McLaren P1 GTR, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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BEFORE YOU DRIVE
EMERGENCY SYSTEMS
1.12
Kill Switch
In case of emergency the McLaren P1
™
GTR is
fitted with two kill switches. either of these
switches, when activated, will immediately
shut down the engine, the low voltage and
the high voltage electrical systems.
NOTE: If the kill switch is activated, it may
take up to 10 minutes before the system
resets and allows the vehicle to restart. It
is NOT recommended that the kill switch
is used to stop the engine in normal
circumstances, see Stopping the Engine,
page 2.5
WARNING: Only use the kill switch in an
emergency situation – and not as a
means to switch off the vehicle.
Activating the kill switch may cause
damage to hybrid system if activated
under load.
Activation - cabin switch
The kill switch located in the cabin is above
the IRIS screen adjacent to the hazard
warning lamps button. To activate the kill
switch pull the switch out (away from the
console) before pushing it down in the
direction of the arrow shown below.
Activation - external switch
The external kill switch is located next to the
external fire suppression system button. The
kill switch is activated by pulling the red
coloured hoop and extracting the pin in the
direction of the arrow shown below.