Quick Guide.book Page 16 Monday, November 7, 2011 7:30 AM QUICK GUIDE SEATS AND CONTROLS Mirrors Exterior mirrors The exterior mirror control is located between the steering wheel and the centre console. 1 2 P 5 6 7 8 9 0 KPH N ABS CRUISE 70 HANDLING NORMAL POWERTRAIN SPORT OIL WATER FUEL P P 3 P START ENGINE STOP Rotate the control to the left (1) to adjust the left-hand mirror or to the right (2) to adjust the right-hand mirror.
Quick Guide.book Page 17 Monday, November 7, 2011 7:30 AM QUICK GUIDE SEATS AND CONTROLS Configurable features Mirror fold Mirrors will fold and unfold as the car is locked or unlocked. Reverse dip One or both mirrors will dip when reverse gear is engaged.
Quick Guide.book Page 18 Monday, November 7, 2011 7:30 AM QUICK GUIDE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM Occupant classification system - front passenger seat 2 PASS EN GER AIR BA G OF F 2 The system can determine if the passenger seat is occupied using weight sensors in the seat base and by checking the seat belt buckle engagement on the passenger seat belt. The passenger front air bag will not be active unless a specific weight is exceeded.
Quick Guide.book Page 19 Monday, November 7, 2011 7:30 AM QUICK GUIDE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF warning light is illuminated, the passenger front air bag is not active. The side head air bag and the belt tensioner on the passenger side remain active even if the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF warning light is illuminated. WARNING: If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF warning light is not illuminated when the child seat is fitted, the front air bag is not deactivated.
Quick Guide.book Page 20 Monday, November 7, 2011 7:30 AM QUICK GUIDE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM Child passengers WARNING: Do not leave children unsupervised in the vehicle even if they are secured in a child restraint. Children could injure themselves on parts of the vehicle, open a door and be seriously or even fatally harmed by prolonged exposure to heat or cold.
Quick Guide.book Page 21 Monday, November 7, 2011 7:30 AM QUICK GUIDE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM Child restraint systems Secure any child under 1.35m tall or younger than 12 years of age travelling in the vehicle in an appropriate category restraint according to their weight. McLaren recommend the use of specific child restraints. Contact a McLaren Dealer for advice.
Quick Guide.book Page 22 Monday, November 7, 2011 7:30 AM QUICK GUIDE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM 2 PASS EN GER AIR BA G OF F 2 WARNING: Never secure a rearward-facing child restraint system on the passenger seat if the passenger front air bag is active. The status is indicated by the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator. WARNING: If the PASSENGER AIR BAG OFF indicator does not illuminate, do not use a rearward-facing child restraint system on the passenger seat.
Quick Guide.book Page 23 Monday, November 7, 2011 7:30 AM QUICK GUIDE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM WARNING: If a forward facing child seat is fitted to the passenger seat, make sure that the passenger seat is fully rearwards and is positioned at the lowest height. A manual passenger seat does not have height adjustment. WARNING: If the child restraint system has not been fitted correctly the child may not be restrained in an accident or sudden braking and could be injured.
Quick Guide.book Page 24 Monday, November 7, 2011 7:30 AM QUICK GUIDE OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM KISI child seat function Your McLaren is fitted with a KISI system which is an automatic locking seat belt on the passenger side designed to temporarily lock the seat belt to securely hold the child restraint in the passenger seat. 1. Extend the passenger seat belt fully. The KISI system only engages when the seat belt is fully extended.
Quick Guide.book Page 25 Monday, November 7, 2011 7:30 AM QUICK GUIDE IGNITION IGNITION Switching the ignition on and off START ENGINE STOP AERO T N S T N S MANUAL ACTIVE LAUNCH WINTER P 1. Ensure that the key is inside the vehicle. 2. Without depressing the brake pedal, press the START/STOP button (arrowed) for more than 2 seconds and the ignition will switch on. 3. Press the START/STOP button again to switch off the ignition.
Quick Guide.book Page 26 Monday, November 7, 2011 7:30 AM QUICK GUIDE INSTRUMENTS INSTRUMENTS Main instruments 1 5 6 7 8 4 A 13:59 9 3 0 2 KPH N CRUISE 70 HANDLING NORMAL 1 POWERTRAIN SPORT 2 1. Tachometer 2.
Quick Guide.book Page 27 Monday, November 7, 2011 7:30 AM QUICK GUIDE INSTRUMENTS Left-hand display 5 6 4 A HOME ODOMETER PL 13.59 TEMPERATURE r& RANGE TRIP PL PL HOME ODOMETER PL 3 2 1 13.59 TEMPERATURE r& RANGE TRIP PL PL Displays vital information to the driver and allows configuration of some system features and settings.
Quick Guide.book Page 28 Monday, November 7, 2011 7:30 AM QUICK GUIDE INSTRUMENTS The following categories are available: Home screen HOME 14.38 Settings SETTINGS 14.38 Vehicle info VEHICLE INFO 28 14.
Quick Guide.book Page 29 Monday, November 7, 2011 7:30 AM QUICK GUIDE INSTRUMENTS Language LANGUAGE 14.38 Trip computer TRIP 14.
Quick Guide.book Page 30 Monday, November 7, 2011 7:30 AM QUICK GUIDE INSTRUMENTS 5 4 A 13:59 6 7 8 9 3 2 0 KPH N ABS CRUISE 70 HANDLING NORMAL POWERTRAIN SPORT 20.0 OIL WATER FUEL P P C 0 AUTO MONO AUTO START ENGINE E STOP To navigate through a category 1. Move the left-hand stalk up or down (SCROLL + or -) to highlight your choice. 2. Pull the stalk towards you (FORWARD) to enter your selection. 3.
Quick Guide.book Page 31 Monday, November 7, 2011 7:30 AM QUICK GUIDE INSTRUMENTS Instruments - right-hand side 9 N 1 2 ABS CRUISE 70 HANDLING NORMAL POWERTRAIN SPORT OIL WATER P FUEL 3 P 4 1. Oil temperature 2. Water temperature 3. Fuel level 4.
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Quick Guide.book Page 34 Monday, November 7, 2011 7:30 AM QUICK GUIDE DRIVING DRIVING Starting and stopping the engine Starting the engine START ENGINE STOP AERO T N S T N S MANUAL ACTIVE LAUNCH WINTER P 1. Ensure that the key fob is in the vehicle. 2. Depress the brake pedal, and continuously press the START/ STOP button (arrowed) and the engine will start. 3. Cranking can be stopped by either releasing the brake pedal, or releasing the START/STOP button.
Quick Guide.book Page 35 Monday, November 7, 2011 7:30 AM QUICK GUIDE DRIVING Stopping the engine START ENGINE STOP AERO T N S T N S MANUAL ACTIVE LAUNCH WINTER P 1. Apply the parking brake. 2. Select neutral (N). 3. Press the START/STOP button (arrowed) and the engine will stop. NOTE: Do not depress the accelerator pedal when stopping the engine.
Quick Guide.book Page 36 Monday, November 7, 2011 7:30 AM QUICK GUIDE DRIVING Seamless Shift Gearbox The gearbox can be operated in automatic or manual mode. Automatic mode is selected unless the driver chooses manual mode. P D R Drive All seven forward gears are available. Gear changes will be D automatic, unless manual mode has been selected. Neutral No gear is engaged. Releasing the brakes will allow the vehicle N to move freely, e.g. for pushing or towing.
Quick Guide.book Page 37 Monday, November 7, 2011 7:30 AM QUICK GUIDE DRIVING Manual mode START ENGINE STOP AERO T N S T N S MANUAL 2 ACTIVE ER R WINTER LAUNCH LA L 1 P Press the ACTIVE button (1), then press the MANUAL button (2). All gear changes, except reverse, are made using the gearshift paddles.
Quick Guide.book Page 38 Monday, November 7, 2011 7:30 AM QUICK GUIDE DRIVING Active dynamics settings The handling and powertrain control switches allow the driver to optimise the performance characteristics of the vehicle. Press the ACTIVE button to switch on the active dynamics panel. START ENGINE STOP AERO T N S T N S MANUAL ACTIVE LAUNCH WINTER P Rotate the handling control (arrowed) to select one of the following. N Normal Gives a compliant ride with good body control.
Quick Guide.book Page 39 Monday, November 7, 2011 7:30 AM QUICK GUIDE DRIVING START ENGINE STOP AERO T N S T N S MANUAL ACTIVE LAUNCH WINTER P Rotate the powertrain control (arrowed) to select one of the following. N Normal Gear changes are configured for optimum economy without sacrificing performance. S Sport Gear changes occur at a higher engine speed and with a reduced shift duration. T Track Gear change is at its sharpest, changes occur instantly.
Quick Guide.book Page 40 Monday, November 7, 2011 7:30 AM QUICK GUIDE DRIVING Winter mode START ENGINE STOP AERO T N S T N S MANUAL ACTIVE A LAUNCH WINTER P Press the WINTER button (arrowed) to select. Winter mode overrides handling and powertrain settings. Settings are set to offer the driver maximum assistance in slippery conditions.
Quick Guide.book Page 41 Monday, November 7, 2011 7:30 AM QUICK GUIDE DRIVING Releasing the parking brake START ENGINE STOP AERO T N S T N S MANUAL ACTIVE LAUNCH WINTER P 1. Depress and hold the brake pedal. 2. Depress the parking brake switch, the parking brake releases and the light in the switch extinguishes. P The status light extinguishes.