2021 McLaren Super Series 765LT Keys and Smart Key Setup 

In the world of high-performance supercars, where precise engineering meets cutting-edge technology, the 2021 McLaren Super Series 765LT redefines the best in cars. At the heart of this engineering marvel is a key that combines art and technology. The 765LT’s key, which looks simple at first glance, opens the door to a world of unmatched power and accuracy. It was made with great care and attention to detail, showing McLaren’s dedication to perfection and matching the sleek and efficient style of the car itself. It’s more than just a physical key, though. It’s a Smart Key, a digital marvel that brings a new era of ease and connection. It turns driving into a seamless blend of luxury and speed with its advanced features and easy-to-use interface. It lets drivers unlock not only the car’s doors but also the 765LT’s endless potential on the open road. This key, which represents the highest level of automotive craftsmanship and technology progress, opens the door to an unmatched driving experience that is the very best of McLaren’s Super Series.

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 fob to be within 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) of a door.

Provided that the engine is not running, the vehicle can be locked irrespective of the electrical status, see Vehicle electrical status,

Keyless entry
Keyless entry allows the user to unlock and disarm the vehicle by simply approaching the vehicle. 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. The vehicle will unlock and the alarm will be disarmed when the key fob is within 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) of a door.
Keyless entry and keyless exit must be activated in the security settings, see Security,

Sensors detect the location of the key fob around the vehicle, in the following zones:

1. Remote key fob lock and unlock range. The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the buttons on the key fob anywhere within this range, see Key fob entry,and Locking a door,
2. m (32 ft 10 in) – Key detection zone. As you approach the vehicle using the keyless entry feature, the McLaren Infotainment System (MIS) and Driver Display will begin to wake up.
3. 3. 5 m (16 ft 5 in) – Keyless lock zone.As you walk away from the vehicle using the keyless exit feature, it will automatically lock, arm the alarm and flash the direction indicators, see Locking a door,
4. 4. 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) – Keyless door unlock.

When you reach these zones using the keyless entry feature, the door will automatically unlock, the anti-theft alarm system will be deactivated and the direction indicators will flash. The door can then be opened, see Opening a door,

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 luggage compartment
• The fuel filler cover
• The HV charging port cover

To unlock the vehicle, using the key fob, press the unlock button. The front, rear and side direction indicators (market specific) flash twice and the anti-theft alarm system will be deactivated.
The unlock button operation changes depending on whether the Driver’s door or Both doors is selected in the vehicle settings, see Security,

WARNING: The key fob allows the vehicle 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 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 the Driver’s door is selected, a double press of the button will unlock and unlatch the driver’s door only.

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.
The key fob can be stored in the pocket located on the front edge of the driver’s seat.

Discharged battery
If you experience a fully discharged battery, the vehicle can still be opened using the mechanical key, see Unlocking – discharged battery,

Opening a door

Press the handle (1) firmly to unlatch the door.
WARNING: Always stand to the rear of the door before opening it, as the opening action may cause injury. The speed which 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,

The door latch will then release, the mirrors will unfold if folded and the door will be allowed to be partially raised before it automatically swings outwards and upwards.

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: If the vehicle is unlocked using the key fob but the doors or luggage compartments are not opened, the vehicle will unlock after 30 seconds.

NOTE: If you are unable to unlock the vehicle or open the door because the vehicle battery or key fob battery has become discharged, use the mechanical key. See Unlocking – discharged battery.

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 from closing if an item or body part is trapped between the door and the door aperture, serious injury and vehicle damage may occur.

NOTE: Do not force close the door, the door aperture or door seals could be damaged.

If the window does not close, this may be due to an anti-trap event. Try one of the following:

• Reopen and close door

In the event of continuous anti-trap events, press the lock button for a few seconds. The window will continue to raise until you remove your finger from the lock 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.

Locking a door

1. Close the door. See Closing a door,5.
2. To lock the vehicle using the key fob, press the lock button. The front, rear and side direction indicators (market specific) flash in a rapid, circular sequence around the vehicle. The anti-theft alarm system is activated.
3. If using the keyless exit feature, the vehicle will automatically lock as you walk more than 5 m (16 ft 5 in) away from the vehicle. See Keyless entry,
4. The direction indicators flash to indicate that the anti-theft alarm system is activated.

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 raise to the closed position automatically. If for any reason the door glass does not raise 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 raise providing the door is correctly closed and there are no obstructions preventing it raising. If the glass does not close, or the glass repeatedly fails to automatically raise, contact your McLaren retailer.

NOTE: If the key is locked in the luggage compartment, the luggage compartment lid will automatically unlatch and open slightly when the vehicle is locked.

If either of the doors are open, or the key fob is still inside the vehicle, the horn will sound indicating maglock when an attempt to lock the vehicle is made.
Check that the doors are closed, then relock the vehicle.

NOTE: The vehicle can be locked/alarmed with the luggage compartment open. A long tone sounds to alert you to this condition, and differs to the short tone sounded for door open/key fob in vehicle mislock. The luggage compartment will become alarmed as soon as the luggage compartment lid is closed. This allows you to connect a McLaren-supplied battery charger to the charging point in the luggage compartment whilst leaving the rest of the vehicle locked.

Individual settings
If you frequently travel without passengers, you can change the locking system so that only the driver’s door is unlocked, see Security,
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 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 and the light in the button will be extinguished.

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.

Pull door handle upwards, in the direction of arrow, 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 handle while the key fob is not within the vehicle will activate the anti-theft system and may cause the alarm to sound.
NOTE: If you are unable to open the door because the vehicle battery or key fob battery has become discharged, use the manual door release strap. See Door opening from inside – discharged battery,

Luggage compartment

WARNING: Do not exceed the luggage compartment maximum load. See Vehicle weights.

NOTE: The luggage compartment 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 the 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 maneuver the vehicle.

WARNING: Only maneuver the vehicle at low speed if a luggage compartment is open or unlatched as the driver’s view may become obscured.

Opening

Press and hold the luggage release button on the key fob, the luggage compartment will fully unlock and open slightly.

Alternatively, press and hold 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 12V battery while leaving the rest of the vehicle locked. A long tone sounds to alert you to this .

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