McLaren P1 GTR, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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DRIVING CONTROLS
STARTING AND DRIVING
2.7
As an alternative, upshifts can be made
by pushing the left-hand paddle away
from you and downshifts can be made
by pushing the right-hand paddle away
from you.
The gearshift paddles operate irrespective of
the handling mode selected and there is no
need to release the accelerator pedal to
change gear.
WARNING: For safety, in manual mode
only, the vehicle will monitor engine
speed and may perform an automatic
gear change if necessary.
WARNING: Do not change down for
additional engine braking on a slippery
surface.
NOTE: If operating the paddles in
automatic mode, the gearbox will revert
to automatic changes if an eight second
period elapses without a gear change
being made.
Sequential downshifts under braking can be
made by pulling and holding the downshift
paddle whilst braking. In this case the
downshifts will be called sequentially back to
the same engine RPM.
When the vehicle speed is below 10 kph
(6 mph) or the vehicle is stationary with a gear
selected, select a downshift and hold the
paddle to select neutral.
If under 10 kph (6 mph) you can also press the
neutral button on the steering wheel to go
into neutral.