McLaren SUPER SERIES User guide

OWNER’S HANDBOOK
SUPER SERIES

ASSISTANCE
ASSISTANCE
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In the unlikely event that you are unable to obtain assistance using
the appropriate number(s) listed, you can call the appropriate
European assistance number:
The McLaren Assistance number in the UK is Freephone:
0800 975 8285.
The McLaren Assistance number in Europe is Freephone:
00800 4886 4887.
NOTE: If you have problems contacting us on the Freephone
number while in Europe please call on: [phone].
Please be aware that standard charges for this call will apply.
For further information on contacting McLaren retailers, please refer
to your Service and Warranty book.
McLaren Stuttgart [phone]
McLaren Utrecht [phone]
McLaren Vienna [phone]
McLaren Zurich [phone]
McLaren Client Services UK business hours: [phone]
[email protected]

CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU DRIVE.............................................................................. 1.1
DRIVING CONTROLS ........................................................................... 2.1
INSTRUMENTS......................................................................................... 3.1
COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE.................................................. 4.1
MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN ................................................... 5.1
VEHICLE DATA AND GLOSSARY .............................................. 6.1
INDEX .................................................................................................................7.1

INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
Introduction
Please read this information to familiarise
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 the McLaren Super
Series. 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
instrument cluster, including information of
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
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. 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 fluids 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.
Index
The table of contents and the index will help
you find information quickly, when you need
it.

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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 that shown depending on vehicle
and market specification. Your McLaren may
vary from the images shown depending on
vehicle and market specification
This vehicle may be covered by patents. See
cars.mclaren.com/patents
Printed in United Kingdom, 11Q1081CP.01
Electronic User Manual
If your vehicle is fitted with an electronic user
manual, the Owner’s Handbook and IRIS User
Guide are available on the IRIS screen.
To access the manuals, navigate to the APPS
screen and select USER MANUAL. This will
launch the user manual application.
Select the OWNER’S HANDBOOK or IRIS USER
GUIDE to access the information.

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Select the chapter required, this will take you
to the chapter contents page.
NOTE: Selecting the INDEX from the
main contents page will navigate you to
an alphabetical index of topics covered
in the Owner’s Handbook. The INDEX is
not available for the IRIS User Guide.
Select the section required from the chapter
contents to access the required information.
When the section is displayed, the screen can
be scrolled by touching the screen and
dragging a finger up or down as required.
Hotspot links are identified by orange
underlined text. Selecting a hotspot link will
navigate you to the information identified in
the text.
The Library icon appears at the top of
the main contents page. Selecting the
library button will return you to the library
where all available owner information can be
accessed.
The Home icon appears at the top and
the bottom of each page. Selecting the
home button will return you to the main
contents page.
The icons at the bottom of the
screen (end of the section) can
be used to navigate to the previous or next
section as required.

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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 note
Environmental notes give you tips on
minimising the impact of you and
your vehicle 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
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: Damage to the front of the
vehicle may occur when approaching
steep inclines or declines.
Drive with care when:
•approaching curbs
•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 changed of road surface height
or elevation are encountered such as car
parks
See Vehicle dimensions - except 675LT,
page 6.8.
See Vehicle dimensions - 675LT, page 6.9.

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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
•water is at normal operating
temperature
•tyres should not exceed the safe
operating temperatures
NOTE: Before you use your vehicle on
the 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
We recommend you take time to cool the
vehicle 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.
We 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 we
recommend that the ignition is not
immediately switched off or the parking
brake is applied. We recommend that the
engine is left to idle prior to the ignition
being switched off.
NOTE: Please refer to your Service &
Warranty Guide for track and
competition use implications.

1.1
OPENING AND CLOSING
General................................................................................................................. 1.2
Opening a door................................................................................................. 1.5
Locking a door .................................................................................................. 1.6
Mislock ................................................................................................................. 1.7
Individual settings ........................................................................................... 1.8
Locking and unlocking from inside.......................................................... 1.8
Opening a door from inside......................................................................... 1.9
Closing a door................................................................................................. 1.10
Automatic locking........................................................................................ 1.10
Engine cover................................................................................................... 1.11
Luggage compartment.............................................................................. 1.14
Retractable Roof - Spider models .......................................................... 1.15
Backlight - Spider models.......................................................................... 1.18
Tonneau Cover - Spider models ............................................................. 1.20
STOWING LUGGAGE
Stowage Luggage - Spider models........................................................ 1.22
ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM
Alarm system.................................................................................................. 1.25
Immobiliser ..................................................................................................... 1.25
Tow-away protection .................................................................................. 1.26
Interior motion sensor................................................................................ 1.27
SEATS
Safety................................................................................................................. 1.28
Manual seats - except 675LT................................................................... 1.28
Racing seats.................................................................................................... 1.29
Electric seats................................................................................................... 1.30
STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN
Manual steering wheel adjustment....................................................... 1.35
Electric steering wheel adjustment ...................................................... 1.36
Horn ................................................................................................................... 1.37
OCCUPANT SAFETY
Seat belts ......................................................................................................... 1.38
Supplementary Restraint System.......................................................... 1.40
Child passengers........................................................................................... 1.45
MIRRORS
Safety................................................................................................................. 1.47
Interior mirror ................................................................................................ 1.47
Exterior mirrors.............................................................................................. 1.47
LIGHTING
Exterior lighting - except 675LT ............................................................. 1.49
Exterior lighting - 675LT............................................................................ 1.50
Light switch..................................................................................................... 1.51
Main beam headlamps............................................................................... 1.52
Daytime running lamps.............................................................................. 1.53
Rear fog lamp................................................................................................. 1.53
Direction indicators ..................................................................................... 1.54
Hazard warning lamps................................................................................ 1.54
Parking lights.................................................................................................. 1.55
WASHERS AND WIPER
Windscreen wiper......................................................................................... 1.56
VEHICLE LIFT
Vehicle Lift Operation................................................................................. 1.58
BEFORE YOU DRIVE

BEFORE YOU DRIVE
OPENING AND CLOSING
1.2
OPENING AND 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 to
be within 1.5 metres (5 feet) of the door
sensors.
For your convenience, provided that the
engine is not running, the car can be locked
irrespective of the electrical status, see
Vehicle electrical status, page 2.3.
Keyless entry
Keyless entry allows the driver to unlock and
disarm the vehicle by simply opening the
door when the key fob is within 1.5 metres
(5 feet) of the door sensors. The key fob
needs only to be on the driver's person or in a
non-metallic container such as a bag. It does
not need to be exposed or handled.
Four sensors detect where the key fob is
around the vehicle.
1. In vehicle sensor
2. Left-hand door sensor
3. Right-hand door sensor
4. Cup holder 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 (including fuel filler flap)
•the luggage compartment

BEFORE YOU DRIVE
OPENING AND CLOSING
1.3
To unlock the vehicle, using the key fob, press
the unlock button. The front, rear and side
direction indicators flash twice and the anti-
theft alarm system is deactivated.
The unlock button operation changes
depending whether the DRIVER or BOTH is
selected in the vehicle settings, see Door
Unlock, page 3.14.
NOTE: If the vehicle is dirty or wet, is
advisable to open the doors using the
key fob.
A quick double press of the unlock
button will unlatch the driver’s door. A
long press and hold on the unlock
button will unlatch the passenger’s door.
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.
Doing so may cause it to function
incorrectly. For example close proximity
to laptops, tablets, personal media
players, or mobile phones.
Unlock
Button
Outcome
Single Press
If BOTH is selected, a single
press of the button unlocks
both doors.
If DRIVER 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 is selected, a
double press of the button
unlocks both doors and
unlatches the driver’s door.
If DRIVER is selected, a
double press of the button
will unlock and unlatch the
driver’s door only.
Long Press
A long press of the button
will unlock both doors and
unlatch the passenger’s
door.

BEFORE YOU DRIVE
OPENING AND CLOSING
1.4
Stowing the key fob
For security, it is recommended that the key
fob stays on your person when you are in the
car. If, however, you wish to stow the key fob
within the car, ensure that it is not left in plain
view.
NOTE: If the message ‘key not found in
vehicle’ appears on the instrument
cluster, reposition key fob until it is
detected.
NOTE: Do not stow the key fob in the
centre console stowage compartment,
in the cup holders, in the stowage nets
between the seats, or on the shelf
immediately behind the seats as the
system will not detect its presence and
the engine will not start.
Discharged battery
If you are unfortunate enough to experience a
fully discharged battery, the vehicle can still
be opened using the mechanical key, see
Unlocking - discharged battery, page 5.25.

BEFORE YOU DRIVE
OPENING AND CLOSING
1.5
Opening a door
1. Press the button (1) firmly to unlock and
unlatch the door.
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 - except 675LT,
page 6.8.
See Vehicle dimensions - 675LT,
page 6.9.
2. If keyless entry is used, the front, rear
and side directional indicators (market
specific) will flash twice, and the anti-
theft alarm system is deactivated.
3. The door latch will then release, allowing
the door to be partially raised before it
automatically swings outwards and
upwards. The mirrors will unfold if folded.
NOTE: If the vehicle is dirty or wet, it is
advisable to open the doors using the
key fob.
A quick double press of the unlock
button will unlatch the driver’s door. A
long press and hold on the unlock
button will unlatch the passenger’s door.
NOTE: When the door is opened, the
window will lower slightly. It will raise to
the closed position once the door is
shut. If the window does not lower, for
example, due to a discharged battery or
freezing temperatures, take care when
opening and closing the door. Do not
force the door during opening or closing,
as this could lead to the door seals or
window becoming damaged.
NOTE: A sustained long press and hold
on the unlock button will automatically
lower the windows. The windows will
continue to lower until the unlock
button is released or the windows are
fully lowered.
NOTE: If the vehicle is unlocked using
the key fob but the doors or luggage
compartment are not opened, the
vehicle will relock after 30 seconds.

BEFORE YOU DRIVE
OPENING AND CLOSING
1.6
Locking a door
1. Close the door. See Closing a door,
page 1.10.
2. To lock the vehicle using the key fob,
press the lock button. The front, rear and
side direction indicators flash in a rapid,
circular sequence around the car. The
anti-theft alarm system is activated.
3. If using the keyless entry feature, touch
the lock sensor (1) on the bodyside.
NOTE: Ensure the key is within a
1.5 metres (5 feet) range of the door
sensors when using the keyless entry
feature.
NOTE: The lock sensor will recognise a
single touch.
NOTE: A sustained long touch and hold
on the lock sensor will automatically
raise the window. The window will
continue to raise until the lock sensor is
released or the window is fully closed.
4. The direction indicators flash to indicate
that the anti-theft alarm system is
activated and the mirrors will fold.
NOTE: When the door is opened the door
glass will lower slightly to avoid contact
with other parts of the vehicle. When the
door is closed the glass will rise to the
closed position automatically. If for any
reason the door glass does not rise it is
likely that the system has sensed a “trap”
event. This can be caused by debris in
the glass channel or misalignment of the
glass. Ensure there are no obvious signs
of debris in the glass channel, and hold
the lock button. The glass will rise
providing the door is correctly closed
and there are no obstructions
preventing it rising. If the glass does not
close, or the glass repeatedly fails to
automatically raise, contact your
McLaren Retailer.

BEFORE YOU DRIVE
OPENING AND CLOSING
1.7
Mislock
If either the doors, the luggage compartment
lid or the engine cover are left open, or the
key fob is still inside the vehicle, an audible
‘mislock’ signal will sound when an attempt to
lock the vehicle is made when the lock button
on the key fob is pressed. On Spider models,
the ‘mislock’ signal will also sound when an
attempt is made to lock the vehicle if the
tonneau cover is not fully closed or if the roof
is not fully opened or fully closed.
NOTE: If the doors are open or the key
fob is still inside the vehicle, a
momentary sounding of the alarm horn
will alert you. If the luggage
compartment lid or engine cover is
open, a long tone will alert you. The long
tone will also indicate that the tonneau
cover is open or the roof is not fully open
or fully closed on Spider models.
Check that the doors, the luggage
compartment lid, the engine cover and the
tonneau cover (Spider only) are all closed and
that the roof is fully open or fully closed
(Spider only), then relock the vehicle.
NOTE: The car can be locked/alarmed
with the luggage compartment open. A
long tone is sounded to alert you of this
condition, and differs to the short tone
sounded for door open/key in car
mislock. The luggage compartment will
become alarmed as soon as the luggage
compartment lid is closed. This will allow
you to connect the battery charger to
the charging point in the luggage
compartment whilst leaving the rest of
the vehicle locked.

BEFORE YOU DRIVE
OPENING AND CLOSING
1.8
Individual settings
If you frequently travel without passengers,
you can change the locking system so that
only the driver's door is unlocked, see Auto
Door Lock, page 3.14.
If only the driver's door has been configured
to unlock, the passenger’s door can only be
unlocked by either pulling the passenger’s
door internal handle, pressing the unlock
button on the key fob again or by unlocking
the car from the central locking button on the
centre console.
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.
2. Press the central locking button again to
unlock the vehicle and the light in the
button will extinguish.

BEFORE YOU DRIVE
OPENING AND CLOSING
1.9
Opening a door from inside
A door can be opened from inside the vehicle
at any time, even if it has been locked. Open
the doors only if the vehicle is stationary and
road and traffic conditions permit.
NOTE: Because the door opens outwards
and then upwards, ensure sufficient side
and overhead clearance before opening
a door.
1. Pull door handle upwards, in direction of
arrow, and push the door outwards until
the opening mechanism takes over. The
door will then swing outwards and
upwards automatically.
NOTE: When the door is opened, the
window will lower slightly. It will raise to
the closed position once the door is
shut. If the window does not lower, take
care when opening and closing the door.
Do not force the door during opening or
closing, as this could lead to the door
seals or window becoming damaged.

BEFORE YOU DRIVE
OPENING AND CLOSING
1.10
Closing a door
1. Push/pull the door downwards and
ensure that it latches securely.
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.
If the window does not close, this may be due
to an anti-trap event. Try one of the following:
•reopen and close door
•press lock button on key fob to request
window close
•lock vehicle using button on underside
of door panel
In the event of continuous anti-trap events,
press the button (1) for a few seconds. The
window will continue to rise until you remove
your hand from the button. Only attempt this
if the above methods do not resolve the
problem.
NOTE: Do not force the door closed, the
door seals or window could be damaged.
Automatic locking
The doors and the luggage compartment lock
automatically after the vehicle has driven
away.
NOTE: The doors unlock automatically in
an accident if the force of the impact
exceeds a predetermined level.
The automatic locking function is selectable
in the vehicle settings section of the
instrument cluster, see Auto Door Lock,
page 3.14. If automatic locking is ON, the
interior central locking button will illuminate
once the vehicle locks on drive away.