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CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT
YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
The California Air Resources Board and Lotus Cars Limited are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your new, USA specification, Lotus Elise. In California, new motor cars must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. Lotus must warrant the emission control system on your Elise for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your car. Your emission control system may include parts such as the carburettor or fuel injection system, the igni- tion system, catalytic convertor, and engine computer. Also included may be hoses, belts, connectors and other emission-related assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists, Lotus will repair your car at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labour.
MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY COVERAGE
- For 3 years or 50,000 miles (whichever first occurs): 1) If your car fails a Smog Check inspection, all necessary repairs and adjustments will be made by Lotus to ensure that your car passes the inspection. This is your emission control system PERFORMANCE WARRANTY.
2) If any emission related part on your car is defec- tive, the part will be repaired or replaced by Lotus. This is your short-term emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY.
- For 7 years or 70,000 miles (whichever first occurs): 1) If an emission related part listed in this warranty booklet specially noted with coverage for 7 years or 70,000 miles is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Lotus. This is your long term emission control system DEFECTS WARRANTY.
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OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- As the car owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner’s manual. Lotus recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your car, but Lotus cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.
- You are responsible for presenting your car to a Lotus dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
- As the car owner, you should also be aware that Lotus may deny you warranty coverage if your car or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact: Lotus Cars U.S.A. Inc., at 2236 Northmont Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30096, or the California Air Resources Board at 9528 Telstar Avenue, El Monte CA 91731.
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LOTUS CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
WARRANTIES
The Lotus California Emission Control System Warranties comprise the California Emissions Performance Warranty, and two levels of the California Emission Control System Defects Warranty.
Your car may also be eligible for additional warranty coverage under the Federal Emissions warranty (see previous section).
CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM DEFECTS WARRANTY
Lotus Cars Ltd. (Lotus) warrants to the owner of any new, USA specification, Lotus Elise, that the car was designed, built and equipped so as to conform with requirements of the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and that if the car is maintained and operated in accordance with the written instructions for proper maintenance and use, then:
i) if, during a period of 3 years or 50,000 miles, whichever first occurs, any part of the car which could affect emissions is broken or does not function as designed (including adjust- ments), provided the car does not qualify for an exclusion as described on page 186, Lotus shall be responsible for repair or replacement of any such part or parts, including diagnosis and labour charges.
ii) if, during a period of 7 years or 70,000 miles, whichever first occurs, one or more of a certain group of emission related parts listed on page 187 is broken or does not function as designed (including adjustments), provided the car does not qualify for an exclusion as described on page 186, Lotus shall be responsible for repair or replacement of any such part or parts, including diagnosis and labour charges.
The warranty period shall begin on the date the car is deliv- ered to the first retail purchaser, or, if the car is first placed in service as a demonstrator or company car prior to sale at retail, on the date the car is first placed in such service.
The emission control systems of your new, USA specification,
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Lotus Elise, were designed, built and tested using genuine Lotus Service Parts and the car is certified as being in conformity with Federal and California emission control requirements. Accord- ingly, it is recommended that any replacement parts used for maintenance, repair or replacement of emission control systems be Lotus Service Parts or Lotus Authorized Remanufactured Parts. The owner may elect to have maintenance, replacement or repair of the emission control devices and systems performed by any automotive repair establishment or individual, and may elect to use parts other than Lotus Service or Authorized Re- manufactured Parts for such maintenance, replacement or repair without invalidating this warranty; the cost of such service or parts, however, will not be covered under the warranty, except in emergency situations.
Use of replacement parts which are not of equivalent qual- ity may impair the effectiveness of emission control systems. If other than Lotus Service Parts or Authorised Remanufac- tured Parts are used for maintenance, replacement or repair of components affecting emission control, the owner should obtain assurances that such parts are warranted by their manu- facturer to be equivalent to genuine Lotus parts in performance and durability. Lotus however, assumes no liability under this warranty with respect to failure of such parts other than Lotus Service Parts or Authorized Remanufactured Parts. However, the use of non-Lotus replacement parts does not invalidate the warranty on other components. If a non-Lotus emission related part causes damage to other components, then the liability for the subsequent damage shall not be assumed by Lotus. If however, a Lotus Service Part or Authorised Remanufactured Part causes damage to a non-Lotus part, such non-Lotus part will be repaired.
Repairs and service covered by this warranty will be per- formed by any authorized Lotus Dealer at his place of business with no charge for parts or labour (including diagnosis), using Lotus Service or Authorized Remanufactured Parts for any part of the emission control system covered by this warranty. In the case of an emergency, where an authorized Lotus dealer is not available, or a Lotus part is not available within 30 days; repairs may be performed at any available service establishment or by any individual using any replacement part. Lotus will reimburse the owner for such repairs (including diagnosis) that are covered under this warranty, but such reimbursement will not exceed the
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Lotus suggested retail price for all warranted parts replaced, and labour charges based on Lotus’s recommended warranty repair times, and the geographically appropriate hourly rate. A repair not being complete within 30 days constitutes an emergency. Replaced parts and paid invoices must be presented at a Lo- tus dealership as a condition of reimbursement for emergency repairs not performed at a Lotus dealer.
You are advised to perform all recommended maintenance or repairs on your new, USA specification, Lotus Elise. You are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance. Lotus will not deny a warranty claim solely because you have no record of maintenance; however, Lotus may deny a warranty claim if your failure to perform required maintenance resulted in the failure of a warranted part. Receipts and maintenance records covering the performance of regular maintenance should be retained in the event questions arise concerning maintenance. The receipts and maintenance records should be transferred to each subsequent owner of this car.
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CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY
Lotus Cars Ltd. (Lotus) warrants to the owner of any new, USA specification, Lotus Elise, that if, during a period of 3 years or 50,000 miles, whichever first occurs, the car should fail to pass an Inspection/Maintenance test, for reasons other than those detailed on page 167 (‘What is not covered by the Emission Warranty’), then the car will be repaired at no cost to the owner. The car is to be repaired so that it will pass the I/M test, and these repairs shall include diagnosis, replacement, repair, and adjustment of those defective parts affecting emissions.
The warranty period shall begin on the date the car is deliv- ered to the first retail purchaser, or, if the car is first placed in service as a demonstrator or company car prior to sale at retail, on the date the car is first placed in such service.
If your car fails a Smog Check test or a Federal Emissions Short test, you may choose to have diagnosis of the failure and repairs made at a Lotus dealer or at another service facility. You may take your car to a Lotus dealer for warranty repairs and diagnosis without charge. You will have to pay for diagnostic costs and repairs if performed at another service facility except in the case of emergency repairs (see page 164). If your car fails a Smog Check test or a Federal Emissions Short test after the 3 year/50,000 mile performance warranty period has expired, but before 7 years/70,000 miles is reached, those parts listed on page 168 are still covered by the defects warranty.
If the warranty station demonstrates that the test failure was caused by one or more of the conditions excluded from war- ranty coverage (see below), the car owner shall be liable for all diagnostic and repair expenses. Such expenses shall not exceed the maximum repair costs permissible under the California Car Inspection Programme. Failure to notify the owner within 30 days that a performance warranty claim is invalid, shall render Lotus liable for the repair costs. If the warranty station identifies that the test failure was caused by one or more defects covered under warranty, and in combination with one or more of the conditions excluded from warranty coverage (see below), then the car owner shall be responsible only for that proportion of the diagnostic and repair costs that is not covered by warranty.
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE CALIFORNIA EMISSION WARRANTIES
The warranty does not cover:
• Malfunctions in any part caused by any of the following: misuse, abuse, neglect, improper modification or alteration, tampering, disconnection, improper or inadequate mainte- nance, or use of leaded gasoline.
• Damage resulting from accident, acts of nature or other events
beyond the control of Lotus.
• The repair or replacement of warranted parts which are scheduled for replacement prior to 50,000 miles (such as spark plugs, filters) once these parts have been replaced at the first recommended replacement interval as part of required maintenance services.
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Incidental and consequential damages, such as loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of the car, or commercial loss.
• Any car on which odometer mileage has been changed so
that mileage cannot be readily determined.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLICABLE TO A Car OR PART IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY. THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE- QUENTIAL DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, OR THE EXCLU- SION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN- TIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLU- SIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
Lotus Cars Ltd. wishes to help assure that the Emission Control Systems Warranty is properly administered. In the event that you do not receive the warranty service to which you believe you are entitled under the Emission Control Systems Warranty, or if you need additional assistance or information concerning this warranty, you should contact: Lotus Cars U.S.A. Inc., 2236 Northmont Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30096.
If you cannot obtain satisfaction, you may contact: Air Re- sources Board, Mobile Source Division, 9528 Telstar Avenue, El Monte, CA. 91731.
7 YEAR/70,000 MILE EMISSIONS DEFECTS WARRANTY PARTS LIST
IAC Valve
- Catalytic Converter - Engine Management Electronic Control Module - Throttle Body - Exhaust Manifold - Fuel Tank - Fuel Level Sender and Seal - Knock Sensor - Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve - Fuel Level Vent Valve - Roll Over Valve Instrument Pack - Main Harness
Intake Manifold and Gasket
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INDEX
Access Panels, front service ................................................. 78
Accessories & Modifications, warnings .............................. 150
Air Cleaner Element .............................................................113
Air Conditioning ......................................................................61
Airbag Safety System .............................................................21
Alarm, car security ................................................................ 30
Alternator Belt ......................................................................114
Anti-freeze/Corrosion Inhibitor .............................................107
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ..............................................67
Audio Equipment ................................................................... 60
Auxiliary Power Socket ..........................................................57
Battery ................................................................................. 129
Bodycare ............................................................................... 93
Brake Fluid Reservoir ..........................................................110
Brake Pads ........................................................................... 111
Break-In, running-in .............................................................. 73
Bulb Replacement ............................................................... 142
Central Door Locking .............................................................37
Child Restraints ..................................................................... 26
Cleaning, bodycare ............................................................... 93
Coolant Temperature Display ................................................ 53
Cooling System ................................................................... 106
Dipswitch ............................................................................... 58
Doors, keys ............................................................................37
Engine Cover/Trunk Lid ........................................................ 79
Environment, care of ............................................................. 14
Fuel Level Display ................................................................. 52
Fuel Filling ............................................................................. 76
Fuel Requirement .................................................................. 75
Fuses ................................................................................... 135
Gear Lever .............................................................................71
Hazard Warning Lamps Switch ............................................ 55
Headlamp Alignment ........................................................... 139188
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Headlamp Flasher ................................................................. 58
Heating & Ventilation ..............................................................61
Horn ...................................................................................... 60
Idle Speed ............................................................................. 73
Ignition Switch ....................................................................... 44
Immobiliser, engine ................................................................31
Inertia Switch ...................................................................... 135
Instrument Illumination .......................................................... 56
Interior Lamp ..........................................................................41
Jacking Points, lifting you car .............................................. 148
‘Jump’ Starting ..................................................................... 133
Keys ...................................................................................... 29
Lighting Switches .................................................................. 54
Lights On Buzzer .............................................................. 40,55
Lubrication- Dipstick, engine oil level check ....................................... 99
- Engine Oil Change ........................................................ 100
- Oil Filter ......................................................................... 102
- Recommended Lubricants ............................................ 153
- Transmission Oil ............................................................ 103
Mirrors ................................................................................... 40
Odometer .............................................................................. 53
Parking Brake ........................................................................ 70
Pedals ................................................................................... 66
Queen’s Award .....................................................................191
Roof, Hard Top ...................................................................... 85
Roof, Soft Top ....................................................................... 82
Safety Information ....................................................................7
Seat Belts .............................................................................. 18
Seats ......................................................................................17
Servicing ...............see separate Maintenance Record booklet Sparking Plugs .....................................................................114
Speedometer ..........................................................................51
Start Button, engine .............................................................. 45
Starting Procedure ................................................................ 72189
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Steering Lock ........................................................................ 44
Storing Your Elise ................................................................ 152
Sun Visors ..............................................................................41
Tachometer .............................................................................51
Technical Data ..................................................................... 155
Tell Tale Lamps ...................................................................... 46
Tie Down, car securing .........................................................147
Towing Eye ........................................................................... 146
Trip Recorder ......................................................................... 53
Turn Indicators Switch ........................................................... 58
Tires ......................................................................................115
Tire Inflator Aerosol ..............................................................124
Tire Chains ........................................................................... 120
Identification, car ................................................................... 15
Warning ‘Tell Tale’ Lamps ..................................................... 46
Warranty ...............................................................................161
Washer Reservoir ................................................................ 109
Washing, bodycare ................................................................ 93
Wheelbolts ........................................................................... 126
Wheels ................................................................................ 126
Windows, door ...................................................................... 42
Windscreen Wiper/Washer Control ...................................... 59
Wiper Blade ......................................................................... 109190
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The Queen’s Award for Enterprise
The Queen’s Award for Enterprise is the highest honour that can be bestowed upon a British company and is the UK’s top award for business performance. The award is given annually by Her Majesty The Queen and the winning companies hold it for five years.
Group Lotus PLC and its staff were awarded The Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2002 for the whole group’s outstanding achievement in international trade. Lotus Cars has sold its prestigious sports car models into over 30 countries around the world and Lotus Engineering, which has been investing heavily in engine and chassis research, is regarded as one of the world’s leading engineering consultancy groups.
The Lotus Elise now proudly displays The Queen’s Award logo on the rear window. This logo symbolises the achieve- ments of Group Lotus over the last few years culminating in the company being given the Award in 2002 – the year of The Queen’s Golden Jubilee.
The Queen’s Award scheme was introduced in 1966, originally as The Queen’s Award to Industry before becoming known as The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 1999.
Her Majesty The Queen makes the Awards on the advice of the Prime Minister, who is assisted by an Advisory Committee that includes representatives of Government, industry and com- merce, and the trade unions. They are announced on 21 April, The Queen’s personal birthday.
For more information about The Queen’s Awards, please see
www.queensawards.org.uk
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intro18f
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Publication Part No.A121T0324
© Lotus Cars Limited 2004
For North America
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OWNER’S HANDBOOK
2005 model year onwards
Lotus Cars USA Inc.
2236 Northmont Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30096.
Tel: 770 476 6540 Fax: 770 476 6541
www.LotusCars.com
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................. 6
2. SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................. 7
3. REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS.................................. 10
4. CAR IDENTIFICATION....................................................15
5. SEATING & SAFETY RESTRAINTS ................................................................. 17
Seats................................................................. 18
Seat BeltsSeat Belt Precautions ................................................ 19 Airbag Safety System ..................................................... 21
Airbag Tell Tale .......................................................... 23
Airbag Deployment .................................................... 24
Child Restraints .............................................................. 26 6. KEYS & CAR SECURITY ALARM Keys ................................................................. 29
Car Security Alarm .......................................................... 30Transmitter Fobs ....................................................... 30
Engine Immobiliser .................................................... 31Valet Mode ................................................................ 31
Arming the Alarm ....................................................... 32
Disarming the Alarm .................................................. 33Emergency Disarming/Mobilising .............................. 33
Intrusion Sensing ...................................................... 34
Manual Activation of Siren ......................................... 34Transmitter Fob Battery Replacement ...................... 35
Programming Additional Transmitter Fobs ................ 36Disconnecting Car Battery ........................................ 36
7. ENTRY & COMFORT Central Door Locking ...................................................... 37
To Unlock From Outside ............................................ 37To Lock From Inside .................................................. 37
To Unlock From Inside .............................................. 38
To Lock From Outside ............................................... 38
Lights On Buzzer ............................................................ 40
Interior Rear View Mirror ................................................. 40
Door Mirrors ................................................................. 40
Interior Lamp ................................................................. 41Sun Visors ................................................................. 41
Door Windows ................................................................ 42
Manual Windows ....................................................... 42Electric Windows ....................................................... 42
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8. INSTRUMENTS & SWITCHES
Ignition Switch/Steering Lock .......................................... 44
Engine Start Button ......................................................... 45
Warning ‘Tell Tale’ Lamps ............................................... 46
Bulb Check ................................................................ 46Turn Tell Tale ............................................................. 46
Seat Belt Tell Tale ...................................................... 47Brake Tell Tale ........................................................... 47
Oil Pressure Tell Tale ................................................ 47Low Fuel Level Tell Tale ............................................ 48
ABS Tell Tale ............................................................ 48High Beam Tell Tale .................................................. 48
Airbag Tell Tale .......................................................... 48Battery Charging Tell Tale ......................................... 48
Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp ........................... 49
Security/RPM Tell Tale .............................................. 49
Instruments ................................................................. 51
Speedometer ............................................................. 51Tachometer ............................................................... 51
LCD Display Panel .................................................... 52
Fuel Level Display ............................................... 52
Coolant Temperature Display .............................. 53Odometer ............................................................ 53
Trip Recorder ....................................................... 53
Dashboard Switches ....................................................... 54Parking Lamp Switch ................................................ 54
Headlamp Switch ...................................................... 54Lights-on Buzzer ....................................................... 55
Hazard Warning Lamps Switch ................................. 55Instrument Illumination .............................................. 56
Auxiliary Power Socket ............................................. 57
Column Switches & Horn ................................................ 58
Headlamp High/Low Beam/Flasher/Turn Indicators . 58Windscreen Wiper/Washer ....................................... 59
Horn ................................................................. 60
Audio Equipment ............................................................ 60
9. HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING Air Conditioning .............................................................. 61
Air Re-circulation ............................................................ 62
Heater Temperature ........................................................ 62................................................................. 62
Air Distribution ................................................................ 63
Engine Bay Ventilation .................................................... 65Fan Speed
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Footbrake
Idle Speed
10. DRIVING CONTROLS Foot Pedals ................................................................. 66
Footwell Carpets ............................................................. 66
Clutch Pedal ................................................................. 66
................................................................. 67
Anti-Lock Brake System ................................................. 67
Parking Brake ................................................................. 70
Gear Lever ................................................................. 71
11. STARTING PROCEDURE & ENGINE BREAK-IN Starting a Cold or Warm Engine ..................................... 72................................................................. 73
Engine Break-In .............................................................. 73
Engine Special Features ................................................. 74
12. EXTERNAL OPERATIONSFuel Requirement ........................................................... 75
Fuel Filling ................................................................. 76
Front Service Access Panels .......................................... 78
Engine Cover/Trunk Lid .................................................. 79Child Entrapment ...................................................... 80
Removable Roof Concept ............................................... 81Soft Top Roof Fitting .................................................. 82
Soft Top Roof Removal ............................................. 84Hard Top Roof Fitting ................................................ 85
Hard Top Roof Removal ............................................ 90
13. SERVICING & MAINTENANCE ................................................................. 93
Bodycare Body Features ........................................................... 93Paint Care ................................................................. 94
Ventilation ................................................................. 94
Paintwork Polishing ................................................... 95
Washing ................................................................. 95
Soft Top Roof ............................................................ 96
Windscreen Cleaning ................................................ 96
Alloy Road Wheels .................................................... 96
Upholstery Cleaning .................................................. 97
Seat Belts Cleaning ................................................... 97
Footwell Cleaning ...................................................... 97
Owner Maintenance ........................................................ 98
Engine Oil Level Check ............................................. 99Engine Oil Change .................................................. 100
Oil Filter............................................................... 102
Used Engine Oil ...................................................... 103
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Transmission Oil ..................................................... 103
Cooling System ....................................................... 106
Anti-Freeze/Corrosion Inhibitor ............................... 107
Coolant Drain/Refill Procedure ................................ 108
Washer Reservoir ................................................... 109
Wiper Blade ............................................................. 109
Brake Fluid Reservoir ...............................................110
Brake Pads ...............................................................111
Brake Pipes and Hoses ............................................112
Air Cleaner Element .................................................113
Auxiliary Drive Belt ...................................................114
Sparking Plugs .........................................................11414. TIRES & WHEELS
Wheels
15. ELECTRICAL ............................................................... 129
Battery Battery Access ........................................................ 129Disconnecting the Battery ....................................... 129
Reconnecting the Battery ........................................ 131
Battery Charging ..................................................... 131
‘Jump’ Starting ........................................................ 133
Electrical Accessories ................................................... 134Inertia Switch ............................................................... 135
............................................................... 135
FusesTires ................................................................115
Glossary of Terms ....................................................115Tire Safety ................................................................115
Tire Care ................................................................117
Replacement Tires ...................................................118Tire Characteristics ..................................................119
Winter Tires ..............................................................119Tire Chains .............................................................. 120
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ................................... 120Tire Placard/Label ................................................... 121
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit ............... 122
Tire Markings .......................................................... 123Tire Inflator Aerosol ................................................. 124
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Wheel Bolts ............................................................. 126
Wheel Alignment & Tire Balance ............................. 126
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Engine Compartment Fuses ................................... 137
Footwell Sited Fuses ............................................... 138
Headlamp Alignment ..................................................... 139
Bulb Replacement ........................................................ 142
Headlamp Bulb ........................................................ 142Front Turn Indicator Lamp Bulb ............................... 143
Side Repeater Lamp Bulb ....................................... 144Rear Lamp Cluster Bulb .......................................... 144
High Mounted Stoplamp Bulb ................................. 144Licence Plate Lamp Bulb ........................................ 144
Interior Lamp Bulb ................................................... 145
Side Marker Lamp Bulb ........................................... 145
16. LIFTING & TOWINGTowing Eye ............................................................... 146
Towing a Trailer ............................................................. 147
Car Tie-Down ............................................................... 147Lifting Your Car ............................................................. 148
Fuel Tank Undershield .................................................. 149
17. ACCESSORIES Accessories & Modifications ......................................... 150
Storing Your Elise ......................................................... 152
18. RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS ............................................................... 153
EngineTransmission ............................................................... 154
Brakes & Clutch ............................................................ 154
Engine Coolant Additive ................................................ 154
19. TECHNICAL DATA ....................................................... 155
20. WARRANTY INDEX ..................................................... 161
21. ALPHABETICAL INDEX .............................................. 188oh_croft_InD.indd 5
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Lotus Elise. Welcome to the Lotus family. The Elise has been designed for the discerning driver, and aims to provide fun motoring from a lightweight, distinctively styled and efficient package.
This handbook has been written for the owner/driver and should be read before using the car, and then stored in the car for ready reference, remaining with the car throughout any subsequent changes of ownership. The content includes important safety information to protect you from injury, explanations and instructions for operating the driving controls, owner maintenance requirements, technical specifications, and an explanation of the warranty. It is not intended to provide all the technical information required for servicing, and should any adjustment become necessary, owners are urged to contact their Lotus dealer. It is a requirement of the warranty, and the responsibility of the owner/driver, to ensure that servicing of the car is carried out at the correct intervals.
An alphabetical index is provided at the back of this book to help you find information about any particular feature or topic. The information and specifications included in this publica- tion were correct at the time of approval for printing. Lotus has a policy of continuous product improvement, and reserves the right to discontinue or change specification, design or equipment at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation whatsoever. You are urged to keep in regular contact with your Lotus dealer to ensure that you may be kept informed of any technical developments which may improve the specification, performance or safety of your car.
This handbook covers all Elise models for the North American market, and may include descriptions of equipment and features which are not fitted on your particular car.
Your Lotus is intended to be used safely, in a manner appropriate to the driving conditions and whilst obeying local laws. Any alteration or misuse of the car, or ignoring the instructions in this handbook could result in an accident causing severe or fatal injury.
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Safety Information
To help you make informed decisions about safety, important
safety information is provided in forms including: • Safety labels on the car • Safety messages in this handbook are shown as follows:
WARNING: The hazard and instructions to avoid the hazard are given. If you do not take these instructions you and/or others can be KILLED OR SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Messages prefaced by ‘NOTICE’ are intended to help you avoid damage to your car, other property or the environment.
Important Safety Precautions
You’ll find many safety recommendations throughout this sec- tion, and throughout this manual. The recommendations on this page are the ones we consider to be the most important.
Always Wear Your Seat Belt
A seat belt is your best protection in accidents (including colli- sions). Airbags supplement seat belts, but airbags are designed to inflate only in a moderate to severe frontal collision. So even though your car is equipped with airbags, make sure you and your passenger always wear your seat belts, and wear them properly. (See page 18).
Your Car is Not Recommended for Child Passengers
Since all children are safest in the back seat of a car, and your car does not have a back seat, we strongly recommend that you do not carry a child passenger. Children should be carried in the Elise only if they are large enough to be able to use the standard seat belt (see page 26). You should never carry an infant in a rear-facing child seat in this car because the Elise has a passenger airbag which cannot be switched off or disabled (see page 26).
Be Aware of Airbag Hazards
While airbags can save lives, they can cause serious or fatal injuries to occupants who sit too close to them, or are not
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properly restrained. Children, and short adults are at the great- est risk. Be sure to follow all instructions and warnings in the handbook (See page 21 to 27).
Don’t Drink and Drive
Alcohol and driving don’t mix. Even one drink can reduce your ability to respond to changing conditions, and your reaction time gets worse with every additional drink. So don’t drink and drive, and don’t let your friends drink and drive, either.
Control Your Speed
Excessive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths. Generally, the higher the speed the greater the risk, but serious accidents can also occur at lower speeds. Never drive faster than is safe for current conditions, regardless of the maximum speed posted.
Keep Your Car in Safe Condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check your tire pressures and condition frequently, and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance (see separate Maintenance Record booklet).
Safety Features
Your car is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passenger during a crash. The Lotus Elise has been designed to comply with applicable safety regulations.
The Elise has passive safety features which include:
• A cockpit tub surrounded by substantial chassis side
frames.
• Energy absorbing front composite ‘crash structure’. • Energy absorbing rear steel ‘crash structure’. • Side sill foam pads. • A seat belt mounting frame incorporating a roof hoop • Extruded aluminium door beams. • A collapsible steering column. • Airbags for both driver and passenger.
Active safety features include:
• Lap and diagonal inertia reel seat belts with impact sensing
pre-tensioners.
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• Powerful anti-lock four wheel disc brakes. • High geared responsive steering requiring only small steering
wheel movements to alter course
• Exceptional road holding with optimised handling character-
istics You and your passenger cannot take full advantage of these safety features unless you remain sitting in a proper position and always wear your seat belt properly. In fact, some safety features can contribute to injuries if they are not used properly. Drivers should be aware of their own limitations as well as those of the car, and ensure that all road driving is conducted well within both sets of capabilities, particularly on wet roads, or under adverse weather conditions.
Remember: Driving a car requires: • Care; • Attention; and • Sensible judgement.
Be aware that any motor car has the potential to cause death or injury both to its occupants and/or other persons, and must be used only in a responsible and cautious manner. This entire handbook is filled with important safety information. Please read it carefully.
Remember: • ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT. • Never drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Never drive when excessively tired. • Never use mobile phones, map read or attempt other distract-
ing activities whilst driving.
• Always obey all speed and traffic laws and regulations and never drive faster than the posted speed limit or than condi- tions allow.
• Be particularly careful driving on slippery or wet surfaces. • Familiarise yourself with the car and always drive prudently, being aware of your own limitations and the limitations of the car. Failure to operate the car properly can result in an ac- cident and serious injury.
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• Follow the Maintenance Schedule and keep the car in good
• Never leave young children unattended in the car. • Read and take account of all
WARNINGS in this hand-
condition.
book.
Owners should note that the only approved extras and modi- fications are those which are specified by Lotus and carried out by Lotus or by an authorised dealer. Lotus does not accept any liability whatsoever for defects which arise from extras or modifications which are not Lotus approved.
WARNING: Inexpert or unapproved modifications or additions to the car could adversely affect the handling of the car and the operation of its safety equipment. Ensure only modifi- cations specified by Lotus are undertaken by authorised dealers. Failure to comply with this may result in a crash in which you and others may be killed or seriously injured.
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
If you believe that your car has a fault which could cause a crash, injury or death, you should immediately inform the Na- tional Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Lotus Cars USA, Inc. 2236 Northmont Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30096. Tel: 770 476 6540.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an inves- tigation, and if it finds that a safety problem exists in a group of cars, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you and your dealer, or Lotus Cars USA, Inc.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1 (888)-327-4236 (or 366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor car safety from the Hotline.
Pre-delivery Inspection
Lotus strives at all times to provide the highest level of cus- tomer satisfaction, and to this end, quality assessments are made at several stages of the delivery process from factory to customer. If necessary, repairs and replacements will be made
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to mechanical components or body finish either at the factory or dealer premises in order to ensure that the customer receives the car in optimum condition.
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Engine Exhaust
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain car components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained in cars and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: If you ever suspect exhaust gas is entering the cockpit,
do not drive the car until the fault has been repaired.
In particular, running the engine in an enclosed space can let exhaust gas into the car, even more quickly if the interior fan is switched on.
NEVER park in a garage with the engine running.
WARNING: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death.
You might have exhaust gas entering the cockpit if:
• Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. • Your car was damaged in a collision. • Your car was damaged when driving over high points in the
road or over road debris.
• Repairs weren’t carried out correctly. • Your car or exhaust system had been modified improperly. Make sure your car is checked by an authorised dealer before
driving it again.
NOTICE: The Elise is fitted with a ‘three way’ catalytic converter in the exhaust system in order to reduce the noxious content of the exhaust gases and comply with emission control regulations. It is essential that ONLY UNLEADED FUEL is used (see ‘Fuel Requirement’). The use of leaded fuel, or lead replacement
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petrol (LRP), will cause irreversible contamination of the pre- cious metal catalysts and of the exhaust gas sensor used by the computer controlled engine management system.
It is important that the Maintenance Schedule (see separate booklet) is followed at the specified time and distance intervals (this is a requirement of the warranty), and that the car is kept in proper operating condition. Failure to do so may result not only in a loss of fuel economy and emission control, but may cause damage to the catalytic converter.
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WARNING: If the engine malfunctions in any way (e.g by a change in sound) have the fault diagnosed and repaired promptly. Continuing to drive the car with an engine misfire could cause the catalytic converter to overheat, with possible heat damage to other car components, and an engine bay fire. Operation of the ‘Malfunction Indicator Lamp’ (MIL) is fully described later in this handbook on page 49.
• DO NOT park or drive the car in areas where combustible material, such as dry grass or leaves, could come into contact with the hot exhaust system. Under certain wind and weather conditions a grass fire could be initiated.
• DO NOT tamper with any electrical components with the battery connected. You could receive an electric shock from the spark plug coils or initiate a car fire.
• DO NOT check or adjust any engine bay equipment with the engine running. Failure to comply with this may result in you or your clothing becoming trapped.
• DO NOT use the car if a fuel leak is suspected, as may be indicated by a persistent smell of fuel. Have the fault diagnosed and rectified without delay. A fuel leak may result in a fire or explosion.
• DO NOT touch or approach, any part of a hot exhaust system. Failure to comply with this may result in you receiving severe burns.
• DO NOT allow servicing or repairs to be carried out by unskilled persons as this may adversely affect the han- dling and safety features on your car. Lotus dealers have trained staff who are best qualified to maintain your car to the correct specification.
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NOTICE: DO NOT push or tow start the car; or turn off the igni- tion at engine speeds above idle; or run the fuel tank dry: Any of these actions may damage the catalytic converter.
Before driving the car: • Check tires for damage, wear and proper inflation. Under-infla- tion causes increased rolling resistance and uses more fuel. (Please refer to the section in this handbook on tires, page 115).
• Check all windows, mirrors and lights are clear and unob-
structed and all lights are correctly working.
• Check that the engine cover and front body access panels
• Adjust the seat and mirrors, and familiarise yourself with
• Check all instruments and warning lamps (‘tell tales’) are
• Ensure that both driver and passenger are properly restrained
are correctly latched;
the controls.
reading correctly.
by their seat belts.
Care of the Environment
By virtue of its light weight, simple content, constructional process and fuel efficiency, the Elise has a low environmental im- pact compared with many road cars. All drivers should, however, be aware of the effect of motor car exhaust emissions on the environment and drive in a way which minimises pollution by:
• Anticipating traffic flow to avoid needless acceleration
and braking.
• Using the highest suitable gear. • Switching off rather than idling for long periods. • Driving off as soon as it is safe to do so; it is not necessary or
beneficial to the engine to allow extended idling from cold.
• Having the car serviced regularly as a poorly maintained car will use more fuel; have any engine faults attended to imme- diately.
• Considering the need to use the car for very short journeys. The emissions produced by an engine are many times greater when cold than when warm.
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VIN LABEL ON CHASSIS
VIN LABEL ON DOOR JAMB
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CAR IDENTIFICATION
The Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) is a unique 17-digit number used to identify the car for warranty, spares order- ing and administrative purposes. For reference, the number may be viewed from outside the car at the left hand bottom corner of the windscreen. The number is also printed on a label stuck to the inside of the chassis sideframe alongside the driver’s seat. It is repeated on the certification label on the driver’s door jamb. This label contains tire pressure information. The chassis frame is stamped with the V.I.N. in the right hand front wheelarch area, viewable with the front wheels turned to right full lock.
It is essential that the complete V.I.N. is quoted in any corre- spondence concerning the car, or when ordering spare parts.
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V.I.N ON CHASSIS
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ENGINE NUMBER
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Engine Number
The engine number is stamped on the rear end of the cylinder
block, exhaust side, and is followed by ‘2ZZ’.
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SEAT ADJUSTMENTS
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SEATING & SAFETY RESTRAINTS Seats
On delivery of the car, first remove the protective plastic seat covers, if this has not already been done, and dispose of safely.
To adjust the fore/aft position of the driver’s seat, raise the lift bar beneath the front of the seat, and slide to the position required. Ensure that the catch is fully engaged after adjustment by attempting to slide the seat without touching the lift bar. Note that the passenger seat position is fixed and cannot be adjusted, and that the backrest angle of both seats is fixed, and cannot be reclined.
WARNING:
• Sit as far back from the steering wheel as is comfortable, whilst ensuring that full control can be maintained. Sit- ting too close to an airbag can result in serious injury or death if the airbag inflates.
• Ensure that your chest is at least 10 inches (250mm) from
the steering wheel.
• Do not attempt to adjust the seat position whilst driving
as this could adversely affect your control of the car.
• Ensure that no persons or objects will be trapped when
adjusting the seat.
Lumbar Support (if fitted): On seats equipped with adjustable lumbar support, an inflator ‘bulb’ (A) and air release button (B)
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SEAT BELT POSITIONING
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are located at the inboard rear of the seat. To increase lumbar support, squeeze the bulb repeatedly until sufficient support is obtained. To decrease support, press the small black button at the base of the inflator bulb.
Seat Belts
Seat belts provide important safety and comfort for both driver and passenger and have proven to be the single most effective safety device in reducing the risk of death or injury in a crash. The seat belts should be worn at all times, no matter how short the journey. This is required by law in most states and in all Canadian provinces. As a reminder, the seat belt tell tale in the instrument cluster will flash until the driver's seat belt is fastened, accompanied for the first eight seconds by an audible chime.
Inertia Reel Seat Belts
The standard fitment inertia reel seat belts allow the wearer freedom of movement under normal driving conditions. The belt reel will lock automatically whenever the car is subjected to brak- ing, acceleration, or cornering forces, or on impact in a collision. Reel locking will also occur on steep hills or slopes, or if the car is tilted. In the event of a severe frontal impact sufficient to trigger the airbag system, a pre-tensioning device incorporated into each seat belt assembly will operate to tighten the belt for increased occupant protection.
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