Replacing Key Fob Battery

    Maintaining Your McLaren Manual Unlocking and Opening Insert the mechanical key into the lock and 10. Open the luggage compartment lid, the gas Replacing key fob battery turn until mechanical resistance is struts will support it in the fully open preventing full release of the luggage position.
  • Page 214 Maintaining Your McLaren Manual Unlocking and Opening Unscrew the battery cover and remove the discharged battery. Install a new battery, ensuring that the polarity is correct. NOTE: Handle the battery as little as possible. Moisture and oil from fingers can affect battery life and cause corrosion of the contacts.

  • Page 215: Washers And Wipers

    Maintaining Your McLaren Washers and Wipers To remove the wiper blade NOTE: Do not lower the wiper arms onto Replacing the wiper blade the windscreen without the wiper blade fitted. WARNING: Ensure the ignition is switched off before you replace the To install a new wiper blade wiper blades.

  • Page 216: Wheels And Tyres

    See Wheel and and wheels. Further information about wheels tyre sizes, page 7.07 and tyres can be obtained from your McLaren See Wheel and tyre sizes, page 7.07. retailer. NOTE: Do not use retreaded tyres.
  • Page 217 NOTE: A wheel change must be carried retailer for further advice regarding and direct sunlight, it is suggested that out at your McLaren retailer. The vehicle replacement tyres. you place them in opaque, waterproof could be damaged if it is jacked up WARNING: If the "...
  • Page 218 Treadwear grade number. The higher the straight line stability. figure the longer a tyre will last. WARNING: Only tyres recommended The alpha character denotes resistance to by McLaren are to be fitted to the heat. An ‘A rated tyre offers most heat vehicle. resistance. 6.42...
  • Page 219 Cold always have your tyres replaced by your tyre inflation pressures, page 7.08. McLaren retailer. Each wheel has a tyre All wheels must have a valve cap fitted to protect pressure sensor connected to the tyre the valve against dirt and moisture.
  • Page 220 Check the pressures when the tyres are cold. If drops repeatedly, inspect the tyre for it is necessary to check the tyres when they are When parking your McLaren, ensure that the foreign objects or signs of punctures, warm, pressures will be higher. Do not let air out tyres do not contact the kerb or other obstacles.

  • Page 221: Deflated Tyre

    Wheels and Tyres Using the tyre sealant there is damage to the sidewall or Deflated tyre shoulder area. Your McLaren is equipped with a container of Contact your McLaren retailer tyre sealant, which is located in the luggage immediately. compartment.
  • Page 222 Maintaining Your McLaren Wheels and Tyres WARNING: If the tyre sealant comes into contact with your eyes or skin, immediately rinse thoroughly with clean water, change out of clothing which has been in contact with the tyre sealant. If an allergic reaction occurs, contact a doctor immediately.

  • Page 223: Vehicle Care

    NOTE: Wash the wheels frequently, do a separate mitt for areas below the wheel not allow brake dust to become Hand washing your McLaren arch line. ingrained in the wheel rim finish. Pre-rinse the body thoroughly with a hose...

  • Page 224: Cleaning The Interior

    Clean wiper blades and rubber seals using warm containing a harsh abrasive. These can NOTE: Your McLaren retailer will be able water and a good quality car shampoo only. Do scratch the surface and permanently to recommend products for cleaning not use petroleum or alcohol-based cleaners.

  • Page 225: Car Cover

    McLaren Speedtail. with a propriety matt dashboard cleaner. Contact screens using a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive your McLaren retailer for more information. Do cleaning products or polish. McLaren recommend that the vehicle is covered not use abrasive cleaning products or polish.

  • Page 226: Raising The Vehicle

    Maintaining Your McLaren Raising the Vehicle NOTE: Use a jack with a flat lifting Vehicle lifting points platform and a rubber pad to protect the chassis from surface damage. Do not lift under a body panel. WARNING: Ensure the vehicle is...

  • Page 227: Mclaren Assistance

    Replacement 12V battery In the event of a breakdown If your McLaren is immobilised, do not attempt If your McLaren has been immobilised due to a In the event of a problem with your vehicle, to make your own arrangements for assistance.
  • Page 228 Screw the towing eye clockwise into the mounting hole, ensuring that it is screwed in to the full extent of the thread. Your McLaren is equipped with a front towing eye mounting only. NOTE: To avoid damage to the towing...
  • Page 229 Maintaining Your McLaren 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 your McLaren retailer regarding what is required to remain legal in the countries in which you are travelling.

  • Page 233: Vehicle Data And Glossary

    Vehicle Data and Glossary Genuine McLaren Parts and Accessories......7.02 Overview.......................7.02 Vehicle Identification............7.03 Vehicle identification number (VIN)............7.03 Data..................7.04 Overview.......................7.04 Vehicle operating temperatures..............7.04 Engine........................7.04 Vehicle dimensions..................7.05 Vehicle weights....................7.07 Wheel and tyre sizes..................7.07 Turning circle......................7.08 Cold tyre inflation pressures................7.08 Service Products, Fluids and Capacities......7.10 Service products....................7.10...

  • Page 234: Genuine Mclaren Parts And Accessories

    McLaren tests replacement parts and accessories, for reliability, safety and suitability. McLaren accepts no responsibility for the use of non-genuine parts on their vehicles, even if they have been independently approved.

  • Page 235: Vehicle Identification

    Vehicle Data and Glossary Vehicle Identification VIN plate Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number plate also The vehicle identification number is located contains the following: centrally, at the bottom of the windscreen. Maximum permitted laden weight The number can also be found etched on the Maximum permitted laden weight including floor in front of the right-hand passenger seat trailer...

  • Page 236: Data

    800 @ 6,500 (ICE) degradation may be experienced. @rpm 200 @ 7,000 (E-motor) McLaren disclaims any liability of the stated engine power not being achieved Rated torque (lb-ft) 590 @ 6,500 (ICE) if the vehicle is being used outside of...

  • Page 237: Vehicle Dimensions

    Vehicle Data and Glossary Data Vehicle dimensions Ground clearance 85 mm (3.3 in) (normal) Ground clearance 115 mm (4.5 in) (vehicle lift) Ground clearance 50 mm (1.9 in) (Velocity mode) Approach angle 8⁰ (normal) Approach angle 10⁰ (vehicle lift) Approach angle 6⁰...
  • Page 238 Vehicle Data and Glossary Data Vehicle width 2,032 mm (6 ft 8 in) Vehicle width 2,889 mm (9 ft 6 in) (doors closed, (doors open at including CMS) widest point) Vehicle height 1,182 mm (3 ft 10 in) Vehicle height 1,984 mm (6 ft 6 in) (doors closed, (doors open,...

  • Page 239: Vehicle Weights

    Unladen weight (all 1,596 (3,519) when driving at high speeds. compartment fluids and 90% fuel) Consult your McLaren retailer if you have had new tyres fitted for Maximum load - rear 30 (66) Kerb weight (plus 75 1,676 (3,695)

  • Page 240: Turning Circle

    5 years, or sooner if the vehicle 0 - 167 mph has been used at speeds above 217 (0 - 270 km/h)* mph (350 km/h). Contact your McLaren retailer for further details. 167 - 217 mph Wheel sizes (270 - 350 km/h)* Front wheels 8.5J x 20...
  • Page 241 Vehicle Data and Glossary Data 7.09...

  • Page 242: Service Products, Fluids And Capacities

    Service products are fuel, engine oil, coolant and WARNING: Fuel is highly flammable. Fire, naked flames and smoking are brake fluid. McLaren recommend that you only use products tested and approved for McLaren. prohibited when handling fuels. Switch off the engine before...

  • Page 243: Coolant

    Offers anti-corrosion protection If the vehicle is losing coolant, do not drive your NOTE: Use Mobil Extra Antifreeze in all vehicle and contact your McLaren retailer. climates, all year round. If coolant is not used, the cooling system will not be...

  • Page 244: Brake Fluid

    (e.g. when driving downhill or away. track driving) impairing the braking efficiency. Therefore, the brake fluid McLaren recommend the use of Mobil must be replaced at the screenwash concentrate. recommended service intervals. The reservoir has a capacity of approximately WARNING: Only use fluid from new, 3.25 litres.

  • Page 245: Technical Glossary

    Vehicle Data and Glossary Technical Glossary Brake disc wiping Camera monitor system (CMS) Technical glossary Brake disc wiping operates when the windscreen The Camera Monitor System (CMS) replaces the Active dynamics control wipers are switched on. It prevents moisture conventional exterior mirrors with a camera build up on the brake discs during periods of mounted on each side of the vehicle, just behind A system that allows the driver to change the...
  • Page 246 Vehicle Data and Glossary Technical Glossary Electronic stability control (ESC) Launch control When calling for an upshift under hard acceleration, ignition is interrupted (cut) in a ESC monitors driving stability and traction Launch control is designed to give the maximum defined number of engine cylinders.
  • Page 247 Vehicle Data and Glossary Technical Glossary Seamless shift gearbox Vehicle identification number (VIN) The seamless shift gearbox is a 7 speed, dual The VIN is a unique 17 digit number which clutch gearbox. Gear changes can be fully provides information about your vehicle, as well automatic or driver controlled.

  • Page 251: Conformity Information

    Conformity Information Compliance................8.02 McLaren Infotainment System (MIS)............8.02 Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)..........8.02 Smart Key Fob....................8.03 8.01...
  • Page 252 Conformity Information Compliance McLaren Infotainment System (MIS) Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Banda de frecuencia: 433.92 MHz (TSSSG4G5 and TSSRE4Dg) (TPMS) Potencia máxima de radiofrecuencia transmitida: Hereby, Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. KG <10 mW (TSSRE4Dg) declares that the radio equipment type...
  • Page 253 Gewerbestr. 40, 75015 Bretten, Germany Hereby, Pektron Group Ltd., declares that Il fabbricante, Huf Hülsbeck & Fürst GmbH & Co. McLaren Smart Key Fob is in compliance with KG, dichiara che il tipo di apparecchiatura radio Directive 2014/53/EU. For details, please access TSSSG4G5 e TSSRE4Dg è...
  • Page 254 WARNING: WARNUNG: Halten Sie Pektron Group Ltd déclare par la présente que produit et éloignez-le des enfants. Si McLaren Smart Key Fob est conforme à la neue und gebrauchte Batterien von vous pensez que les piles ont pu être Kindern fern. Wenn sich das directive 2014/53 / UE.
  • Page 255 Ja akumulatora nodalījums netiek Direttiva 2014/53 / UE. Per i dettagli, accedi al seguente URL: droši noslēgts, pārtrauciet Ar šo Pektron Group Ltd paziņo, ka McLaren izstrādājuma lietošanu un turiet to http://www.Pektron.com/eudoc/mcl/ Smart Key Fob atbilst Direktīvai 2014/53 / ES.
  • Page 256 A Pektron Group Ltd declara que McLaren Smart atención médica inmediata. Key Fob está em conformidade com a Diretiva WARNING: ADVERTÊNCIA: Use apenas WARNING: ADVERTENCIA: Utilice solo o tipo de bateria especificado.
  • Page 259 Index Alarm............1.15 Brake assist system.........2.28 arming.............1.15 Brake disc wiping........2.28 Accelerator pedal position......2.14 disarming..........1.15 Brake fluid..........7.12 Accessories..........7.02 panic............1.33 topping up..........6.07 Activate Velocity mode......2.23 Ambient lighting........5.10 Brake pedal..........2.08 Active Aero..........2.34 Ambient temperature display....4.04 Brakes ailerons...........2.34 Anti-lock braking system......2.27 Anti-lock braking system.....2.27 Active dynamics panel......2.18 Audio Anti-lock braking system warning active button.........2.18...
  • Page 260 Index heating...........5.09 controls..........5.04 Camera Monitor System (CMS) demisting..........5.06 Dashboard stowage compartments..5.12 settings..........4.13 heated camera monitor system..5.09 Data Capacities...........7.10 manual mode.........5.05 overview..........7.04 cooling system........7.11 switching on/off........5.05 Daytime running lamps......1.31 engine oil..........7.10 temperature..........5.06 Deactivate Velocity mode.......2.25 fuel tank..........7.10 Clock............4.04 Defrosting - climate control....5.06 Car cover............6.49 Closing a door Demisting - climate control....5.06...
  • Page 261 Index messages..........3.09 messages..........3.09 Electric Windows non-active mode........3.12 navigation..........3.08 safety............5.02 oil temperature........3.15 non-active mode........3.12 Electrochromic glass......5.10, 5.10 sport mode..........3.12 overview........2.05, 3.02 Electronic brake pre-fill......2.29 trip computer.........3.05 right-hand display overview..2.05, 2.06 Electronic Stability Control.....2.30 vehicle info..........3.06 shift lights..........3.02 deactivating...........2.30 velocity mode........3.12 speedometer.........3.03 dynamic modes........2.30 water temperature.......3.14 sport mode..........3.12...
  • Page 262 - discharged battery.....6.33 Gear position indicator......3.13 Eye - towing..........6.13 unlocking and opening......1.09 Gear positions...........2.06 Fuel.............2.43 Gear shift indicator........2.10 funnel............6.11 General............2.27 quality............2.44 Genuine McLaren parts and safety............7.10 False alarm policy........5.18 accessories..........7.02 tank............7.10 False alarms..........5.18 Glossary - technical........7.13 Fuel level display........3.16 Features Ground clearance..........5 Fuel range display........3.16...
  • Page 263 Index Instrument cluster display......3.04 Instruments - Velocity mode....2.26 Instruments..........3.12 Interior accessory power socket....5.14 Handling control........2.19 cleaning..........6.49 Interior lighting.........5.10 Hazardous voltage charging comfort mode........3.12 ambient lighting........5.11 safety............6.16 display.............3.12 spot lighting...........5.10 Hazard warning lamps......1.32 display messages.........3.09 In the event of a theft Headlamps..........1.29 display window........3.12 overview..........5.16...
  • Page 264 McLaren Assistance.........6.51 sidelamps..........1.29 USB and iPod.........4.27 in the event of a breakdown....6.51 switch.............1.28 using navigation........4.32 McLaren Infotainment System Light switch..........1.28 Media bluetooth audio........4.29 Limphome..........2.10 bluetooth audio........4.29 connecting an external device...4.26 Locking............1.06 connecting an external device...4.26 connectivity settings......4.06...
  • Page 265 Index Messages.........3.06, 6.20 Opening a door settings..........4.13 charging..........6.20 from inside..........1.08 Power output..........7.04 Mirror from outside..........1.04 engine.............7.04 heating...........5.09 Opening and closing the vents Power steering fluid.........7.11 Mislock............1.07 dashboard air vents......5.09 topping up..........6.06 Opening the windows......5.02 Powertrain control........2.20 Operating temperatures - vehicle..7.04 Precautions - driving.......6.44 Optimising High Voltage (HV) battery...6.20 Pressures - tyre......6.44, 7.08...
  • Page 266 Index Relay box...........6.28 Seamless Shift Gearbox......2.13 Bluetooth..........4.06 Remote keypad.........5.16 gear positions........2.13 Camera Monitor System (CMS)...4.13 Removing the engine cover....1.12 gearshift paddles........2.16 comfort entry/exit........4.12 Replacement battery.......6.51 kickdown..........2.14 Connectivity..........4.06 Replacing manual/automatic mode.....2.15 driving preference........4.11 bulbs............6.29 Seat lighting............4.11 fuse............6.24 forward and rearward adjustment..1.17 overview..........4.06 key fob battery........6.37 Seat belts............1.21...
  • Page 267 Index notification lights.........2.04 Turning circle..........7.08 parking brake........2.06 Tyre monitoring........3.07 Tachometer..........3.02 starting the engine......2.08 Tyre pressures........6.44, 7.08 Technical data...........7.04 switching on the ignition....2.03 Tyres............6.42 engine.............7.04 warning lights........2.03 asymmetric..........6.42 turning circle.........7.08 Starting the engine........2.08 checks.............1.39 tyre pressures........7.08 discharged key fob battery....6.31 inspecting..........6.43 vehicle dimensions.......7.05 Steering column markings..........6.41...
  • Page 268 Index setting............2.40 false alarm policy........5.18 Washer fluid USB socket false alarms..........5.18 windscreen........6.08, 7.12 media............5.14 in the event of a theft......5.16 Washing............6.47 USB sockets..........5.14 remote keypad........5.16 exterior...........6.47 Vehicle use..........2.42 wheels............6.47 Vehicle washing........6.47 Water temperature display.....3.14 Vehicle weights........7.07 Wearing seat belts........1.22 Velocity mode........5, 2.23 Weights............7.07 Vehicle dimensions........7.05 activate...........2.23...
  • Page 269 Index Wiper modes..........4.12 Wiper sensitivity........4.12 9.11...
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