McLaren Elva, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Introduction
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driving on rough roads
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driving in areas where traffic calming
measures have been deployed
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driving in any other environment
where sudden change of road surface
height or elevation are encountered
(for example car parks).
See Vehicle Dimensions, page 7.5.
Track Driving
WARNING: The vehicle does not
have a windscreen. We strongly
recommend that you wear a helmet
or impact resistant eyewear when
you drive.
To ensure both safety and optimum cooling
performance, McLaren recommends that
helmets are worn and that AAMS is OFF.
To achieve optimum performance and
reliability, it is important to ensure the
following preconditions are met before
attempting to drive your vehicle on a track:

Engine oil is at normal operating
temperature

Engine oil level shows 3, 4, 5 or 6
white segments. See Checking The
Engine Oil, page 6.3.

Engine coolant is at normal operating
temperature

Tires should not exceed the safe
operating temperatures
NOTE: Before you use your vehicle
on a track, consult your McLaren
Retailer. McLaren recommend that
your vehicle is inspected before and
after track use.
NOTE: Always drive within your
limits and the limits of the vehicle.
Cooling Down
McLaren recommend that you take time to
cool the vehicle down during track driving,
due to the high temperatures that may be
generated by the brakes and transmission
which could affect performance. Time
should be taken to drive the vehicle at a
slower speed without using hard braking or
carrying out excessive gear changes, this
uses the airflow to cool the vehicle.
McLaren recommend that time is allowed
for your vehicle to return to normal
operating temperatures before leaving the
track.
NOTE: When stopping the vehicle
directly after performance driving,
McLaren recommend that the
ignition is not immediately switched
off or parking brake applied.
McLaren recommend that the
engine is left to idle prior to the
ignition being switched off.
NOTE: Please refer to your Service
and Warranty Guide for track and
competition use implications.