McLaren Ultimate Series User guide

Ultimate Series
Owner's Handbook
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Retailer Network
The Authorised 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
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.
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Contents
1.01 Before You Drive
2.01 Driving Controls
3.01 Instruments
4.01 McLaren Infotainment System
5.01 Comfort and Convenience
6.01 Maintaining Your McLaren
7.01 Vehicle Data and Glossary
8.01 Conformity Information
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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 your McLaren Ultimate
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 Driver
Display, including information on how to operate
features of the McLaren Infotainment System
(MIS).
McLaren Infotainment System (MIS)
This section contains information on the 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. 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.
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 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.
Electronic user manual
Your vehicle is fitted with an electronic user
manual, the Owner’s Handbook is available on
the McLaren Infotainment System (MIS).
To access the manual, swipe down on the
notification bar at the top of the 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.
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The home icon appears at the top and
bottom of each page. Selecting the home
button will return you to the main contents page.
These 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.
This icon can be used like a web browser
back button, to go back to the previous
view.
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.
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
madetothevehicle, whichhavebeen
carriedout incorrectlycan alsoaffect
its operating safety.
Vehicle use
Observe the following when using your McLaren:
•The safety notes throughout this
information
•Road traffic laws and regulations
WARNING:Therearevarious 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 7.05.
Maximum velocity attempts
Maximum velocity can only be reached using
Velocity mode, see Velocity Mode, page 2.23.
Before any maximum velocity attempt is made,
a number of vehicle checks must be carried out,
see Checks for achieving maximum velocity, page
1.39.
NOTE: Before you use your vehicle for
a maximum velocity attempt using
Velocity mode consult your McLaren
retailer. McLaren recommend that your
vehicle is inspected before and after
high speed 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 high speed 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 returning to the public road.
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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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. ‘Windscreen
washer 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 recognising and rectifying faults
and defects.
•analyse vehicle functions, e.g. after an
accident.
•optimise 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 behaviour 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 defence 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
maintained and need is shown.
•to share summary data which is not tied to
a specific vehicle with other organisations
for research purposes.
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Opening and Closing...............................................................1.02
General...................................................................................................................1.02
Opening a door...................................................................................................1.04
Closing a door......................................................................................................1.05
Locking a door.....................................................................................................1.06
Mislock....................................................................................................................1.07
Individual settings.............................................................................................1.07
Locking and unlocking from inside.............................................................1.07
Opening and closing a door from inside..................................................1.08
Automatic locking.............................................................................................1.09
Front luggage compartment........................................................................1.09
Rear luggage compartment...........................................................................1.10
Engine cover.........................................................................................................1.12
Anti-Theft System..................................................................1.15
Alarm system.......................................................................................................1.15
Immobiliser............................................................................................................1.15
Tow-away protection......................................................................................1.16
Seats.........................................................................................1.17
Safety......................................................................................................................1.17
Seat adjustment.................................................................................................1.17
Steering Wheel and Steering Column..................................1.19
Steering wheel adjustment...........................................................................1.19
Horn.........................................................................................................................1.20
Occupant Safety......................................................................1.21
Seat belts...............................................................................................................1.21
Supplementary restraint system (SRS)...................................................1.23
Child passengers................................................................................................1.25
Rear View................................................................................1.26
Camera monitor system (CMS) ....................................................................1.26
Rear view camera (RVC)..................................................................................1.27
Lighting....................................................................................1.28
Exterior lighting..................................................................................................1.28
Light switch.........................................................................................................1.28
Main beam headlamps.....................................................................................1.30
Headlamps............................................................................................................1.30
Daytime running lamps....................................................................................1.31
Rear fog lamp.......................................................................................................1.31
Direction indicators...........................................................................................1.32
Hazard warning lamps.....................................................................................1.32
Parking lights.......................................................................................................1.33
Washers and Wipers...............................................................1.34
Windscreen wipers...........................................................................................1.34
Vehicle Lift..............................................................................1.36
Vehicle lift.............................................................................................................1.36
Maximum Velocity..................................................................1.39
Checks for achieving maximum velocity..................................................1.39
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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 0.5 m (1 ft 8 in) of the sensors.
The vehicle has powered doors, which can be
automatically opened and closed using the
keyless entry buttons, overhead console door
switches or the key fob.
Provided that the engine is not running, the
vehicle can be locked irrespective of the electrical
status, see Vehicle electrical status, page 2.02.
Keyless entry
Keyless entry allows the user to unlock and
disarm the vehicle by simply opening the door
when the key fob is within 0.5 m (1 ft 8 in) 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.
Three sensors detect where the key fob is
around the vehicle.
1. In vehicle sensor
2. Right hand door sensor
3. Left hand door 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 front luggage compartment
•The rear luggage compartment
•The fuel filler flap
•The right hand service panel
•The left hand and right hand dashboard
stowage compartments
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 will be deactivated.
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The unlock button operation changes depending
whether the Left door,Right door or Both doors
is selected in the vehicle settings, see Security,
page 4.14.
WARNING: The key fob allows the
engine to be started and is also used
to activate other features on the
vehicle.
Takethekey fobwithyou, every time
you leave the vehicle.
NOTE:Do not expose thekey 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.
OutcomeUnlock Button
If Both doors is selected, a
single press of the button
unlocks both doors.
If Left door is selected, a single
press of the button unlocks the
left hand door. A second press
(after a pause) unlocks the
right hand door.
If Right door is selected, a
single press of the button
unlocks the right hand door. A
second press (after a pause)
unlocks the left hand door.
Single Press
OutcomeUnlock Button
If Both doors is selected, a
double press of the button
unlocks and opens both doors.
If Left door is selected, a
double press of the button
unlocks and opens the left
hand door only.
If Right door is selected, a
double press of the button
unlocks and opens the right
hand door only.
Double Press
OutcomeUnlock Button
A press and hold of the unlock
button unlocks and opens both
doors.
Long Press
WARNING: Always stand to the rear
of the door before opening it, as the
opening action may cause injury.
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NOTE: Because the door opens
outwards and then upwards, ensure
sufficient side and overhead clearance
before opening a door, see Vehicle
dimensions, page 7.05.
Stowing the key fob
For security, it is recommended that the key fob
stays on your person when you are in the vehicle.
If, however, you wish to stow the key fob within
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.
NOTE: Do not stow the key fob in the
centre console stowage compartment,
in the cup holders, in the stowage nets
betweenthe seats, in the door stowage
compartments, or on the shelf
immediately behind the seats as the
systemmay not detect itspresence and
the engine will not start.
Discharged battery
If you experience a fully discharged battery, the
vehicle can still be opened using the mechanical
key, see Unlocking - discharged battery, page
6.30.
Opening a door
1. If using the keyless entry feature, firmly
press the front button (1), located within
the side duct, to unlock the door. The front,
rear and side direction indicators will flash
twice, and the anti-theft alarm system will
be deactivated.
NOTE: The keyless entry feature
requires the key fob to be within 0.5 m
(1 ft 8 in) of the sensors.
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WARNING: Always stand to the rear
of the door before opening it, as the
opening action may cause injury.
NOTE: Because the door opens
outwards and then upwards, ensure
sufficient side and overhead clearance
before opening a door, see Vehicle
dimensions, page 7.05.
2. Press and hold the button for two seconds,
the door will then automatically open
outwards and upwards. Once the door has
started to open, the button can be released
and the door will continue to open fully.
NOTE: If the vehicle is unlocked using
the key fob but the doors or luggage
compartments are not opened, the
vehicle will relock after 30 seconds.
NOTE:An unlatched door can be pushed
up manually. Once the door has started
to move, the automatic operation will
continue to lift the door until it is fully
open.
NOTE: If a keyless entry button,
overhead console door switch or the
key fob lock/unlock button is pressed
while a door is in the process of
automatically opening or closing, the
process will stop. In order to continue
the automatic open/close process, a
keylessentry button, overhead console
doorswitch or a keyfob button must be
pressed again.
Closing a door
Firmly press and hold the rear button (2), located
within the side duct, for two seconds to close
the door. Once the door has started to close, the
button can be released and the door will continue
to close fully.
WARNING: Always stand to the rear
of the door before closing it, as the
closing action may cause injury.
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WARNING: Keep hands and other
objects clear of the door edge when
closing. The door will automatically
close and the anti-trap feature may
not detect an object or body part
preventingclosure,seriousinjuryand
vehicle damage may occur.
NOTE: If a keyless entry button,
overhead console door switch or the
key fob lock/unlock button is pressed
while a door is in the process of
automatically opening or closing, the
process will stop. In order to continue
the automatic open/close process, a
keylessentry button, overhead console
doorswitch or a keyfob button must be
pressed again.
Locking a door
1. Close the door. See Closing a door, page
1.05.
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 vehicle. The
anti-theft alarm system is activated.
NOTE: Any door(s) still open when the
lock button is pressed, will
automatically close and lock.
3. If using the keyless entry feature, firmly
press the rear button (2), located within
the side duct.
NOTE: The keyless entry feature
requires the key fob to be within 0.5 m
(1 ft 8 in) of the sensors.
NOTE: Any door(s) still open when the
lock button is pressed, will
automatically close and lock.
4. The front, rear and side direction indicators
flash in a rapid, circular sequence around
the vehicle to indicate that the anti-theft
alarm system is activated.
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Mislock
If either the doors or the luggage compartments
are left open, or the key fob is still inside the
vehicle, the horn will sound indicating mislock
when an attempt to lock the vehicle is made.
Check that the doors and luggage compartments
are all closed, then relock the vehicle.
Individual settings
If you frequently travel without passengers, you
can change the locking system so that only one
of the doors are unlocked, see Door unlock, page
4.15.
If only one of the doors have been configured to
unlock, the other door can only be unlocked by
either pulling the internal door handle, pressing
the unlock button on the key fob again or by
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.
NOTE: Any door(s) still open when the
lock button is pressed, will
automatically close and lock.
2. Press the central locking button again to
unlock the vehicle and the light in the
button will be extinguished.
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Opening and closing 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.
Switches for both doors are located on the
overhead console.
1. Left-hand door switch.
2. Right-hand door switch.
Press switch (1) or (2) and the door will
automatically open.
NOTE:An unlatched door can be pushed
up manually. Once the door has started
to move, the automatic operation will
continue to lift the door until it is fully
open.
Pull switch (1) or (2) and the door will
automatically close.
WARNING: Keep hands and other
objects clear of the door edge when
closing. The door will automatically
close and the anti-trap feature may
not detect an object or body part
preventingclosure,seriousinjuryand
vehicle damage may occur.
NOTE: If a keyless entry button,
overhead console door switch or the
key fob lock/unlock button is pressed
while a door is in the process of
automatically opening or closing, the
process will stop. In order to continue
the automatic open/close process, a
keylessentry button, overhead console
doorswitch or a keyfob button must be
pressed again.
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Automatic locking
The doors and the luggage compartments 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 McLaren
Infotainment System (MIS), see Automatic door
locking, page 4.14.
If automatic locking is ON, the interior central
locking button will illuminate once the vehicle
locks on drive away.
Front luggage compartment
WARNING: Do not exceed luggage
compartment maximum load. See
Vehicle weights, page 7.07.
NOTE: The luggage compartments will
only open if the vehicle is stationary and
neutral is selected.
A message will display on the Driver
Display if the luggage compartment is
open when pulling away.
NOTE: When a luggage compartment is
unlatched or open, gear selection will
be inhibited. Press and hold D or R for 5
seconds to override this and select a
gear if there is a need to manoeuvre the
vehicle.
WARNING: Only manoeuvre the
vehicle at low speed a luggage
compartmentisopenorunlatchedas
the drivers’view may become
obscured.
Opening
Press the front luggage compartment release
button on the key fob, the front luggage
compartment will fully unlock and open slightly.
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Alternatively, press the dashboard button to fully
unlock and slightly open the luggage
compartment.
Lift the front of the luggage compartment lid,
the gas struts will support it in the fully open
position.
Closing
Pull the luggage compartment lid down firmly
and ensure that it is latched securely.
NOTE: Do not leave the key fob in the
luggage compartment, as the vehicle
may lock, and you may be locked out of
the vehicle.
NOTE:If the vehicle had previously been
locked, it will still be locked and the
direction indicators will flash as the lid
closes.
The luggage compartment will become alarmed
as soon as the luggage compartment lid is closed.
NOTE: The vehicle can be
locked/alarmed with the luggage
compartment open. This will allow you
to charge the battery while leaving the
rest of the vehicle locked. A long tone
sounds to alert you to this.
Rear luggage compartment
WARNING: Do not exceed luggage
compartment maximum load. See
Vehicle weights, page 7.07.
NOTE: The luggage compartments will
only open if the vehicle is stationary and
neutral is selected.
A message will display on the Driver
Display if the luggage compartment is
open when pulling away.
NOTE: When a luggage compartment is
unlatched or open, gear selection will
be inhibited. Press and hold D or R for 5
seconds to override this and select a
gear if there is a need to manoeuvre the
vehicle.
WARNING: Only manoeuvre the
vehicle at low speed if a luggage
compartmentisopenorunlatchedas
the driver’s view may become
obscured.
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Opening
Press the rear luggage compartment release
button on the key fob, the rear luggage
compartment will fully unlock and open slightly.
Alternatively, press the dashboard button to fully
unlock and slightly open the luggage
compartment.
Lift the rear of the luggage compartment lid, the
gas struts will support it in the fully open
position.
Closing
Pull the luggage compartment lid down firmly
and ensure that it is latched securely.
NOTE: Do not leave the key fob in the
luggage compartment, as the vehicle
may lock, and you may be locked out of
the vehicle.
NOTE:If the vehicle had previously been
locked, it will still be locked and the
direction indicators will flash as the
tailgate closes.
The luggage compartment will become alarmed
as soon as the luggage compartment lid is closed.
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Engine cover
Removal
WARNING: The engine cover can be
very hot and there is a risk of severe
burns. Only remove the engine cover
once it has cooled down.
WARNING:Theexhaust tailpipes can
be very hot and there is a risk of
severeburns.Onlyremovetheengine
cover from the side of the vehicle.
WARNING: There is a risk of injury if
the engine cover is removed, even
when the engine is not running.
Enginecomponentsbecomeveryhot
and there is a risk of severe burns.
The engine ignition system carries a
high voltage. Never touch ignition
system components; ignition coils,
ignition wiring (spark plug
connections).
1. Open the rear luggage compartment.
See Rear luggage compartment, page 1.10.
2. Remove the two bolts (1) from the rear of
the engine cover.
NOTE: Ensure the position of any
installed shims is noted when the bolts
are removed.
3. Carefully release and remove the rear
headliner.
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