McLaren Elva, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Before You Drive
Active Air Management System
1.30
Active Air Management System
Overview
WARNING: Keep hands and other
objects clear of the front aero blade
when closing. There is no anti-trap
feature preventing the AAMS closing if
an item or body part is trapped in the
aperture. Serious injury and vehicle
damage may occur.
WARNING: The AAMS will not
prevent large objects from entering
the cabin. McLaren recommends
that helmets or impact resistant
eyewear are worn whilst driving the
vehicle.
The McLaren Active Air Management
System (AAMS) channels air through a duct
in the nose of the vehicle to create a plume
of air over the cabin, protecting the
occupants from oncoming airflow.
The AAMS is set to off by default. Press the
AAMS button to activate the AAMS and
deploy the front aero blade.
NOTE: The steering wheel must be
in a central position to activate or
deactivate the AAMS when driving.
Vehicle performance will be limited with
the AAMS deployed.
NOTE: Do not force close the front
aero blade. This may lead to the
AAMS being damaged.
Whilst driving with the AAMS deployed,
vehicle occupants may experience
buffeting if helmets are worn. If you
choose to not wear a helmet when the
AAMS is on, impact resistant eyewear must
be worn at all times.
For cleaning information, see Washing the
Active Air Management System, page 6.27.