McLaren SUPER SERIES, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Driving Controls
Seamless Shift Gearbox
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Seamless Shift Gearbox
Overview
The gearbox is a 7-speed, dual clutch
seamless shift gearbox that can be operated
in automatic or manual mode.
Automatic mode is selected unless the driver
chooses manual mode, see
Manual/automatic mode, page 2.19.
In automatic mode, the gearbox
automatically optimises the shift points to
suit your style of driving by selecting the
most appropriate gear depending on:
•
Powertrain control, page 2.24.
•
Accelerator pedal position, page 2.18.
•
vehicle speed.
•
braking effort.
NOTE: Allow the engine and gearbox
to warm up before driving at high
engine speeds and high loads.
Avoid prolonged spinning of the rear
wheels when driving on slippery
surfaces as this could damage the
drivetrain.
Gear positions
Press one of the gear position buttons.
NOTE: The letter on each button will
illuminate red to identify if the vehicle
is in Drive, Neutral or Reverse.
Drive
All seven forward gears are available.
Gear changes will be automatic, unless
manual mode has been selected.
When drive is selected and the brakes are
released, the vehicle will begin to move
slowly without any throttle use, making it
useful for parking manoeuvres and for
moving off in queuing traffic.
Neutral
No gear is engaged. Releasing the
brakes will allow the vehicle to move
freely, e.g. for pushing or towing. For more
information on use of neutral for towing, see
Towing for recovery, page 6.41.
Neutral can be selected at any vehicle speed
by pressing the
N button. Pressing the D
button or initiating a shift by operating the
gearshift paddles will then select the
appropriate gear for the vehicle speed.
Reverse
In normal circumstances, select
reverse gear when the vehicle is
stationary. When carrying out parking
manoeuvres that require rapid changes from
drive to reverse and back again, it is possible
to engage reverse or drive at speeds up to 6
mph (10 km/h) whilst travelling in the
opposite direction.
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