McLaren Elva, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Maintaining Your McLaren
Vehicle Care
6.28
5. Once the vehicle is clean work from
the highest part of the vehicle down
and rinse thoroughly using a hose pipe
held at a shallow angle. Avoid direct
spray on engine cover vents or the
vehicle interior.
WARNING: Ensure that water does
not enter the vehicle interior.
6. Dry the vehicle using a chamois
leather or drying towel.
NOTE: If water gets into the engine
bay drive the vehicle and warm the
engine to operating temperature to
dry off any excessive water from the
engine.
NOTE: If water gets into the vehicle
interior clean it as soon as possible.
See
Cleaning The Interior, page 6.30 .
Washing the Active Air Management
System
NOTE: Wash the AAMS frequently.
Do not allow dirt to become
ingrained in the deflector
mechanism.
Wash the air intake and the front clam
using warm water and a cloth or wash mitt.
Dry the air intake and the front clam using a
chamois leather or drying towel
The AAMS can be deployed for cleaning.
To enter cleaning mode press and hold the
AAMS button until the front aero blade
moves into position. If the AAMS button is
released before the front aero blade has
finished moving it will return to the
previous position. The front aero blade
movement will have finished when “AAMS
Cleaning mode engaged” is shown on the
driver display.
If the vehicle is driven while in cleaning
mode, the AAMS can be switched off with a
short press on the AAMS button.
If the vehicle is driven at speeds of 20 mph
(32 kph) or greater while in cleaning mode,
the AAMS will be switched off
automatically.
NOTE: Do not drive with the front
aero blade manually raised.