2023 McLaren ARTURA Owner’s Manual

The 2023 McLaren Artura is a hybrid supercar that changes the way people think about speed and the environment in cars. With its innovative hybrid powertrain, the Artura combines a twin-turbocharged V6 engine with an electric motor to deliver electrifying acceleration and dynamic driving while keeping impressive fuel efficiency. Its sleek and aerodynamic design is typical of McLaren. It has dihedral doors and strong lines that make it look better and run better. Inside, the Artura has a luxury cabin that is designed with the driver in mind. It is full of high-tech features and high-quality materials. As McLaren’s first mass-produced hybrid supercar, the 2023 Artura is a big step forward in the quest for sustainable performance. It’s an exciting car to drive that pushes the limits of speed and environmental friendliness.

Driving Controls

Starting and Driving

Vehicle electrical status
The vehicle will implement one of the following statuses.

NOTE

• The engine can be started from any of the following states, except Locked. If the vehicle is in Sleep mode, the START/STOP button will need to be pressed for more than 2 seconds.
• If the vehicle detects the battery charge is getting too low, it will adopt the Awake mode to conserve energy. Ignition will be prohibited, but Crank will still be available. This is to allow the engine to be started so that High Voltage (HV) battery recharging can commence.

1. Locked
   The vehicle is locked in low-power mode.
2. Sleep
   The vehicle is unlocked in low-power mode.
3. Awake 
   The door is opened or the START/STOP button is pressed, when the vehicle is in Sleep mode. The welcome screen shows the time, outside temperature, odometer reading, 12V battery level, HV battery level and fuel gauge, selected powertrain and handling modes, and comfort entry on the Driver Display.
   NOTE: Comfort entry will only be displayed on the welcome screen if it has been enabled in the settings, see Comfort Entry/Exit.
   If the HV battery is currently being charged, the charging status will also be shown.
   If there is no further activity after 60 seconds, the vehicle will return to the Sleep mode.
4. Ignition
   START/STOP button is pressed when the vehicle is in Awake mode. Windows and heater/air conditioning controls can be operated. Driver Display menus and McLaren Infotainment System (MIS) are available.
   NOTE: There is no timeout with ignition on. Be aware that the battery could become discharged.

Switching on the ignition

1. Ensure that the key fob is inside the vehicle.
2. To switch on the ignition without starting the vehicle, press the START/STOP button, without depressing the brake pedal. NOTE: If the vehicle is in Awake mode, press the START/STOP button twice with the brake pedal released.
3. The ignition will switch on, the oil temperature, water temperature, and fuel gages will operate and several of the warning lights will illuminate as a self-test. The Driver Display will fully illuminate.

Instruments and warning lights
Warning lights can be divided into different categories, according to the color that they illuminate.

• RED or AMBER warning light: indicates that a fault has been detected. A fault indicated by a RED light is more important than one displayed in AMBER.
• BLUE or GREEN notification light: indicates that a system or feature is switched on and operating.

Driver Display overview
The Driver Display is dynamic and the content displayed can be configured to display different information and features. The left-hand carousel menu is configured using the left-hand control stalk. The Driver Display has various layouts designed to support the selected handling and powertrain modes. Non-essential content can be hidden, by pushing and holding the left-hand control stalk away from you to activate Stealth mode.

Seamless shift gearbox gear positions
The gearbox operates in either automatic or manual mode. Automatic mode is selected unless the driver chooses manual mode, see Gear positions, page 2.18 and Manual/automatic mode, page 2.20. If manual mode is active, gear changes are made using the gearshift paddles, see Gearshift paddles.

Parking brake
NOTE: When parking on steep downhill slopes, turn the front wheels towards the curb. When parking on steep uphill slopes, turn the front wheels away from the curb.

Parking brake status
If the parking brake applied status light is flashing, the parking brake has failed to engage/disengage. To resolve, engage/disengage the parking brake again.

Parking brake operation
To engage the parking brake, pull the switch outwards, and the red parking brake applied status light on the Driver Display illuminates.
NOTE: The parking brake on your vehicle is electronic and only a light application of the switch is required to engage or disengage the parking brake.

To disengage the parking brake, keep the brake pedal depressed and push the parking brake switch inwards, the red parking brake applied status light on the Driver Display extinguishes.
WARNING: If the parking brake is manually released, the vehicle may start to move.
NOTE: If the parking brake is not manually released, it will automatically release as the vehicle is driven off forward, or in reverse as long as the following conditions are met:

• Driver’s door is closed
• Driver’s seat belt is buckled
• If the parking brake is not manually applied it will automatically apply when the engine is switched off.
• It is only possible to disengage the parking brake with the ignition on. The parking brake can be applied in all ignition states, including vehicle is asleep.
• In the event of total footbrake failure, the parking brake can be applied when the vehicle is moving to slow the vehicle.
• If the parking brake cannot be disengaged due to electrical failure or battery discharge, see How to recover the vehicle with a discharged 12V or HV battery, and contact your McLaren retailer.
• If the parking brake cannot be engaged due to electrical failure or battery discharge, use the supplied chock to ensure the vehicle remains stationary. See Wheel Chock, and How to recover the vehicle with a discharged 12V or HV battery, and contact your McLaren retailer.

Brake pedal
WARNING

• Do not keep any objects in the driver’s footwell. Ensure that floor mats or carpets are properly secured and do not obstruct the pedals.
• If objects become trapped between the pedals, you may not be able to brake or accelerate, and this could lead to an accident.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while traveling as this may overheat the brakes, reduce their efficiency, and cause excessive wear.
• If the brake warning light illuminates while the vehicle is in motion, stop the vehicle as soon as safety permits and contact your McLaren retailer immediately.

Brake discs and pads
Brake disc and pad wear depends on the driving style and driving conditions.
WARNING: New brake pads require a period of bedding. For the first 625 miles (1,000 km), avoid situations where heavy braking is required.

Brake warning light
The brake warning light will illuminate when the ignition is switched on as a system test. If the brake warning light illuminates at any other time, a fault is indicated. Stop the vehicle as soon as safety permits and contact your McLaren retailer immediately.

Starting/stopping the vehicle
WARNING: Never run the engine when the vehicle is in an enclosed space. Exhaust fumes contain poisonous carbon monoxide. Breathing exhaust fumes could lead to unconsciousness and death.
NOTE: Do not depress the accelerator pedal when starting the engine.

Starting the vehicle

1. Ensure that the key fob is in the vehicle.
2. Depress the brake pedal, press and release the START/STOP button, and the vehicle will start.

Starting in Electric mode
The vehicle defaults to Electric powertrain and Comfort handling modes on startup. Press the brake pedal and push the START/STOP button. The READY indicator on the Driver Display shows that electric power is available.
NOTE: With the vehicle in Electric mode the engine may start in certain conditions:

• To purge the fuel vapor after refueling.
• To warm the catalysts to support efficient use of the engine.
• To charge the High Voltage (HV) battery when the electric range is depleted.

If the engine starts to warm the catalysts, CONDITIONING ENGINE is shown on the Driver Display. If the engine starts because the electric range is depleted, the engine will provide drive to the wheels once the catalysts are warm. However, torque will be limited to that provided by the motor and the HV battery level will be sustained. A message displays recommending that you change powertrain mode.
Changing to an alternative powertrain mode will provide access to the vehicle’s combined hybrid power and will provide charge to the HV battery.

Starting in Hybrid mode
Depending on various conditions, such as throttle input, High Voltage (HV) battery state of charge, catalyst temperature, etc., the vehicle will operate in one of the following Hybrid modes:
To start the vehicle in a hybrid mode:

1. Press the START/STOP button without pressing the brake pedal.
2. Select the desired powertrain mode using the powertrain control. See Powertrain control, page 2.23.
3. Press the brake pedal and push the START/STOP button.
   NOTE: The engine will start and warm the catalysts.
   During this period:
   • The drive is provided by the motor only. The engine does not provide power or respond to throttle input.
   • The transmission remains automatic.
   • The tachometer remains idle.

During this state, the progress bar displays on the Powertrain mode indicator, and CONDITIONING ENGINE is shown on the Driver Display. To start the vehicle with full torque and throttle response immediately available, the engine must still be warm from previous use.

FAQ’s