McLaren Elva Keys and Smart Key Setup

The McLaren Elva represents the pinnacle of automotive engineering and design. The Elva, with its streamlined, aerodynamic lines and potent performance, is more than just a car; it is a work of art and a representation of automotive excellence. In addition to its awe-inspiring design and cutting-edge technology, the McLaren Elva possesses a variety of sophisticated features, such as its key and smart key system, which plays a significant role in enhancing the ownership experience. The keys and clever key technology of the McLaren Elva demonstrate the brand’s dedication to innovation and luxury. These keys are not merely a means of gaining access to and starting the vehicle; rather, they are a fusion of cutting-edge engineering and fashion. In this introduction, we will examine the distinctive characteristics of the McLaren Elva keys and smart key system, focusing on the fusion of security, convenience, and elegance that distinguishes them from conventional car keys.

Keys

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.

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 in the immediate vicinity of the vehicle.

The key fob locks and unlocks the following:

• The doors
• The 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 is selected in the vehicle settings (see Door unlock.

Warning: The key fob allows the engine 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.

Unlock Button	Outcome
Double Press	If Both doors is selected, a double press of the button unlocks both doors and unlatches the driver’s door. If 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 Folding 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, see Unlocking – discharged battery.

Opening a door

1. Press the button (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 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.
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: On Spider models, 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 compartment are not opened, the vehicle will relock after 30 seconds.

Locking a door

1. Close the door. See Closing a 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.

Matlock

If either the doors or the luggage compartment lid 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, the luggage compartment lid, the service cover and the tonneau cover (Spider models only) are all closed and that the roof is fully open or fully closed (Spider models only), then relock the vehicle.

NOTE: The vehicle can be locked or armed 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 Automatic door Locking page
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 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 or pull the door downward 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 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.

Tonneau Cover

The tonneau cover is the panel behind the cockpit. The tonneau cover can be opened to allow access to the tonneau compartment.
The fuel filler pipe and coolant filler pipe are accessed via the tonneau compartment. The emergency equipment is also stored in the tonneau compartment. See Emergency Equipment, page 6.9.

The tonneau compartment can also be used for stowage, including helmet stowage.

NOTE: The tonneau cover will only unlock if the vehicle is stationary and neutral is selected.
NOTE: A message will display on the Driver Display if the tonneau cover is open when pulling away.
NOTE: When the tonneau cover is unlatched or open, gear selection will be inhibited. Press and hold D or R for 5 seconds to override this and then select a gear if you need to manoeuvre the vehicle.
NOTE: If you experience any problems with the tonneau cover, contact your McLaren retailer immediately.

Opening
The vehicle must be in any awake mode with key present. See Vehicle Electrical Status.

WARNING: Do not place any objects between the moving parts of the tonneau cover. Make sure any occupants or bystanders are clear of the tonneau cover during operation.
NOTE: The key must be within range of the driver’s door to enable operation of the tonneau cover.

Press the tonneau release button on the key fob, or on the dashboard.

Make sure that any items in the tonneau compartment are correctly stored, as directed by the warning label.
If the vehicle is driven with the tonneau cover open, the message ‘Tonneau Cover Open’ will appear on the Driver Display accompanied by an audible alert.

Closing

WARNING: Keep hands and other objects clear of the edges of the tonneau cover when it is closing.
The cover will automatically continue to the fully closed position when the first catch has engaged. There is no anti-trap feature preventing the cover closing if an item or body part is trapped between the cover and the aperture and serious injury or vehicle damage could occur.

NOTE: Do not leave the key fob in the tonneau compartment. If you do so, the tonneau cover may lock and you will be locked out of the vehicle.

Push the tonneau cover down until it clicks shut.

NOTE: The tonneau area will be alarmed when the vehicle is locked.

Service Cover

The service cover is on the front of the vehicle, just behind the AAMS. The compartment below the service cover contains the Power Steering Fluid and Brake Fluid filler points. See Power Steering Fluid and Brake Fluid.

Opening

WARNING: If the engine is stopped due to the Eco Start-Stop system the engine may restart without warning.
NOTE: The service cover will only unlock if the vehicle is stationary and neutral is selected.

1. Push the service cover down and release it.
2. Lift the service cover until it is fully open.

Closing

1. Push the service cover down until it clicks shut.
2. Make sure the service cover is securely closed.
   WARNING: Keep hands and other objects clear of the edges of the service cover when it is closing. NOTE: Do not leave the key fob in the service compartment. If you do so, the service cover may lock and you will be locked out of the vehicle. NOTE: The service cover will be alarmed when the vehicle is locked.

Automatic locking
The doors and the luggage compartment 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; see Automatic door locking.
If automatic locking is ON, the interior central locking button will illuminate once the vehicle locks on drive-away.

Stowing Luggage
Tonneau Compartment Stowage
WARNING: This vehicle is not designed to carry luggage anywhere outside the vehicle. McLaren accepts no responsibility for damage or injury caused by luggage being stowed outside the vehicle.
WARNING: Do not carry unsecured objects in the cockpit. Occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around during sharp braking, a sudden change of direction or an accident.
WARNING: Do not exceed the tonneau compartment maximum load. See Vehicle Weights, page 7.6.

The tonneau compartment can be used for stowing small items, such as a helmet.
Ensure any items in the tonneau compartment are correctly stored, as directed by the warning label.

NOTE: Do not store any of the following in the tonneau compartment:

1. Hazardous and/or volatile compounds or liquids
2. Heavy and/or sharp objects
3. Foods and/or liquids affected by heat
4. Fragile items or items which are easily breakable

Passenger Footwell Stowage
WARNING: Do not carry unsecured objects in the cockpit. Occupants could be injured by objects being thrown around during sharp braking, a sudden change of direction or an accident.

The passenger footwell stowage bag can be attached to the passenger seat to allow hand luggage or a second helmet to be carried safely.
The passenger footwell stowage bag must not be used when an occupant is in the seat.

FAQs

Useful Link

View Full PDF : McLaren Elva User Manual | Auto User Guide
McLaren Elva Alarm System Quick Guide