McLaren SENNA GTR User guide

Owner’s Handbook

Contents
1.01 Before You Drive
2.01 Driving Controls
3.01 Instruments
4.01 Comfort and Convenience
5.01 Maintaining Your McLaren
6.01 At the Track
7.01 Vehicle Data and Glossary
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Introduction
Please read this information to familiarise
yourself with your McLaren Senna GTR and its
features before you drive.
The information contained within this book
refers specifically to the McLaren Senna GTR. It
does not contain information regarding functions
and systems that are fitted to the road going
McLaren Senna and also fitted to the McLaren
Senna GTR. Therefore to fully understand the
operation, functions and controls of the McLaren
Senna GTR it will be necessary to refer to both
the McLaren Senna Owner’s Handbook and this
supplement for the McLaren Senna GTR.
Together, these two books, 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, 15QA003RP.
Using this supplement
To find information relating to the McLaren
Senna GTR, 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 Senna GTR.
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 Senna Owner’s Handbook. Where
further information is required, contact your
McLaren Retailer.
Systems and functions that are not applicable to the McLaren Senna GTR
Automatic driver recognition cardsAlarm systemAir bag systemActive Speed Limiter (ASL)
Belt force limitersAutomatic windscreen wipeAutomatic lockingAutomatic light control
Cup holdersCruise controlClimate controlChild passengers
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Electronic parking brakeEconomical drivingDriving abroadDoor locks
Exterior mirror automatic foldExit lightingEntry lightingEmergency tool set
Hill hold assistFolding driver displayFirst aid kitExternal temperature indicator
Interior mirrorInterior lightingImmobiliserHorn
Locking a doorLocking - individual settingsKeyless entry systemKey fob
McLaren Infotainment System (MIS)Manual operation of rear wingLoud startLocking and unlocking
Out Of Position (OOP)Occupant classification systemMislockMirror dipping in reverse
Parking lightsParking brakePark assistPanic alarm
Restraint system warning lightRear fog lampPit lane pull awayParking sensors
Seat height and tilt adjustmentSeat belt warning lightSeat belt tensionersReverse lamp
Stowage areaSpinning wheel pull awaySide head air bagsService indicator
Tow-away protectionSupplementary restraint system
(SRS)
Sun visorsStowage nets
Vehicle liftVariable Drift Control (VDC)Up-shift indicatorTyre sealant
WindowsWarning triangleVehicle tracking
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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 when on the track.
Instruments
This section contains information on the Race
Driver Display and Switch Panel.
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 here.
Included is advice on the emergency systems
fitted to the McLaren Senna GTR 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.
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.
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Operating safety
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.
WARNING: Take great care when
driving over ramps, protruding
features, uneven or rough ground as
severe damage to the underside of
your vehicle may occur.
Vehicle use
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.
Observe the following when using your McLaren:
•The McLaren Senna GTR is not certified for
road use and it is illegal to drive this vehicle
on the public road.
•The safety notes throughout this
information.
The McLaren Senna GTR is a track only vehicle,
which should be operated in a similar way to a
race car.
If you are not experienced in operating race cars,
McLaren strongly recommends engaging the
assistance of professionals to operate this
vehicle.
Failure to operate the McLaren Senna GTR in this
way may prevent you from gaining the best
possible ownership experience from your
McLaren.
It is also expected that each time the McLaren
Senna GTR is operated it will be inspected and
maintained by trained professionals in a manner
similar to a race car.
Maintaining the setup of the McLaren Senna
GTR, due to the high performance nature of the
aerodynamics, is of extremely high importance.
If you are not experienced in running high
downforce vehicles, McLaren recommends that
you engage the assistance of professionals.
It is critically important to observe instructions
around management of the tyres.
The McLaren Senna GTR is a track vehicle and
requires specific tools and equipment. Please
contact your McLaren retailer for advice on
purchasing additional equipment required to
operate your McLaren Senna GTR.
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Opening and Closing...............................................................1.02
General...................................................................................................................1.02
Opening a door...................................................................................................1.02
Emergency door opening...............................................................................1.02
Closing a door......................................................................................................1.03
Closing a door and switching off the vehicle.........................................1.03
Front service cover...........................................................................................1.04
Coolant filler flap...............................................................................................1.04
Seats........................................................................................1.06
Seat adjustment................................................................................................1.06
Steering Wheel and Steering Column..................................1.07
Steering wheel adjustment..........................................................................1.07
Occupant Safety.....................................................................1.08
Seat belts - (Race Harness)..........................................................................1.08
Lighting...................................................................................1.09
Headlamp flash..................................................................................................1.09
Rain light...............................................................................................................1.09
Hazard warning lamps.....................................................................................1.10
Emergency Systems...............................................................1.11
Fire suppression system.................................................................................1.11
Kill switch...............................................................................................................1.12
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Before You Drive
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General
The McLaren Senna GTR does not have any
vehicle security features fitted, including door
locks, alarm system or immobiliser system.
The vehicle does not require a key to switch on
the ignition or start the engine.
Opening a door
The McLaren Senna GTR has the same interior
and exterior door handle as the standard
McLaren Senna, which should be used for normal
entry to and exit from the vehicle.
Emergency door opening
Emergency door opening - from inside
The McLaren Senna GTR has the same interior
emergency door release strap as the standard
McLaren Senna.
Emergency door opening - from outside
1. Pull the button handle firmly to unlatch the
door.
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Before You Drive
Opening and Closing
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