McLaren Elva User guide

Elva
Owner's Handbook

Assistance
Assistance
AssistanceAssistance
Roadside Assistance
If you need assistance, please call 855-4McLaren
(855-462-5273).
Retailer Network
The Authorized McLaren Retailer network is constantly expanding
and a full list with contact details can be found at:
www.retailers.mclaren.com
In the event of an emergency, call your local emergency telephone
number.
For non-emergency assistance, contact your nearest McLaren
retailer.
Contact details for McLaren Client Services can be found at:
https://cars.mclaren.com/contact-us

Contents
1.1 Before You Drive
2.1 Driving Controls
3.1 Instruments
4.1 Central Display
5.1 Comfort and Convenience
6.1 Maintaining Your McLaren
7.1 Vehicle Data and Glossary
8.1 Conformity Information

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Introduc tion
Introduction
Please read this information to familiarize
yourself with your McLaren and its features
before you drive. This provides the
necessary information for you to get the
optimum benefit and enjoyment from your
McLaren.
This publication describes all options and
features available for your McLaren.
Certain descriptions, including those for
display and menu functions, may not apply
to your vehicle due to model variant,
country specifications, optional equipment
or the fitment of McLaren approved
accessories.
NOTE: The images shown in this
publication may not exactly reflect
your unique vehicle.
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.
The information is divided into specific
sections, to assist in finding the particular
information you require:
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.
Driving Controls
This section contains detailed information
regarding the equipment and driving
controls fitted to your McLaren and how to
use those controls to best effect during a
journey.
Instruments
This section contains information on the
Driver Display, including information on
how to operate features of the McLaren
Infotainment System (MIS).
Central Display
This section contains information on the
McLaren Infotainment System (MIS),
including information on how to view and
change vehicle settings.
Comfort and Convenience
Contains information on those systems and
features which make the cockpit a pleasant
environment in which to spend time.
Maintaining Your McLaren
Information on maintaining your McLaren is
located here. Also included is advice on
using your McLaren in winter weather and
if you choose to drive your vehicle abroad,
what to do if something should go wrong
and how to manage any possible problems
which arise as a result. There is also
information on fuses, lights and what to do
if you experience a puncture.
Vehicle Data and 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.
The technical glossary contains a brief
explanation of some of the more complex
systems fitted to your McLaren. Your
McLaren Retailer will be able to assist
should you need more information.

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Information About This Document
McLaren is constantly updating its vehicles
to meet and exceed the latest
technologies. McLaren therefore reserves
the right to introduce changes in design,
equipment and technical features at any
time.
© McLaren Automotive Limited.
This publication must not be reproduced,
translated or reprinted, in whole or in part,
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. The availability of options
may vary from market to market due to
local restrictions and regulations.
Some illustrations in these applications
may not necessarily reflect the
specifications or options available in your
local market and may show optional
equipment.
The specifications contained in these
applications are for information purposes
only and McLaren Automotive reserves the
right to change product specifications at
any time without notice or incurring
obligation. For full specification details and
information on standard and optional
equipment, please consult your McLaren
Retailer.
This vehicle may be covered by patents.
See cars.mclaren.com/patents.
Printed in United Kingdom, 26QA074SP.
Owner Documentation
Your McLaren is equipped with the
following documents:
Service and Warranty Guide - provides
information on what to do and who to
contact in the event of problems
Owner's Handbook - provides
information on how to operate your
McLaren

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Electronic User Manual
Your vehicle is fitted with an electronic
user manual. The Owner’s Handbook is
available on the Central Infotainment
Touchscreen.
To access the manual, swipe down on the
status bar at the top of the McLaren
Infotainment System (MIS) screen then
touch the Owner's Handbook icon.
NOTE: This feature cannot be
accessed when the vehicle is in
motion. The electronic user manual
is only available when the vehicle is
stationary to prevent the driver
from being distracted.
Select the required language, then select a
topic from the contents page.
The Home icon appears at the top and
bottom of each page. Selecting the
home icon will return you to the main
contents page.
The Left Arrow and Right Arrow
icons can be used to navigate to the
previous or next topic as required.
Select 'Related Topics' to quickly access the
other information within the current
section.
The Left Arrowhead icon can be used
like a web browser back button, to go
back to the previous view.
The Up-Arrow icon can be used to
return to the main contents page.
Symbols
You will find the following symbols in this
Owner’s Handbook. These symbols are
intended 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
minimizing the impact of you and your
vehicle on the environment.

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Looking After Your McLaren
McLaren recommend that you only use
your McLaren in good weather conditions.
Ensure that rain, spray or moisture does
not enter the vehicle interior.
WARNING: Ensure that water does
not enter the vehicle interior. Loose
water can damage the fabrics and
surfaces of the vehicle interior.
WARNING: Your McLaren is not
suitable for mechanical car washes.
NOTE: If water gets into the vehicle
interior, clean it as soon as possible.
See Cleaning The Interior,
page 6.29.
McLaren recommend that the vehicle is
covered if it is to be left in storage for
periods over two weeks. See Car Covers,
page 6.30.
McLaren recommend that your vehicle is
inspected before and after track use.
Operating Safety
WARNING: Before driving, adjust all
mirrors to give the best possible
view of road and traffic conditions.
WARNING: The vehicle does not
have a windscreen. We strongly
recommend that you wear a helmet
or impact resistant eyewear when
you drive.
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.
Any additional work or modifications made
to the vehicle which have been carried out
incorrectly can also affect its operating
safety.
Vehicle Use
Observe the following when using your
McLaren:
The safety notes throughout this
information
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.
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: The vehicle has a low
ground clearance. 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

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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
(for example car parks).
See Vehicle Dimensions, page 7.5.
Track Driving
WARNING: The vehicle does not
have a windscreen. We strongly
recommend that you wear a helmet
or impact resistant eyewear when
you drive.
To ensure both safety and optimum cooling
performance, McLaren recommends that
helmets are worn and that AAMS is OFF.
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 oil level shows 3, 4, 5 or 6
white segments. See Checking The
Engine Oil, page 6.3.
Engine coolant is at normal operating
temperature
Tires 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 immediatelyswitched
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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Stored Data
There are a number of components in your
vehicle which collect data and store it
temporarily or permanently. This technical
data provides information relating to areas
such as the condition of the vehicle, any
events which have taken place and any
malfunctions your vehicle may be
experiencing or has experienced in the
past.
These include, for example:
operating conditions of system
components (e.g. fluid levels)
the vehicle’s status messages and
those of its individual components
(e.g. ‘Coolant fluid low’)
malfunctions and defects in important
system components (e.g.‘Light switch
fault’)
vehicle reactions and operating
conditions in special driving situations
(e.g. air bag deployment)
ambient conditions (e.g. outside
temperature)
This data is of an exclusively technical
nature and can be used to:
assist in recognizing and rectifying
faults and defects
analyze vehicle functions (e.g. after an
accident)
optimize vehicle functions
The data cannot be used to trace the
vehicle’s movements.
When your vehicle is serviced, technical
information can be read from the vehicle
including:
repair service history
warranty events
quality assurance
This information can be read by employees
of the service network (including
manufacturers) using special diagnostic
testers. More detailed information can be
obtained from it, if required.
After a fault has been rectified, the
information is deleted from the fault
memory or is continually overwritten.
When operating the vehicle, situations may
occur where technical data, in connection
with other information, could be traced to a
person.
Examples include:
accident reports
damage to the vehicle
witness statements
McLaren will not access your behavior-
related information about a crash event or
share it with others except:
with the consent of you or, if the
vehicle is leased, of the lessee
in response to an official request of
police or similar government office
as part of the manufacturer’s defense
in case of legal proceedings
as required by law
In addition, McLaren may use the collected
or received diagnostic data:
for McLaren research needs
to make it available for research needs
where appropriate confidentiality is
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to share summary data which is not
tied to a specific vehicle with other
organizations for research purposes

1.1
Before You Drive
Assistance ........................................................................1.2
Roadside Assistance .................................................................. 1.2
Retailer Network ........................................................................ 1.2
Introduction................................................................................. 1.2
Before You Drive ................................................................... 1.2
Driving Controls ..................................................................... 1.2
Instruments............................................................................ 1.2
Central Display....................................................................... 1.2
Comfort and Convenience ................................................... 1.2
Maintaining Your McLaren................................................... 1.2
Vehicle Data and Glossary ................................................... 1.2
Information About This Document.......................................... 1.3
Owner Documentation .............................................................. 1.3
Electronic User Manual.............................................................. 1.4
Symbols........................................................................................ 1.4
Looking After Your McLaren..................................................... 1.5
Operating Safety ........................................................................ 1.5
Vehicle Use............................................................................. 1.5
Ground Clearance .................................................................. 1.5
Track Driving .......................................................................... 1.6
Cooling Down ......................................................................... 1.6
Stored Data.................................................................................. 1.7
Before You Drive.............................................................................. 1.3
Opening and Closing ........................................................1.3
General ......................................................................................... 1.3
Keyless entry ......................................................................... 1.3
Key Fob Entry......................................................................... 1.3
Stowing The Key Fob............................................................ 1.4
Opening A Door ........................................................................... 1.5
Locking A Door ............................................................................ 1.5
Mislock .......................................................................................... 1.6
Individual Settings...................................................................... 1.6
Locking And Unlocking From Inside.........................................1.6
Opening A Door From Inside ..................................................... 1.7
Closing A Door ............................................................................. 1.7
Tonneau Cover ............................................................................ 1.8
Opening................................................................................... 1.8
Closing ..................................................................................... 1.9
Service Cover............................................................................... 1.9
Opening................................................................................... 1.10
Closing ..................................................................................... 1.10
Automatic Locking...................................................................... 1.10
Stowing Luggage .............................................................1.11
Tonneau Compartment Stowage ............................................ 1.11
Passenger Footwell Stowage .................................................. 1.11
Anti-Theft System ...........................................................1.12
Alarm System .............................................................................. 1.12
Arming The Alarm System ................................................... 1.12
Disarming The Alarm System .............................................. 1.12
Immobilizer............................................................................. 1.12
Tow-away Protection ................................................................ 1.13
Disabling Tow-away Protection ......................................... 1.13
Seats .................................................................................1.14
Safety ........................................................................................... 1.14
Seats ............................................................................................. 1.15
Seat height adjustment ....................................................... 1.15

1.2
Before You Drive
Seat tilt adjustment ..............................................................1.15
Steering Wheel and Steering Column ............................ 1.16
Electric Steering Wheel Adjustment .......................................1.16
Comfort Entry/Exit ................................................................1.17
Horn...............................................................................................1.17
Occupant Safety .............................................................. 1.18
Seat Belts .....................................................................................1.18
Wearing A Seat Belt ..............................................................1.19
Seat Belt Tensioners.............................................................1.19
Belt Force Limiters ................................................................1.20
Seat Belt Warning Light........................................................1.20
Helmets ........................................................................................1.20
Supplementary Restraint System ...........................................1.21
Air Bag System.......................................................................1.21
Air Bag Replacement.............................................................1.22
Air Bag System Modification ...............................................1.22
Front Air Bags.........................................................................1.22
Side Head Air Bags ................................................................1.22
Occupant classification system - passenger seat............1.23
Air Bag Deployment ..............................................................1.24
Out Of Position (OOP)............................................................1.25
Supplementary Restraint System (SRS) Warning Light .1.25
Safety Features ..................................................................... 1.25
Child Passengers.........................................................................1.26
Child Restraint System .........................................................1.26
KISI Child Restraint Function ...............................................1.27
Deployable Rollover Protection ...............................................1.28
Active Air Management System ..................................... 1.29
Overview ...................................................................................... 1.29
Mirrors .............................................................................. 1.30
Exterior Mirrors ........................................................................... 1.30
Adjusting Mirrors ................................................................... 1.30
Mirror Dipping In Reverse Gear ........................................... 1.30
Heated mirrors ....................................................................... 1.30
Lighting ............................................................................ 1.31
Exterior Lighting ......................................................................... 1.31
Light Switch ................................................................................. 1.31
Automatic Light Control ....................................................... 1.32
Sidelamps................................................................................ 1.32
Lo Beam Headlamps.............................................................. 1.32
Hi Beam Headlamps ................................................................... 1.33
Headlamp Flash ..................................................................... 1.33
Daytime Running Lamps............................................................ 1.33
Rear Fog Lamp.............................................................................1.34
Turn signals ................................................................................. 1.34
Turn signals - lane change ................................................... 1.35
Hazard Warning Lamps.............................................................. 1.35
Operating the hazard warning lamps................................. 1.35
Panic Alarm ............................................................................. 1.35
Parking Lights.............................................................................. 1.36
Vehicle Lift ....................................................................... 1.37
Vehicle Lift ................................................................................... 1.37

1.3
Before You Drive
Vehicle Lift Operation .......................................................... 1.37
Vehicle Lift - Raise ................................................................ 1.38
Vehicle Lift - Lower............................................................... 1.38

Before You Drive
Opening and Closing
1.4
Before You Drive
Opening an d Closing
General
The vehicle can be unlocked or locked
either by using the keyless entry feature,
or by pressing the appropriate button on
the key fob.
The keyless entry feature requires the key
fob to be within 3 ft 11 in (1.2 m) of the
sensors.
Provided that the engine is not running,
the vehicle can be locked irrespective of
the electrical status. See Vehicle Electrical
Status, page 2.4.
Keyless entry
Keyless entry allows the user to unlock and
disarm the vehicle by simply opening the
door when the key fob is within 3 ft 11 in
(1.2m) of the sensors. The key fob needs
only to be on the user’s person or in a non-
metallic container such as a bag. It does not
need to be exposed or handled.
Five sensors detect where the key fob is
around the vehicle.
Left-hand drive model shown - right-hand
drive model is similar
1. Front in vehicle sensor
2. Driver's door sensor
3. Rear in vehicle sensor
4. Passenger's door sensor
5. Passenger's footwell sensor
Key Fob Entry
Your McLaren includes two remote control
key fobs.The key fob allows you to remotely
lock and unlock the vehicle.
NOTE: To prevent theft, only use the
key fob in the immediate vicinity of
the vehicle.
The key fob locks and unlocks the
following:
The doors
The tonneau cover
The center console stowage
compartment
The service cover

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Opening and Closing
1.5
To unlock the vehicle using the key fob
press the unlock button. The front, rear and
side turn signals (market specific) flash
twice and the anti-theft alarm system is
deactivated.
WARNING: Make sure your hands are
kept clear of the steering wheel and
column as the steering wheel
moves.
The steering wheel and column will move
fully forwards (away from the driver) and to
its highest position when the vehicle is
unlocked.
WARNING: The key fob allows the
engine to be started and is also used
to activate other features on the
vehicle. Take the key fob with you
every time you leave the vehicle.
NOTE: Do not expose the key fob to
high levels of electromagnetic
radiation. For example, keeping it in
close proximity to laptops, tablets,
personal media players, or cell
phones. Doing so may cause it to
function incorrectly.
The unlock button operation changes
depending whether the Driver's door or
Both doors option is selected in the vehicle
settings, see Security, page 4.12.
Stowing The Key Fob
For security McLaren recommends that you
keep the key fob on your person when you
are in the vehicle. However, if you wish to
stow the key fob in the vehicle ensure that
it is not left in plain view.
NOTE: If the message ‘Key not found
within vehicle’ appears on the Driver
Display, reposition the key fob until
it is detected.
Unlock
Button
Outcome
Single Press
If Both doors is selected, a
single press of the button
unlocks both doors.
If Driver's door is selected, a
single press of the button
unlocks the driver’s door. A
second press (after a pause)
unlocks the passenger’s
door.
Double Press
If Both doors is selected, a
double press of the button
unlocks both doors and
unlatches the driver’s door.
If Driver's door is selected, a
double press of the button
will unlock and unlatch the
driver’s door only.
Unlock
Button
Outcome

Before You Drive
Opening and Closing
1.6
Opening A Door
1. Press the door release button (1)
firmly to unlock and unlatch the door.
NOTE: The keyless entry feature
requires the key fob to be within
3 ft 11 in (1.2 m) of the sensors.
WARNING: Always stand to the rear
of the door before opening it as the
opening action may cause injury.
The speed that the door opens will
be affected by ambient
temperature.
NOTE: Because the door opens
outwards and then upwards, ensure
sufficient side and overhead
clearance before opening a door.
See Vehicle Dimensions, page 7.5.
NOTE: Unlocking the vehicle using
the door release button while the
key fob is not in the vehicle will
activate the anti-theft system and
may cause the alarm to sound.
2. If keyless entry is used, the front, rear
and side turn signals (market specific)
will flash twice and the anti-theft
alarm system will be deactivated.
3. The door latch will then release and
the door will be allowed to be partially
raised before it automatically swings
outwards and upwards.
NOTE: Because the door opens
outwards and then upwards, ensure
sufficient side and overhead
clearance before opening a door.
See Vehicle Dimensions, page 7.5.
Locking A Door
1. Close the door. See Closing A Door,
page 1.8.
2. To lock the vehicle using the key fob
press the lock button. If the silent door
lock option is not set, the front, rear
and side turn signals (market specific)
flash in a rapid, circular sequence
around the vehicle. The anti-theft
alarm system is activated.
3. The turn signals flash to indicate that
the anti-theft alarm system is
activated.

Before You Drive
Opening and Closing
1.7
Mislock
If the doors, tonneau cover or service cover
are left open, or the key fob is left inside
the vehicle, the horn will sound indicating
mislock when an attempt to lock the
vehicle is made.
Check that the doors, tonneau cover and
service cover are closed, then relock the
vehicle.
Individual Settings
If youfrequently travel without passengers
you can change the locking system so that
only the driver’s door is unlocked when you
press the button on the key fob. See
Security, page 4.12.
If only the driver’s door has been
configured to unlock, the passenger’s door
can be unlocked by doing one of the
following:
pulling the passenger’s door internal
handle
pressing the unlock button on the key
fob again
unlocking the vehicle from the central
locking button located on the
dashboard
Locking And Unlocking From Inside
1. Press the central locking button to lock
the vehicle. The light in the button will
illuminate to indicate that the vehicle
is locked. A door can be opened from
inside the vehicle.
2. Press the central locking button again
to unlock the vehicle. The light in the
button will be extinguished.

Before You Drive
Opening and Closing
1.8
Opening A Door From Inside
A door can be opened from inside the
vehicle at any time, even if it has been
locked.
WARNING: Only open the doors if
the vehicle is stationary and road
and traffic conditions permit.
NOTE: Because the doors open
outwards and then upwards, ensure
there is sufficient side and
overhead clearance before opening
a door.
To open the door, press the door release
button firmly and push the door outwards
until the opening mechanism takes over.
The door will then swing outwards and
upwards automatically.
NOTE: Unlocking the vehicle using
the door release button while the
key fob is not in the vehicle will
activate the anti-theft system and
may cause the alarm to sound.
Closing A Door
Push/pull the door downwards and ensure
that it latches securely.
WARNING: Keep hands and other
objects clear of the door edge when
it is 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 and serious injury or
vehicle damage could occur.
NOTE: Do not force the door closed.
The door aperture or door seals
could be damaged.

Before You Drive
Opening and Closing
1.9
Tonneau Cover
The tonneau cover is the panel behind the
cockpit. The tonneau cover can be opened
to allow access to the tonneau
compartment.
The fuel filler pipe and coolant filler pipe
are accessed via the tonneau
compartment. The emergency equipment
is also stored in the tonneau compartment.
See Emergency Equipment, page 6.9.
The tonneau compartment can also be
used for stowage, including helmet
stowage.
NOTE: The tonneau cover will only
unlock if the vehicle is stationary
and neutral is selected.
NOTE: A message will display on the
Driver Display if the tonneau cover is
open when pulling away.
NOTE: When the tonneau cover is
unlatched or open, gear selection
will be inhibited. Press and hold D or
R for 5 seconds to override this and
then select a gear if you need to
maneuver the vehicle.
NOTE: If you experience any
problems with the tonneau cover,
contact your McLaren retailer
immediately.
Opening
The vehicle must be in any awake mode
with key present. See Vehicle Electrical
Status, page 2.4.
WARNING: Do not place any objects
between the moving parts of the
tonneau cover. Make sure any
occupants or bystanders are clear of
the tonneau cover during operation.
NOTE: The key must be within range
of the driver’s door to enable
operation of the tonneau cover.
Press the tonneau release button on the
key fob, or on the dashboard.

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Opening and Closing
1.10
Make sure that any items in the tonneau
compartment are correctly stored, as
directed by the warning label.
If the vehicle is driven with the tonneau
cover open, the message ‘Tonneau Cover
Open’ will appear on the Driver Display
accompanied by an audible alert.
Closing
WARNING: Keep hands and other
objects clear of the edges of the
tonneau cover when it is closing.
The cover will automatically
continue to the fully closed position
when the first catch has engaged.
There is no anti-trap feature
preventing the cover closing if an
item or body part is trapped
between the cover and the aperture
and serious injury or vehicle damage
could occur.
NOTE: Do not leave the key fob in
the tonneau compartment. If you do
so, the tonneau cover may lock and
you will be locked out of the vehicle.
Push the tonneau cover down until it clicks
shut.
NOTE: The tonneau area will be
alarmed when the vehicle is locked.
Service Cover
The service cover is on the front of the
vehicle, just behind the AAMS. The
compartment below the service cover
contains the Power Steering Fluid and
Brake Fluid filler points. See Power
Steering Fluid, page 6.7 and Brake Fluid,
page 6.8.