2023 McLaren GT Keys and Smart Key User Guide

2023 McLaren GT Keys and Smart Key Owner’s Manual

The 2023 McLaren GT is the pinnacle of luxury and speed. It combines cutting-edge technology with unmatched craftsmanship to make a truly exceptional car. Every part of the McLaren GT experience has been carefully thought out to make your journey better, from the moment you see its sleek and efficient design to the moment you slide into the driver’s seat. With the keys in your hand and the Smart Key system combining ease of use and safety, every contact with this automotive masterpiece shows how innovation and style can work together. The 2023 McLaren GT offers a unique and unforgettable driving experience, whether you’re going on an exciting adventure or just enjoying the thrill of being in charge of the road.

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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 the sensors. 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 opening the door when the key fob is within 1.2 m (3 ft 11 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. Five sensors detect where the key fob is around the vehicle.

Right-hand drive models

Left-hand drive models

1. Front-in-vehicle sensor
2. Driver’s door sensor
3. Rear in-vehicle sensor
4. Passenger’s door sensor
5. Passenger’s footwell 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 near 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 centre console stowage compartment
• The glove box

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 are selected in the vehicle settings.

WARNING: The key fob allows the engine to be started and is also used to activate other features of 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 proximity to laptops, tablets, personal media players, or mobile phones.

Unlock Button	Outcome
Single Press	If Both doors are selected, a single press of the button unlocks both doors. If the 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 are 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.

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 between the seats, in the door stowage compartments, or on the shelf immediately behind the seats as the system may not detect its presence 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.

Opening a door

1. Press the front edge of the door release handle (1) firmly to unlock and unlatch the door.
   NOTE: The keyless entry feature requires the key fob to be within 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) of the sensors.
   WARNING: Always stand to the rear of the door before opening it, as the opening action may cause injury. The speed at 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.
2. If keyless entry is used, the front, rear and side direction indicators (market-specific) will flash twice, and the anti-theft alarm system will be deactivated.
3. 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: 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 reach a predetermined level. See Hot Evac.

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.

Locking a door

1. Close the door.
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 entry feature, press the touch-sensitive switch (1) located within the side duct.
   NOTE: The keyless entry feature requires the key fob to be within 1.2 m (3 ft 11 in) of the sensors.
   NOTE: The lock switch will recognise a single press.
   NOTE: The lock switch is touch-activated. There is no mechanical travel or audible feedback when pressed.
   NOTE: A sustained, long press and hold on the lock switch will automatically raise the window(s). The window(s) will continue to rise until fully closed.
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 rise providing the door is correctly closed and no obstructions are preventing it from rising. If the glass does not close, or the glass repeatedly fails to automatically raise, contact your McLaren retailer

Mislock. If either the doors, front luggage compartment or tailgate are left open, or the key fob is still inside the vehicle, the horn will sound indicating a mislock when an attempt to lock the vehicle is made. Check that the doors, front luggage compartment and tailgate are all closed, then relock the vehicle.

NOTE: The vehicle can be locked/alarmed with the front 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 front luggage compartment will become alarmed as soon as the front luggage compartment lid is closed. This allows you to connect a McLaren-supplied battery charger to the charging point in the front 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. 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 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 the door handle upwards, in the direction of the 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.

Closing a door
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 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 the door
• Lock the vehicle using the lock switch in the side duct

In the event of continuous anti-trap events, press the lock switch (1) for a few seconds. The window will continue to rise until you remove your finger from the lock switch. 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 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 Central Infotainment Touchscreen. If automatic locking is ON, the interior central locking button will illuminate once the vehicle locks on drive away.

McLaren GT Front luggage compartment

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

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 compartment is open or unlatched as the driver’s view may become obscured.

Opening Press the luggage release button on the key fob, the luggage compartment will fully unlock and open slightly. Alternatively, press the door button or 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 the luggage compartment maximum load. WARNING: Do not carry unsecured objects inside the vehicle. Occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around during sharp braking, a sudden change of direction or an accident.

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 compartment is open or unlatched as the driver’s view may become obscured.

NOTE: Ensure that there is sufficient overhead clearance before opening the tailgate.

Opening Press the luggage release button on the key fob, the luggage compartment will fully unlock and open slightly. If your McLaren is equipped with a powered tailgate the tailgate will open automatically. Alternatively, press the dashboard button to fully unlock and slightly open the luggage compartment. Lift the rear of the tailgate, the gas struts will support it in the fully open position. If your McLaren is equipped with a powered tailgate, the tailgate will open automatically.

Closing WARNING: Keep hands and other objects clear of the tailgate edge when closing. On vehicles fitted with power close functionality, the tailgate will automatically close and the anti-trap feature may not detect an object or body part preventing closure. Serious injury and damage to the vehicle may occur. On vehicles fitted with soft close latches, the tailgate will automatically continue to the fully closed position when the first catch has engaged. There is no anti-trap feature preventing the tailgate from closing if an item or body part is trapped between the door and the door aperture, serious injury and vehicle damage may occur. If your McLaren is equipped with a powered tailgate, push the close button and the tailgate will close automatically. Alternatively, 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.

NOTE: The power close function can only be operated by the button on the tailgate. The luggage compartment will become alarmed as soon as the tailgate is closed. For more information about the rear luggage compartment

FAQs

Useful Links

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