2023 McLaren GT Seats and Seat Belt User Guide
In the realm of automotive excellence, where craftsmanship meets innovation, the 2023 McLaren GT emerges as a quintessential embodiment of luxury and performance. Beyond its sleek silhouette and aerodynamic prowess lies a meticulously curated interior, where every detail speaks to the McLaren legacy of precision engineering and unparalleled comfort. Among the many elements that define the GT experience, the seats and seat belts stand out as pillars of both safety and indulgence, seamlessly blending ergonomic design with cutting-edge technology. As drivers settle into the cockpit, they are embraced by seats crafted with the utmost attention to ergonomics, ensuring optimal support during spirited drives or leisurely journeys alike. Meanwhile, the seat belts not only serve as vital safety restraints but also exude sophistication with their bespoke design, reflecting McLaren’s commitment to marrying functionality with elegance. Join us as we delve deeper into the exquisite world of McLaren GT, where every aspect, down to the seats and seat belts, elevates the driving experience to unprecedented heights.
2023 Mclaren GT Specs, Price, Features, Mileage and Review
Seats
Safety
WARNING: Adjust the driver’s seat when the vehicle is stationary. You may not be able to observe road and traffic conditions and you could lose control of the vehicle as a result of the seat moving. You could therefore cause an accident.
WARNING: The seats can be moved even without a key fob in the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, they could be injured if a seat is moved accidentally.
WARNING: Ensure that no one can become trapped as the seat moves. To reduce the risk of injuries in the event of an accident, observe the following:
- All vehicle occupants must select a seat position that allows the seat belt to be worn correctly, but is as far away from the front air bags as possible. The position of the driver’s seat must allow the driver to drive the vehicle safely. The distance from the driver’s seat to the pedals must be such that the driver can fully depress the pedals. The distance between the driver’s chest and the centre of the air bag cover must be more than 25 cm (10 in). The driver’s arms should be slightly bent when holding the steering wheel.
- Vehicle occupants must always wear their seat belt correctly.
Position the passenger’s seat as far back as is comfortable.
WARNING: McLaren does not recommend the use of child seats in this vehicle, but if you choose to do so, please follow the guidelines below:
- Children under 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) tall or younger than 12 years of age must be secured in a suitable child restraint. Please refer to current national and local laws for specific requirements.
- If you are using a child restraint on the passenger’s seat, move the seat as far back as possible.
Manual seats
Manual seat forward and rearward adjustment
Lift the lever, move the seat to the desired position and release the lever to lock the seat.
WARNING: Ensure the seat is locked in position before driving.
NOTE: Ensure that there are no items of luggage in the footwell or behind, underneath or to the side of the seats. This may lead to the seats being damaged.
Manual seat backrest rake adjustment
WARNING: To minimise the risk of injury, position the backrest as close as possible to vertical.
NOTE: Do not recline the seat backrest so that it repeatedly contacts the rear bulkhead as this could lead to damage over time.
Lift the lever, move the seat backrest to the position required, and release the lever.
Manual seat height adjustment
Press the switch up or down until the seat reaches the desired height.
NOTE: Height adjustment is only available on the driver’s seat.
Electric seats
Electric seat adjustment
The seat adjustment switches are on the side of the seat base and can be used when the vehicle is in any awake mode
NOTE: Ensure there are no items of luggage in the footwell or behind, beneath or to the side of the seats, or the seats may be damaged.
Forward and rearward adjustment
Press the switches (1) until the seat reaches the desired position.
Electric seat backrest rake adjustment
WARNING: To minimise the risk of injury, position the backrest as close as possible to vertical.
NOTE: When reclining the backrest, the seat base will automatically move forward, depending on its position relative to the rear bulkhead. If the seat base is moved backwards when the backrest is fully reclined, the backrest will automatically raise to prevent contact with the rear bulkhead.
Press the switches (2) until the backrest is in the required position.
WARNING: Ensure there are no items beneath the passenger’s seat or the occupant classification system may not function correctly.
Electric seat height adjustment
Press the switches (3) until the seat reaches the desired height.
Electric seat lumbar adjustment
Press (1) to raise or (2) to lower the position of the lumbar support.
Press (3) to inflate or (4) to deflate the lumbar support.
Storing a memory position
Specific seat, exterior mirror, and steering wheel positions can be stored for up to two drivers.
NOTE: Exterior mirror and steering wheel positions can only be stored or recalled using the driver’s memory buttons.
NOTE: Steering wheel position can only be stored or recalled if an electric steering column is fitted.
Set the seat, mirrors, and steering wheel to the desired positions
Press and hold the memory set button (1) and then simultaneously press one of the memory position buttons (2) to store the setting.
Recalling a memory position
WARNING: Only recall a seat, mirror, and steering wheel position, when the vehicle is stationary. You may not be able to observe road and traffic conditions. This could lead to you losing control of the vehicle which may result in an accident.
NOTE: Exterior mirror and steering wheel positions can only be stored or recalled using the driver’s memory buttons.
NOTE: Steering wheel position can only be stored or recalled if an electric steering column is fitted.
Press the button (2) where the required setting is stored, and hold until the seat, exterior mirrors and steering wheel have completed their adjustment.
Comfort exit
WARNING: Ensure that no one can become trapped as the seat moves.
When comfort entry/exit is active, the driver’s seat will move fully rearwards and to its lowest position and the steering wheel will move inwards and to its highest position when the engine is off and the driver’s door is opened.
This assists exit from the vehicle. To switch the feature on or off
NOTE: The steering wheel will only change position if an electric steering column is fitted.
Comfort entry
After entering the vehicle, you can return the driver’s seat and steering wheel to their most recent position using the control stalk on the left of the steering column.
NOTE: The steering wheel will only change position if an electric steering column is fitted.
The function will only be available when ‘Comfort Entry available Pull left stalk to activate Press OK to cancel’ is displayed on the Driver Display.
The vehicle must be awake with ignition off, the driver’s door closed, and comfort entry/exit ON.
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Pull the control stalk towards you once to initiate the comfort entry function.
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If at any point you wish to cancel the function, operate the control stalk or open the driver’s door. A message ‘Comfort Entry returning Operate stalk or open door to abort’ will appear on the Driver Display.
NOTE: This function will only return the seat and steering wheel to the position they were in prior to the comfort entry/exit function being used. It will not use any of the memory positions, unless the previous position was one of the stored memory positions.
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If the seat or steering wheel are manually adjusted before the stalk is used, the function will be lost and will not be available until the next time comfort entry/exit function is used.NOTE: Cancel the comfort entry/exit function by starting the engine, pressing a seat or steering column switch, or by operating the control stalk on the left of the steering column while the seat is returning to position.
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If the comfort entry/exit function is cancelled, it will not be possible to return the seat and steering wheel to their previous positions using this function. The message on the Driver Display will disappear and the control stalk will return to its normal use. The function will be available when comfort entry/exit is next used.
- Once the seat and steering wheel have returned to their previous positions, the message on the Driver Display will disappear and an audible alert will confirm that the process has been completed.
Heated seats
Heated seats can be accessed using the climate control screen on the Central Infotainment Touchscreen. See Heated seats, page 5.10.
NOTE: The heated seat function is only available when the engine is running.
Seat belts
Seat belts and child restraint systems are the most effective means of restraining vehicle occupants from impact forces, which minimises the danger of injury from interior impacts and the effects of whiplash.
WARNING: A seat belt which is not worn, worn incorrectly, or has not been engaged fully in the seat belt buckle, cannot perform its intended function. To avoid injuries, ensure that all vehicle occupants wear their seat belt correctly at all times. Ensure that the belt:
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is routed as low as possible across your pelvic area, i.e. across your hip joints and not across your abdomen.
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fits closely.
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is not twisted.
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is routed across the middle of your shoulder.
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lies flat across the mid point of the collar bone between the neck and shoulder.
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fits closely across your pelvis by pulling the shoulder belt upwards.
Do not secure any objects with a seat belt if the seat belt is being used by a vehicle occupant.
Avoid wearing bulky clothing.
Do not route the belt across sharp edged or fragile objects especially if these are on or in your clothing. The seat belt could be damaged and you could be injured.
Only one person should use each seat belt at any one time.
Never allow children to travel on the lap of another occupant.
Children under 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) tall or younger than 12 years of age must be secured in a suitable child restraint. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions when installing child restraint systems. Please refer to current national and local laws for specific requirements.
WARNING: Pregnant women should wear a seat belt to ensure maximum safety of mother and unborn child. Position the lap belt across the hips, beneath the abdomen and position the shoulder belt between the breasts and to the side of the abdomen. Ensure the belt is not slack or twisted.
WARNING: The seat belt only provides its intended degree of protection if the seat backrest is positioned close to vertical, and the occupant is sitting upright.
WARNING: The seat belt cannot perform its function correctly if the seat belt or buckle becomes excessively dirty or damaged. Ensure the belt latch engages the buckle fully.
Check the seat belts regularly to ensure that they are not damaged, or routed over sharp edges and are not trapped. The belt could tear in an accident, causing injury to occupants.
Have seat belts checked if the belts have been damaged or subjected to a heavy load. Work on the seat belts should only be carried out by your McLaren retailer.
Wearing a seat belt
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Ensure that you are seated comfortably and the controls are within easy reach.
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Grasp the seat belt latch and pull across the body, ensuring that the belt lies flat across the midpoint of the collarbone between the neck and shoulder, then across the chest and pelvis.
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With the belt correctly positioned insert the latch into the buckle and press until a click is heard to confirm engagement.
Check engagement by attempting to pull the latch from the buckle.
Seat belt tensioners
The seat belts incorporate belt tensioners. Belt tensioners apply tension to the seat belts in an accident, pulling them tight against the occupant.
WARNING: Do not insert the belt latch into the passenger’s seat belt buckle if the passenger’s seat is unoccupied. The belt tensioners could be triggered in an accident.
WARNING: Belt tensioners do not correct an incorrect seating position or incorrectly worn seat belts. Belt tensioners do not pull occupants back towards the backrests.
The belt tensioner will be triggered for each seat belt, provided the belt latch is engaged in the seat belt buckle, if a head-on or rear-end collision occurs and the vehicle decelerates or accelerates rapidly.
If the belt tensioners are triggered, a bang will be heard, a small amount of dust may be released and the supplementary restraint system warning light will illuminate.
WARNING: Once triggered (or if you are unsure if they have triggered) you MUST not drive the vehicle. Contact your nearest McLaren retailer immediately.
Belt force limiters
The seat belts incorporate belt force limiters. Belt force limiters are tuned to the front air bags and gradually release the tension being applied to the belts during an impact, reducing the force exerted on occupants.
Seat belt warning light
The seat belt warning light on the Driver Display and a warning tone reminds vehicle occupants to fasten their seat belts. The seat belt warning light extinguishes and the warning tone ceases when the driver and passenger have fastened their seat belt.
FAQs
McLaren GT features painstakingly made lightweight sports seats that are designed for both comfort and performance.
Yes, the seats in the 2023 McLaren GT are fully adjustable, letting drivers to achieve their ideal driving postur
The seats of the 2023 McLaren GT are upholstered in quality leather, giving it a luxury feel and great craftsmanship.
The seats in the 2023 McLaren GT are multi way adjustable, allowing drivers to customise their seating position for maximum comfort and support.
Yes, the seats in the 2023 McLaren GT are ergonomically engineered to provide support during long distance rides, thereby increasing comfort and minimising tiredness.
Yes, the seats in the 2023 McLaren GT include memory settings, which enable drivers to remember and recall their preferred seating positions.
The seats of the 2023 McLaren GT include modern safety features like integrated headrests and strengthened side bolsters for added protection.
Yes, the seats in the 2023 McLaren GT are engineered to fit a variety of body types, ensuring comfort and support for all occupants.
Yes, the seats in the 2023 McLaren GT can be customised with a variety of colours and materials to fit the driver’s tastes.
The 2023 McLaren GT has a cutting edge seat belt system with pretensioners and load limiters for maximum safety.
Yes, the seat belts in the 2023 McLaren GT are adjustable to accommodate a variety of body sizes, assuring a secure fit for all passengers.
While the seat belts in the 2023 McLaren GT are primarily concerned with safety, they are also intended to provide comfort through soft cushioning and ergonomic design aspects.
Yes, the seat belts in the 2023 McLaren GT may use advanced sensor technology that detects occupant position and adjusts tension accordingly to improve safety.
While the base seat belt configuration is already advanced, McLaren may provide customisation choices or upgrades for people who want more features or aesthetics.
Useful Links
View Full PDF: 2023 McLaren GT Owner’s Manual|Auto User Guide