McLaren 620R User guide

McLaren 620R
Owner's Handbook
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Contents
1.01 Before You Drive
2.01 Maintaining Your McLaren
3.01 At the Track
4.01 Vehicle Data and Glossary
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Introduction
Please read this information to familiarise
yourself with your McLaren 620R and its
features before you drive.
The information contained within this
supplement refers specifically to the McLaren
620R. Therefore to fully understand the
operation, functions and controls of the McLaren
620R, it will be necessary to refer to both the
McLaren Sports Series Owner’s Handbook and
this supplement.
Together, this supplement and the McLaren
Sports Series Owner’s Handbook, provide the
necessary information for you to get the
optimum benefit and enjoyment from your
McLaren.
This publication must not be reproduced,
translated or reprinted, in whole or in part,
without written permission from McLaren
Automotive Ltd. The equipment fitted to your
McLaren may vary from that shown depending
on vehicle specification.
McLaren constantly updates its vehicles, and
therefore reserves the right to introduce
changes in design, equipment and technical
features at any time.
The documents supplied with your McLaren are
an integral part of the vehicle. Ensure that you
pass them onto the new owner if you sell the
vehicle.
This vehicle may be covered by patents. See
cars.mclaren.com/patents.
Printed in United Kingdom, 31QA006CP.
Using this supplement
To find information relating to the McLaren
620R, refer to information contained within this
supplement in the first instance. If the required
information is not found, refer to the following
table. The table contains a list of systems and
functions that are not applicable to the McLaren
620R.
If the information you are looking for is not
contained within the supplement and is not
contained within the following table, please refer
to the McLaren Sports Series Owner’s Handbook.
Where further information is required, contact
your McLaren retailer.
The following systems and functions that are
not applicable to the McLaren 620R:
•Child passengers
•Cup holders
•Navigation (optional)
•Air Conditioning (optional)
The information is divided into specific sections,
to assist in finding the particular information you
require.
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Before You Drive
Details the settings you need to make in the
cockpit to ensure you are fully prepared and have
safe and easy access to all controls before
driving.
Maintaining your McLaren
Information on maintaining your McLaren is here.
Included is advice on the emergency systems
fitted to the McLaren 620R and how to care for
your McLaren.
At the Track
Describes the systems and tools that are
supplied with the vehicle, where the use of the
system or tool is primarily in the pit garage.
Vehicle Data and Technical Glossary
Refer to this section when you need information
regarding the fluid specifications and quantities
that are required for the various systems on your
McLaren, or when you need to know a specific
piece of data relating to your McLaren or its
performance.
Index
The table of contents and the index will help you
find information quickly, when you need it.
Symbols
You will find the following symbols in this
Owner’sHandbook.Thesesymbolsareintended
to give you an instant visual message on what
type of information is being displayed.
Warnings
A warning draws your attention to
activities that could cause injury or death.
Notes
Notes draw your attention to activities
that contain possible risks to your
McLaren, provide advice that you may
find useful, or give additional information
regarding a particular subject.
Environmental notes
Environmental notes give you tips on
minimising the impact that you and your
vehicle have on the environment.
Vehicle use
WARNING: The electronic systems
fitted to your McLaren interact with
each other. Tampering with these
systems could cause malfunctions in
other interconnected systems. Such
faults could seriously endanger the
operational safety of your McLaren
and your own safety.
Additional work or modifications
madeto the vehicle, whichhave been
carried out incorrectly can also affect
its operating safety.
Observe the following when using your McLaren:
•The safety notes throughout this
supplement and the McLaren Sports Series
Owner’s Handbook
•Road traffic laws and regulations
WARNING:There are various warning
labels attached to your McLaren.
These are intended to make you and
others aware of various risks. Do not
remove any warning labels from the
vehicle.
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If you remove these warning labels,
you or others may not then be aware
of dangers, which may result in an
injury.
Ground clearance
WARNING: Damage to the underside
of the vehicle may occur when
approaching steep inclines or
declines.
Drive with care when:
•approaching kerbs.
•approaching steep inclines.
•departing steep declines.
•driving on rough roads.
•driving in areas where traffic calming
measures have been deployed.
•driving in any other environment where
sudden change of road surface height or
elevation are encountered such as car
parks.
See Vehicle dimensions, page 4.03.
Track driving
To achieve optimum performance and reliability,
it is important to ensure the following
preconditions are met before attempting to drive
your vehicle on a track:
•Engine oil is at normal operating
temperature
•Engine coolant is at normal operating
temperature
•Tyres should not exceed the safe operating
temperatures
NOTE: Before you use your vehicle on
a track, consult your McLaren retailer.
McLaren recommend that your vehicle
is inspected before and after track use.
NOTE: Always drive within your limits
and the limits of the vehicle.
Cooling down
McLaren recommend that you take time to cool
the vehicle down during track driving, due to the
high temperatures that may be generated by
the brakes and transmission which could affect
performance. Time should be taken to drive the
vehicle at a slower speed without using hard
braking or carrying out excessive gear changes,
this uses the airflow to cool the vehicle.
McLaren recommend that time is allowed for
your vehicle to return to normal operating
temperatures before leaving the track.
NOTE: When stopping the vehicle
directly after performance driving,
McLaren recommend that the ignition
is not immediately switched off or
parking brake applied. McLaren
recommend that the engine is left to
idle prior to the ignition being switched
off.
NOTE: Please refer to your Service and
Warranty Guide for track and
competition use implications.
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Opening and Closing...............................................................1.02
Opening a door...................................................................................................1.02
Closing a door......................................................................................................1.02
Emergency door opening...............................................................................1.03
Luggage Compartment...................................................................................1.03
Seats........................................................................................1.04
Race seats............................................................................................................1.04
1.01
Before You Drive
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Opening a door
The McLaren 620R has the same interior and
exterior door handles as the standard McLaren
Sports Series, which should be used for normal
entry to the vehicle. Refer to the McLaren Sports
Series Owner’s Handbook.
Closing a door
WARNING: Keep hands and other
objects clear of the door edge when
closing. This is particularly important
for vehicles fitted with soft close
latches as the door will automatically
continue to the fully closed position
when the first catch has engaged.
There is no anti-trap feature
preventing the door closing if an item
or body part is trapped between the
door and the door aperture, serious
injury and vehicle damage may occur.
Push/pull the door downwards and ensure that
it latches securely.
NOTE: Do not force close the door, the
door aperture or door seals may be
damaged.
The pull strap can be used to close the door when
the driver is strapped into the seat.
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Before You Drive
Opening and Closing
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Emergency door opening
Emergency door opening - from inside
The McLaren 620R has an interior emergency
door release, to release a door from inside, locate
the manual door release strap and pull. Refer to
the McLaren Sports Series Owner’s Handbook.
Emergency door opening - from outside
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.
Refer to the McLaren Sports Series Owner’s
Handbook.
Luggage Compartment
To maximise aerodynamic performance, the
McLaren 620R has open ducts through the
luggage compartment.
NOTE: Open ducts may result in
occasional water droplets entering the
luggage compartment when the lid is
opened in wet conditions.
1.03
Before You Drive
Opening and Closing
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Race seats
Seat forward and rearward adjustment
NOTE: It is only possible to adjust the
forward and rearward position of the
seat.
To adjust the seat, lift the lever and slide the seat
to the desired position, ensuring you can
comfortably reach all pedals and are able to move
them through their full travel.
WARNING: Ensure the seat is locked
in position before driving.
NOTE: Ensure that there are no items
of luggage in the footwell or adjacent
to the seats as this may lead to the
seatsbeing damaged or not gettingfull
adjustment.
Seat height and tilt adjustment
For seat height and tilt adjustment, arrange for
you vehicle to be set up to your specific
requirements at your McLaren retailer.
WARNING: Seat height adjustment
should only be carried out by your
McLaren retailer.
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Before You Drive
Seats
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Vehicle Care............................................................................2.02
Washing your McLaren...................................................................................2.02
McLaren Assistance...............................................................2.03
Towing for recovery.........................................................................................2.03
2.01
Maintaining Your McLaren
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Washing your McLaren
ENVIRONMENTAL: Some cleaning
products contain chemicals that are
hazardous to the environment. Always
takeprecautionstopreventfluidsfrom
spilling and never use excessive
quantities.
Hand washing your McLaren
The McLaren 620R is available with decals as an
option, if fitted these decals are fragile and may
tear. Regularly clean by hand wash only.
NOTE:Ifusingajetwashaimawayfrom
decaledges,alwaysuse a lint free cloth
to dry and ensure the cloth does not
catch on the decal edges.
NOTE:For further recommendations on
cleaning your McLaren 620R see the
McLaren Sports Series Owner’s
Handbook: Vehicle Care.
2.02
Maintaining Your McLaren
Vehicle Care
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Towing for recovery
Your McLaren is equipped with a front tow strap,
for use on track.
NOTE: The tow strap is for track use
only. The standard towing eyes should
be used for recovery on the road.
NOTE: The tow strap is to be installed
by your McLaren retailer only.
NOTE: Do not tow the vehicle, doing so
could damage the gearbox. The tow
strap must only be used to winch the
vehicle onto a trailer or transporter for
recovery purposes.
2.03
Maintaining Your McLaren
McLaren Assistance
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Aerodynamics.........................................................................3.02
Overview...............................................................................................................3.02
Rear wing..............................................................................................................3.02
Wheel Nut Tightening...........................................................3.04
Wheel nut tools..................................................................................................3.04
Wheel nut direction.........................................................................................3.04
Tyres........................................................................................3.05
Slick tyres..............................................................................................................3.05
Suspension..............................................................................3.06
Overview...............................................................................................................3.06
Dampers................................................................................................................3.06
3.01
At the Track
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Overview
The McLaren 620R has an adjustable rear wing
and dive planes to give improved downforce.
Rear wing
WARNING: The rear wing must only
be adjusted by your McLaren retailer.
WARNING: The rear wing must be
regularlycheckedforsigns of damage
and to ensure it is correctly mounted.
WARNING: Changing the rear wing
angle will have an effect on the
handling and stability of the vehicle.
Please familiarise yourself with the
vehicle's behaviour after changes
have been implemented.
The aerodynamic stability of the McLaren 620R
is greatly affected by the rear wing at high
speeds.
9 Nm (7 lb.ft)Rear wing adjustment
bolt torque figure
The rear wing angle can be adjusted for driving
on race circuits. The factory setting (lowest angle
of attack) is recommended for the overall
aerodynamic performance of the vehicle, giving
a balanced performance between the downforce
on both axles and the drag of the vehicle.
3.02
At the Track
Aerodynamics
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