User's Manual
MAINTAINING YOUR McLAREN
ANUAL UNLOCKING AND OPENING
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closed, the door seals or window could 
be damaged.
8. Fit the mechanical key back into the key 
fob.
NOTE: Unlocking the vehicle using the 
mechanical key will activate the anti-
theft system and may cause the alarm to 
sound. Once the door is open, place the 
key fob on the section of the cup holder 
housing immediately behind the switch 
panel. within 10 seconds. The vehicle will 
recognize the key fob and stop the alarm 
from sounding.
9. If the key fob battery has become 
discharged, replace the battery at the 
earliest possible opportunity, see 
Replacing key fob battery, page 5.28.
10. Replace the cover panel.
Starting the vehicle
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and the engine will not start, place the key fob 
on the section of the cup holder housing 
immediately behind the switch panel. 
In this position the vehicle is able to sense the 
presence of the valid key fob and the vehicle 
can be started and driven.
Replace the key fob battery at the earliest 
possible opportunity, see Replacing key fob 
battery, page 5.28.
Door opening from inside - discharged 
battery
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manual door release strap retainer and pull 
the strap.
The door latch will then release, allowing the 
door to be partially raised before it 
automatically swings outwards and upwards.
To refit the release strap, feed the strap into 
its holder and snap the retainers into place.
NOTE: Only use this strap when the 
battery has become discharged.










