McLaren 570SGT4 User manual

TECHNICAL MANUAL

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Contents
1Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
1.1 Aboutthismanual.......................................................................................................................................................................................11
1.2 ContactInformation...................................................................................................................................................................................11
McLarenCustomer Racing..................................................................................................................................................................11
Customer Support .................................................................................................................................................................................11
1.3 Disclaimer.......................................................................................................................................................................................................12
1.4 Legalityand Homologation.....................................................................................................................................................................12
1.5 Damage to the Monocell..........................................................................................................................................................................12
2Pre and Post-Use Checks...............................................................................................................................................................13
2.1 Pre-UseChecks............................................................................................................................................................................................13
Vehicle WarmUp....................................................................................................................................................................................13
2.1.1.1 VehicleWarmUp Values...........................................................................................................................................................13
EngineCoolant Level Check..............................................................................................................................................................14
EngineOilLevelCheck .........................................................................................................................................................................15
BrakeFluid Level Check.......................................................................................................................................................................17
FuelConsumption................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
2.2 Post UseChecks .........................................................................................................................................................................................18
PostRunData Review......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
2.2.1.1 Post Run Normal Operating Data Values.......................................................................................................................... 18
2.2.1.2 MaximumOperatingTemperatures.....................................................................................................................................19
CriticalComponent Checks.................................................................................................................................................................19
3Operating the Vehicle.....................................................................................................................................................................20
3.1 DoorRelease................................................................................................................................................................................................20
ExternalDoor Release.........................................................................................................................................................................20
InternalDoorRelease...........................................................................................................................................................................21
3.2 DriverPosition..............................................................................................................................................................................................21
3.3 Fire Extinguisher System........................................................................................................................................................................22
FireExtinguisher Controls.................................................................................................................................................................24
3.3.1.1 Testingthe Fire ExtinguisherSystem................................................................................................................................24
3.3.1.2 Armingthe Fire ExtinguisherSystem.................................................................................................................................24
3.4 ExternalSwitches......................................................................................................................................................................................25
3.5 FuelFill...........................................................................................................................................................................................................26
3.6 StartingtheEngine...................................................................................................................................................................................26

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Ignition States........................................................................................................................................................................................26
3.6.1.1 State1.............................................................................................................................................................................................26
3.6.1.2 State2.............................................................................................................................................................................................26
3.6.1.3 State3.............................................................................................................................................................................................27
3.6.1.4 State4.............................................................................................................................................................................................27
3.6.1.5 State5.............................................................................................................................................................................................27
3.7 Driver Controls ............................................................................................................................................................................................28
Steering WheelControls....................................................................................................................................................................28
3.7.1.1 Standard Steering Wheel........................................................................................................................................................28
3.7.1.2 QuickReleaseSteering Wheel...............................................................................................................................................29
SteeringWheelButtons.....................................................................................................................................................................30
3.7.2.1 PTT(Push to Talk Radio)..........................................................................................................................................................30
3.7.2.2 PIT/ PLSL (Pit Lane Speed Limiter).....................................................................................................................................30
3.7.2.3 SpareButton ................................................................................................................................................................................30
3.8 Instrument Cluster .....................................................................................................................................................................................31
Instrument Cluster Screen Symbols..............................................................................................................................................32
3.9 CentralSwitchPanel.................................................................................................................................................................................33
3.10 LabelledSwitches and Controls...........................................................................................................................................................35
CentralSwitchPanel............................................................................................................................................................................35
SteeringColumnControls..................................................................................................................................................................36
3.10.2.1 Menu Selection............................................................................................................................................................................36
3.10.2.2 Instrument Cluster Menus ......................................................................................................................................................37
3.10.2.3 SleepCycle.....................................................................................................................................................................................38
HVACControl..........................................................................................................................................................................................39
3.11 ActiveDynamicsMode Selection.........................................................................................................................................................40
ActiveMode.............................................................................................................................................................................................40
HandlingControl....................................................................................................................................................................................41
3.11.2.1 PowertrainControl Settings..................................................................................................................................................42
3.11.2.2 LaunchControl.............................................................................................................................................................................43
3.12 DataLogger..................................................................................................................................................................................................44
4Vehicle Set-Up and Configurations............................................................................................................................................45
4.1 Chassis............................................................................................................................................................................................................45
Base Car Setup Sheet..........................................................................................................................................................................45
4.2 RideHeightMeasurement.....................................................................................................................................................................46
Front...........................................................................................................................................................................................................46

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Rear............................................................................................................................................................................................................46
RideHeight Adjustment.....................................................................................................................................................................47
Camber and ToeAdjustment ...........................................................................................................................................................47
4.2.4.1 Front Axle Camber and Toe Setting Values.....................................................................................................................47
4.2.4.2 Rear Axle Camber and Toe Setting Values.......................................................................................................................48
4.3 Aerodynamics..............................................................................................................................................................................................49
RearWing.................................................................................................................................................................................................49
4.4 BrakeandRadiator Blanking.................................................................................................................................................................49
4.5 Left-Hand Fuel Fill.....................................................................................................................................................................................50
4.6 AuxiliaryVehicle Wiring............................................................................................................................................................................51
RadioConnections.................................................................................................................................................................................51
SteeringWheel SpareButton.......................................................................................................................................................52
FIA LoggerConnector..........................................................................................................................................................................52
AUX1..........................................................................................................................................................................................................52
5Vehicle Systems Overview............................................................................................................................................................53
5.1 Engine.............................................................................................................................................................................................................53
EngineOilSystem.................................................................................................................................................................................53
OilSystemSchematic..........................................................................................................................................................................54
EngineCoolant System.......................................................................................................................................................................55
5.1.3.1 CoolantSystem Bleed Points.................................................................................................................................................56
Turbocharging System.......................................................................................................................................................................57
ExhaustSystem.....................................................................................................................................................................................58
5.1.5.1 ExhaustLinkPipes .....................................................................................................................................................................58
5.1.5.2 ExhaustV-Band Clamp.............................................................................................................................................................59
5.2 FuelSystem..................................................................................................................................................................................................60
FuelTankLayout...................................................................................................................................................................................60
Fuel SystemPlumbing.........................................................................................................................................................................61
5.3 Transmission and Final Drive................................................................................................................................................................62
Transmission Schematic....................................................................................................................................................................63
5.4 BrakingSystem...........................................................................................................................................................................................65
Hydraulic Power Unit...........................................................................................................................................................................66
Combined Gyro/Accelerometer.......................................................................................................................................................67
5.5 Suspension System...................................................................................................................................................................................68
Front Suspension..................................................................................................................................................................................68
Rear Suspension ...................................................................................................................................................................................68

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Damper and SpringAssemblies.......................................................................................................................................................69
Anti-RollBars..........................................................................................................................................................................................70
5.6 Steering System..........................................................................................................................................................................................71
5.7 ElectricalSystem........................................................................................................................................................................................72
ECUS........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 72
Battery......................................................................................................................................................................................................73
Alternator.................................................................................................................................................................................................73
BatteryIsolator......................................................................................................................................................................................74
6Data Logging .....................................................................................................................................................................................75
6.1 DataLogging System...............................................................................................................................................................................75
SystemSpecifications......................................................................................................................................................................... 75
Channel Upperand LowerLimits....................................................................................................................................................76
6.1.2.1 NBrakePedalStatus....................................................................................................................................................................76
6.1.2.2 NOilPressureSwitch...................................................................................................................................................................76
6.1.2.3 NPASfluidlevelstatus................................................................................................................................................................76
Channel Offset.......................................................................................................................................................................................76
BUSBAUDRate......................................................................................................................................................................................76
Powertrain CANConfiguration.........................................................................................................................................................77
6.1.5.1 Ignition Advance..........................................................................................................................................................................77
6.1.5.2 LambdaL..........................................................................................................................................................................................77
6.1.5.3 LambdaR .........................................................................................................................................................................................77
CAN IDs andLogging Information ..................................................................................................................................................78
6.2 VBOX...............................................................................................................................................................................................................79
VBOX Data Channels Unit Type ......................................................................................................................................................79
VBOX CableIdentification.................................................................................................................................................................80
7Diagnostics.........................................................................................................................................................................................81
7.1 VehicleCommunication Interface.......................................................................................................................................................82
2018 VCIHardwareUpdate..............................................................................................................................................................83
7.2 Diagnostic Software.................................................................................................................................................................................83
7.3 Licencing........................................................................................................................................................................................................84
7.4 GettingStarted...........................................................................................................................................................................................84
7.5 HomePage...................................................................................................................................................................................................84
7.6 Vehicle Information ..................................................................................................................................................................................85
7.7 Diagnostic Toolbox....................................................................................................................................................................................86
Identification..........................................................................................................................................................................................87

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Actual Values..........................................................................................................................................................................................87
DTC..............................................................................................................................................................................................................89
Actuators..................................................................................................................................................................................................90
Sequences...............................................................................................................................................................................................90
Reprogramming.....................................................................................................................................................................................90
7.8 Disconnecting MDS from the Vehicle.................................................................................................................................................91
7.9 DefaultDTCCodes.....................................................................................................................................................................................92
7.10 Brake System ABS Modulator Bleed...................................................................................................................................................93
8Routine Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................................................96
8.1 RaisingtheVehicle....................................................................................................................................................................................96
2 or 4 Post Workshop Lift..................................................................................................................................................................96
AirJacks.....................................................................................................................................................................................................96
8.2 WheelRelatedProcesses.......................................................................................................................................................................98
WheelRetention...................................................................................................................................................................................98
WheelBedding.......................................................................................................................................................................................99
HubNut...................................................................................................................................................................................................100
8.3 FuelSystem Related Processes.........................................................................................................................................................101
FuelPumpOut......................................................................................................................................................................................101
8.4 EngineOilSystemRelatedProcesses.............................................................................................................................................103
EngineOil Drain....................................................................................................................................................................................103
Engine Oil Fill.........................................................................................................................................................................................104
8.5 EngineCoolant System RelatedProcesses...................................................................................................................................105
EngineCoolant Drain.........................................................................................................................................................................105
FillingtheCooling Systemfrom Empty......................................................................................................................................106
Coolant System PressureTest......................................................................................................................................................107
8.6 Turbocharger RelatedProcesses......................................................................................................................................................109
WastegatePreloadCheck................................................................................................................................................................109
8.7 ExhaustSystem Related Processes.................................................................................................................................................112
Exhaust Fitting.....................................................................................................................................................................................112
8.8 Transmission Fluid RelatedProcesses............................................................................................................................................113
TransmissionFluidDrain..................................................................................................................................................................113
Transmission Fluid FilterReplacement......................................................................................................................................114
Transmission Fluid Fill....................................................................................................................................................................... 115
8.9 Clutch System Related Processes.....................................................................................................................................................116
ClutchFluidDrain................................................................................................................................................................................116

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ClutchFluid FilterReplacement.....................................................................................................................................................117
ClutchFluid Fill.....................................................................................................................................................................................118
8.10 BrakingSystemRelated Processes..................................................................................................................................................120
BrakeDisc Bedding.............................................................................................................................................................................120
Brake PadBedding .............................................................................................................................................................................120
BrakeFluid Bleed and Fill................................................................................................................................................................. 121
ABSModulator Bleed.........................................................................................................................................................................121
8.11 EHPASRelatedProcesses....................................................................................................................................................................122
EHPASFluidBleedand Fill...............................................................................................................................................................122
8.12 HVAC System RelatedProcesses......................................................................................................................................................123
HVACRefrigerantEvacuation........................................................................................................................................................123
HVACOilFillTable...............................................................................................................................................................................124
HVACRefrigerantCharge................................................................................................................................................................125
9Body/Composite Repair .............................................................................................................................................................. 126
9.1 BodyPanels andComponents............................................................................................................................................................126
10 Repair Information........................................................................................................................................................................ 129
10.1 Recommended Tools andEquipment..............................................................................................................................................129
10.2 ComponentLife and RebuildSchedule...........................................................................................................................................130
PartReplacement...............................................................................................................................................................................134
10.3 Common Track SideProcedure Torques ........................................................................................................................................134
11 Technical Information ................................................................................................................................................................. 136
11.1 VehicleDetails...........................................................................................................................................................................................136
11.2 VehicleWeightand Dimensions........................................................................................................................................................136
11.3 VehicleFluid FillSpecifications..........................................................................................................................................................137
Grease and Adhesives Specifications.........................................................................................................................................137
11.4 EngineSystem..........................................................................................................................................................................................138
EngineSpecifications........................................................................................................................................................................138
Engine Oil System Specifications.................................................................................................................................................138
EngineCoolantSystem Specifications.......................................................................................................................................138
Turbocharging System Specifications .......................................................................................................................................138
11.5 FuelSystemSpecifications..................................................................................................................................................................139
Fuel Cell Specifications.....................................................................................................................................................................139
11.6 TransmissionSystem and Final Drive Specifications................................................................................................................139
TransmissionSpecifications...........................................................................................................................................................139
Transmission Lubrication................................................................................................................................................................139

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Transmission Gear Ratios................................................................................................................................................................139
Clutch Specification ...........................................................................................................................................................................140
Final Drive Specification...................................................................................................................................................................140
11.7 Brake System Specification.................................................................................................................................................................141
BrakeDiscand Caliper Specification...........................................................................................................................................141
Optional Brake DiscsSpecification ..............................................................................................................................................141
EnduranceBrakeKitSpecification...............................................................................................................................................142
Hydraulic Brake System Specification........................................................................................................................................142
11.8 Suspension System Specification.....................................................................................................................................................143
Spring Specification...........................................................................................................................................................................143
Damper Specification........................................................................................................................................................................143
11.9 SteeringSystemSpecification...........................................................................................................................................................143
11.10 FuseBoxes .................................................................................................................................................................................................144
Bulkhead Panel Fuse Box.................................................................................................................................................................144
Battery Fuse Box.................................................................................................................................................................................145
Passenger Footwell Fuse Box .......................................................................................................................................................146
12 Abbreviations................................................................................................................................................................................. 147

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List of Figures
Figure1:Monocell and CrashStructures...................................................................................................................................................................12
Figure2:Engine CoolantFillerCap andLevelCheck............................................................................................................................................14
Figure3:Oil Level Check,OK..........................................................................................................................................................................................15
Figure4:Oil Level Check, Minimum.............................................................................................................................................................................15
Figure5:OilStatus Levels...............................................................................................................................................................................................16
Figure 6:Engine OilFiller Cap ........................................................................................................................................................................................16
Figure7:Brake Fluid LevelCheck.................................................................................................................................................................................17
Figure8:Electrical Door ReleaseLocation..............................................................................................................................................................20
Figure9:External Door Release..................................................................................................................................................................................20
Figure10:Internal DoorRelease..................................................................................................................................................................................21
Figure11:Electronic DoorRelease..............................................................................................................................................................................21
Figure 12: Fire Extinguisher Installed in Cockpit...................................................................................................................................................22
Figure 13: Fire Extinguisher Wiring Harness.......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 14: FireExtinguisher System9V Battery Location ...............................................................................................................................23
Figure 15: FireExtinguisher Cockpit Controls........................................................................................................................................................24
Figure16:External Switches........................................................................................................................................................................................25
Figure 17 - Instrument Cluster Ignition State 2 .................................................................................................................................................27
Figure 18 - Instrument Cluster Ignition State 3................................................................................................................................................. 27
Figure 19 -InstrumentCluster Ignition State 5................................................................................................................................................. 27
Figure20: StandardSteeringWheel.........................................................................................................................................................................28
Figure 21:QuickRelease Steering WheelOption .................................................................................................................................................29
Figure22:Instrument Cluster NormalMode........................................................................................................................................................31
Figure 23: Instrument Cluster - Sport Mode............................................................................................................................................................31
Figure 24:Instrument Cluster - Track Mode............................................................................................................................................................31
Figure25:Instrument ClusterScreenSymbols.....................................................................................................................................................32
Figure 26: Central Switch Panel ..................................................................................................................................................................................33
Figure27:Central Switch PanelSwitches...............................................................................................................................................................35
Figure 28: Steering Column Control Switches.......................................................................................................................................................36
Figure 29: Menu Selection Stalk..................................................................................................................................................................................36
Figure30:Instrument ClusterMenuIcons..............................................................................................................................................................37
Figure31:ClimateControl Display..............................................................................................................................................................................39
Figure32:Climate Control Button..............................................................................................................................................................................39
Figure 33: Active Dynamics Panel...............................................................................................................................................................................40
Figure 34: HandlingControl Selector.........................................................................................................................................................................41
Figure35:Powertrain ControlSelector....................................................................................................................................................................42
Figure36: Launch ControlButton..............................................................................................................................................................................43
Figure37:Base Car Setup..............................................................................................................................................................................................45
Figure38:Front RideHeightMeasurementPoints ............................................................................................................................................46
Figure39: Rear Ride HeightMeasurementPoints ..............................................................................................................................................46
Figure40:Front Axle CamberandToeGraph........................................................................................................................................................47
Figure41:Rear Axle Camberand ToeGraph..........................................................................................................................................................48
Figure 42: Rear Wing Adjustment ..............................................................................................................................................................................49
Figure43: RecommendedCentralRadiatorInletDuctBlankingExample .................................................................................................49
Figure 44: Transmission Tunnel ElectricalConnectors ......................................................................................................................................51

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Figure45:Engine ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................53
Figure46:Installed Oil Tank..........................................................................................................................................................................................53
Figure47:Mounted EngineOilCooler.......................................................................................................................................................................54
Figure48: Oil System Schematic................................................................................................................................................................................54
Figure 49: Engine Coolant System Schematic....................................................................................................................................................... 55
Figure 50: Coolant System Bleed Nipples................................................................................................................................................................56
Figure51:Engine Air Path...............................................................................................................................................................................................57
Figure52:Exhaust Link PipesandMuffler..............................................................................................................................................................58
Figure53:Exhaust Link PipeClampOrientationandTorque..........................................................................................................................58
Figure54:Exhaust V-bandClamp..............................................................................................................................................................................59
Figure55: Fuel Cell............................................................................................................................................................................................................60
Figure 56: Fuel Tank Schematic ..................................................................................................................................................................................60
Figure 57: FuelLines (9GT-FU-6002)........................................................................................................................................................................61
Figure58:Transmission.................................................................................................................................................................................................62
Figure 59: Transmission Schematic Diagram.........................................................................................................................................................63
Figure 60: Transmission BreatherLocations.........................................................................................................................................................64
Figure61:Hydraulic PowerUnitInstalled...............................................................................................................................................................66
Figure 62: Hydraulic Power Unit.................................................................................................................................................................................66
Figure63: Installed Gyro/Accelerometer ................................................................................................................................................................67
Figure64:Combined Gyro/Accelerometer.............................................................................................................................................................67
Figure 65: Front Suspension Installation.................................................................................................................................................................68
Figure 66: Rear Suspension Installation..................................................................................................................................................................68
Figure 67: Damper with Spring....................................................................................................................................................................................69
Figure 68: DamperCompression Adjustment .......................................................................................................................................................69
Figure69:Damper ReboundAdjustment................................................................................................................................................................69
Figure70:Front Anti-RollBar.......................................................................................................................................................................................70
Figure71:Rear Anti-RollBar.........................................................................................................................................................................................70
Figure 72: Anti-Roll Bar Adjustment Positions......................................................................................................................................................70
Figure 73: SteeringWheelRemoved..........................................................................................................................................................................71
Figure74:Mounted ECU................................................................................................................................................................................................. 72
Figure75:Battery InstalledinBatteryBox.............................................................................................................................................................73
Figure76:Installed Alternator.....................................................................................................................................................................................73
Figure77: BatteryIsolator.............................................................................................................................................................................................74
Figure78:Video VBOXCable Identification...........................................................................................................................................................80
Figure79:VCI Item Identification...............................................................................................................................................................................82
Figure80:MDS VehicleInformation Icons..............................................................................................................................................................85
Figure81:MDSVehicleInformationOnscreenData...........................................................................................................................................85
Figure82:MDSDiagnosticToolboxOnscreenData............................................................................................................................................86
Figure83:MDS Actual ValueOnscreenIcons........................................................................................................................................................87
Figure 84: MDS ActualValues BarChartandLine Graph Examples..............................................................................................................88
Figure85:MDS DTC OnscreenDataExample........................................................................................................................................................89
Figure86: MDS ActuatorOnscreenIcons................................................................................................................................................................90
Figure87:MDS Exit Screen............................................................................................................................................................................................91
Figure88: Closing MDSSoftware................................................................................................................................................................................91
Figure89: MDS Brake BleedRoutine........................................................................................................................................................................93
Figure 90: MDSBrakeBleedRoutine:RL Caliper Step 1 ....................................................................................................................................94