Lotus Evora 2010 Owner's Handbook Manual

Publication Part No. 8132T0324

@

Lotus Cars Ltd 2009

OWNER'S

HANDBOOK

USA

Lotus

Cars

USA lnc.

2236

Northmont Parkway, Duluth,

Georgia

30096.

Tel:

77O

476

6ilO

F ax:

77

0

476

654'l

www.LotusCars.com

CONTENTS

1.

FASCIA OVERVIEW

10

11 2. tNTRODUCT|ON.......

3.

TMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION

Reporting Salety Defects

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...

.

.

.

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-

13

"-19

4.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

.-

.

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.-

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.-

-

29

5.

KEYS

&

SECURITY

ALARM

TransmitlerKeys....,,.

.

--- ' -

22

V€hicle

SecuityAlarm........

Disamingt'heAladn/Unlocking.....-

ArtoRe-arm,....--.--,,....--

..,,, '-'.-...'

Aulomaticlmmobilisation

Arming theAlanrvlocking lhe

Alarm-TellTalesu

TumingoffthelnledorMovemenlsensor""

open;gtheTailgate

M;nuafActivat6n of

.. -....

-....... --

23

mary''....

..... sircn

--- - - -

-.. ..... -...

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--

"23

'---

24

24

24

-- "

25

26

26

- ....-......

--

26

TransmitterKeyBattery Replacement-

EmergencyDisarming/Mobilising

-

Prcg;mmingAddilionalTransmilters

DisinnectingtheCarBaaery...

-..

" -"" -

"- "

27

28

"

-- -

__-

28

__-29

5.

ENTRY

& COMFORT central Door

Locking

-

To

..

.-

.-

...

... ...

Openlhe Doors Frcm

Outside

TocloselheDoolsFnmlnside.

..

lnlsrioroDlswiich...

--...

.....

.-

..

-

-._

-_-

30

""

'30

-"--

-_30

_-.' _

--"31

Dynamic(ddveaway)Lockng.. toOpenitreOoorspromtnside

-. - "

.....

-__-''31

.. .. "

"32

TocioselheDoorcFromoutside..

LockinglheDooEMechanically...

safetyineniaswitch

-......

.... ..

..-

-

--_-_32

--_ -

"

33

33

?.

SEATING &

SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Seats

.......................--

........

..........

S€atBefts...---..............................

seat aeft Precautions

........... ...

.

.....

---.......

35

--..

. .. ...

34

37

Airbag Supplementary

ResfaintSystem................................ 39

Airbag TellTale ..-............-...........--................-........................4'1

Airbag

Deploym€ni...............................................................42

ChildRestraints.............--..-...............................................-..44

AutomaticLockingRet€ctor..................................................46

PersonswithDisab|ilites..........................................-...........47

MIRRORS

&

DOOR wlNDOWS lnleiorRear\lewl\,'lirrcr..-......................................................48

Doo. Mirrcrs

............................................................--........-...48

DoorWindows..............-.....................................................-- 50

1niedor1i9htin9............................................--.......................51

G|ovebox.............................................................................52

SunVisors................--.....,,

........--............-....52

INSTRUMENTS

&

SWTCHES lgnition Switch/Steedng Lock.....-.......--..-........-..............53

TellTaleLamps......-...................-...........................................55

lnstruments ................-.,..,,,.......................

,

..

...

..

...62

Speedometer...-....,,,.,,,...

...,,..,...,..-....-.......62

Tachometer...-.........,,..,,...............-..,.,,,.,,..,............-..62

odometer............---...,....,.....................,,.,......................63

lnslrument Panel Lefl Hand Screen.............-.....................

64

Fuel Level Disp1ay...............................................

64

AmbientAirTemperature

Display.........-.....................

65

11meC|ock.............................................................65

lnformationSwitch........................--.......-....

TfipRecorder...............................................

-.

.65

.......

66 lnslrumentPanel RightHand Screen..........-..............-.......

67

Coolant

Tempemturc Disp|ay ..............................

67

'llrcPressure[,{onitodngsystem(TPMs).

.

-. -.

.

.68

Door/failgaleOpenDisplay.........-.......

..

- -

.. 70

Lighlingswitches.-................................-.............................70

Pa*ingLampsSwitch..........-... l\,4asterLightingSwilch.......

....

..........-.-.......... .70

.

...........--.............

..

70

Homesafe.......-----..............

.................................. 71

'Lights-On Waming ............................................

....

..71

Reve6ingLamp,ParkingAidsandReveEingCameE.-....

..

71

HazardwamingLampsSwitch....-..............-....................

72 lnsturneni&Switchlllumination.........-........................

.

.

73

SteeringColumnLeverSwitches................................

HeadlampFlash/Dipswitch......-.-....................---..

-.

...

74

-

74

Wndscreen

Wiper &Washer

Controt._......._.....__............... 75

Hom

..............-.-.---............................-.................................._

76

AudioEquipment........................._..................................._....77

10. HEATING, VENTILATION

&AIR CONDITIONING lnteriorClimate .....................................................................78

Air Distribuiion ................... ...................................................79

Temperaturc

Contrcl

...-----............-................-.......................79

1nteriorFan....,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,..,,..,...............................,,,....,,....79

Re-ckcu1a1ionSwitch.................................-..........................7S

AirConditionin9Requesi...................................-...................80

Demisl Switch ...........----............................................-...........80

Heated

RearScreen (HRS).--.................................................80

PollenFilt€r............--.............................................--.........---..80

EngineBayV€ntilalion......-........................................-.....-.....81

Auxaliary Powsr

Sockets

.---

-...................................................a2

11. DRIVING

CONTROLS

FootPeda1s,..........................,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,......................_.........83

Foolwelll\,1a1s..........-...........--..........................................__....83

ClutchPedal...........--..........................................................--63

Foolbrake ............................................................................ 84

Anti-LockBrakeSystem.....--.....................................-......-....85

HydraulicBrakeAssist(H&q)..--.....-...........................-...........87

ElecronicBrakeDistribution(EBD)........................................87

EleclronicDifferenlialLock(EDL).........................................._87

EleclmnicStabililyProgramme(ESP)....................................87

Parking Brake .................................................................

88

GearLever(manualkansmisdon)..-....--.............-..................90

1olusTractonCootro|..................................._.......................91

Sport

Mode..............-............................................................92

Cruise

Contrc1..............................................-........................93

Home|ink.............................................................................. 95 l2.STARTING

PROCEDURE

&

ENGINE BREAK.IN

OperalionTemp€ralure

1imit..............._...................._............96

Starting a Cold or Warm Engane............._........_..._..._...... 96 ldle Speed -............-...-...-.............................-.......-..........97

EngineBreakln-...............---..........................--.....................97

StoppingtheEngine..........

-.......................

...

...38

EngineSpecialFeatres............__...._.....................................99

13. EXTERNAL OPERATIONS

FuelRequirement................---........................_..............100

FuelFilling................-......................-.............................._...102

Tai|gate

.............................- ---....................--................104

ChildEntrapment.....................

......

__......._.............107

Fronl

BodyAccess

Halch .._..

.........

_..........

...

.............. 108

14. SERVICING

&

II,TAINTENANCE

Bodycare,,,,,...........,,,,,,.....,,,,

,,.,

....,...............,,109

BodyFeaturcs___........_...........

...............................109

PaintCare..........................-_.......................................110

Ventilation

.............................

-..........................._......... 110

Pajnlwork Polishing...........--......................_.................. j11

Washing...................................................................1j1

Windscreen

Cleafl in9............_................._............._.......

11.1

AlloyRoadWheets............. ......._............

....

........112

Upho|steryC|eanin9......................................................

Sea18e|tsC|eaning............................._.........................

112

|2

Footwell Mats ...._........................................................... 113

DoorLock..........--.........................................._...............jj3

Ownerl\,4ainlenance...........,,,._.........,,,.....-.....,,._..........

EngineCover...................

114

............

5

EngineOilLevelCheck................_........................._........116

EngineOilChange......_..................................................118

O 1Firler............. .............. ............................................

I

tg

Us€dEngineOi1..............._........ ............................121

TransmjssionOi1.......................____.............__._...........__..121

Cooling System.........._....... ........................._-----............122

Anli-Freeze/Corcsion tnhibitor................'.-....._.'..'..

124

Coolant

Drain/Refll proc€dure

.........._......................._...

125

Washer Resetuoir..--..................................................... .j25

Wiper Blade........_................_....................__..............._..

i26

Brake Fluid Reservoir.._...........................----.................. 127

Brake

Pads.............._...___...

...........................................

pA

B€ke

Pipes and Hoses

......

......................_......---............129

AirCl€anerElement....._..............

........... ...

_...130

Auxi1iaryDrive8e1t.........................................................130

Sparking Plugs

..........._.......

130

14. TIRES & WHEELS

Tires,,,..............--.,,,......._.._....,,,,,...............,,,..............,...131

GlossaryofTerms................

...

.._..........

.............131

'I rre

Satuty.....................-...........................---................

131

Tire

Carc ........................... ...........................................132

TiteCharacteris1ics......................................................133

WinterTircs

......................-..--..-....................................

TireChains........................

134

__................

..........i34

Replacement

1lres.................._............................_....... 134

Unifom rire Quality Grading

......................................... 136

'llre Emeqency lfiflatorAerosot........._..........._..............

139

Wheets..___......................... .................................................140

WheelBolts..----............--......................--.......................

140

WheelAlignment&lire

Balance..._................................. i41

WheelReplacement..........

..................................---.......141

16.

ELECTRICAL

Battery...............................................................................

143

BatteryAccess.

......----...... ..................................__....... 143

DisconnectingtheBafl€ry.__............._....................._.......143

R€mnnectng the

Battery...

. ... .. ....

.......145

BateryChar9in9................................___....................__..145

'Jump'Slarling______........................................................147

ElecticalAccessories-...............____........._.........................._149

InertjaSwitch.........-.--.........................................................149

Fuses,..............,,,...........-... ....,.....,,,,,,......__150

RearFusebox,,....___.......,,,,.....__.....,,,,,...__..................

152

Headlamp Alignment ..................................._..._............ 154

Bulb Replacement ........................................................ iS7

Headlamp

Unit€

............._... ..........................-__--............157

FrcntTum lndicaior&

SidetampButbs.................._.......... 158

RearLampClusterButbs._..............._................_....__.......159

RearFogandRevers€1amps........._...............................

159

C€ntreHigh MountedStopLamp(CHMSL)......._.._...........

1

53

SideRepeaterLamps......._.............._.............................159

LicencePtateLamps,.._..........,,,......._....,,...,,.........__..,,,,,.160

lniedorLamp............._....................___............................161

17. RECOVERY &

LIFTING

CarTie-Down

'162

..........-............-......................... 163

To\,!inqaTrailer..............................................................163

LiningTheEvora..............-.......................................-...........164

FuelTankChassisPanel....................-......-...................-......165

IS.ACCESSORlES

Accessoies

& l/odifcations

.. .. ... ...

--....... ...... 166

Sto ngTheEvora....-..........-.......-...................-....................168

19.

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS

Engine............-...-.............................................................. 169

'SevereService'Conditions.....-...............................-.....-.....169

Transmission........---..........

....................

......170

Blake&C|uichSys1em.......................................-.....-....-......170

Pow$SteerjngSyslem(PAS)...................

....

...

............. 170

En9ineCoo|antAdditive..................................... .......170

'SevereServiceConditions'.........

... . . .. - -

170

20.

TECHNTCAL DATA ...........................--.......-.................

171

21.

ALPHABETICAL INDEX .................-...-........................

177

11 12 13 14

15

16

17

18 19

20

FASCIAOVERVIEW

1.

Audiospeakertweeter

2.

Parking lamps switch

'see

page 70

3.

Fuelfiller

Jlap release - see page

102

4.

Left hand display screen - see page 64

5.

Tachomeler - see

Page

62

6.

Odometer- s6e page 63

7.

Speedometer'see page 62

8.

Right hand display screen - see page 67

L

Face level vents - see page 78

10.

Hazad waming switch - see page 72

11.

Master lighting switch - see page 70

12.

Blark

13.

Spod mode switch - see page 92

14.

Traction controloffswltch - see page

91

15.

Telltale lamps - see page 55

16.

Blank

17.

Glovebox rclease

- see page 52

18.

Panel illumination control

- see page 73

19.

Centraldoor locking

switch

see page 30

20.

Audio/salellltenavigationteversecameladisplayscrcen s

GI

A

R

2. INTRODUCTION

Thank you forpurchBsing a Lotus product. We are sure you will enjoy being part ol

lhe

Lotus family.

The

Evora has been designed for the disceming

diver,

and aims to provide enjoyable motoring frcm a lightweight, distinctively styled and efiicient

This handbook has been writlen for the owne/drlver and should be read before using

ihe

car, and then stored in the car for ready reference, rcmaining with the car throughout any subsequent changes of ownerchip.

important salety intormation

The content includes to protect you from injury

explanalions and instructions for operating the driving controls, owner maintenance requirements, technic€l specifications, and an explanation

oflhe

warranty. li is not intended to provide all the technic€l informaljon requned lor seruicing, and should any adjustment become necessary

owne$

are

u€ed

to contact their Lotus dealer. lt is a rcquircment of the waffanty, and the responsibility of the owner/driver,lo ensure that seruicing of the car is canied out at the correct intervals.

Acomprehensive Contents I'sting (see page 1)and an alphabetical index al the back of this book are provided

lo

help you find rnfomalion about any parlicular feature or loplc.

The information and specifications included jn this publication were corect at the time ofapprcvalfor printing. Lotus has a policy of continuous product improvement, and rcserues the right to discontinue orchange specificatior, design orequipment at any time without notice and withoul incurring any obligation whatsoever. You are urced to ke€p in €gular contacl wilh your

Lotus dealer

lo

ensure that you may be kepl iniormed of any technical developments which pertormance o. safety of your may improve the specification,

car

This handbook covers allEvo.a modelsforihe

Nodh American market, and mayinclude descripiions ofequipment and featurcs which are not filted on your pariicularcar

Yout Lotus

rs intended

to oe used

safely.

in a

manner appropriate

lo

lhe

d

ving conditions, and whilst all local laws and regulations are obeyed.

Satety Features

10

The Evora is equipped with many features thatwork together prctect you and yourpassengeF

du ngactash.Thecarhas

been designed to comply with applicable safety regulations, and

includes the following passive safety attributes:

'

A cockpit tub suffounded by substantial chassis

side

'

Energy absorbing aluminium front subframe and steel rear

'

Side sillfoam pads.

'

Aseat belt mounting frame incorpoEting a roof hoop-

'

Extruded aluminium door beams.

'

Atelescopically collapsible steefi ng column.

'

Frontalairbags for bolh dfiver and front seal passenger.

Aclive safety

. featu€s include:

Lap and diagonal inerlia reel seat bells with impact sensing pre-tensioners for lhe front seats,

'

Powsrful anti'lock four wheel disc blakes, with eme€ency braking Hydraulic Btake Assist (HBA), and stability aiding

.

.

Electrcnic Brake Distribution (EBD).

Stability enhancing Elec{ronic Stability Programme (ESP).

.

.

Lotus Trcction Control (LTC), in coniunction with Eleclronic

Difiercntial Lock

(EDl).

Tire Pressure

Monito ng System (TPMS)

High geared rcsponsive power steering,

rcqui

ng only small

. sleering wbeelmovements to alter cource.

Exceptional rcad holding with optimised handling characteristics-

Drivers should b€

awa€

of iheir own limilations as well as those of the car, and ensure that all road driving is conducted wellwilhin both sets ofcapabilities, padicula y on wet rcads, or under adverce weather condiiions.

Please pay particular atteniion to all the safety information

3.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMAfION

To help you make informed decisions about saf€ty, this seclion delails some important safety information about hazardous situations which, ifnot avoided, could tesull in death orserious

injury

ln addition, impodanl safety information is also provided in

. forms includingi

Safety labels on lhe car;

'

Safety messages throughout this handbook; hightighted as

Nl''.TTNl

WARiIING used hazardous

wlth the

safety atert

symbot,

indtcates a

situation which, lf

not avoided,

could result

in death or serious

injury

nr

tllftm

CAUTION used

with the salely

atert

symbot,

ind:cates a hazardou3

situation which, it not

avoided, coulcl

r6ult

in minor or mocaerate

injury

Frllllrl

Messages prefaced by /voTrcE are intended to hetp you avoid damage to your car, other prcperty or the envircn-

Th€

following

paragrSphs

of this section contain

.."sases

n

r'i"t' a[

AEEGNNEE

safety

Don't Drlnk and

Drive

Alcoholand ddving don't mix. Even onedrink can reduce the

d

ver's ability to respond lo changinq conditions, with reaction time detedorating with every additionat drink.

Do not compromise driviflg

salet

by drinking alcohol.

ContrclYourSpeed

Excessive speed

is a

major

facior jn

crash injurjes and deaths. Generally, the higherthe speod the greaterthe risk, but serious accidents can atso occur at tower speeds. Never drive faster lhan is safe for

curent

conditions, krespective of ihe tocal speed limit-

Keep Your Car in Safe

Conditlon

Having a

ti€

blowod or a mechanical failure c€n be extremely hazadous.

To rcduce the possibility ofsuch problems, check the lire condilion and pressules frequently, and have allscheduled maintenance (see separate Maintenance Record booklet) per-

fofied

in a timely manner'

Servicing,

Repalrs and Modif ications lnexpeft or unapprcved modifications or additions to the or allowing servicing or repairc persons, could adversely afiect to be carfied out by unskilled ihe handling

ofthe.ar

and car, the operation of its safety equloment

Ersu.e lhat only modilicatiors approved by Lotus arc underlaken DO

NOT allow se'vicrng repaiB or modifications to be

cafl€d

out by unskrlled persons

Lorrs d€alers have trained statrwho are bestqualfied lo maintain vour car lo the correct specifica on

Failure to comply with this may result ln a crash in which you and others may be kllled or 3eriously injured.

Track &

Competilion

llse

The Evora

is

intended for use as

a

road going passenger

vehicle.

IT IS NOT DESIGNED

OR INTENDED

FOR

USE

OFF ROAD, INCLUDING ON CLOSED CIRCUITTRACKS OR

FOR USE IN

A COI\,'IPETITIVE

MANNER, INCLUDING TIIVED

LAPS OR RUNS. ANY DAI\,IAGEARISING FROM SUCH USE

WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER

THF NEW VEHICLE WAR-

RANft

lf an owner elects to use the Evora on a closed circuil llack or in a competitive manner, the seve ty of operating conditions demands that apprcpriat€ levels of exped car prepatation' servicinq

(overand above that specfied in the l,4ainlenance Scnedule) and viqilance willbe requreo. including careful inspection ofall satety cntical components Doth before and after any

trac\

ot competition session.

Engine

Exhaust

aritDt-rNnEr

Calitornia Proposition 65

Warnin9:

.

Englne exhaust gas and certain car components including

somelluids

and products

ofcomponsntwear'

contain

or emltchemicals

known to the State

ofCallfornia

to cause cancerand birth clefects or other rcproductive harm

.

Engine exhaust can

kill.

lt contains the gas carbon mon-

oxlde

(CO),

which you can't

see

or

sm€ll.

lt

can cause unconsciousness and death.

lfyou

ever suspect exhaust gas is entering the

cockpil,

do not

drivelhe caruntilthe

fault has been repaired.

ln

particular,

running the

engine

in

an enclosed space can let exhaust gas into the car, even moro quickly lf

lhe

interlor fan is switched on.

NEVER park in a garage with the englne running.

You might have exhaust gas entering the

cockpit

if:

Yourexhaust system sounds strange or different.

Your carwas damaqed in a collision.

Your car was damaged when driving ovet high points in the road or over road

debis.

Repairs weren't c€nied out coffectly.

Your car or exhaust system had been modified imprcpe y.

Make sure yow car is checked by an autho sed dealer before driving it agaln-

nEEEEThe

Evora is ftted with 'three way catalytic converterc in the exhaust syslem.in order to reduce the noxious contenl of the exhaust gases and complywith emission conlrcl regulations.

It is essentialthat ONLY

UNLEADED FUEL is used

{see Fuel

Requirement').

The use of leaded fuel,

or

lead replacem€nt petrol (LRP), will cause arreversible contamination of the precious metalcalalysts and ofthe exhaustgas sensot used bythe computer conlrclled engine management system.

li is important lhal the Majntenance Sch€dule (see separate booklet) isfollowed

(this

aithe

specified time and distance intervals isa requirement of lhe warranty), and that the car is kept in proper operating condition. Failure to do so may result not only in a loss

offusl

economy and emission control, but may cause damage to the catalytic converter.

NtitGmrta

.

It ihe englne maltunctions ln any way (e.9.

indical€d bya

change in sound) have the fault diagnosed ancl repalred promptly. Continuing

lo

drive the car with an englne misfire could cause the catalytic converter to ov€rheal,

with

possible heat damage to olher car components, and an

.

.

. engin€ bay

fire.

Operation of

the

'Malfunction

lndicator

Lamp' (MlL) is

fully

described later in

this

handbook on page 57.

DO

NOT park malerial,

ordrive

the car in areas where combustibte

such

as

dry

grass

or

l€aves,

could

come

into contactwith

the hot exhaust system. under certain

wind

and weather conclitions a grass fire could be initiated.

.

DO NOT tamper with any electrical components with

the

battery connected. You

could

receive an electric

shock

from lhe spark plug coils or initiate a

carfire.

.

DO NOT check or

adjlst

any engine bay equipment

with

the engine running. Failure tocomply with this may

result

in you

oryour clolhing tecoming

trapped.

'

DO

NOT use the car if a fuel leak is suspected, as may be indicated by a persistenl

smelloffuel.

Have the

fault

diagnosed and

rectified without

delay.

A

luel

leak may result in a

firc orexplosion.

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 carri€d

out

by unskilled persons as

this

may adversely alfect

lhe

handling and safely features on yourcar. Lotus dealers have trained

alaffwho

are best qualified to maintain your car to the correct specification.

Betore Driving the

Car:

'

Checktires fordamage! wear and coffect prcssure. lncorect lnflation pressure degndes vehicle handling

(See 'Iircs'on page

131).

.

Check all windows,

mirors

and lights are clear and unobstructed and alllights arc correclly working.

'

Check that the tailgate and frcnt body access panel are correctly lalched;

.

Adjust

ihe

seat and mirrorc, and

familiaise

yourself with

'

Check all instruments and tell lale lamps are reading coF

.

Ensure that all occu pants are properly resl€ined bytheirseat belis-

.

Remember;

Carei

.

.

Atlenlion;

Driving a Car

Requircsl

Sensible judgement.

Beawarelhatany motorcar has lhe poteniiallo cause death or injury both to its occupants and/or other percons, and must be used only ia a rcsponsible and cautious manner

.

.

.

.

All occupants must wear seai belts.

Never drive whilst under the influence

oialcoholor

drugs-

Never drive when excessively tired.

Never use a hand held mobile phone, map read or attenpl oihe. distracling activities whilst driving.

Always obey all speed and iraffic laws and regulalaons and never exceed the posled speed lmrl or lhal which is appropriate for ihe traffc and road condilions.

Be particulady c€retuldriving on slippery or wet sufaces.

Reslmin exploilation of tull vehicle pedormance until appropri' ate familiarity and experience have been gained.

Adherc to the

Maintenance Schedule and keep lhe car in good condition.

Never leave young children unattended in the car.

Read and take accouni of all safely msssages in this hand-

Care of the Environment

By virtue of ils lightweight, construclional process and fuel efficiency, corn

the

Lotus Evora has

a

low environmefltal impact parcd with many road cars.

Alld

vercshould, however, be aware ofihe effect ofengine exhaust emissions on the environment and drive in a waywhich minimises pollution by:

' anticipating

trafflc flow to avoid

needless acceleration and braking.

' using the highest suitable gear

' swltching off ralher than idling for long periods

' driving off as soon as ii is safe to do so; it is not necessary or

. beneficialto the engine to allow extended idling from coldhaving the car serviced regulaiy as a poo y mainlained car will use morc fueli have any engine faults atiended to imme

. diately.

considering

The lhe need to use the cat ior very shott journeys emisslons produced by an engine are manytimes grcater when cold than when waIm.

REPORTING

SAFETY

DEFECTS

lfyou

believe

thatyour

car has a fault which could cause a crash,

injuryordeath,

you should immediately

informthe

National Highway Traffic Safety

Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Lotus Cars

USA,lnc.2236

Northmont

Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30096.

Tel:

770 476 6540.

lf

NHTSA receives

similar complaints,

it may open an investigation, and

ifitfindsthata

safety problem exists in a group of cars, it

mayordera recalland

remedy campaign.

However,

NHTSA

cannot become involved in

individual

problems belween you and your dealer, or

Lotus

Cars

USA, lnc.

To

contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety

Hotline toll-f ree at 1-888-327

4236

(TTY:

1

-800

-424-91 53):

So

to b!!pl

A

{sa&rcatgovi or write to:

Administrator,

NHTSA,400

Seventh Street,

SW,

Washington,

DC20590.

You can also obtain other information about

motorvehicle

safety from

h[p/]a tr$abrcalgg]L

vr_ir.

o

cHAssts

V.I.N.

LABEL

4.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

'Ihe Vohicle ldentification Numbet (Vl.N-) is a unique 17-digit number used to

identit

the car for licencing, waffanty, sparcs ordering and administrative pumoses.

The chassis frame is stamped wilh the

VlN

on the crossmember beneath the

dfivels

seal, accessible inside the cabin wilh the seat slid fully

€arwards- Pullback a flap in lhe carcet to view. The numberis also printed on a labelvisible from oulside the car, through th€ botlom lefi hand corner of the windscreen

The number is repeated on another label stuck to the vedical face of the foel tank bay, below lhe front edge of the dghl hand rearseat cushion orluggage shelf.

Pull back a flap in the carpet

It is essenlial that the complete

Vl.N. is quoted in any correspondence concerning the car, orwhen odering spare parts.

Engine Number

The 7-digit eflgine

se

al number is stamped on the LH rear f ang€olthe cylinderblock, alongsidetheclutch housing jointfac€, and is viewable only from beneath after rcmoval ofthe engine bay undertray and rclease of a healshield fixing.

Encl

bufton:

Manual siren, tailgate

Cente button:

Dlsam,

mobi lise, u

nlock

Logo

bulton;

TRANSMITTER KEY

5.

KEYS & SECURITYALARM

Transmitter Keys

Two transmitler ksys are provided wiih the car' ter keys combine a coded mechanicalblade wiih a

The transmitthrce butlon tEnsmitter head.

The blade is used toopeEtethe ignition switch/ stee ng column lock, and the emergency manual door locking function via the left hand door- The keyhead push buttons are used

lo

operat€ lhe electronic immobiliser, alatm system and cenlraldoor locking.

The nivo transmilter keys should a spare key is always accessible to

be

kept separate, and a replacement oblained immediately afler any

loss

Ensurc lh3i

guad

againsl becoming

The 4-digit code for the mechanical key, the unique serial numberofthe immobilisedalam, and the system s

5-digitsPecifc ldentification Number

(PlN), alesupplied on plastictags atlached

10 ihe key ring

ofa

new vehicle. ln orderto allow replacement transmitter keys to be malched to the car, it is essenlial that these numbers are recorded and kept safely with the vehicle documents.

I\,4emorising the PIN willallowthe security system to be

ove

idden in case oftransmitter loss ot failure (see page 28)lf the codes are not available on receipt of the vehicle immediately enquire with the dealeror vendot

ariEGllnte

Never leave the car unattended with the key in the lgnltlon swilch, especially if unsupervissd children an.Uor animals are in the

ca..

Dangers can

arisofrom

imprudent operation of

window or othe. electrical controls. ll

engine starting attempts are made, an in death or 3erious

accidentcould injury

be caused, resulting

Vehicle Security

Alarm

The Lolus Evora is fitted as standad with a PFK 457 immobilisedalarm which includes the following features:

.

'Dynamic coding of the transmitter

keysr

Each time the

. fansmitters are used, ihe encrypted rolling code is changed to quard againsl unauthorised code capture.

Automatic aclivation of lmmobiliser, centtallocking and

alam

.

. lngress prctection using sensing switches on the latches of both doors, and lhe tailgate.

Selectable cockpil intrusion deiection using

a

micrcwave

Selfpowered siren to maintain prciection ifihevehicle battery

Personal protection

by

on demand' activation ofthe siren.

Emergencyalamoveffideandtransmitterkeyprogranming using an alarm sPecinc ldenlification Number (PlN).

Homesafe and selectable (drive away) locking.

Disarming the

Alarm/Unlocking

Wh€n approaching the car, it is likely thatthe vehicle is locked and the alarm armed, as indicated by th€ alatm red telltale lamp

;n the speedometer face flashing once every

3 seconds-

To disarm the alarm and unlock both doors:

Press lhe central, unlock, button on lhe transmitter key;

Thiscommand willbe acknowledged bya doubleflash

oflhe

hazad lampsl

Driver and passenger doors willbe unlockedl

The enqinewillbe mobilised (see below)l

The

alam

lelltale willbe extinguished;

The interiorand mood lighlswillfade on, and remain to 2 minutes (if set to

the

coudesy' position).

litforup

Notej

Your dealer,

by

request, can configurc the system to unlock only the driver's door on the first button press, and the passenger's door after a second press-

o"

"

=o

l>

J:, ing lfa dooris nolopened and closed within

2 minutes ofa disarmcommand, the alarm system will auiomaiically

le-am

Automatic

lmmobilisation

ln oder lo provide a measute of vehicle security independent

olany d

ver iniliative, the system willaulomatically immobilise the engine's ctanking andfuelpump circuits after the ignition has been tum€d

ofllor

40 seconds,

ora

similar period has elapsed sincelhe last mobilising command

(see below).

With the ignition off, the alam lelltale willindic€te ihatlhe engine is immobilised by a briefflash €very 1.5 seconds. With ignition on, immobilisation is indicated by a continuously

littelltale

To mobilisethe car(i.e. allowengine starting)with ignition on or off, press once the transmitter cenhe button; lhe alarm tell lale will be extinguished.

Arming the

To

Alarn/Locking

the Doors lockthe doors and arrn lhe alarm, remove the igniiion key, shut both doo$, and check thatthe tailgate is prope y closed

-

Press once the

€ised logo butlon on the tansmitier key;

-

This command will be acknowledged by a single flash

otthe

hazard lamps;

-

Bolh doors will be locked, and afler a settling period of 40 seconds, the enginewillbe immobilised, and the

dam

system

-

The alarm tell tale willflash once every 3 seconds;

-

The inte or and mood lamps (if li1)will fade otr

Note:

i)

lf the system is

amed

when a doot is not fully sh'rt, three fripte beeps will sound as a waming and the doorc will not be locked- Opening a

doorwill',ott ggerihealam ii)

lf the system is

amed

when lhe tailgate is not fully closed, lhreewaming dorbre beeps willbe heard, and the doors will notbe locked. Opening a door in ihis inslance wif, tigger the

iii)lfone

transmitter is used to disarm the ala.m,and a second transmltter to re-arm, a system test mode will be initiated, and operational

va

ations will

occur

Allow an undistubed period of 2 minutes to elapse to restore nofinal transmitter

When fully armed, after a settling period alarm

of40

seconds, the

willbet

ggered by any ofthe iollowing actions: lntenuption of the car batlery power

Energising the ignition circuit supplyor shen cables.

('hotwi

ng').

Opening a door;

Opening the tailgale;

Movement delected within the cabin (unless de-selected).

lfthe

alarm is trjggered,lhe hazad warning lamps willflash and the wailing sircn willsound for a period ofapproximately 30 seconds before closing down and rcsefiing, readyfor

anyfu

her t

gge

ng input.lfa t gger is continuously presenl {e.9. door left open), cycles lh€ alarm will repeat for a maximum of eight 30 second befoe excluding the lriggefing

sensotforlhe

remaindet ofthe armed period.

To silence the sircn, press oncethe central, disarm button on the transmitter key, lfnecessary press a second lime to d isarm the alarm. Note that if lh€ vehicle battery has been disabled, il willnot be possible to inte.rupt the sircn uniilcompletion

ofthe

eight cycle sequence.

Alarm Tell Tale

Summary

B

efflash every 3 secsi

Brief flash every

1.5 sscsi lmmobilised, alarm armed.

Telltale on sleady;

Telliale ofi; lmmobilised, alarm disarmed, ignition off.

lmmobilised,

alam

disalmed, ignilion on.

Ivobilised, alarm disamed, ready

Turning Off the lnterior Movemenl Senso.

Amicrowave sensor mounted behind lhe centre console, will detect substantial physical movement within the cockpit, and

t

gger lhe alann.

lf an an mal is

lo

be left in tt'e venicre, or 'f voL wish

Lo de-

a.tivate

the interior movement

setsor

for any other reason, press once the transmitter logo button in the

nomalway

to se1 the alarm, and then press a second time (within 2 seconds) to de-activale the sensot. A single beep will sound as conlltma_

lion.

The sensor will automatically

€-activate next time the

Opening the

Tailgale

To open the tailgate, press twice the end butlon on the t€ns_ mltter

kef

the latch will rclease and allow the tailgate

to

be opened, assisted by pressurised struls. Trunk lampswillswitch on aulomatically whenever the tailgate is open.

With the ignition switched on, warning ofan open or notfully latched tailgate is providedonthe ight hand screen in the instrument panelvia lhe vehicle silhouette graphic

To close the tailgate, ensurc thal no petsons or objects willbe lEpped beforc pulling down lhe paneland pressing firmly over the latch

lo

assure its complete

enqagement Guad

against inadvertently locking ihe ttansmiller key in the trunk

See also 'Tailgate seclion (page

104)-

Manual Activation ot

Siren lf, for personal security reasons, il is desi€d to manually aclivaiethe siren atanytlmewhen the ignition lhe end button on the ttansmitter key for

3 is oii, hold p€ssed seconds

The wailing sken will sound, and the hazard lamps llash for a

pe

od of 30 seconds. To siop the siren, press once any of the lEnsmittet

I\,4anual siren activation

will not

affect the alarm syslem

Type CR2025

batbry

TRANSMITTER BATTERY

REPLACEMENT

Transmitter

Key

Sattery Replacement

The transmitterfobs will nomally operale within a lange

of5

melrcs from the car, but this may be reduced by the presence ofother radio signals in the vicinity.

The transmitiers are powered by a long life 3V

Lithium battery type

CR2025, rcadily available frcm electdcal outlets, which with normal use should lastlor

3 years,

To ensure conlinuity of ope€lion, it is recomm€nded to renew the baiteries every

12

-

Using a small screwdriver,

p

se the transmitter fob from the key blade carier utilising the slol provided on the back

olthe

-

At the end face of lhe fob, prise the retaining lang inwards whilsl withdEwing the batiery caffiage from the fob.

-

Removethe old battery and waitfor

10 seconds before insorting a new batlery, wilh +ve sign lowermosi, and holding the battery only by its periphery.

-

Slide the battery

car

age back into the fob, pressing lirmly io engage the clip, and then cljp back

onlolhe

key blade-

-

The transmitter should now operate normally.

Emerqency

Disarming/Mobilising lf the kev transmitter is damaged ot fails to function, and a spare key

i;

nol available the ala'm system s unique sPecific l;enUncarcn Numbet (PlN) mav be used lo

disam

lhe alarm

Drovicled that access is available to the cabin:

-

Tutn on the

ignilon.

The alarm tell tale will lighl

- lf the alarm is armed, accessing the c€bin, ot tuming on the ignition will trjgge.the alarm until completion of thisemercency

- ialiuin t0 seconds, turn the ignition offl the lelllale will begrn to llash.

-

After a number of flashes

co

esponding to the first digit

oi

the be

PlN,lum on the

ignition

Note lhat the firct llash may not ol full duration (but is still to be

counted)

Note that

10 flashes corr€soond to a zero digit

-

r,m.ffthe

io;nion and aftera numberolllashes correspondrno lothe staoe

se;nd

of lne digrtoflhe process.

a

PIN. tum number is sysiem will immediately revert lo the on lhis orocess until all

5 disits have beer lhe enlered ignition Repeal

compl€led lf

at incoffectly any lhe

start

so rhal lhe whole

PIN must be re-eniered

- lf the PIN is entered correctly, the alarm will now be ove'ridden and the enoine will siill ino a reDeat of mob

sed

However' aulomatic immobilisal'on oc;ur afler an ignition ofl time ot 40 lhe above prccedure lo seconds

mobihse

requit-

Note tl'at au-lomaiic re-aming of lhe ararm and automatic doo'lockrng cannot occur until

; working transmitter is used to operaie

ProE ram ming Add itional

Tra nsmitt€rs iio lransrn-itter toos are prcvided wilh the new

car'

lf one fansmitter is lostordamaged' a imrneC,atelv

in",r.,.

"'u"r"ti

Eplacementshould beobtained ard program'ned to rhe car alarm controller

rniqr.

sPecillc

Amaximumof6fansmitters may b€ ldertificalion progtammed to the car' any lhereafter oveMriting the first to have been ptog€mmed usrng

NumbFt (PlN)

-

With the engine immobilised (iell tale flashes brieiy once per second), turn on the igniiion

-

Enterthe PIN as detailed in the emercency disarming prccess above, followed bythe addilionalnvo digits 1' 1'

The teillale

wi fl;sh €pidlvforone

second, then tum off'

Within

I

seconds, press any button on the transmitter to be programmed.

The iell lale will then pulse rapidly and the siren

Within 10 seconds press any button on the next transmitiet to be programmed (ifapplicable), and repeatthis prccess for all r€maining ttansmittsts.

When all traosmitters have been prcgrammed wait for 10 seconds, or turn off the ignition

To disable a lost or stolen transmitter fiom the system use lhe above procedure to programme rcp€atedly rcprogramming programmed transmitteG are

6 transmitters' if necessary lhe same transmitter if l€ss than 6 lo be used

Disconnecting lhe

Car Battery

Before disconnecting lhe v€hicle battery, ensurc that the is disarmed in

oderlo

prevent its being tdggered,

dam

See also page 143.

For

L,SA territoti€s, the following statements a.e mandated by the Federal Communications Commission:

THIS DEVICECOMPLIESWTH PART

l5OFTHE

FCC RULES.

OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE

FOLLOWNG TWO CON.

DITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT

CAUSE HARMFUL

INTERFERENCE,AND

(2)

THIS DEVICE MUSTACCEPTANY

INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE

THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

NOTE:

THE MANUFACTURER lS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR

ANY

RADIO OR

TV

INTERFERENCE CAUSED

BY

UNAU.

THORIZED MODIFICATIONS

TO THIS EQUIPMENT SUCH

MODIFICATIONS COULD

VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY

TO OPERATE THE

EOIJIPMENI

6. ENTRY & COMFORT

EEIIIIIET!

t

nlocked doors can b€dangerous.

Young into unlocked

Gars may be unable to get children who get out

Always

lock

the car when€ver You leave it.

Central Door

Locking

(CDL)

The centlal door locking (CDL) opeEtes on the driveis and passengers doors in conjunction with lhe secunly alatm systen

Forfulldetails orlhe

alam

system see page 22

To oDen the doorc lrom oulside:

To Lnlock the dooE rrom

ouiside

press the

cenltal

unlock button on the transmitter key.

The first prcss will unlockjustthe

drivels door

Pause for a moment before prcssing a second timelo unlock lhe passengeas door'

Lift the extenor door handle and pull open the

door'

A two oosition

i"n,

but

th; so

no loaded restrainl mschanism will help Io hold the toimnvenience whilst

ente

ng ot exiting lhe cabrn door should be held by hand in windy conditions' or if the car ls oarked on a slope

When ihe door is opened a fully closed window will drop slohtlv. oreDaratory to easing ils closing and searlng and the intlrio'i loeneo

ina

rootwerr wnrtst witt tne iqnition elrerior ttghts arc

Oe is sw cneO

illuminaled

off but lhe lr the

d vers

door rs ley is in pos io4 or if the

on

an audible warning will sound'

To close the doors from inside:

Ererrmn

Before by closing a cloor, take care to ensuring avoid injury or damage

tiat

no persons or objects

will

be

t6pped'

Frcm inside the car' pullthe doorfirmly shut using towards the front ofthe auLomaticattv

door

On the handle shutting, the window

(unless open bvrequest) and the willclose footwell illuminaiion wirr

le

6xrlnguisneo

The rnterior lamp will remain lit for 2 minut€s, or untillhe ignition is switched on

lntsrior

CDL

Swilch lf it is desked to lock the doors from inside the car, for ex_ ample to doter highiack altempls, press the door lock switch in the cluster inboad of the steering column, with ignition on

ot off.

Bolh doors will be locked and the CDL swilch will light up

Alternatively, each dootcan be locked individually by depressing the button atth€ rearend of each doorsill, butthis action will not actrvat€ the CDL switch illumination.

Dynamic (drive away)

Locking

This selectable featurc will aulomatically lock the dootswhen road spe€d firsl exceeds

1

0 mph

(1 5 knth). Tho doors will remain locked

untl

either the

inteio.

CDL swilch is pressed, or each door is unlocked manually by lifling the door sill button

To select Dynamic Locking, turn on the ignition and hold the inierior CDL swilch pressed for at least 5 seconds, unlila single beep is heard as confirmation. The featurc will remain sslecled throughout funher ignition cycles until the CDL swilch is again pressed for 5 secoflds and a double beep is heard, confiming

Noie that the lighting up

ofthe;nte

or CDLswitch provides a visual indicalion

olthe

door lock status {locked when lit).

DOOR

INTERIOR

RELEASE

To open the doors

fron

inside-

^rritGlmrt

the transmitter fob,

CDL

switch' sill butlons or'ddve

away locking' feature, the interior release handles

wlll be disabled. This could inhibit

emergency evacuation of the

car'

Beforc opening, the door must

first

be unlocked by pressing the interior lock switch, or

lifting

lhe door

sill btllton.

To open ihe door, first unlock if necessary by pressing the interior lock swiich, or lifting the doorsillbutton, and then pulling the door rclease handle located towads the frcnt of the door'

On opening the door, afullyclosed windowwilldrop slightly to aid the doorclosing and sealing, willlighl. andlhe interiorand footlvelllamps

lfthed

vefs door is opened when the ignition is off but

k;v

s in oosition.

o'

it Ine exlerior lamps are

on

an audrble wahino

will;ound

as a reminoer oi kev placemenulghls on

ro

ctole tne

aoors

rrom outsite:

^tc!fllttirll

by a door, take care to avoid injury or ensuring that no persons or objects

willbe

damage trapped.

Pushthe doorfimly shut using hand prcssure nearthe handle

Aftershutting, the window willclose automatically (unless open by request), and the interior lamps will be extinguished atter a

2 minute delay.

To lock bolh doors, press once the mised logo button on lhe transmitter key (see alsoAlarm System on page 23).

Locking

The

Doors Mechanically ln the eveni ofa discharged vehicle baitery, oran inopercUve transmitter key, the right hand door may be locked by pressing down the doo. sill butlon, and holding theexterior handle raised as the door is closed. The left hand door may be locked in a similar manner, orby using the key in the exterior lock

ba eliinsed

the key, tum tully clockwise, return to the vertical and withdlaw

To unlock, insertthe key into lhe lock, turn fully counterclockwjse, return lo the vertical and withdraw

ilole:

-

Locking the doors mechanically will not arm ihe

alam.

-

When locking bolh doors by pressing down the sill buttons, be aware ofthe potentialfor inadvertenlty tocking the keys in

Safety lnertia Switch

When the engine is running, if the vehicle suf{erc a violent impact indicative of

a

crash,

a

safety inertia swjtch operates automatically to unlock

ihe

doors and turn off the fuet pump

(see page 149).

7.

SEATING & SAFETY RESTRAINTS

Seals

On delivery of the car, first temove the seal covers, ii lhis has not akeady been protective plastic

done

and dispose of

To adiust lhe rore/at posilbn of a fronl

seal

raise

F\e rlft oar oeneath rhe front

oflhe

seal. and slide ro the postion requrted

Ensure that the catch is temDtino to slide lhe seat tully engaged after adjustment by at

wft

lhe lirl bar released ttre u-ackrest anqle mav be adjusted by tumrlg the nandwheel at either slds of the back.est base

For access tothe rcarofthe cabin, a backest release handle is orovided in the outboad shoulder harness

slot

Puurng ih€

Ie;er wr,l allow lhe backresl to folo foryards withoul osrng the orlginal setting, to which the seat may be retumed after releas_ ing ihe lever.

nrrrEENlflEl

.

Sit as far back from the steering wheelas is Gomfortable'

. whilstensuring that full control can bemaintained Sitting ioo ctose to ari airbag can

resultin SERlous

INJURYoR

DEATH if the

Ensure that airbag inflates.

your ch€st i3 at least 10 inches (25Gm) from

. the as steering whe€l

Do not

afi;pt

to adjust the seat position

whilsl

driving this could adversely affect your control of the car'

aGamimrll

Ensure

that no persons or objects will

adjusting the seat.

be trapped when

Seat

Belts

Seai belis provide important safety and comfod for the

diver

and passengerc and have proven lo be the singae most effective safely device in reducing the

isk

of death or injury in a crash.

Notwithstanding any laws

requi

ng their use,

lhe

seat bells should be worn at all times, no matier how shori the joumey. ll is the driver's responsibility lo ensurc that any childrcn travell,ng in the car are conectly seated and reslEined.

As a reminder to faslen the seat belts, the seal belt tell lale in the instrumeni clusier will flash red for about slx seconds following ignilion switch on, accompanied, ifthe drivefs bell is notfastened, by an inlermittent audible

ione.

Thereafter,

ifthe

driver's belt rcmains unfastened, ihe lamp will lighl continuously, but ifvehicle speed should exceed 15 mph (20 km/h)the lamp will flash, accompanied by a beeping tone for a

pe

od of two minules (except Japan), unless cuatailed by a speed reduction below

10 mph (15 km/h) before this lime.

lnertia reel seatbelts

The standard fitment inertia reelseat belts mentoflhe upperbody

Lrnder allowfo&ard move-

nomald

ving condilions, bulthe

belt re€l will lock automaticallv whenever ihe car brakino. acceletalion, orcomering forces. or is subjected on impact in a to colli son.

R;d

loc\inq anvdirecrcn. ln wrll also occurifthe cat is sigrificanlly nlted in ihe evenl ofa sevete iiontalimpact suffic enl lo vdoer lhe artbag syslem a pre tensoning devrce rncoporaled

ini;each

kont seat bert relractor. wrllooerate to tighlen ihe belt for increased protection of the fiont seat occupant

To use the belt, sil ercct and fully back in the seai, then take lhe buc\re tongue n the

oute nard

draw the belt lhtough the too slide

ard

lay over the body beforc oush ng lhe tongJe into rhe ouckte tock at the ilboaro sde ol the seal. untll a positive

'click'is heard.

Pullon the takenuobvthereel. beltto check for corrcct latching and ensure thatthe beli fits snugly againstthe body wilh allthe slack

lhebellshoudbesornlowacrossthefto"l

oi the oe,vis, and ac'oss the chest and shoJlder'

The belts are released by pressrng tne rcd

b'r

on

01

the buckle lock, and will rctract automatically for tidy slowage and to facilitate access to the passenger compartment

Automah. Loching Relrac/ofr senoer seat ard

f;r

ooth the safety belts lor the tront pasrea'seals ril

lttedr

areequippedsiih a;lorratic lockrno ihe seat belt, a retraclor which must be used

chih

reslraint system in that aJivatea. tnis retractor atlows you securely

f

fihing with

position

When lo fasten the child rcstraint.

Refer also to Child Restraints on page 44 a.tivelino lhe Automatic

Retraclar

r.

putitrie wtrote avaitaole length

ofbeltout

kom lhe

-

Place the foMard-facing child seat

rce'

At this ooint. ihe locking mechanism is activated in posiiion and secure wiitr itre seat

tett

followiir g the

instuctions

supplied with

3.

i;serl

ihe laich tongue into the bucklo and ensute it is ptop_

' sat"tv

O.rr ro relract

'i 'o* untilit is tigl'l on the cl'rld seat

iiJ

."ulrnn"i

,'on,"n ,he belt bv pulling on t

Io allow

iito rore

ot

u"t

t"nsrh mav be pulred from lhe rcel

'.ii"J, sure tne child seat is secured' and that the belt is snug and will not extend

Removing lhe child safety seat:

1

Unbuckle the safety belt

2.

Remove the child seat

3- Ensure that the belt has fulry lelracted. At this poinl tho automatic locking f€aturc is disengaged.

Seat

Belt Precautions

6rt'I!I

Ntd

.

Ensurethatthe driverand

passengers always $/ear seat belts and wear them

properly.

Not wearing a seat b€lt correclly, increasesthe

chanceofsorious

iniury or death

. in a crash, even with airbags,

Ontustening the seatbelt,

ensurethatno

part

olthe beltis

lwisted, or i5 entangled in the door

orseat

mechanism

.

Seal belts are designed to bear upon the bone structure of the body and should be worn low across the the pelvis, and across the

chestand shouldet front of

Wearing the lapsection of the

beltacrossthe

abdominalarea must

.

lmproperly positioning the seat belts can cause

seri-

. ous injury or death in a crash.

Ensure the seat belts are correctly positioned before driving-

Prcgnant women should always wear seat belts to protect both themselves and

theirunborn

child.

The lap belt portion of the belt should be kept as low as possible across the

hips.

A

doctor

shoulcl regularly be consulted as

to

the advisability

ofdriving

during pregnancy.

.

The

shoulder portion ot the belt must never bs

worn

.

.

. beneath the arm,

Each or behind the back.

seat bell assembly is.lesigned for use by

one

occupant of adult build, and should not be used

by

children

unable to meet the requirements described on page

/K.

Never use one belt around

two

people, or allow a cbilcl to be caffied on a driver's or passenger's lap.

Referto Child Restraints ssction

olthis

handbook (page

441.

.

No

modifications or additions should be

made

to the inertia

reel assemblies or seat belG. Do not attempt

to

.

. adjust the seat bell tension by altering the mechanism.

The seat

belt should be

replaced

if webbing

becomes

f6yed,

contaminatsd, or damagecl, lnspect r€gularly.

lt is essential to replace the entire seat b€lt assembly if

it

has been used in a severe;mpact, even ifdamage to the

AIRBAC INFLATED

ON

IMPACT

AIRBAG DEFLATED

AFTER

DEPLOYMENT aEsembly is

notobviolrs

ln

sitlation3

where the akbags

beltlensionersystems

have been deployed, lhe front seat

mustalso

be

replaced

Seat

beltanchorage

points must also be rigorously checked

.

Not checking or maintaining seat

belts

serious lnjury or dealh il the seat

belts

properly when

needed. Check

the

belts

regularly

and have any problem corrected immediately'

.

No

one;hould travel in

a seat

with an

inop€rative seat belt.

Care should be taken to avoid conlamination with oolishes. oils ot chemicals and ofthe parliculady battery webbing ac:d Use nnlv a mild deteroentto clean thewebbing neve'use bleach or

dv;. t;al

and allow the

th;

buckE bell to dry fullv befot€ using the mechanism is kept free of dirl as

cat

Fnsure there

is

no provision fot disassembly for cleaning purposes

Airbag Supplemenlary Restralnt System

(SRS)

The Lotus Evora is equipped wilh advanced dual stage airbags for both lhe driver and front seat passenger, in conjunclion with pre{ensioning seat belts for both fronl seat occupants. The airbag Supplemeniary Restraint System (SRS) is supplomental lo lhe seat belts, and does not renderthe seat belts redundant.

Seat bells have proven to be the single most effective safety device, and should be worn al alliimes by both driver and passenger, no matter how short the

joumey,

Prope y wom seat bells also ensure that the seat occupant is in the best position for tull effectiveness of the akbag.

4SEE[Ixd lrugs

inflate with great fo.ce, ln a lraclion

of

a s€cond, and ifa vehicle occupant

13 too close lo

(less than

10 inches (25 cml)

thealrbag orincorrectly

positloned, they could be

lilled orseriously

injured.

Front seat occupanls willminimise their chances of injury in a frontal collision, ifthe seats are position€d as far reaMards as

;s consistenl with maintaining fulland comfortable contrclofthe vehicle, and lhe requirements of any lear seat passengers.

The SRS isdesigned io operate when thevehicle is involved in a frontal, or near fronlal collision, and the impact (rate

ofde-

celeration) is sufiicisnt to wanant airbag and seatbelttensioning protection io bolh front seat occupants. The 55 litre airbag for the driver is housed in the centre of the steedng wheel, with a 100 litre bag for th€ passenger housed within the fascia.

A sensor

incoporated inio the SRS control module, detects the rate of deceleration in a collision, andwhen appropriate, the first stage of airbag inflaiion is initiated. This c€uses the aitbags to innate at

a

€te

calculaled

to

provide appropriate protection, whilst minimising the poiential for

aibag

induced injury, especially where an occupant is not positioned optimally at the triggering moment. lfa higher rate ofdeceleEtion is detected, indicaiing a morc severe impact, the second stage inflation

€te isttiggercd to more rapid

Ly inflate the airbags. ln eithercase, both bags innate in a fraction of a second lo form a cushion for the drivels and front passenger's upper bodies. The bags ihen deflate

Epidly to minimise any obstruction

1o the driver, and reduce any danger lnitiated atthe same iime as the akbags is a device on each front seat belt rcelassembly, which applies a tighlening force to lhe belt reel lo remove any slack from the belt.

Nole thatthe

SRS willdeploy only in modente lo severe iron_ taland near ironlal collisions, and is notdesigned to be t ggered in rollover, rearorlow speed frontal collisions, ot in some iypes of side impacts. Remembet thatthe seat belts, when corectlv worn, prcvidethe primary crash protection to ihe occupants, eso.-a.iallv in collisions below the actuation thrcshold oithe

dibap ivsteri.

ano Curirq tvpes ofaccioerl which do notca.rse a

ftag d;ploynell.

Therefote. all occuDa']ts must always wear seal oelts.

See the Drocedinq section

on

Seat Belts

The system tinuousli incopotates a seli-diagnostic facility which conmoniiors the SRS electfical circuits lor necessiry,lighls a telltale lamp in the instrument

faulis

cluster' components of the

SRS willrequire replacement after an and if

Most

aibag arTirDEllllra

.

You can be

killed

or

seriouslv injured in

a crash if you aren't wearing your seat belt

- even with airbags. Wearing your seat belt during a crash helps reduce your chance

;f

hitting

things

inside the car or being ejected from

it'

.

Airbags;re

designed to work

with

seat

belts'

but

don't

replace them.

The ahbags are designed

to

deploy

only in

moderate

to

severe

lrontal

and near

frontal

crashes' and

wlll offer little or no protection in rollover'

rear low-speed

frontal

crashes, or

in

many types of side

or im'

pacts.

'

Ahbass inflato with sr€at force, in a

Iraction of a second.

lf

you're too

close

to an

lnflating

rlrbag,

as you would be

if you

vrere leaning forward,

you could

be

killed or

seriously injured. Seat belts help keep you in the correct position before and during a crash. Sit as

Iar back from the steering wheelas is comfortable,

whilstensuring that

full control can be maintained, Ensure lhat you r chest is at least

t0

inches (25

cm)from

lhe sle€ring wheel.

'

Airbags

plus lap and diagonal seat belts offer

the

best

proteclion for adults, but not for young children

and infanB. Neitherthe

carlstandard

seat belt syslem

norits

airbag system is designed

forthem.Young

children and

, infants need the proleclion that a child reslraint system can provide.

See'Child Restraints

on page 44.

It an object is belween a person and an alrbag, the bag might not inflate p.operly

oritmightforce

the object

irto

that person causing dealh or serious

injury

The path

of

an inflating ai.bag must be kept clear, Don't put anything betwe€n an occupant and an airbag, and don't attach

or

put anything on the steering wheel hub or on

ornearany

passenger tascia air bag covering.

'

Do not lean against rhe inside

ofthe

doors; always hold lhe sleering wheel by the outer rim; never rest your hands on

theairbag

panel, or a hand injury could be incurred in lhe event of airbag deployment.

'

Never

transpoi

heavy objects on

or

in

trcnt ofthe

pas-

sengerseat.

'

Give

your

passenge.s

6ll ofthe intormation

in

this

s€c-

'

Do not attempl

to

cle-activate

lhe

ahbags, or make any other changes to

syslem.

Do

thewiring

or components

ofthe

airbag

nol

uodertake any

wiring for electrical

ac

cessory

equipment

in the vicinity of the

airbag

wlrlng

harnesses. Doing so may disable the ahbag system,

cause or its unintended deployment which could

caus€ death or serious

injury

Airbag

Tell

Tale

There is an airbag lell tale on the instrument panet which shoM/s theairbag symbol.

The system checksthefoilowing airbag electrical circuits for malfunction:

.

Drlveas airbag

circuit;

.

Passengerairbagcircuiti

.

.

Front s€atbelts pre-tensioner lnternal compon€ntry cirGuil;

otthe sensorand

diagnostic module.

As a bulb and circuit check, the telllale willlight

bieiy

when the ignition is switched on, and then go

out

lfthe lamp lights at any other time, a fault in the ai.bag system is indicaled, which should be rcctified \i/ithout delay by your Lolus dealer

nnimnltra

lfthe airbag

telltaledoes

not lightup asthe ignition

istumed

on.

or

remains

lit lor

more than fault rectified immediately by a

few

seconds,

yourApproved

have

Lotus lgnoring the tell tale could result in death or serious the

Dealer.

injury if

the airbags

or belt

pre-tensioners

do not

operate when

Airbag Deployment lf a cEsh or collision causes the airbags to inflate, you may see what looks like smoke, but is likely to be powder fiom lhe

aibag suface

used to aid smooth deployment

Although the powder rs nol harmtu. experience some people with resoiratory problems may

lerporary

d,scomforl lf thG occurs get oul ofthe car ifpossible as soon as it is safe to do so.

Afler

aibag

deployment, the

aibags,

seat belt tensioners and electronic control unit must be rcplaced by a Lotus dealer or other suitably qualified organisation

Component pads ofthe airbag system are located in various siies arcund the car.

Any technician working on the car should be advised that the car is fitted with aidags to allow suitable precautions to be iaken.

nrrtrliNllEr

.

For up to

20 seconds after the

ignition

has been

tumed off and the battery disconnected, an airbag can still

inflate if improper servicing occurs.

You can be iniured

ifyou

are close to an airbag when it inflates.

'

Airbag system components should be serviced only by

an auihorised Lotus

deal€r

or other suitably

qualified

.

ifyou sellyour

Lotus,

notilythe

purchaser

lhatth€

car is equipped with airbags, and refer lhem

to'Airbag

Salety

System'in lhis

handbook (safety and

disposalrules)-

Furths

information on the airbag system can be found on stickers on the sun visors.

For important recomm€ndatlons on the use of child

restraints, pl€ase retur

to'Child Restraints'in

this hand book.

Acrash

can clamage the reslraint systems in your car.

A

damaged

reslrainl

system may

nol

properly protect the person using

it,.esulting

in serious injury oreven death in a crash. To help make sure your reslra;nt sysl€ms are working properly after a crash, havelhem inspected and any necessary r€placements made as soon as possible.

The safe temperaiure operating range oI rhe airbag

system

is

between

-il

and +185'F

t20

and +85"C).

The

carshould

not be operated outside of

this

range, as

the

airbag system may not

correct'y deploy.

passenger may be killed

or injured by

Driver or

frcnt

incorrect airbag deployment.

Note that lhe disposal of used airbag units is subject to stingenl regulations, and should be handled only by yourdealer or other suitably qualified person.

Child Restraints

ATit'lillllrE|

Lotus strongly

rccommends

lhat children

are

not

carried in the

front

passenger seat

ofthe

Evora due to the risk

of

death

orserious

iniury

ilthe

child is too close to the fascia when the alrbag inflates.

Accideot statislics show that children arc safet when p.ope y restEined in the back seats of cars, an oplion available on 2+2 versions of the Lotus

When

Evo€.

a child is

of a

physical size whereby

the

slandard fitment lap and diagonal seat bell

willfit

salisiaciotily, with the belt positioned over lh€ collar bone and against the centre of the chesi. the standad seat and seat belt should be used. lf the belt touches or crosses the child's neck, or if required by law, a suitable booster cushion or child seat should be used.

This advice also applies to any adull

ofsmallstatue.

The suitability ofany such aflermarket equipmentfot use in the Evora should be detemined by the owner, the child seat supplietand the child

6$EGNNEI

.

Any child or person not largeenough to be ableto

usethe

standard seat belt properly, must use a suitable booster

. cushion or child seat.

Some

child

seats are designed to be secur€d in the car seat by the lap belt portion

READ AND APPLY

ofthe

lap ancl diagonal belt.

ALL

INSTRUCTIONS THAT ACCOM-

.

.

PANYTHE CHILD RESTRAINT OR BOOSTER SEAT.

lnfants who are onable

to

sit up by themselves unsupported,mustbecarrledonlyinasuitablerearward

lacing child seat fitted to a rear seat

Never put a

ofthe

Evora.

rearfacing

child seat in the

front

passeng€r seat of the or

Evora.

If the airbag inflates, it can hit the

child the

back oI

the child

seat

with

€nough force

to

KILL

OR SERIOUSLY INJURE an

infant.

There is no provision to switch

offordlsable

the passenger airbag.

.

Chlldrenwho are

notproperly

restrained can be killed

or seriously

injured in an

accidenl.

Behaviouri lt is essential that the behavaour of any child lrcvelling in the car belted, and

is

such that they rcmain correctly seated and it is the responsibility of the driver to ensure that

Child Seat

Latches (2+2 versions)

Two latch brackels are prcvided at each rear seat position to allow lhe fitment ol lalch type ch ild seats in lhe rear. The pos ion of the lalch brachets is indrcaled by the pcrog€m

(9.

Some child seats require a iop tether to securc the seat- ln such cases, rhe tether should be fitled rn lhe followirg manne.:

To Fit Top Tether

1.

Remove the dght hand rcar headrest frcm lhe rear seat by pushing upwards lo eleaselhespring clips. lf lhe child seat is to be installed in lhe left hand rearseat, the left hand headrcsl musl also be removed, and the lop ofthe backrest released by rcmoving the single fixing in each headrest aperture.

2. The 1 inch (25 mm) diameter steel lube running across lhe bulkhead is lhe loplerher rcuting devce as indicated by an adiacenl symbol iE.

Feed the lerher arcuno ihe tuDe using lhe recess available at the right hand side, and if necessary ease the backrest forwards to allow the lether to be slid across io the lefl hand

side.

Refit the backresttop fixings.

3. Then feed the tether lhrough the loop at the base ol ihe seat backresl.

Nole lhatthis loop is also indicared by lhe symbot:

$E

4.

Finally, hook the tethet into the eye at the rea.end seat

ofihefront

inboad mountinq rail as shown in the illustration

Automatic Locking Retractor

The safety belts for the front passenger seat and for bolh rear seals

(iffitted), are equipped wiih an automatic locking tettactor which must be used if system in that

itting

position.

When activated, this relractor allows you securely lo faslen the cnilo a foMard facing child restlaint rest'airt syslem

Activalina the

Automatic

Retmctor

1

.

Pull

th;

whole available length ol belt oul from the this point, the locking mechanism is activated

reel

At

2.

Place the foMardJacing ch d seat in posilion and wilh the seal belt forrowin

secu€

g the

insttuctions

suppliect with

3.

lnsed the latch tonque inlo the buckle and ensure it is ptop-

4.

All;wthe

safety belt to tettact untilit istighton the child seai

You mayfudheitightenthe belt by pulling on itto allow more of it to rctract, but no morc length may be pulled frcm the reel

Cbeck to make sure the child seat is secued, and that the belt is snug and will not extend

Removing the child satety seat:

1.

Unbuckle lhe safety belt.

2.

Remove the child seat.

3. Ensure that lhe belt has

fulty

retracted. lomalic locking feature is disengaged.

At this point the au-

The suitabl:lity of any particular child seal for use in ihe Evora must be

detenined

by the vehicle own€r and cbild seat manufacturcr cr olher responsible body.

hrrrEEmrEl

Use

of child restrainls which

are

not

compatible

with

the

Evo€

may result in death or

se.ious injury

in the ev€nl

of

an

accident.

Lotus accepts

no responsibiliiy tor

death

or injury

caused by the

fitment of

any

child

restraint device not tested and approved by

Lotus.

Persons

With Disabiliti€s

Persons with disabilities which may affeci the correct opera tion of the airbag syslem, should consult with thek physician to determine the advisabilily of travelling in an Evora, There is no provision on the Evora for tuming off eilher the front seat passengerorddver

aibag.

Lotus Cars

USA lnc.

For further intormalion, conlacl:

2236

Norlhnont

Pa*way

Georyia 30096

Tel:

770 476 6540

Itinor

serect

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MIRROR DIMMER

8.

MIRRORS & DOOR WINDOWS lnterior

Rear View

Mlrror

The miffor can be dimmed following to

educe

headlamp glare frcm cars by pressing the l€ver on the underside of the mhror away fiom the windscreen,

Prcss the lever towads the windscleen for daytime use.

Door

Mirrcrs

Rearview mifiors arc fitted on both driver's and passenger's doors, and lnclude thefollowing featurcs:

-

Elect c adjustment of mirrcrglass;

-

Minor glass heaters;

-

Optional electdc fold flatfacility;

Miior adjustnent:

The

miror

control switch is located in lhe

d

ver's door armest- ahead ofthe doorwindow switches, and comprises a combined rotary selector swilch and

joystick

To adjustthe mirrcr, tum lhe ignition key to position

lorll,

select the righi or lell hand miffot by tuming the knob to the approp ate

a

ow, then use the knob as a joystick to move the miffot plane in any of four directions.

Not€ that the psssenger side mirror glass is convex to ptovid€ a widerfield ofvision, but by so do ing, makes objects seem smaller and farther away lhan when viewed ihrough a flat glass (as fitted to the care when

d

ver's

miror)

Take

judging distances

and approach speeds

until tamiliarity

has been gained.

DOOR MIRROR

CONTROL

nrmcnllrtd

The

passengerside

convex mlrror makes obiects ssom smaller and farther away than when viewed through a mlaror. Take care

llat loiudge

distances and spesds

correctly lfyou

move into a lane on your

rightwhon

the car behlnd is too close, you could cause a

your lnterior miror or collislon

and a crash. Check glance over youa

shoulder

before changing lanes.

Fold flal

tI fitted): lf

necessary to rcduce obstruction when

pa*ed,

boih minors may be folded flat againstthe doorsi turn the ignition key to position I or ll, selecl the central 'fold' rclary position on the joystick, and hold the joystick reaMards until both mirorc have slopped moving.

To unfold, hold the joystick foMards until mirrcr movement stops.

Thsfield ofvision setling will be relained.

Mircr

heating: Heating elements in the mirror glasses are €nergised in conjunction with that of the heat€d rear scleen. The switch is localed in

ths

heater control panel, and will light up amb€rwhen the heater circuits are operating, but due to the high currentdemand, this function requires lhe engine to be running

The circuils willturn off afret the switch is pressed a second time, or lhe igniton is swilched off, or automatically after a ten minut€

pe

od has elapsed.

INTERIOR

LAMP

.'.:...

.

-

DOOR

WNDOW

SrfllTCHES (LHD)

6SEN[6

.

Oo

nol

leave

children

unatt€nded in the car nition key in position, to guard against injury

with

the caused

ig'

by careless window oP€ration.

.

Before

closing

a window, always check

that

no person or obi€ct

will

be trapped;

incautious

window operation could be danEerous, especially

to

children.

Ensure

that

allpassengers are also made aware

otthis

danger'

. ln hoiweather condltions, to reduce th€

polentialfor

suf_ focation and/or heat exhaustion, do not leave child ren animals in a parked car with the windows

fully

closed

or

The the switchesfortheeleclicwindowoperaiion ale mounted in

doort

m panelarmresls, a single swilch

forlhe

passenger and one for each doot for the

d

ver'

The switches are operalive with lhe ignition key at position

lor

ll' atwhich time the icon in the switch willbe illuminated.

Tolowerawindow, prcssdown the apprcpriate switch; if held for morethan a second, the window will automatically lowertully

Lift the switch to raiselhe window (no onelouch raising)

Note lhat to ease door closurc, and optimise ihe sealing of thelramelessdootglassagainsttheweatherst ps'atullyraised window will automalically drop a smalldistance when the door is opened (prcpatatoryto closing), and rise again aftetthe doot

EEIIEEI

lf the battery supply is interrupted, the one touch down and auto drop features will not

funciion

There will also be an

incrcased

sk ofdamage to the doorwindow s€als until:

- each window is tully mised and the switch held fot 2 seconds la click

willbe

heard).

-

!""n

*inO*u i" t ,tty to*ered and the switch neld for

2 secoros

(a click willbe heatd).

lnterior

Lighling

The main

inte

or lamp is located centlally in the rcof and incomorates a three position rocker switchl

.

Fo\vad

end clepressed; Lamp is swilched off ('0')

Reat end deprcssed;

Lamp is switched on with or wilhout isnition ('l').

EEEEIi

to guaro against flaitening the battery, ensure ihal the lamp is not switched on when leaving th€

car

Switch

centml:

This is the normal, courtesy position (door symbol).

A mood l;ghling sttip crossingthefascia and extending along both doortrim panels, is controlled in conjunction with the main interior lamp.

Each front footlvell also houses a separate lamp lo aid ingrcss.

the wilh the intedorlamp swilch setto lhe courtesy position;when transmifler key button is pressed to unlockthe doors, the main

inte

orlampand mood lamps will fade on for a maximum pefiod

of2 minuies. lfa door is opened, the foollvelllarnp willalso lighi

On closing the door, the foot\rvell lamp will be exlinguished, but the intefiorand mood lighting will abide fot

2 minutes or untilthe ignition is switched on.

Similar logic will apply when opening

lhe

door to exit the vehicle, with the lighting being extinguished when thedoors arc locked using the transmitter, or after a period of 2 minutes

Glovebox

The glovebox in the passenger side fascia has an electronic latch, and may be accessed al anytime by pressing the button located to the inboad side ofthe steering column, which action will cause the glovebox to glide open.

To clos€ the glovebox, simply push tully closed and the laich willengage.

Sun

Visors

To help rcduce sun glare, pivoted visors are provided on the windscreen header rail down for both

d

ver and passenger'

Swing the visor and, if necessary unclip the inboard end to allow the visorto be swung to the side.

Key inservremove: ol?-

,72=\'.

Itl \l t:L

---Engine

IGNITION

SWTCH

9. INSTRUMENTS &

SWTCHES

;

lonition Swiichisteering

Lock

The switch/loct is localed on the nght hand side ol the slee ng column. With lhe key out of the switch, the steerlng column is locked. and the following electrical circuits willfunction:

Locking and alarm system.

Horns.

Hazard warning lamPs

Sidela

ps and headlamps

Fuelfiller

iap

release lnterior lamps-

Automatic operation of cooling fans and le-circ. pump

Glovebox latch.

Boot auxiliary Powel socket.

Whh the key rnsedeo rnto the switch at posilion svstem and qlovebox lamp are

iunctio€l

T;

unloch

lh;

steering,

0

lne audio tu the key clockwise lo

lhe l

position- lfthe key is reluctani to tum, wriggle the steering wheel to ease the load on the steering

lock.

At lhis 'accessories' position, the following electricalcircuits wil!function in addition

Windscreen wiper and washer

Door mkror adjustment and fold.

Cabin auxiliary power socket.

ll

Tum ludher clockwise to the 'ignition' position to activate all remaining elect calsystems (note thatsome circuils rcquile the engine to be running).

III

MEGIIIEI

Do

notturn

the key to position

lllwithoul

referring

tothe

laler chapter'Starting

Procedure

&

Engine Break-ln' (page

97).

Turning fu(her clockwise opeEte the starter

to'lll'against

spdng pressute will

motor

As soon as the engine staris, allow ihe key to return to position

'll'.

For lhe conect stading procedure, see the laterchapter'Stading Procedure

& Engine

Breakln'(page

97). To siop the engine, turnihe key back to

'L

Note thal in

oder

notto comprcmise engine stading,

allelec'

tricalfunctions operative al position

'l', willdrop oulwhilstthe engine is being cranked.

0

To remove the

ke, lurn

fully counterclockwise to

'0'and

withdraw The sleedng column lock will be activated when the key iswithdrawn butmay notengage untilthe sieering is tumed and lhe mechanism is aligned.

nEEE

Do

NoT leave the ignition switched on fot long periods withoutthe engine runoing. Although the engine ignition system itself draws no cutrcnt when the engin€ is stopped, a batlery drain will occurthrough oiher circuits even when auxiliary equipment is not being used.

For security reasons, and

to

guard against battery dmin, always remove the key whon leavlng the car.

atirEGNlltd

.

Do not pLrsh or tow the car unless the key i3 to

first

usecl

unlockthe

steedng column and is then

leltinthe

lock.

.

Withdrawing the key

Never remove the

will carse

the steering to lock keyfrom the ignition switch

orturn ofi

the ignilion while the car ls moving. Withdrawing the key will cause lhe sleering to lock and may cause an accidenl resulting in serlous injury

ordeath.

.

To reduce the risk oI theft, or danger to a child remainlng in the car,always remove the keywhen leaving a parked

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TELL TALE LAMPS

TELL TALE LAMPS

Tsll tale lamps are incorporated into the instrumeni panel to provide imporlant information

aboutva

ous vehicle systems,

Bulb Check ln

oderto

check that the warning sysiems are functional, all operative tell tale lamps the will light for a few seconds each time igniton is switched on - t€fer to the texl below for delails of this feature rclaling to particular lamps. lfthe lampdoes notlighl as specilied, it is possible that the waming circuit or insirument assembly may be at faulti see your dealer without delay, and be aware thal there may be no warning of a malfunction with

Turn

Te

Tate

.\Jr_,/

(green)

A lefl turn

lelllale

is incorporaled inlo the upper face

ofthe

tachometer, and a right lurn tell tale in lhe speedometer face.

A bulb check will lighl the larnps ior about 3 seconds following ignilion switch on.

When the left hand or right hand turn indic€tors are

opetat

ing, the apprcp ate green tell tale will flash in unison iogether with an audible tone. lf the tell tale fails to light, or flashes at an unusualor irregular rate, check the operation oflh6 tum indic€tor

High Engine Spe€d Tell

Tales

Three

€d

\"''

Ged)

telltale

ngs are incorpotated into the tachometer face to wam that maximum engine speed is being approached-

Maximum engine speed is governed for both the continuous and transient (during acceletation) stat€s and is detailed in the later section

Tachomeiel

(see page 62)

As the rate of engine speed incrcase is poientially greater in the low€r qearc, the tell tale trigger points are tailored to ac_ commodate the reaction time available. As maximum

ergire

speed is approached, the iell tales will lighl in the iollowing lell to righl sequence:

- one red light;

- two rcd lightsi

- three rapidly flashing Iights

When exploiling maximum acceleration, gearchange upshifls should be made immediately the lhree nashing lights appear.

wannz

,

The engine management system gEduales

lhe

maximum engine speed fot a cold engine, in order to rcduce possible damaqe and wear from a delinquenl

d

ving slyle racililvshould

' useoimaximum enqrnespeed and thistelltale be restricted to occasions when maximum acceleration is required. Overuse will compromise powertrain service life.

.

The engine is noi prclecied from overspeeding caused by efioneous or ptemalure downchanging such misuse could rcsult ln catastrophic failurc, not covered by the vehicle waF

Hiqh Beam

TellTale =L-,'

(btue)

This lamp glows bluewheneverthe headlamp high beams are opeEting. A bulb check will light the lamp for about 3 seconds following igniiion switch on

Security

Alarm TellTale

Fordetails ofthe

O

(red) vehicle sscurity alarm and lo page 22 its tell iale, rcfer

Parking Lamps/Daytime

aunning

Lamps

letlTate :D0:

lfthe pa*ing lamps have been selected, this up grcen when tell tale will light ihe ignition is switched on, lo indicale that the front and rear sidelamps and side matker lamps are opemiing

When the engine is staded, this telltale will also lighl to indicale thalihe

Daytime Runnins Lamps (DRLs)have automatically been activated (see page 70)-

A bulb check will light the lamp lor about

3 seconds following ignilion s\riich on.

Masler Lighting

TellTale ry'

(green) lfthe headlamps hav€ been selecled, th is lell tale will lighi up green when lhe igniiion is switched on. Abulb check will light the lamp for aboul3 seconds following ignition switch on.

Tire Pressure Monitoring

Systen

(TPMS)

O

(ambe4

With ignition on, this amber tell lale, warns of low pressure in one or more

lites.

lfthe lamp is triggercd, a momeniary audible alert will also sound- Stop the car as soon as it is safe so lo do, and refer to page 68 for recommended action.

A bulb check will lig ht the lamp for about 3 seconds following ignition switch on.

Electrical Fauli

TellTale

\

(amber)

The Engine Control Module (ECN,|)on the Evota is also used

10 manage vadous related electrical systems, and is able to detect certain lypes ofiautl, which may or may not be appaent to the driver. lf such a fault is detected, which has no delfimenlal effect on exhaust emissions (see

lt/ll

below), this amber iell tale willlight for th€ nrct 30 seconds after turning on the ignilion.

Consult your dealer withoul delay to hav€ the fault diagnosed and

€ctilied.

Abulb check willlight the lamp for about 3 seconds following ignition switch on.

Engine

Italfunction

lndicator Lamp

{MlL) tO

1r.1"4

The engine Malfunction lndicator Lamp

(l\,41L) is provided to wam the driver that lhe engine managemsnt system has detected a fault which may result in increased noxious em;ssions fiom lheexhaust. ln orderto minirniseomissions and potential engine damage, various operalional limitations may aulomatically be applied-

A bulb check will light the lamp following ignition switch on, untilthe engine is slarted.

i)

lflhe

MIL lighls continuously wh sl driving, immediatety reduce speed and adopt a moderale driving slyle. Seek dealeradvice without delay and avoid all unnecessary journeys.

ii)

lfthe lv,llLflashes, an engine misfire has been delected which is likelylo cause overheatdamage to lhe catalytic converters.

Slowdown immediatoly and be prepared to stop

- lfthe MlLthen stopsiashing, and is litcontinuously, prcceed with c€ution and seek dealer advice.

- lflhe MLcontinues toiash, stop the catas soon as it is safe so to do, and switch off the

€ngifle. Seek dealer advice.

4[EFll[E continuing lo

drivelhe carwith

a flashins

MIL may cause

ovefteat

damage to the catalyiic converters and

surrounding

bodywork, and

initiate

an engine bay

fire.

ln

oderto

complywith emissions rcgulations, data regarding activation oflhe MlLis recorded inthe engine electronic controller, and may be downloaded by Lotus dealerc.

Low Fuet Level

A bulb

TeltTab

n

{amber} check will lighl the lamp for about 3 seconds following ignilion switch

on.

Theteaffer, this ambettelllale willlight, with ignition on, when apprcximately

S litres

oftuel€mains

Refuei at lhe next oppodunity. See also pages 64 and 102

ECItrE

Do not allow the tank to tun completely dry, as this could damag€

lhe

cataiytic converters and fuel

pump

Any such consequence would not bs covered by the New Vehicle

Low washer Fluid

LevelTellTale

\a/

(amber)

This amber tell tale is provided to warn of low fluid level in the reservoirseruing thewindscteen and headlamp powerwash jets.

Abulb check willlightthe lampforabout3 seconds following ignilion switch on, but ifthE lamp then temains lit, ot lights after washer use. refill the reservoit with a suitable fluid at the first oPPortun ity.

cruise ControlTell

Tale

u,

(amber)

lfthe

car is so equipped, this ambet

telltale

indicates when the cruise control is enabled. Fot ftllldetails ofthissystem' see page 93.

Abulb check willlightthe lamp for about 3 seconds following ignjtion switch on.

rraction control off

Tell

rale

This has be€n manually switched lS

(amber) ambertelltale reminds the off drivetthatthe traction control

Loius Traction Control {LTC) should awavs be actrve when

d

ving on public roads in normal condilions.

To re-activate LTC, press momentadly the switch and check that the tell

LTC off

iale

is

e)dinguished

Refer to

'Abulb check willlight lhe lamp for about 3 seconds followrng ignition switch on.

Traclion ControUESP

This amber telllale

TellTale

ll

(amber)

williicker

whenever ihe Traclion Control

or

Eleclronic Stability Program (ESP) functions arc to indicate to the t ggered

d

ver that the iEctive limit is being broached.

See pages

87,91.

A buib check willlight the lamp fot about 3 seconds iollowing ionilion swatch on, but if the telltale lights constantly,

afaulthas

;een detected. and these features will not be enabled.

See yout dealer without delaY.

ass

1g1 151s

(@) i4ES

lamlerl

Abulb checkwilllight the lamp for about

3 seconds following ignition switch on, but ifthe lamp then remains lit, or comes on whilst ddving, a fault in the anti-lock

The bas€ brake system

b€ke

syslem is indicatedwill continue to operate nomally, bul

tuature

Heavy braking,

or

braking on without the anti-lock

slippery

surfaces may cause one

or

more wheels

to

lock and

resultin

reduced stesdng response and possible loss

The car may continue to be driv€n with apprcpdate care and anticipation, but should be checked and t€paired at the earli€st opportunity.

sport

Tell Tale

griil

(amber)

This tell tale will lighl up amber to indicate that 'Sport' mode has been selected, delivering increased throtlle response and a rcduced level of traclion control (see page S2). This selection willcancelled

Abulb atthe next ignition cycle.

checkwilllight the lamp fot aboul3 seconds following ignition switch on.

Brake

TellTale

@

n#

(red)

A bulb check will light this lampfor about3 secondsfollowing ignition switch

on.

The tell tale will then rem€in lit if ihe parking brake is applied.

Check thal th€ lell lale is extinguished when the

pa*ing

brake is released, as driving the car with the btake not lully disengaged will cause overheat damage to

lhe

rear

Wilh the

pa*ing

brake released, ifthe telltale should lightat any time after the

3 second bulb check penod, stop the car im_ mediately, as the system has detected a dangerously low level of brakefluid in the mastetcylinderreservoir, possibly caused hydraulic leak in one bya ofthe separcle frontor rear brake circuits ln the event

ofa

leak there is a dangerthat air may enler the hy draulicsystem and cause spongyoperation and extended pedal travel. The divided brake ckcuit should ensure that emergency bEking remains, but the car should not be driven

untilthefault

has been idenlified and rectified.

n$EGNIIEI lfthe telltale

remains

llt

when the parking brake has been released, the footbrake may not be working propedy. Stop

itis

safe

solo

do, and do

notcontinue

the car immedlately until the fault has been rectifled. Contlnuing cause 6 crash and result in death or serious to drive

injury could

Oll Pressure Tell Tale

V

(recl)

This red tell tale wams of low engine oil

pressue

The lamp willbe litwheneverthe ignition is on and the engine;s stopped' but should go out as soon as the engine is

slarted

lf the lamp lailsto gooutafretengine start up, orcomeson when the engine is running, stopthe engine immediately and do not reslarl until the cause has been investigated and rcctified

6tlill:l

Md

Continuing

to

run the engine

wlth

the

oil tell

tale

lit

could cause major engine damage

or

selzure,

resulling in

loss

ofcarcontroland

a crash. You

orothe6

could be killed

or

seriouslY lnjured.

Battery Non-Charglng

Tell Tale

This red t-J

(red) telllale will light whenever lhe ignition is on and the engine is slopped. lf il lights any lime when the €ngine is running.

it ind;cates that the ballery is not being charged, which may bs due to a broken auxiliary drive belt, or an electrical fault

Stop the car as soon as safelypossible and turn

The auxiliary belt also drives the engine offtheengine water pump, withoul which tunclion lhe engine

willovefteat

very quickly. lf it can be determined that lhe auxiliary belt and water pump are functioning corectly, itmay be possible in favourable daylight conditions, to

d

vea short distance io a repak facility, but do not, underanycir_ cumstances, allowthe batteryto become completelydischa€ed by continuing todrive, as this may result in engine damage and lhe car beinq stranded in a dangerous position.

Seat

BettTe

Tate

(red)

As a reminderlo faslen lhe seat belts, the seat bell telltale in the inslrument cluster will flash red for about six seconds following iqnition switch is not fastened, by a on, accompanied, il the pulsinq

beep'. drivels

Theteaflet, if the belt

d vefs

belt remains unfastened, lho lamp will light continuously, but if vehicle speed should exceed 15 mph (20 km/h)the lamp will flash for a maximum period of lllvo minutes, accompanied by a pulsing 'beep . After this lime the beeping will stop, bul the lamp will remain constan{y lit-

Airbas TellTale

4

(red)

The airbag safety system, including the pre{ensioning seat bells, has a s€lf-diagnostic fealure which lighls the red t€lltale if a fault is detected. As a bulb check, the lell lale will light tor aboul six seconds following ignilion switch on, and then go out, but if the lamp remains lit, or comes on at any other time, a fautt in lhe airbag slstem is indic€ted, llhich should be rcctified without delay by your Lotus dealer

nrr,lEEmltd lflhe

airbag tell lale is lit, lhe airbags may not inflate

conectly

in acrash, or may inflale wlthout warnlng; or the pre-lensioning seai belts may not perform injury

corectly.

To reduce polentlal

lo

you and any

fronl

seat passenger, you musl have the airbag syslem repaircd as soon as possible.

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;s

._tr.

10;E

,TVSTRUMEA'7S

INSTRUMENTS

This analoque display uses an illuminaled poinler io indicate rcad speed rn

'nph

Each time lhe ignilion is switched settino routrne wrll be

on

a

'e-

perfomed wilh the poirter sweeping lo

fullsc;,e

and bacl to

zerc. Ihe

sca€ backlightirg and porntet will be illuminated whenever the ignition ot sidelamps circuits

Note ihai a digital speed display in km/h) is available in the informaiion panel menu (see page 65).

This analoque oisplav uses an 'lluninated soeeO

in

revoluiions porntet to indicate

(rpm)

Tne engire

"."ine

rranagem€rt systern graduales t5e maximum eng'ne speed lowediuring rha wa'ming uo al phase s.]d once normal Iu.]n'aq remoerature-has been reacned, rirnts conllnuous engine spe€d to

6,600

rpm

Lo'

7.000 tpm i,] Sport

mode)

Dudng rnax mum accele.ation through the lower gearc, very short bursts up to

6,800 lpm are allowed (or 7,200 lpm in Sport mode)

Ea;h timeihe ignition is switched on' a re-setting routinewill be Derlormed with the oointer sweeprng lo full scale ano back lo

zerc.

The scale back ighting and

poi.let

will be rllLm'nated wheneverlhe ignition orsidelamps citcuits are active.

Three led

tei tale

ngs are incomorated into the iachometet face to warn that maximum engine speed is being apprcached' bul as the rate of engine speed increase is potentially greater in the lower geals, the tell tale lrigger poinls are tailorcd to accommodale the reaciion time available- The tell tales will light in the following left to righl sequence:

-

one rcd lightl

-

iwo rcd lightsi

-

lhree rcpidly flashing lighls wLh an audible warning

When exploiling maximum acceleration, gear u pshifis should be made immediately the lhrceflashing lights appear'

m,r'lnz

.

The use of wide throttle openings and/or high tpm befoG normal running

tempeEtu€

has been rcached should be

avoided.

The engine managernent system graduales the maximum engine sp€ed for a cold engine, in order to Gduce possible damage and wearfrom a delinquent

d

ving siyle.

.

.

Do not run the engine continuoirsly at its maximum speed.

The engine is not protected fiom overspeeding caused by eroneous or premalure downchanging, lhs consequences of which could be calastrcphic failurc nol covered by the N€w

.

Vehicle Waffanty.

Use ofmaximum eng;ne speed and this tell tale faciliiy should be reslricted to occasions when maximum acceleraiion is requked.

Overuse will compromise powertrain seNice life.

A vehicle totaldistance lravelled indicator, in m1les ot kibmeters, dependent on market, is displayed at the centre top of the instrumenl panel whenever the ignilion key is inseded-

See laler for the

t

p distance tunction.

Ambient

Empetaturc

Selective

LH SCREE'V

INSTRUMENT PANEL LEFT HAND SCREEN

Fuel

Level DisplaY

An indication of the level of tuel in lhe tank is displayed with

Enlion on. in the fo'rn of a vertrc€l bat g'aph in the

'nslrument p-anel

eil

hand screen.

The sold bar within the oulhne

€pre-

sents tl.e proport'or ol tuelremaining in the

larl

When only 5 litres (1.3 US gall) remains, an ambet in the instrument panel will light (see page lell tale

58)

Refuel al the

The total usable tuel capacily s 60

lilles

116

US

gall)

but for rcJuelling purposes, lrom the time the low fuel tell tale is t qqercd. approximately

50 litres

113

IJS gall) can be accom-

m;aated.

Note thal from the pointoi low tueltel,lale aclivalion to the gauge reading emply, is around

5litres

(1.3 US gall)

The rcmaining balance of 5 littes should be treated only as an emercency contingent, the use ofwhich may €ntail intermittent luel slarvation and potential engine

damage

ln such a siiuation, ddving style should be modified to minimise engine load and cornering forces.

lf naximum engine orhandling pertomance is to be exploited, or severe gradienls tackled, a high fuel level should be maintained to ensure the greatest safety margin

ofluelsupply nEEEEI

Do not allow the tank to run completelv drv, as this could damage the catalytic conv€rters and fuel

pump

Any such consequence would not be cover€d by the New Vehicle

Ambient Air

Temperature Diaplay

Tbe oulside airtemperature in degrees Fahrenheil, is shown on the instrument panellelt hand scrcen whenever the ignition lf the tempe€lure drops to

39'F otbelow, a snowflake symbol willbe added, and the display willflash for ten seconds, accomparied bya single audible chime to alerl th€ driver to potentially hazardous road

condilions.

Note that optimum accuracy will prevailwhen the car is moving.

To change the displayed unils between tigrade, see'lniormalion Swilch' below

Fah€nheit and Cen-

Time

Clock

A digital

24-hour time clock isdisplayed in the i.strument panel left hand screen whenever the ignition key is inserted.

To adjust the clock, see'lnfomation

Switch' below: lnlormation Switch

A button is mounted on the end ol the left hand column stalk, and has diffeent functionality with ignition on and otr.

With the ignition key inseded, but ignilion OFF, lhe button operates as follows:

Time clock adjuslnent

-

Press the info. butlon for more lhan one second, and then release.

The hour display will flash.

,

Press momentarily the info. button to advance the figure by one hour and repeat as necessary. Altemalively, press and hold the button to automalically scrolllhe

displaf

releasethe butlon to stop ihe scrclling attho desircd fgure.

-

Press the info. button for more than one second, and lhen release.

The minules display will

flash.

Repeat lhe above adjustment procedurc.

-

Press the info, button for more lhan one second, and then release to enterthe next mode:

Ambie nt temperature units

-

Curent lempeElure display units will now be displayed. To change

from'C to'F,

or vice-versa, press momentarily lhe info, button.

-

To rctain the displayed units, press the info. button for more than one second. and lhen release to enterihe next mode:

nre

pressure units (if TPMS is lned)

.

Curenttire

pressure unitswill now bedisplayed.

To change from bar to psi, or vice-versa, press momenlarily the info.

. button.

To

€tain the displayed units, ptess the info. button for more than one second, and then release to exit

ihe

adjustment

With the ignilion OIV, the info. button operates lhe t p func-

Trip Recorder

The lnsirument panei left hand screen allows a menu of trip functionsto be displayed, selecled by the 'info' switch on the end of the steefing column left hand slalk. When the ign ition is tu med

Oir, the panel will display the

tip

distance since lasl rcset.

Asingle momentary press of the info. button will scrolllo the nextfunction in the following sequence:

-

Irp

disiarce. ln mibs.

'

Rarge;Apprcximale ddving distance available on currenltuel

-

Avenge

fuel

catsunptlor;

Calculated slnce the last reset, and displayed in mpg.

-

Road speed; Displayed digitally in km/h.

-

Ilp

distance. ln miles.

The Trip Distance and

Aveage

Fuel Consumption can each be rcsei, by selecting that function and lhen prcssing the info.

switch for more than one second until the display zeroes.

Doot

open indication

Tvrc

Engine

140'F

RH SCRESA'

INSTRUMENT PANEL RIGHT HAND SCREEN

Coolanl

Temperature DisPlaY

An indicalion of lhe engine cootant temperature is displayed, wlth ignilion on, in the form of a vertical bar graph in the inslrument panel righi hand screen.

To oplimise display space, the shown scale commences at 140'F, and finishes

al250'E

The running temperature will iuctuate a certain amount as the

opeating

conditons change, and

du

ng

poiods

of idling or in heaq/ trafiic, the cooling theiempeEture may rise to over 212"E with fans switching on

al

half speed

al

apprcximately

208'F,andfullspeed atapproximalely2lT"F. lnordertoprompt closer monitoring bythe drjver of temperatu€s over230'F, the temperatuG icon will

'Engine too iash and be accompanied by the message

hol

displayed above the car silhouette.

The pressurised coolinq system has a boiling poini of over

250'F, but ifthe tempeEture apprcaches the top ofthe display, the car should be stopped and the engine allowed lo idle for a few minutes whilstthe temperature is monitored.

EE

TEE

.

lf

the temperature continues

to

rise, therc is a danget of engine damagei swiich off and seek qualified assistance.

'

After a heavysnowfall, ensurethatthe radiatorcooling outlet grille in the front body is clearcd of snow

befo€

driving the car, or overheating may resuli.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

A sensor incorporated into €ach

olthe

tire valves, monitors the airpressure insidelhetire, and supplies an onboad contrcl module with lhis data by rcdio ttansmission. As soon as the c€r has been drjven a shortdistance, tire pressure readings will be displayed against the coresponding wheels on ihe vehicle silhouette in the instrumsnt cluster right hand screen.

lfanytire

pressure should iall below 75% ofthe

€commended value, an aled message is sent ro the pressure tell

lale

/r\

iNrumenl

panel, caLsing tl-e nre lo lighr Jp anber. and

he

correspondrrg tire pressure on the silhouetle to flash.

lf thiswaming should occur, stop the car as soon as il is safe so to do, and examine the affected

tire- lfthere

is no visible damage and a tire pump is available, correct the prcssure to that stated in lhe Technical Data section of this handbook, and proceed with caution

lo

a tire dealer for prcfessional lnspec.

tion and

advice.

Note ihat the

iell

lale will automatically be extinguishedwhenthecorrectpressureisrestored. lf

thetireis

punctured, orno inflation equipment is available, consider using lhe emergency lire inflator aerosol (see page 138), bui observe lhe associaied WARNINGS and be aware thatthe

TP[,4S sensor in the

1irc will be disabled by the sealing fluid, and musl subse quenlly be renewed.

The

TP[,,IS incorporcles self-malfunction recognilion, and if a fault is detected, the low tirc prcssurc tell tale will flash for one minute and then remain constantly lit,lhis sequence being repeated for subsequent ignition cyclesi the system may

not beabletodetectorsignallowtirepressure.

Seeyourdealer

Be sure lo advise any tire tilters or service technicians thal

TP[,4S is ntted, and lhatany replacemenl tirc valves include the correct pressure sensors. lf a fauli is indicaied after wheel or tire rcplacemenl, it is likely that a sensor has been incoffectly n[ed or damaged. lf a tke valve is renewed, or is moved to a different wheel position, the TPMS will aotomatic€lly ldentify the

Notethatthe pressure sensors are powered by integralbatteries, with an average seNice life of

10 years. ll is recommended lo renew allpr€ssurc sensorc at this time interval.

nnrEENnrd

Refer to page

131 for important lire safety warnings.

The text on

this

page is a legislative requirement by the

Fede6l

authorities:

Each tire, including the spare

(if provided

), should be checked monlhlywhen cold and in{lated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturcr on lhe vehicle placard or

li€

iniation pressurclabea.

(lfyoutvehicle haslnes ofa diferent sizethan lhe size indicated on the vehicle placard ortirc inflation pressure label, you should detemine the prcper tire iniation pressu.e ior those tires.)

As an added safety featurc, yourvehicle has been equipped with a tire prcssure moniioring syslem (TPMS) that illuminales a low tire pressure to,ltale when one or morc ofyour tircs is significantly undecinfated- Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telft€le illuminates, you should stop and as possible, and inflate them to chsckyourti€s as soon ihe proper pressure.

Driving on a signitcantly undeFinflated tire causes ihe tire to overheal and can lead to lire failure.

Under-inflation also reduces fuel effciency and tire tread life, and may affect lhe vehicle's handling and stopping ability.

Please note that the TP^,S is not a substituie for maintenance, and it islhe properlire

d

ver's responsibility to mainta;n

c.r-

rect lire prcssure, even if underjnflalion has not reached lhe level to higger illumination ofthe

TPNIS low tire prcssure telltale.

Yourvehicle has also been equipped with a

TPMS malfunction indicalorto indicate when the syslem is not operating prope y.

The

TP[/S

malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire prcssurc telltale. When the system detects a malfunciion, the telltale

williash

for approximately one minute and then €main continuously illuminated. This sequence

will

continue upon subsequenl vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exisls.

When lhe fi altunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to deiecl or signallowlirc pressure as intended. TPMS malfuncljons may occur for a variety of reasons, including the inslallation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle lhat prevent the

TPMS from functioning properly- Always check the

TPI\,,|S malfunctaon telltale after rep,acing one or more tires orwheels on your vehicle

10 ensue that the replacement for allernale tires and wheels allow the TP[,4S to continug to function prcpedy.

i\O

Door/Tailgate Open

Display

The instrumenl cluster right hand scteen includes a planview silhoueite of the car, whlch willgtaphically showwhen eitherdoor isopon, orindicate an opentailgate byflashing the conesponding area.

This indication will endure until the panel is lully latched.

Lighting Switch€s

Lighling fu nctions are conlrclled by two press button switches mounted in ihe fascia outboard of the

stee

ng

column.

Each switch is

p€ssedonceio

switch on, and prcssed a secondtime to swilch which

on

Each switch button incotporates a tunction symbol is backlii red with the ignition swilched on, and which brightly lights up green when the circuit is activated.

Pa.king Lamps Switch

The upper swilch is used with ignition on or off

lo

light ihe fiontand rcarsidelamps, side marker lamps, and those swilches which are operational with ignitionoff.

Atelltale intheinstrument clusterwillalso be lit (see above).

Master

Lighting Switch

The lowerswitch functionswith orwithout ignilion, and switches on lhe headlampslogetherwith the sidelamps and operational switch illumination.

Atelltale

in ihe instrument clLrster will also be lit (see above).

The swilch bulton symbol is backlit red with lhe ignilion and/or sidelarnps on, and brightly lights up green io indicate when the circuil is active.

The steering colurnn lever switch {see page 74) is used to select main or dip b€am.

A second momentary press will switch off the headlamps, but leave on

lhe

sidelamps- To switch off both the side and headlamps, hold the switch pressed fot morelhan one second.

The Homesafe feature keeps the headlamps lit for a 30 ond period after locking/arming the sec'

alam,

in order

lo

light the departu.e route.

To activate Homesafe;

' leave the headlamps switched oni

- withdraw lhe ignition key;

- usethe transmitterto locuarm the alarm.

The headlamp switch willnash

duing

the 30 s€c.nd

pe

od to indicate that Homesafe is operating.

'Lights

On'Warning lf lhe lighls arc on when the ignition as switched off, a'lighls on' audible waming willsound when the driver's door is opened.

Daytime

Running Lamps

(DRL)

When the engine is slarted, lhe following'day ljme flrnning lamps will automatic€lly be activated:

Front and rear sidelamps, side marker lamps and headlamp low beams. The sidelamps tell tale will also be lil

(see above). Notethatthe headlampmain beams will not be op€ralional until the master lighting swilch is pressed, which will be conllrmed by lhe coffesponding lell tale.

When the lqnition is turned off, the DRLS will switch off automatically, bui nol if the engine

slalls.

lf the headlamps have been manually selected, the lights willremain lit untilthe master lighting switch is p€ssed

(see above).

ReveBing Lamp,

ParkingAids

and Reversing Camera

With the ignition switched on, selection of reverse gear will

-

The reversing lamp to light.

- lffitled, the pa*ing aid syslem willsound an audible acknowL edgement, and then search for objects at bumperheightwithin the detection zone of around 1.5 m (5 the ft)beyond the rear of

car

When within lhis range, an intermittent beeping

\/vill be

h€ad,

which increases in f.equency as the distance is reduced, becoming a continuousione al around 300 mm

('1 ft).

Be aware that ihe sensilivity of the syst€m will vary accod ing

to the size, position and

maie

alldensity of an object.

- lf fitted, the revercing camera will switch on and display an image on the audio set screen, ifand when the setis manually switched on. Note thatin order to coverthewhole$dth oflhe car, the view willbe dislorled from a conventionalimage.

Take timeto lamliiarise yourselfwith the image displayed, the parking aid beeplng frequency, and the aclual distance being detected b€forc fully utilising lhese systems.

drritGNNrd

'

Be aware thatthesefeatures ar€ only

aidsio

parking, and are no subslitute

forviEilantall-round

obseruation when reversing. The driver is at

alltimes

responsible for safe manoeuvering.

.

The parking ald sensors have blind

spots

and may not detect small

or moving objecb including children

and animals, low or narrow posts, towing hitches and objects towards either side

ofthe car

'

To ensure

full funciionality, lhe sensors must be

kept clean and free from

snowand

ice.

Hazard Warning Lamps Swilch

The hazad waming switch is located

onthefascia

nboard of theaudioset, and is backlit red when the sidelamps are swiiched on. The switch is enabled al alltimes, and when pressed, causes sych rcnous flashing of all the exterior turn lamps. ln addition,lhe swltch button graphic will flash, and an accompanying audible lone will sound.

Press the button a second time to switch off.

This facility should be used when the c€r is siopped on the highway in abnomal circumstances wherc a wa.ning to other trafijcwould bejudicious. permitled on a stalionary

On U.K. or molorways,lheit use is also moving vehicle to warn following diverc of queuing ttaffic ahead.

Use ofthe hazard waming lamps may be subjectto localttafiic laws. with whictr driverc should familiarise themselves.

drritlcNlFtd

lf stalled

orstoppedloremergency

repairs, if possible, move the

carw€lloffthe

road, switch on lhe hazard waming lamps and markthe car with reduce the risk of a

otherwarning

devices a3 available

to collision.

lnstrument and Switch

ltluminalion

The fascia mounted press button switches are backllt red whenever sidelamps

lhe

sidelamps and ignition are switched switch itself is backlii with

the

igniiion

on,

Th6

on.

[,4osi switches will light up brightly when lhat circuit is activated, with lhe brightness leveldimmed when the headlamps arc selected in order to reduce any potential distraction in the

da*.

The speedometer and lachometer are illuminated after door opening or ignition key insedon, by white

LEDS, with lhe pointerc coloured red. The lighling levelofthese instrumenls

andthatof

lhe heaijng/venlilalion control panel (with ignilion on), may be adjusled bya switch button inboard of the stee ng column:

-

Tum on the ignilion, and repeatedly press the buflon to cyclo through the six levels of brightness from low lo high.

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chanse

Steering Column Lever

Switches

Lever switches are provided on the steering column, one on the left lor turn indicators and headlamp functions, and one on lhe rig ht for windscEen wiping and washing.

Turn lndicators/Headlamp Flash/Dipswitch

Irm

/rdrbatolsr The tum ind icators operate only wilh the ignition switched

on.

Move the lever down to indicate a left hand tum, and up for a right

turn.

The switch will be cancelled when ihe

slee

ng wheelis returned to the stEight ahead position.

For convenience, when signalling pressing the switch up

a

lan€ change, lightly otdownwillallow its retum undersping action- Prcssing ihe switch

fot

less than a second will ltigger thrce flashes of the indicatorc'

Headlampsr The left hand lever switch is opemted by pulling the levertowads the steeting wheel, to one oftwo

sp

ng loaded positions, and then releasing.

Headlamp

Flash: To flash the headlamp high beams with or withoul ignillon, pull the levet switch to the

{ilsi position

I ihe high beams will liqht until the lever is released.

Lo

High Bean

Swlctlngi

When

the

headlamp switch is pEssed

(see page 70), the headlamps will switch on in eithet low or high beam mode according to the last made selection

To change from one to the other, pullthe lever fullytowatds the sleering wheel to the second spring loaded position, and then release. Each such aclion will cause alternate selection of low and high beams. Nole that wlth ignition on, the high beam tell lale in the instrument panel will indicale the cufient stafus

Ee

@ rauaslr

RH STALK

/rfo

Bullonr l,{omentariv pressing the'lnfo'button on the end of the stalkwill scrollthrough a menu oflunctions (see page 65).

ICEEE

cedain atmospheric condilions may result in some condensalion inside the lamp unit. This should have no significant efect on lamp periormance and is no cause for concern.

Windscreen

Wiper &Washer Control

The

ght hand lever swiich is enabled at ignition key positions

I and ll, and is operated as follows:

-

To

'iick'wipe

lhe scrcen, press lhe lever switch downwards against spring pressure and release.

The wiper will sweep the screen once atslow speed. Holding lhe leverdownwads will activate further slow sweeps unlil released.

-

For inlemittent wipe, push the lever up to the first posltion, and select lhe wipe interual by rctaling lhe numbered collar

tooneofits

six positions, the wipedelay increasing at higher

-

Forslow speed conlinuouswipe, move the levsr upwards to the second position.

-

For fasi speed continuous wipe, push fully upwads to the third position.

Itrlltilfti

|n ygry

6s16 M/.ather, beforc attempting to use ihe wiper, ensure that the blade is not irozen to the screen (use windscreen de-icerfluid), ordamage to the blade or circuit tuse

HORN

Windscrcen washe r fu nctbns

For shod wash/wipe, a momentary press of the button on ihe end ofthe stalk \,villtdggerthe washer pump and a single sweep of the wiper.

For a longerwash/wipe, press the end button for longerlhan one second lo operate the washer, and to trigget 3 sweeps

Headlanp powerwash

With iqnition and headlampson, the headlamp poweMashwill be aclivated

fora

short burst atthe filst, and every subsequenl fiflh €quest of the scrcen wash igniiion or headlamp switch

swilch.

Cycling of either lhe willresetthis timing.

'

The combined washer reservorr has a low fluid level sensor which willactivate a telltale in the instrumeni clusier.

'

The windscreen washer jets have heating elemenis which arc aclive wheneverlhe ignition is on.

Horn

To sound thetwin lone homs, which areoperative atalllimes, press the centre pad on the stee ng wheel.

Be aware that non_ esseniial use of lhe horns may be reslficted by local legislation wth whrch

d

vers should familiarise lhemselves

AUDIO EQUIPMENT

Operating instructions for the unit fitled are contained separate bookleisupplied by the equipment manufacturer.

aLrdio set will operate with the ignition key inserted, and in of its positions, including the'0' lock posjtion-

On cars ftted wiih a

2-DlN audio system

a.d

175mm display screen, the following fealures are included:

The

CD audio;

DVD video, operable onlywith ihe parking blake engagedi i-pod to i-pod video interaction/conlrcli

MP3 playeri

Satellite navigationl lnlegrated microphone for Bluetoolh phone operationi

Automatic screen display from the rcvercing camera when the set is switched on and reverse gear is engaged,

Note that ihe screen should be cleaned occasionally with a linl free, spectacle polishing clolh.

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'

The satnav'system includes a road netwod( safeiy camera dalabase, which may be activatsd at the owner's equest when the system is sei

up.

lf using the vehicle in

ier

lories where such a featurc is illegal, it is the owner's responsibility to ensure that lhe syslem is de-activated,

'

Note thatthe quality ofradio reception willvary accoding to audio equipmentfitted and local area signal strength.

'

USB, phono and

ipod

inputs are located within lhe glove-

Speakersr A main speaker is fitled inlo each of the door tnm panels, and a hiqh frequency 'tweeter' incomorated inlo each end of the dash fascia

panel. h

addition, some cars are fitted with a single sub-woofer, low frequency speaker in

the

ght hand rcar quader trim panel_

Sacuity.

Some aud io sets fealure a removablefront panel; For details, refer to the set manufacturels literature.

Defuost

HRS

INTERIOR

CLIMATE

PANEL

10. HEATING. VENTILATION

&AIR CONDITIONING

lnteriorClimate

The interior climate mav be adjusted via the cenlre console with its three rctary controlknobs, forakdistribution, temperaturc and ran speed, toqetherwith fou'press butlo'r switches for arr

coldilonhq,

ics

When are

th;

dem'st air re-c{cuiaton sidelamps ate switched and heated on, the rotary rea'screen wirh backliiwhile and rcd/blue by an electtoluminescentpanel'

ed

lit

Dios in lhe knoDs lo indicate switches are oacklil red wlth ignilon heir control graph-

posiion

The butlon and sidelamps swltcned on- and will lioht up activated.

Pr;ss climale functionalitv brqhllv

(HRS and demisi in ambet) when

['e

buRon a second trme io switch

orl

lnlerior requi€sthe ignitionlo beon, and for rcffig_ eration and heai production, the engine needs to be running

Two face level vents are sited in the centre lop of the fascia' and one orcvide in each door, ahead of the doot release the desked

handle

To

aidow

volume and direction' each venl may be opened ot closed, and rotated thrcugh 360' by manual

Air

Dbtribution

lhis rotarv conlrol is positioned at lne lop of lhe cl mate panel and allows a cnoiceofarrdisl4bLrlion from ihe various oul€l vents

Therc

a'e

5 deslqnaled posrtions wiln coffesponoing svmbols allhouoh thete is

;

proqrcssive lransition fiom each airflow mode to

the;€;t,

allowing a prcterrcd balance to be atlarned

I

Face levelvents

,l

Face levelvents and ioollvells y'

Footwellvents

P

Footwells and \,vindscreen

Temoerature

Control

Viitn me rotarylemperature conlrol knob turned tully clockwse

off

Air to the coldesl position, the healer function is fully shui at ambient temperature

willbe

supplied unless air condilioning is requested (see below).

As the control

is

turned counterclockwise

an

increasing orcDonion of the air ls directed lhrough the heatet to prov'de a4

;ut;ut

of increasing temperature, the knob tully

counterclock

se untrl tull heal rs aharned wilh

lnlerior

Fan

The lowermost of the rotary controls, tunclionswith the key at the accessory or ignilion positions, and allows the ignition selection of

4 speeds for the intedor

fan

Tumed tully counterclockwise, the fan is switched

off-

Turning the knob clockwis€ through 4 detented positions prcvides increasing fan speed and

aiflow

delivery. Note lhat the air condiiioning will noi functioo until a fan speed is manually selected.

Re"circulatlon Switch

This switch functions with the ignition on, and willmaintain its status ihrough successive ignition is indicated

cycles

The cunenl status bythe button illuminationi backllt red if

ofl

brightly lit red ii on.

The fresh airintake is nomallyopen to provide approximately

30% fresh aidlow.

To close the intake and prcvent fumes being drawn into the cabin, or to provide the quickest response to iemperature chanqe requests, the fresh air intake may be

closed off by pressing the re-ckc. swilch, to result in

100% air re-ckculation. This option should, however, be used sparingly to avoid stuftiness in ihe cockpit.

Air Conclltioning Requesi

The A.C. request switch maintains its status through succ€ssive ignition cycles. The current slatus is indicated bythe button illuminationi backlit red ifotr, brighily lit red

ifon.

Prcssing the A.C. request button will select refigerated ait, butthe following conditions must be met before the system will

.

Th€ englne must be running;

.

Afan speed must be selectedi

.

Ambient temperatu€ must be above

3'C.

With a fully cold temperaturc setling, refligerated air will be supplied. For dehumidilied warm aar, select ak conditioning in conjunclion wilh a

wam

temperaturc setting.

DemisUDetrost

Switch ln orderlo facilitate a single touch selection of demisrd€frost setlings, a dedicated switch is provided. The switch is operative only wilh ignition on, and will defaull to off al the next ignition cycle. When activated:

.

The button illumination will change frcm backlil red to bright

.

The inte orlan willoperate al fullspeedl

.

All airflow will be dkecled to the windscreen;

.

. l,laximum heal will be selecledl

Air conditioning will be switched on-

Press the button a second time to switch off.

Heated Rear Screen (HRS)

The switch button willlight up amb€rwhen the heater clrcuits for the rear screen and door miffors are operating, but due to the high currenldemand, thistunction requires the €ngine to be running.

The circuits will tum off after the switch is prcssed a second time, orihe ignition is switched off, or automatically afler a len minute

pe

od has elapsed,

Pollen Filler

A pollen filter is fitted at the interior air intake and should be rcnewed byyourdealerat intervals specified in the ['lainlenance

Schedule.

Engine bay

fiont

Engine Bay

Ventilation

Various intak€ and outletvents are prcvided in the rear body to allow venlilalion and cooling ofthe engine bay

- lntaks vents ahsad ofthe r€arwheelarches provide ambient

airforthe

€ngine air intake, and forengine baycooling

-

Oullet

gilles

around the top of the tailgate panel exhaust hot air from arcund the catalltic converter at the front of the engine bay.

-

An outlet

g

lle at the base of the lailgate glass

andtoeilher

side, exhaust hot air

fom

around the catalytic converter at the rear ol the engine bay.

nrammarn

When the engine

is

running, or when stoppgd after run, beware oI the polential a

fast lor

very hot alrflow from these vents and the corresponding high surface temperaturcs

surrounding

body panels and components.

of

Auxiliary Power Sockets

The vehicle is equipped with two auxiliary power sockeis;

-

One within the cabn,

atthe

rear

ofthe

centre console;

Operalive wrth lhe iqniron key al poslions

I or ll.

,

One at the right hand comer of the ttunk; Operative at all

Each sockel is prctected bya hinged flap, and is rated at 10 amps maximurn. The

fomat

of the socket allows a slandad cigarette lighter element to be used, or other electrical accessories requiring this lype of fltting.

alllGNnta

Do notteave smallchlldren unattended in the carsince careless interference and with the power socket could bedangerous result in burn injuries

orthe initialion

of a fire.

I1.

DRIVING CONTROLS

The pedalsforthe clutch, blake and accelerator are affanged conventionally, and a.e grouped closely together for rcady access and retlned

d

ving techniqLre.

6r*m if|l

Do not altempt to

driveth€carwithoutsuitable narow

solsd, flat heeled

footwear

Bare feet may in hibit the application

of full

pressure to the brake pedal, and adversely affect

your control ofthe car.

Bare feet could also

suffer

burns

from

sun heated

metalsufaces

in the car.

6rllA-{mrd

ll is

essentialthat

any floor covering in the

lootwellis

prop-

erlysecured.

Loose mats can interfere with the operation

of

the pedals causing possible loss of control and a crash in which you or others could be killed or sedously injurecl.

The caaets fitled in the footwells of the Evora are securcd by

1wo qua(erturn fasteners al the rear, and Velcro strips beneath

thefrcntedge.

Always ensure thatthe carpets are secured correctly, and never fit any loose mats on iop.

Clutch

Pedal

(with manual transmission)

nlr[,trJB

.

To avoid unnecessary clutch wear,

do

not,

for

more than

. a few moments, slip the clutch 10

hold'lhe

car on a slope; apply the parking brake unlil ready to

d

ve

on

The clulch

pedal

must be fully

depressed

duing

each

. gear shift.

Do not drive with the leit foot resiing on the clutch pedal, as rcpid wear of the clutch componenls can result. A left looi rest rs provided lor comforl and convenience.

Ventilated disc brckes ale

{itted io

These are operated by separate alliourwheels ofthe Evorc' lrcntand rear hvd'auric circuits suoolied ssiance. fiom a tandem master cylinder wiih vacuJm servo as-

An

lock conlror is provided ova mrcroprocessor baseo electro-hvdraulic Jnil. integrated

The b;arinq into Ihe base rystem ,s designed

lo b€ling

ptovioe good svstem pedalfeedback. with efficient dlsc cooling

to

inhibit brake

iade

With a new c3r, or new brake system components, maximum braking efficiencv will be achieved if, for the first few hundred miles,

needbs;

heavy btaking is avoided Allow the brake pads and discs

Pedal to'bed in'tullv before efioft will reduce using the brakes to theit full potential asihe brakes are bedded in, and as they arewarmed from cold to normalworking tempemturc.

Notethat the nard qrade pad material may gNe nse to a cedarn amount

otbtake;iseundersomecondil'onslsuchnoiseisnorharnful

and does not affect the life or efflciency of the brakes-

After lleouent hard use of the brakes, il is benencial to the dutabiliiy

oithe

discs and pads if a cooling down p€riod is allowed befote the cat is Parked

6MENG

Afi€r

driving through ino resoonse mav be

d;ed

o;. encounter, a ford

orflood'

experienced

As soon as

lt is

safe

r.srdred.

Failure

to

do

so

mav which you or others may be killed some loss of brak-

until

the brakes have

to

do

reslli so in

after such an an

applv the

brakes

until

normal

operation

is accident in

orseriously

injured'

.

The

br;ke

assistance servo uses vacuum supplied

from the€noine

intake plenum, such that power

availaile

onlv when the engine is downhilt with the enoine stoDDed lf this situation shoulcl ii""iIio"r'ttv, l"

the

brakes

will

"re

otv. after assistance is

running

N€ver

coai!

that

repeated

application of which much

greater

pedal

pressures

wlll

be

;e;uired.

This mav adversely affect brake which could performance

resuliin

an accldent in which you

orothers

could be killed or seriouslv injured.

Anti-lock

Erake Syslem

TheAnli]ock Brake System (ABS) is used to optimise brake performance in

exiEme

conditions and reduce the potenlial for anywhe€lto lock up. Under mosl conditions, the maximum brakrng lorce rs provid€d by a whsel which is rolating al aboJt

90% of road speed Apad from the hkelihood of increasng lhe slopping distance, a locked wheel provides litlle or no steering force, such thal with both froniwheels locked, movement of lhe stee nq wheel has no effect on car ditection With the anti_lock system, even panicbraking r€sultsin controllod decelelation and lhe retention of sleering respons€. ABS is especially advantag€ous when braking on slippery road sudaces and in bad driv' ing conditions, but it is impoftant to realise that ihe ABS cannot increase

thef

ction levelatthe road surface, but can only nake optimum use of the

g

P available.

T'JEFTINT

When driving in adv€rse

\teather, or on poor road surfaces, always be alert to the

possibilily ofslippery

conditions and make the necessary allowance for increased

stopping

di3-

tances. Failurelodoso

may rcsult in an acciclent in which you or others may be killed or seriously injured.

Normal braking, contrclled by the pressure applied to the btake pedal, occurs when

the

road conditions allow for ihe required decelelation to be achieved withoul danger of wheel lock.

The rclative speeds of the four wheels arc continuously monitored bylheABS when the brakes are applied, and ifone ormore wheels beqin to lock, the btake pressurcto thaiwheel(s) is modulated by the ABS to help keep the wheel rclating and provide the maximum controlled bEking force. The wheels may appearto lock momentadly and some tire noise aslhe wheelspeed rapidly changes,

(intermitteot scrc€ching) may be heard which is normaland willvarywith rcad and tirc conditions. Note ihatthe

ABS does not function at speeds below 5 mph (7 km/h).

When theABS is activaied, the

d verwillieel a

pulsing'sensalion at lhe brake pedalasthefluid prcssurc is modulated, and mayalso hearclickingfiom the control solenoids. These signals indicate to the driver lhal maximum brakang is occurring, and thai driving styte should be modified to suitlhe conditions.

The minimum stopping distance is achieved by applying the brakes firmly and steadily, and allowinq the ABS to modulate

hydraulic pressure.

Ihe

driver should not aitempt

lo

emulate this prccess by'pumping'the brake pedal, as modulalion in lhis mannerwill treal all four wheels similarly, rather than individually as afforded by theABS eleclrcnics.

An

ABS lell lale lamp in lhe anslrument panel rs provided to wam thal

lhe

integral self diagnostic

systefi

has identified a prcblem, and to indicale that the anti-lock funciion has been turned

on

See

ABS iell lale lamp'.

Aril|iNnr

'

The amber ABS tell tale in

lhe

instrument panel should

lightforabout

3seconds followlng ignition switch on, and then go out.

ll

the lamp remains

lit,

or comes on

whilst

driving, a fault in

th€anti-lock

brakesystem is indicated.

The base brake system will conlinue to operate normally,

butwithout

the

anti-lockfeature.

Hoavy braking, or braking on slippery surfaces may cause one

ormorewheels

to

lockand resultin

reduced steering response and possible loss of control.

The carmay

continueto

and anticipation, be

butshould

driven with appropriate be care checked and repaired

at

the earliesl opportunity.

'

The increased conlrol that ABS provides should not

induce you to take more risks with your safety. ABS

will

not prevent a skid caused

byabruptrteedng

movements, or attempting to

comertoo

quickly.

.

Always

maintain a saf€

tollowing distance from other

vehicles relative to the road surface and weather conditions.

'

ABS doos not avoid the risk of an accident due to inappropriate

speed.

The

driver is al

all

times

responsible for

thejudgement

of sale speed,

'

The

control unit of

the

ABS is s€t for

standard wheel and the

ilre

sizes. lf non-standard wheels or tires are

fiiled, control unit

rnay mis-interpret

the

speed of the because of gpeed

the

varian! data

it

receives

trom cat

the wheel

sensors. Fitting non-approved wheels or tkes

could seriously affect the performance

oItheABS.

.

Activation of lhe AgS

will

vary according to the level

of grip

available at

the tires,

On

dry surfaces,

activation

will occur

only

with

a high pedal pressure. On

slippery

surfaces, only a low pedal pressure

will

be n€eded,

.

On

looie

or uneven surfaces, such as gravel or

snoq

a carwith ABs may ne€d a

longerslopping

dlstance-

allow

a grsaler

following

distance in lhese

conditions.

Hydraulic

Brake

Assisl

{HBA)

Hydrautic Brcke Assist, 1s incorpo€led into the

ABs to help prcducethe minimum stopping distancewhen eme€ency btaking isdemanded. Byconlinuous monitoring ofthe brake prcssure, the ABS control module is abl€

lo

idenlify when such an event occurs, and when necessary incrcases hydmulic pressure up to the anti'lock activalion threshold, thus producing oplimum controlled btaking.

Electronic

Brake

Distribution

(EBD)

Thas feature addrcsses the instability that could be caused under heavy braking due to the tendency of the lightly loaded rearwheels to lock pt€maturely. Eleclronic Brak€ Distribution is incorporated into lhe ABS lo limit ihe rear brake system hydraulic pressure prior to any anti-lock intervention.

Electronic Differential Lock

{EDL)

lf

hard acceleration is demanded in conditions

oi va

able surface grip, orwhen comering forces lesult in a lightly loaded inside rear wheel,

thee

will be a lendency for

d

ve torque to overcome the grip available, resulling in spinning of the lightly loaded wheel.

When this situation is delected by theABS contrcller, btake pressurc is applied to the spinning wheel in order to transfer

d

ve toaque to lhe opposite wheel, lhus maintaining drjve and aiding vehicle siability.

See also'Lotus Traction Control' (page 91).

Electronic Stability Programme

(ESP)

Thjs fealu€ enhances vehicle stability in extreme manoeuvres typified by accidenl avoidance att€mpts or misjudged come ng demands,

Current vehicle behaviour is conslanlly monitored, and compared with a delenninalion ofdriver intent as indicated by is data gathered from the driving controls. When vehicle stabilily

al

sk, theABS is ulilised to apply a measued braking force to individual wheels

as

necessary in

oder

to help the ddver maintaln control of the vehicle.

ElitEGt-r

tEt

The enhanced

vehlcle control that

should not induce any retaxation these features provide

ofcaution orvigilance

by the

driver. Physicallimits ofcornering

and braking

stillap-

ply, and excessive speed may result in loss

ofcontroland

an

acciclent.

The

driver is

at all judgement of appropriate speed.

times

responsible for

the

Parking Brake

The parking brake, which operates on only the rear whees, is applled by a hand lever mounled between the seats.

A

€d

tell tale lamp in the instrumenl cluster warns of parking brake application (see 'TellTale Lamps

).

The blake should be applied byfirmly pulling up the leverand engaging the highest

Elchet setting attainable. When parking the c€ron a slope, takelhe additional prec€ution ofleaving the tEnsmission in first (facing downhill) or reverce (facing uphill) gear, and turn the stee ng wheel lo{/ards the kerb.

nrrlA-rrflflEl

!t the parklng brake is appli€d when the brakes are hot (e.9.

after prolonged taken to orfrequent hard use), special care should be

ensurethalthe

parking brake is securelyengaged in

orderto

allow for any

potentialbrake

force reduction as

thediscs cool. Failur€todoso

may result ln

thecarrolling

away and causing an accident in which you

orothers

may be killed or seriously injured.

To release the blake, pull up the lever, prcss and hold the rclease button in theend ofthe handgfip, and lowetthe levertully.

Before driving off, always check lhatthe parking brake has been fully leleased, asconfirmed by the lelliale lamp being turned off, or da'nage lo lhe brake system nay be caused.

Nole thatthe parking brake uses a c€ble mechanism to apply drum bEkes on the rear wheels, and is totally independent of the iootbrake hydraulic circuit.

/.====

@@

GEAR LEVER

CAIE

Gear Lever (man ual

transmission)

The gearlever is spring biased

lowadslhe

3rd/4th gear plane, and mustbe moved against light spdng pressureiolhe lefr before selecting firsl or second gear, or against similarpressure to the ght before selecting slh or

Oth speed.

When changing gear. it is essentia' that the lrarsmission is not abused depressed by'power shifting'i the clutch pedal must be fully

du

ng each gear shifi, and {he thrcllle pedal eased

du

nq upshifts.

Diving pleasure will be enhanced when using a lighllouch toguidelhe gearlever, allowing the tactile sensesto convey gear seleciion messages from the intemal mechanism.

Engaging Reverce

Gear:With the car al a complete standstill, pause for a momentwiih the clutch pedalfully depressed befoE moving the lever to the left, raising the lift collar benealh the knob, and then tudherto lhe left before finally pushing

fo.wads

to engage lhe gear.

Itrl'r?lll cearsnifling without coffecl operation of the clutch and lhrottl€ controls can result in severe damage to the trans" mission and engine. Anydamage caused by driving in thisway will nol be covered by the New Veh cle Warrcnty.

Lotus Traction Control

Lotus

Traclion Control (LTC) is a software prcgEmme inlegrated within theengin€ managem€ntandABS electrcnicconhol unils (ECUS)and uses inputs from the wheelspeed sensoF to deiermine ifwheelspin is

occuffing.

lf an oxcossive degrce of wheelspin is detected,

LTC will modulate fuel injector delivery, lhrottle opening and rear brake applicaton, in

oder

to control engine power outpul and spinning wheel inertia, until grip is

rcstorcd.

This feature can improve vehicle staHlity in some extrcme conditions of use, especially where variable or differentialside/side surface grip prevails, orwhen maximum vehicle performance is being exploiled.

See also'EDL

(page 87).

lf lhe traction contrcltelliale in the insirument panel is s€€n to flicker, this is an indication lhatthe

LTC has been triggered and elecaonic intervention istaking place;ihe tEctive limit has been reached and driving style should be modiied accordingly.

NITEGNINId

The enhanced

vehicle control that this teature provldes sholld notinduceany

relaxation

ofcaution orvigilance

by

thedriver.

Physical limits of comering and braking

still

apply, and exces$ive speed may result in loss of control and an

accident.

judgement ot

The

driver is

at all appropriate speed.

times

responsible

Ior

the

Tmclion

Contol

Otr'Button: ln cerlain unusual circumstances.

such as loose sufac€s, deep snow or when 'rccking' the vehicle

frce frcm

LTC. mud, it may be deskable temporarily to switch ofi the

An

LTC

'off' builon is provided in the fascia, outboa.d of the

stee

ng column, and is operative only with the ignilion on.

To switch oft

LTC, hold the button pressed for one secondj untilthe button surround lights up in conjunction with the ambe.

'LTC

offtelltale

in the instrumeni panel.

NTTIEGNNId

'

Lolus Traclion Control should always

be

active

when driving on the public highway in normal conditions.

' lf

the

system

ls

switched

olf

when clrivlng off-highway, be aware of the consequenl change in v€hicle behaviour and modify driving style accordingly.

To rc-aclivate LTC,

b

efly press lhe button a second time and check lhat the lell lale goes

out.

lffespective

ofihe

syslem siatus when the ignition is tumed

off,

LTC will automatically be activated nexl time

lhe

ignition is switched on.

lf the

on-boad

diagnostic system detects a fault with the

LTC, the

telllalewillbe

lit conlinuously; see your dealer wilhout delay.

Sport Mode (if

fitted)

ln order to cat6r for the preierences of some sport oriented drivers,

a

Sport l\,lode selector butlon

is

provided

to

deliver quicker throltl€ response, increased power induced wheel slippaqeihresholds, no throttle educiion on detection of understeer, and a maximum continuous engine speed raised from 6,600 to

7,000 rpm. Nole thai switching

offihe

Lotus Traclion Control in conjunction with seleclion of Sport Mode, will reiain lhe Sport featu.es, but wiihout any power induced wheelslip inteNention.

ln allcases, anti-lock b.akinq willbe retained.

ralttltGlllNta

Be aware

that

selecting Sport Mode

and/or

LTC OFF,

will

alterthe handling characteristics of the

car

Drivers shoulcl exercise caulion until

Iamiliarity

has been gained in a con-

lrclled

safe environment.

The Sport

[4ode switch is located in thefascia paneloulboard of the steering column.

To switch on Sport [,lode, lurn on lhe ignition, and hold the button pressed

lor

one second until ihe button sufiound lights up amber, accompanied by the amber

Set/raise

Onlotrl

CRUISE

corvtRols

'SPORT'tell lale in the inslrument

panel.

ln order to prevent unintentional accele€tion

iilhe

button is pressed whilsl dfiving, in these circumstances, lhe butlon suffound will iash in acknowledgemenl, bul Sport

Mode llnotbe

activaied untilihe thrcille pedal has been fully leleased-

To switch off Sport lvode, briefly press the button a second time and lully release the throttle pedal.

Note lhat Sport Mode willalways default

to'of

atthe nexl ignition cycle.

Refer also to the Warranty Booklet section

2'lntended

PUF

Cruise

Conlrol

The cruise

conlrol

system

is

operated by

four

swilches mounted on tho stoering wheel spokes.

-

On/oft/cancel (lo\i/er left).

-

Resurne (upper left)-

-

SeUraise speed settinq (upper right).

-

Reduce speed setting

(low€r

ghl).

The three operational states of cruise

-

off.

-

Enabled (but inactive).

contrclare:

To enable cruise control: The system will always default whenever the ignition is tumed

io

'off'

on

To enable cru is€ conlrcl, tum on the ignition, and press the on/off/cancei switch; ihe lell ial€

in the instrumenl panel will light to

confim

that the syslem is enabled (although nospeed hasyetbeen set). Alternallvely, this operation maybecombined with that fot activation, by prcssing the on button iollowed by lhe set button (see below)-

To actjvate ctuise cantrol:

Drive the

cario

the desired cruising speed and prcss lhe set button. The accelerator may now be released, and bul the set speed will be maintained {road gtadie.t

winds permitting). The accele€lor may be used to increase speed temporarily without atrecting the setting.

Note;The system cannol be activated below 30 mph (45 km/h) or above 130 mph (210 km/h), or in firct or second gear

Deactivation: Cruise control will be deactivaled when anyof the following actions occur:

-

The brake pedal is depressed;

-

The clutch pedalis deprcssed.

-

The on/off/cancel bulton is pressed.

ln any of lhese cases, normal manual speed conl.ol will be resto€d, butihe system will remain enabled.

Resumer To resume cruise, press the rcsume swilch.

The vehicle speed will aulomatically adjusl to the cruise setting.

Chanqing the cruise seftingr Whilst cruise is active, lhe speed selting can be adjusted by holding down the

'+'or

'-' buttons to accelerate or slow the car to the desircd new speed. On release ofthe bulton, thatspeed willthen be set.

Alternatively, a single shorl press of either button will incrcase or decrease the setting by 1 mph {1.5 km/h).

lfthe

sysiem is not active, the car can be driven lo the desircd speed, and the set button pressed-

To disable cruise inactive, cantrol:

To switch off the systemr wilh cruise

p€ss

the on/off switch; the tell tale lamp will be exlinguished.

After switching off the ignition, cruise control will be do-selected forthe next drive cycle.

\

@L

HOMELINK CONTROL PANEL

Homelink

The homelink syslem offers wireless contrcl of non-vehicle based systems. such as rcquesls lor garage doo. opening. penmetergate opening. and house lights switchiflg.

The

Homelink control panel and integrated transmitler unit is located ;n the roof section of the vehicle and featurcs thrce switches, labelled l, ll and lll, for communication with extemal

syst€ms. The

Homelink electronic controller

musl be

programmed to match thatofthe externalsystem through a training and synchronisation process, and is suitabletorboth rolling and non-rolling codes. After programming, and with ignition on, press the appropriate Homelink button when within opetating mnge of the system, to activate the

exle

or device. The LED on the

Homelink control panel will light when a bution is pressed as connmation of switch contacl.

Fortulldetails refer lo lhe sepalaie Homelink liietalure.

12, STARTING PROCEDURE & ENGINE

BREAK]N

6$EGnnEt

CARBON MONOXIDE monoxide!Never run the engine in an enclosed space. The is

-

Be aware

of the

danger exhaustgasescontain carbon monoxide, a deaclly

of

carbon gaswhich particularlydangerous, as being coloudess odourless and tasteless, its presence is very clif{lcult to detect.

Operation Temperature

Limit

The Lotus Evora is designed to operate at outside airtemperatu res above

-4'F

G20'C).

The engine managemeni, windscreen demisting and vehicle safety systems are not approved for use at lower temperalures.

nlttEclltNEr

You or others coulcl be

seiou€ly

injured or killed, by

incor'

rect airbag cleployment if at attempts are made to use the temperatures lower than

4'F

(-20'C).

car

Slarting a Cold

orWarm

Engine

Beiore starting the engine, always check that the parking brake is finnly applied, theiransmission is in neulral, and as an extra precaution and to teduce drag, depress the clutch pedal.

Switch off any unnecessary eleclrical loads.

The fuel injection and engine management system controls fuel delivery and engine setlings under all normal operaung i) lnsert the key into the steering locuignition switch and turn to posilion

'l'to

unlock the column. Before tuming on the ignition; ifthe alarm telltale in the speedometerface is flashing, mobilise the enqine by prcssing once the hansmilter

cent€

buttori the alarm tell tare will oe extingu shed.

ii)

Turn the key to position

'll'lo

switch on the ignition, and pause

fora

moment to allo\i/ the fuelsystem to primeiii)

Deprcsstheclutch pedalasa precaution, and without moving the acceleralor, turn the key against

sping

pressure

1o

posi lion lll'to

engage the sta.ter motor, and

€lease as soon as the engine before stads. Allow a cold engine {o idle for

1

0 seconds

d

ving off, butifambienltemperatures are below fieezing, allowthe engine and screen heating syslems to warm up for a f€w minutes befo€ driving.

iv) lf the engine fails to start and pause wilhin

15 seconds, stop cranking fo.10 seconds before a second attempi.

v) lf further efJoG are u nsuccesstul, contact your dealer or seek other expeft help.

arrrE-rllnrd

An unaftended car with a running englne

hazardous. Turn

is potentially olf

the engine and remove the key before leaving the car.

ftrlilimE

before

The use of wide throttle openings aod/or high tpm the engine has reached

nomal

running temperature

will

resuli

in

prematur€ wear, and should be

avoided.

Ses page 62.

ldle Speed

Eng;ne idle speed js controlled elecironically by ihe engine management system, and is normally about640 tpm. Variations willoccurduring ibe engine warm up phase, and at abnormally high temperatures. Selection of air conditioning will also result in a raised idle speed.

Engine

Break-ln

Although the Evota powedrain is builtto closetolerances using modern iechnology, the progressive and sympathetic breakingin (or bedding-in) of a new engine and ransmissior. remains a valuable contributor to achieving the highest levels of emciency, duEbility, smooth operation and economic perfomance.

By following tbe simple guidelinesdescribed below, a solid foundalion will be

builtfo.the

car's lifetime career.

tlfatlnll

FailLrre lo comply wilh the iollowing running rn provisions could invalidate the terms ofthe

New Vehicle Waffanly:

Frg,iter

lt is imporlant during the

cals

eafly life, not to

ove

oad the engine, and to controlthe amount ofengine heat generated.

This is dependent primarily on thrcttle opening {accelerator position) and engine speed.

However, being too sympathetic on the carwillnot allowlhe

piston

ngsto bed in satisfactorily, so a balance of spirited and gentle use is required.

Forthefirct600

mibs

(1,000 km), use no more than moderale throtile openings iabout

halfotthe

availab,e accelerator pedaltravel) and do nol

run the engine continuously at engine speeds over 4'000 rpm.

Occasional short bursts atv/iderlhrottle and higherengine speed will be beneficial, as will a constantly changing cruising speed and making full use oi the

gearbox

Do not allow the engine to labour in too high a gear ratio; change down and let the engine ooerate rn its naturcl

Power band

After 600 miles r1,000 km) have been covered full Ihtollle and/or maximum engine speed may be used for shorl periods, but do not attempt to exploil flll vehicle performance until

after

the

first'After

Sales' service has been carried out.

Transmission: Driving pleasute will be enhanced when using a rohtrouch

togLde

lhe gearrever' alowing lhe laclile senses to

6.vey

gear select'or messages fiom tne internal mechanism

Forc'ng lhe change will cause unnecessary wear on svsten compon€nts and impair subsequenl gearchange qualitv

8,?kesi Allow the brakes to bed-in bra^ino lor the tme

lirsl

100 msv be evideni as the

11iles by

(160 avoiding needless hea\'y

km)

Tt'ereafler' the firsl

th;

brcies arc Jsed aggressNery some loss oi brale feel

b€ke

pads underco a llnal conditionlng oh;se. Afterthebraies havecoo'ed full brake perlo4nancewill

te

restorcd. Both the brake pedal and gearcnange efforls are likely to reduce during the running_in period

Iircsj

New lires also requke a short ?unning-in period beforc providing oPtimum griP.

Note that various operating paramelerc are continuously monitorcd and recorded inthe engine electronic contrcller data may be downloaded by Lotus dealerc on demand in

This order to assist with faulidiagnosis and identify any vehicle misuse

Stopping the

Engine

,ltier runnlng the engine at high speed or under heavy load and generating substantial engine heat, ifpossible before switch_ ino oil the eno,ne. dr,ve lor a sho4

pe

od in a gentlet manne'

o;low

lhe e;gine lo 'dle tor 3 few mrnules in

o'der'or

normal temperatures

6

be resumed. This consideration will reduce

oi

the effects of heat soak, and benent the long term durabilily

Engine

Special Fealures

fhe

3.5 litre

vo

enqine oi the Lotus Evora us€s chain

d

ven twin overhead camshafts for each cylinder bank to opetate four valves per cylinder via a Dual

WTj

(Dual Variable Valve

Tim_ ing

- intelligent) system. The engine also tuatures direct ignition with individual spark plug mounted coils, ACIS (Acoustic Contrcl lnduction System) and ETCS-i (Electronic Thrcttle Control

System-intelligent). These contrcl functions imp.oved engine cont bute towards pedomance, fuel economy and reduced ex-

13- EXTERNAL OPERATIONS

Fuel

Requirerfient

USE UNLEADED

PREI!,4IUM

GRADE GASOLINE, lJse

Use ot only unleaded gasoline meeting ASTM specifications.

tuels nol meeting

AST|

specifications could cause poor peformance and increase emissions

For optimum car performance and fuel economy, the use of super or premium unleaded gasoline, wilh a minimum octane rating oi 91

(RON+IVON/2 is recommended. Where super or premium fuelis nol available, the

Evorawillope€te satisfactorily on unleaded gasoline having a minimum

€lingof87

(RON+lv'loNy2, butvehicle performance and economywill be teduced.

Using fuel with a lower octane rating may cause knocklng

(pinking) which, if severe, can cause sefious engine damage.

Light knocking mayoccasionally be heard for short periods when accelerating ordriving up hills, and this should cause no concem, although using a lower gear would be advised lf, however, you hear persislent

heaw

knocking when using the specified fuel, consull your dealer without delay.

The use ofgood qualityfuels conlaining prcper detergent adilives is advised forgood performance and emission control

nElreE

Do

NoT

use leaded tuel: damage caused by lhe use ofleaded orother imptoperfuelis not covered bythe New

Car or Emission Control Sysiem Warranty. The effectiveness oiihe catalytic convederdecrcases aftet as liltle as one tankful ofleaded fuel. Also, the car is fitted with a fuelinjection sysiem which includes an oxygen sensor. Leaded fuel will

&mage lhe sensor, and cause emission control to deteriorate.

Gasolines Containing Alcohol - Some gasolines sold at service stations contain alcohol although they may not be so identified-

Use offuels containing alcohol is not rccommended, unless the nalurc

oithe

blend can be detennined as being satistactory'

Gasoho/ -

A mixturc of

10% elhanol (gtain alcohol) and g0% unleaded gasoline may be used in the Lotus Evora.

lfdriveabil

ily problems are experienced as a resull of using gasohol, il is rccommended ihatthe car is operated on gasoline.

Melharol

-

Do noi use gasolines conlaining methanol (wood alcohol). Use ofthis type ofalcoholcan resuli in car pedomance d€le oration and damageto ctilicalparts in lhe fuel system. Fuel system danage and car performance problems, rcsulting frcm the use ofqasolines conlaining methanol, may not be covercd by your New Vehicle Warranty.

Fuels Containing MMT

-

Some North American fuels contain melhylcyclopeniadienyl manganese tric€dconyl

(li,4MT), which is an octane enhancing addjtive. Such fuels may damage the emission conircl system and arc NOT.ecommended.

EthanolES &

E10

Amixturc of 5% or 10% ethanol(gtain alcohol) and unleaded gasoline may be used in the Evora but the lower octane rating (typically 88

- 89 {RON+lrONy2) will in slightly reduced performance and economy-

lf d

€sult

veabilily problems are experienced as a result of using ethanol, use 91

(RON+MON)/2 unleaded gasoline.

Do not use

Ethanolblends with a higher concentration ihan

10%.

Diese/ - The Lotus Evora willnotoperate on dieselfuel.

lt,rfirda

.

The use of leaded fu€|, or lead replacement pelrol

(LRP), will cause irrevercible contamination

ofthe

precious metal catalysts and of the exhaust gas sensors used by the computer

. conlrolled engine management system.

Fuel system damage and running prcblems, resuliing from the use of inconect fuels willnol be covered by your

New

Vehicle

.

.

DO NOT allow the fuel tank to run dry, as this may damage the catalytic converiers.

Al\,!ays double check thatthe has been selected befo€ correciilling station iuelnozzle

rejuelling.

Costs incurred

fotfuel

system draining and clean,ng

willnotbecove€d

bythe

New

Vehicle Waffanty.

FuelFillinE nrritGnntil

'

Gasoline and

its

attenclant fumes

ar€ highly

explosive.

You can b€ bumed

or seriously

injured when handling fuel. Betore stopping ata filllng station, switch

offmobile

. phones and other electronic equipment, ensure that all cigarettes are extinguished and that no naked flames other potential ignition sources are presenl.

or

Switch

offlhe

engine before re-fuelling.

'

Remove the filler cap slowly to allow any pressure to bleed offgradually. Hasty removalmay of

resullin

a smallamount tuel spray with a possible health or flre hazard.

Fil/er

Capi

The fuelfiller is localed in the right hand panel, concealed by a flush fitting hinged

rearqua{er flap.

To open the flap, press the

€lease

button in the fascia panel outboard of the steering column, wilh orwithoul the ignition key in position, and the ilap

\^/ill spring fully

open.

Unsctew lhe filler cap- As lhe cap is lurned, any prcssu re diflerential between the tankand the atmosphere will be released and a

bief

hiss may be heard

Allow the pressure io equalise qtadually to avoid the potential for a small amount of

spray.

Note that the cap is telhered to prevent its loss, and should be hooked onto a tab provided for lhis purpose, on ihe hinge ofthe flap.

To rcnt, place the cap inlo the filler neck and turn clockwise until ihe ratchet mechanism clicks several times.

Push the nap

Filling Procedure: lnsenthe pump nozle fully inio the neck, and

ill

until the auto-shut off mechanism is triggeted.

Do notatiempt

lo

'brim' the tank

io

the top of the fillet neck, as expansion of lhe fueldue

10 temperatute change (e.9. cold undergrcund fuel storage) may cause flooding of the luel lank breathet systom charcoal canislet, or spillage of fuel

The total usable fuel capaciiv ]s 16 lJ.S. gall (60 liires), but for rejuelling purposes, from the time

ihe

low fuel lsll tale is triggered, approximately 13 U.S. gall (50 litres) c€n be accommodat6d.

Note ihal frcm the point of low fu€l tell tale activation lo tbe gauge reading empty is around 1.3

U

S

gall (5 litles)

EEEE

Tne remaininq balance of apprcx. 1.3 U-S. gall (5 litres), should be lreated only as an emergency conlingenl, the use of which may entail intemittenl fuel staruation dependent on driving conditions, and polential engine damage. ln such a srlualion. driving slyle should be mod ied to minrmise sngine load and corne ng forces.

lf maximum engine orhandling perfomance is to be exploited, or severc gradients lackled, a high fuel level should be maintained to ensure the greatest safety margin offuel supply.

Tallgate

To open the tailgate, press ni/ice the snd builon on the ircnsmitter key; the latch will rclease and allow the tailgate

to

be opened, asslsted by pressuised struts. Trunk lampswillswitch on aulomatically wheneverthe tailgate is open.

ar

llE anl

.

The

ventilation grilles on and

around

the tailgate

may become hot undersome operating

conditions;take

care

.

. to avoid burn injuries.

When

using the rear

luggage compartment, beware any hot surfaces exposed in the engine bay.

Touching

of hot

surfaces could cause serious burns.

Befor€ closing the tailgate, take care damage by

to

avoid

injury or

ensuring that no persons or oblects

will

be trapped.

IEIIEEI

tt necessary, protect and/or secue heavy objects as requircd. Allowing

shap

edged or heavy items lo slide ot roll around the trunk may cause body damage which will nol be coveled by your New Vehicle Warranty.

lf an open or incompletely closed tailgate is detected when lhe ignilion istumed on, a waming willbe displayed on the right hand scrcen in the insaument panel via the vehlcle silhouette graphic.

To close the tailgate, ensure that no persons ot objecis will be trapped before pulling down the panel and pressing firmly over each end of the aerofoilto assure complete engagement of the latch- Guard against inadvedently locking the transmilter key in the trunk.

rAtWEGlllNt

For 2-Seat Evora:

.

The

maimum

allowable combined weight of the clriver

.

. and passenger

is,l40

lb (200 kg).

The

The maximum load in the trunk is

110 lb (50 kg).

maximum

w€ighl ofgoods

which may be carri€d in

thecabin rearshelfluggage

net, is

55lb (25

kg).

Exceeding thls weight

will

endanger occupants in a crash.

.

The maximum allowable combined

weight ol

the

driver

and

tront

seat passenger is 4401b (200 kg).

'

The maximum allowabls combined

weight of

rear seat passengers is

330 lb (150 kg).

.

Th€ maximum load in the trunk i3

110 lb (50 kg).

Exceeding

these limits

can

overload the tires

and

atfect

the handling of the car, and result in a cra6h in which you or others could be killed the

orseriously injured. Returalsoto

'Tir6'section

on page 131.

Tailgate

N

Manual tailgate

release.

lf the vehicle battery becomes discharged, the

tail$le

cannot be opened using the transmitterfob.

For this situation, and if for any r€ason the lransmitter is losl or damaged, an emergency cable release handle is providedwiihin the cabin (access via ihe mechanical lefr hand door

lock,

see page 33), localed beneath the rear seat cushion (2+2) or shelf pad

(2+0).

Lift the cushion or pad to rclease from their fabdc hook and loop fastening, and pull the release handle in a direction towads the cenlrc ofthe

car

On closing the tailgale afler an emergency release, take extra cate to ensure the tailsate is fully latched.

Child

Entapment

lfa child should becometrapped in the rear luggage compadment, an emergency rclease handle isprovided inside the trunk to facilitate their escape.

To

€lease the latch, lhe fluorescent yellowlrhite handle at the rcar of the trunk, should be pulled

towads

the ght hand side of the

car

Par€nts should decide lf theh ch,ldren should be shown how

HATCH RELEASE

LEVER

Front Bodv Access Hatch

The hrnq;d fiont bodv access hatch provides access bEke/cludh fluid res€rvorr and the windscrcen/headlamp to the washer rcservoirfillet

.ress

;y

To oDen the hatch, from the inboard hand.

Relurn the

€lease lever lo

sde

of eilher footwell

iownthe

release lever,lhe nalch maythen be rcrsedrully rts fully raised positron

Before closino. check thal the 'eservoir caps are secure lower the lio. an; press

frmly

ovet the

latch

check that the panel is fully securc'

14. SERVICING

AND MAINTENANCE

BODYCARE

Bodv Fealures

L;lus,s

amongst the wodd leaders in lhe field olaulomotive comDosite oos,ie moulding design and manufacturing mate als have maior advanlages for

;nd hese briefnotes intrcdLrce some fealures techniques comsp€cialist car bodiss ofthe construclion and service prop€rties of ite

The manufacturing process enables mouldings to be varjed in order to provido efiicient of hiq h

Lhe slrength and low automolive composite bodiesweight Compositesw, not corlode. so sirenqth ofcomposite componenls the is thickness of relained composstruclures regardl€ss aqe,

Lrnless physical damage is sustained On the

Evo€'

of lhe b;dyconslruclion utilises several mould ings lo fotm a single unit incorcorating ihe two iront wing lops and frcnt body

panel

A second

unitforthe

rear body

aftofthe

doors incoporates both rearwings, the tailgate aperture and trunk slructure. The nose and tail oi lhe car aIe capped by deformable 'bumpet' mould_ ings designed to reducedamage to lhe main body and chassis structure caused by minor knocks and parking incurcions,

All

body panels atound the

tiont

and rear of

lhe

car are secured using threaded fastenerc to permit easy removal lor access ple

lo

chassis or powertlain components, or to allow simand economic accident rcpair Othet composite mouldings include ihe door shells, sills,

*ont

body access panel' tailgate, windscreen fram€ and lo the aluminium

Iearbulkhead, some panels being bonded alloychassis or to neighbouring mouldingswith an elastomeric adhesive.

Several different prcc€sses are used to manufactule the various panels depsnding on the parlicular functional requk€ments, but all processes provide a high resistance to sudace damage tiom minor knocks, where a st€elpanelwould become denled.

lf severe damage is caused

lo

a composite panel where lhe underlying structure is broken, repairs may take the

fom

ot panel replacemeni, or of panel repair using techniques where new composite material

is

integ€ted with the old

lo

result in undiminished panel strength.

ItrLtliFl

Care is fequircd, due to the low grcund clearance, to

guad

againsi chassis underside damage caused by rcmps, kerbs and road humps.

Paint Care

The acrylic enamel finish of the Lotus Evora is extremely resistani to all normal forms

ol

atmosphedc attack.

Following the simple maintenance procedurc summarised belowwill help retain the gloss, colour and protective proper{ies of the paini throughoul immune

the

life of the car. However, car finishes are not to damage and amongstthe more common causes of

-

Atmospheric contaminants; Dusl, soot, ash, and acidic or alkaline aerosol mist can chemically atlack paint.

-

Abrasion; Blowing sand and dust, ora dirtywashing cloth can cause abrasion damage.

-

'tree sap and insect iluids; These c€n fonn a wateFinsoluble polymerthal adheres to the paint.

-

Bird excrementi Highly acidic or alkaline, this can chemically etch lh€ paint. Wash off immediately.

-

Leaves;

These coniain lannic acid which can stain light finishes.

- lmpact damage; GEniie chippings thrown up from poor or recenlly dressed road surfaces can subj€ct lhe body to severe localised impact, and rcsult in paint chips, especially around ths vulne€ble frontal panels. Do not follow other vehicles loo closely in such circumstances. For oplimum paintwotk protection, Lotus recommends the use of a selfadhesivefilm kil which your deal€rwillbe pleased to supply and/orfit.

-

Moisture entrapment; Long ierm use

of a

non-breathable carcovercan trap moistuleand/oI induce condensation and promoie water penetration ofthe paint film.

Ventilation

Waler lying on

the

paint surface for

a

lengthy period will eventually penet.ate ihe paini film.Although lhe effects

willnot

be visible immedialely, a deterioration in the visual quality and prcieciive properties of the paint film will ultimately result.

It is not recommended to store a wei car in a poorlyventilated garage,lfgood ventilation cannoi be provided, stoEge outside on a hard standing or under a

capod

is to be preferred.

Paintwork Polishtng

Eventually some loss of gloss, and an accumulation of lrcffic

fih,

w;ll occur At this stage, after nomal washing, the application

ota

good quality liquid polish willrestore the origjnallustrc ofthe painl film.

Highergloss of the paiflt finbh, and addsd protection against contamination can ever, beobiained bythe use of a wax polish. How this can only be used successfully on a clean surface, flom which the prcviousapplicalion has been removed with white spifit

ora

liquid polish cleaner

washing

trEEE

fotus

recommends hand washing of

the

painted bodywork. The car is a speciality vehicle nol i.tended to be subjected

to

an automatic car wash.

Auiomalic car washing machines may have a detrimental effect on the paintfilm, and any damage arising from such use will not be coveled by ihe

New V€hicle

Warranty.

Illany contaminants are waler soluble and can be removed before any harm occurs by lhorough washing with plenty of lukewarm water, logether with a proprietary c€r wash additive

(Household detergent and washing up liquid can cortain corrcsive salls, and

will

rcmove wax and accelerate oxidation).

Frequentwashing is the bestsafeguard against both seen and invisible conlaminants.

Wash in the shade. and use a cotton chenille wash mitt

ora

sponge insed frequently to minimisethe retenlion of diri particles in the mitt orsponge.

Use a straight back and forth washing motion lo avoad swided micro scratches, and rinse thorcughly.

ln

oderto

minimise degEdation from rcad salt, the undercide of the chassis should be rinsed with clean water as soon as possible after driving on lreated roads.ltlany fuelfilling stations offer pressure washing facilities ideal for this purpose, but do not llse on the painted bodt'work.

Windscreen Cleaning

Use a proprislary glass cleaning prcducl on the windscreen and other windows

lo

ensurc uninhibiied

vision.

To allow the wiperarm io be lifred fullyclearofthewindscreen, the front body access hatch should first be opened.

Clean the wiperbladswith windscrcen wash solvent to preventjuddering and smearing-

Alloy

Roacl

Wheels

It is

recommended

ihat

the aluminium alloy road wheels ale washed with the same prepaEtion as is used to wash the

bodwork.

Use a brush having only nylon bristles.

Du

ng the wint€r months, particulafly when salt has been used on the roads for the dispsrsalofsnow and ice, remove allthe wheels, and wash thoroughlylo remove accumulaled road filth irom the

Upholstory Cleaning

C/oth

7mi

Nomalcleaning consists ofan occasionallight wipe over with a cloth dampened in a mild soap and water solulion; it is impodani that the cloth is only dampeflod, not soaked.

AltsF nal;vely, a prop etary upholstery cleanel may be used-

LeatherlrimiThe leathetshould bewiped ovetoccasionallywith a clolh dampened in warm soapywater

Use a mild, non-causiic toilei soap or soap flakes.

Repeat the opeEtion using a iresh clolh and waler only, but avoid soaking

lhe

leather Finish by drying and polishing with a sofl dry cloth. The manufaciurcrs of the leather do not rccommend the use

ol

any hide

'food', and prohibit

ihe

use of petrcl or detergenis, furniiute creams

ICIreE

The leather used in the Lotus Evora is of premium quality, specifically tanned and dyed for automotive use. As a natural mate al,leatherages in variousways and may, overtime, exhibit signs ofcracking, scuffing, shinking, etc- Such wear is nol an indication

ofa

defecl, but

Etherthe

natutalmaluring of ihe leather

Seat Belt

Cleaning

The seat belts may be sponged with be allowed to watm water and should akdry naturally before use. Do nol use chemical cleaners and never attempt

lo

bleach or dye the webbing

Take care to avoid the ingress offoteign bodies intothe buckle mechanism, as there is no provasion fot disassembly.

rAln[lrmtir

The seal belt

should

be replac€d if

ths

webbing becomes frayed, contaminated or

damagsd.

Not chocking or main-

taining

seat

belts can r€sult in ssrious iniury or

death ll they do

notwork

properly when needed. Check all the belts regularly and have any problem conected immediately

Footwell Mats

Use only cofiectly secured

Lotus approved carpet mats in the footrvells. Floor mverings made from plastic or other

non-br€lh-

able mate als may trap moisture and initiate surface corosion of the footwell floors. Any damage caused by the use ot incorreci mals will not be covered by the New Vehicle Wananty.

Sill Trim

Note that the leathersilltrim covers willbe subjected to wear and tear during the normal course of cabin access, and may require periodic replac€ment dependenton the levelofuse and the owner's preference,

Door

Lock

It is recommended to operate, periodically, the left hand exterior door key lock in order to check and maintain its functionalily, should lhis ever be requked.

A special lock grcase, delivered by aerosol, will mainiain smooth and reliable operation.

Your

Lolus dealerwill be pleased to advjse.

OWNER PERFORMEO

Remember

MAINTENANCE thal fuel consumption and wear and tear of the car are affect€d considerably by the wav the car is driven and maintained. Be sure to carry outthe simple maintenance checks detailed below, and to have the car seruiced regula y by your

Lotus dealer, in order to ensure maximum safely, reliability lonqevity and Pleasure of ownershiP.

It is imporiant that the Maintena nce

Schedule

(see separale booklei) isfollowed atthe speciiied

(this is a time and distance interuals requirement ofthe watranty), and that the car is kept in proper operaling condition

IIrJllI'll

Failure to follow and comply with the lllaintenance

Schedule may invalidate the terms of the

New

Vehicle

Wat€nty, and may result not only in a loss of fuel economy and emission control, but cause damage to the catalytic conveders

EMINMT

.

Attempts at vehicle servicing with inadequate knowledge'

tools or

equipment,

could result in vehicle

damage as wellas enclangeringyou, your passengers users. and other road

Consultyour

Lotus dealer in

allcases ofdoubt.

.

Beware

of hot surfaces in

and around

lhe

engine bay'

includingthe

engine cover

itself.

You could be seriously burnt by touching a hol engine part.

.

Take great care not to drop llammable liquids or objects onlo a hot engine and start a

fire.

.

Beware

of

rotating engine components;

to

avoid

injury

guard againstenlrapmenl ofhands, hair, otherbody parts,

. loose clothing and

tools.

The

fiont

mounl€d electric fans can start up and cause

injury

even when the enoine

is

not runnino. Keep

tools'

hands and

clolhing

wellaway.

The Evora is intended for use as

a

rcad going passenger

Vehicle. IT IS NOT DESIGNED OR INTENDED FOR USE OFF

ROAD, INCLUDING

ON

CLOSED

CIRCUITTRACKS

OR FOR

USE

IN

ACOMPETITIVE

MANNER, INCLUDING TI[,IED LAPS

OR

RUNS.

ANY SUCH USE WILL INVALIDATE

THE NEW

VEHICLE WARRANTY Refet also to

ihe

separate Waffanty

Bookleta lJsing the cat on track or in a competitive rnan ner w]ll cause great;r degree of wear and tear to componenls than normal

ENGINE

LATCH

COWR

RELEASE

EUTTON

ATiTEGNNTE lfan owner elects to use the Evora on a closed

clrcuittrackor

in a compelitive manner, the severity of operaling conditions dsmands that appropriate levels of expert car pteparation, servicing (over and above

thatspecified

in the Maintenance

Schedule) and vigilance inspection

will

be required, includlng careful

otallsafety

critical components both belore and after any track or compelition session.

Engine

Cover nraEltErfi|l

The

engine cover

ambient

lid may become hot to touch in

high

tempeatures

and/or after

had driving.

Allov, the

carto

cool, or wear appropriate protective

clothing

belore attempting to access the engine bay.

The composile engine cover as securcd by t\ivo spigois at the frcnt edge, and two latches at lhe

reat

To remove the cover, press the smallfront buttons on each of ihe iwo latches to allow the lalch handles to

sp

ng open and

rclease.

Lift lhe rear of the cove. clear of the engine bay surround and draw th€ cover reaMards to disengage the front spigots.

Place the cover safely

To rett the cover, engage the iwo front spigots into their localion eyes on lhe crossbar, and lowerthe rearofihe covsr. Pless down the two hsndles

ensu

ng that the latch levers are engaged

beneath the rear edge of the engine bay surround, until both handles are captured by the locking buttons.

Engine Oil

rdstEFtMrd

.

Engine

oil

is hazardous to your health and may be

latal

.

Prolonged

and

repeat€d may cause serious

skin conlact with

used

engine oil

disorders, including dermatitis

.

Use protective gloves to avold

contactwith

skin as

faras

posslble and wash skin

lhoroughly

after any contact.

.

Take all suitable precautions

to

guard against scalding

. from hot

oiland

hot surfaces.

Keep out

of.each

of children.

Engine Oil Level Check

The engine oil level should be checked regularly, such as every two or three fuel stops. li is especially impodant io keep a check on the

oilleveldu

ng the

cals

first 1,000 miles (1,600 km), as the oilconsumption willbe ptoneto somevariance until the engine cornponents have bedded in.

The best time to check the level is before starting a cold engine, or alt€malively, when the oil iswalm, such as durlng a fuel

stop.

Ensure that the car is parked on a level sudace and that a few minutes have elapsed since stopping the engine to allow

oilto

drain back into the sump. lfthe engine is run but stopped before reaching normal running temperatute, the oil will not readily drain back into the sump, and the dipstick will d isplay an artif icially low rcading.

D,psttckr The dipslick is identinabb by its yellow loop handle, and is located at the right hand front ofthe engine

rAltJElillllltd lf

access

to the dipstick is

requlred

when the

engine

is

hot, be aware of many

hot

surfaces includlng the clucting adjacent to the dipstick

ibelf.

Wear appropriate protsctive clothing to Prevent bum injudes.

Withdraw the dipstick, and wipe with a papertowel.

Replace the dipstick, if necessaryfeeding lheflexible stem into lhe tube rctetb

>.,

'€xt -,.--t@

Oil fl et cap using the lowel, before pressing fimly to ensure thatthe handle is fully

seated.

Withdraw the dipstick again to inspect the oil

The levelshould lie between the two dols on the lower end of lhe dipstick.

For optimum engine protection, mainta;n the level

towads

lhe top mark, and do not allow to fall below the midpoiot. lf driving on a closed circuit track, or exploiting maximum cornerjng capability, it is especaally uppel impodanl to maintain al the

ma*ing.

Refor also to the

Warrant

Booklet section 2

'lntended Purpose'. Adding approximalely

% litrc will raise the leveltrom ihe rnid-pointlo ihe upper mark.

Topping Up: L lopp,ng up is necessary

frst

remove the engine cover (see above).

Unscrew lhe oil tiller cap from the cam cover at the right hand front of the engine. Add a suilable quantily of the ecommended engine oil

{see

'Recommended

Lubricants') taking care not to spill any oil onto engine or electdcal components;use a funnel if necessary

The difference between the top and bottom

ma*s

on the dipstick is equivalent to apprcximarev

1.0 lilre- Allow several minutes for the oil to dtain through to the sump beiore re-checking the oil level.

nl.rTrjtl5s

I.161.r.di|l,

or lubfication witt be d€graded and consumption increased as the oil becomes churned and aerated,

The catalytic converterc may also be damaged by high oil content in the exhaust gas.

Relitthefiller cap, tuming ctockwise untit secure.

SUMP DRAIN PLUG

Engin€ Oil Chang€ is

The use the ofhigh qualityoil, renewed atthe specified interuals, keytoengine longevity and sustained pedormance.Adhere

striclly to the engine oil and filter change interuals specified in the l\,laintenance Schedule-

nstl|-rmltd

See WARNINGS on page

117.

Access tothe engine sump and filter is mosl easily achieved with th€ car

€ised

on a garcge hydraulic lift, or alternatively,

pa*ed

over an inspection

pit.

Remove the engine bay undeF tray.

The dlain plug is located in the base of the sump, and should b€ rsmoved immediately after a run when the oil is warm and the impu iies are still held in suspension.

Allowlhe oiltodrain completely before cleaning thedmin plug,

itting

a new sealing ring, and tightening securely.

Refillwithlherccommendedlubric€nt(seepage 169)viathe oil filler on the camshaft cover, to the top mark on the dipstick, allowing seve€l minutes forthe oilto drain through to the sump befoe checking the level.

Take

ca€

notto

ovedll.

Refit the oil filler cap securely, and check the oillevelagain when theengine is fully warm (see above).

oil

t aer

dnin

tube inserte.I

ffi'-

w

w--

'O'dng

Dnin

plug &

'O'nng

Oil

Filtet

The cartridge lype oil filter is mounted at the right hand fiont of the engine, and is accessible only from beneath- The filter should be renewed along with the engine oil, at inlervals specified in ihe Maintenance Schedule.

atllltGllflfte

Se€WARNINGS on page

117.

The oil

lilier

housing incoporates a

d€in

p,ug to minimise potential oil spillage; unscrewlhedrain plug

{squaresocket)from cap and collect the small the amouni of oil rcleased.

filterhousing

Connect a length of 1smm i.d. hose to the drain tube supplied with lhe new

ilter

lnsert the tube into the base of the filter housing with the 'O' ring on the top side of the tube iange, and push upwards until il clicks inlo posiljon and opens the spring loaded drain valve.

Colloct the draining oil.

Remove the dtain tube by pulling sideways and down.

Using adaplor tool T000T1441

F, unscrew th€ cap from housing.

Discard the filter elemenl and flter cap

fie

nlter

'O

ng.

Thoroughly clean the

Fil the new

'O

filtercap, filler housing and dtain plug.

dng supplied with the new filter element into the capgrcove, and lubdcatewith engine oil. Fitthenewlilter element into the cap, and install the filter and cap into the housing, ensuring lhat

the O

ring does not become displaced.

Using adaptor tool T000T1441F, lorque tighten the cap to

25

Nm.

Check that there is no clearance between cap and housing,

Lubricate the small 'O' fing supplied wilh the new filter with engineoil, and fit into the groove in the

flter

housing. Fitthe filler dtain plug and lighten to 13 Nm.

Check the oil l€v€l (see above) before starting the engine and restrictinq to idle speed until the oil prcssure tell tale is exlinguished. Check for oil leaks with the engine running.

Stop the enginewhen fully warm and re-check oil level (see

U3€d Engine

Oil

driEGllllld

SeeWARNINGS on page

117.

nreEEE

pRoTEcT

THE

ENVtRoNt\rENr

Do not

po

ute d€ins, water courses orlandwilh oil. l..,se onlyauthofisedwaste collection facilities, including civic amenity sites and garages provid;ng facilities for disposalofused oiland used oilfillerc.

lf

in doubt, contact your local authority for advic€ on disposal.

Transmission Oil

Thetansmission oilshould be renewed at iniervals specified in the Maintenance Schedule, but as this operation removal of part of the exhaust system, it is requiresthe recommended that this be entrusted to your

Lolus dealer.

The engine and transmission should also be checked for any signs of oil leaks, and, if necessary rectitied by your

Lotus

coolino

Svstem the

Ihe;nqiae

coolinq svslem Lses a svste;.emains compretely heaoertank toe,rsure lhal filled and also lo accofmodate exDa;sion of lhe coolanl whh :nc'easing

engi'e

tFmperaiu€ oay and it

.

Lanr is mou nteo at tne letl hand srde of the engire is titiea with a point to8 t<pa

(1s psi) pressure cap to raise the boiling

oflhe

coolantto ovet

250'F (120'C)

EMEilI[q

.

Do NOT attempt

to

remove

the pressure

cap

from

the

'

hsadertankwhentheengine

could iswarm as sedous scalding

resultfrom

boiling watea and/or steam

ioolant

mav be is hazardous

toyour

health and to animals and fatal if swallowed.

'

Ke;D

Cb;n

coolant out up of reach of spillages and do

children'

not leave in open containers as the enoine warms up, and rall as it cools normal c icumstances

-

The level of coolant in lhe trcnslucent header tank l"

* r

o.

'.j"d"a

"".i"ni

maY result will rise

t

should not be necessary to add any seruices lf overfilled,

*i'en

ihe engine is

down

and undet

warm

the excess lf underfilled

"

o,e,_"*tion,

*e.v

*€ek

when the engine is fu'lv COLD ano oniy wnen tl,e car is s landing on a complelely levFl remove the engine coverand wilhoul oistu{ing

i"e sulace

prcss'1rc cao

.r'".1i". revi

or coorarl in lhe lmnslucenl neader

tank lhe

maximum recommended cold levelis

3/8 inch

(1omm)belowthe hoizontal moulded seam running aound lhetank, with the lowesl

(2tnm)

below the seam acceptable level being

1 inch lflopping up is requircd, ensure that the coolant is fully cold before slowly unscrewng the fillercap and allowing any remar+ ing pressurc to escape before llnally removing the cap.

ln

order to maintain protection from freezing damage

a.d

melal coffosion, use only an approved coolant mixture (see below)totop up the header lan k to the 'full' and

level

Refit the cap, iurn clockwise until the tab on the cap engages a detent at which position an abutment ptevents any oveFlightening.

IEEEE

tf tne cap ls removed when {he engine is warm, the coolant may boil and a plelely smallcoolanl loss may occur

The comcold header tank level should be checked at the iirst subseque.t oppottunity.

Coolirg Fans: Two cooling fans are litted above th€ fiont mounted radiator in the a;r outlet duct and will run at either half or full speed, system dep€ndanion coolanl lemperalure and ait conditioning demands, The fans will also run as a protection measure, if the on-board diagnostic sysiem identifies c€rlain types of engine faull.

ln addition to the radiatorfans. a furtherfan is lltted over the right hand rcarwheelarch to help controlair temperature within lhe engine bay- This fan may be triggered any time the vehicle is stationary, with engine idling or stopped, dependent on coolln

orderfutherto

conirol heat soak €ffecls afterengine shut down,

a

coolant re-chculation pump may

be head

running, possibly supplemented by the cooling fans, anytime during a

10 minute period afte. switching off the igniiion.

AtlTEGNNEI

Keep hands,

tools

and

clothing

away from

the

radiator

o.

engine bay cooling fan

areas,

as personal injury could

result from the fans

staning

up

withoutwarning,

even with the

ignition oft

At servjce inlervals,lhe air duci and mairices

ofthe

engine cooling €diatorand a.c. condensershould be checked exlernally forcloggingbyinsecls, leavesorotherd€bris,and if necessary, a water jet used to clear the finning.

Take care not to damage

or distorl the delicate fins

oflhe

€diator or the cooling perfomance will be degraded.

Anti-Frceze/Corroslon

lnhibitor

It is most important that the coffect coolant specification is used in orderto inhibit boiling and to protect lhe engine and heal exchangers from bolh frostdamage, and melalcorrcsion.

The

Evora is factory tilled with a 50% conceniEtion of Havoline XLC

Extended Lile Coolant, which contains Organic Acid ogy (OAT) bas€d conosion inhibitors

Technol to provide good cooling pedormance and long coolanl change intervals, combined with freedom frcm envi.onmentally damaging phosphates, silicates and nitrites,

EEIIEE

Noothertypeofcoolantshould be mixed with this OAT coolant, or degEdation of the cooling system may resull.

Havoline XLC may be identified by its orange colouration, and by a labol around the header lank filler neck. A 50% con centraiion provides freezing protection down to

-40'F

C40'C), and is recommended to be maintained throughout the life ofthe

car

Shonger concentrations will have a deldmental affect and

ln

an emeBency, if

an

OAT coolanl

is

nol available, the cooiing system should be iopped up using water only, bul the leduclion in freezing prctection should be recognised, and the concentration corected promptly. ln arcas where the tap water is extrcmely hard (exceeding 250 parts per million), dislilled, de-ionised or nltered rain water should be used for the water content

olthe

coolant mix,

The effeclive level of eihylene glycol

(anti-feeze) in the system may be measured using a hydrometer, but in order to ensure thallhe requircd levelof c.rrcsion protection is mainiained,lhe coolant should be renewed every 4 years.

For coolant capacity,

€ferlo

'Recommended

Lub cants'and

'Technical Data'-

ItrlftllErl

Using an incorrecl coolant mixture may result in expensive damage to lhe engine and/or other components caused by ov€rheating, freezing or corrosion effects.

Such damage is not covered by the

NewVehicle Warranty.

Coolant Drain/Ref

ill

Proceclure

The cooling system of the

Lotus

Evo€

has been carelully optimised to allow the required cooling performance using the minimum volume of coolant. This provides for high cooting system efficiency, with quick engine warm up and inte or heating.

When refilling lhe cooling system, il is vitalto ensule thatthe conect bleeding procedure is followed, and that no ah pockets remain. This operation should be enlrusted to your Lotus dealer

The reseNok for bolh the windscreen washer and h€adlamp powerwash, is situaled ahead

ofthe

left hand front wheetarch.

wilh a filler provided beneath the front body access hatch.

Release the hatch by pushing down the lever at ihe inboard side of both fronl foolwells (see page

108).

The halch may then be lifled fully open.

be

The reservoirfiller c€p is identified by its btue cotourand may

p

sed off-

Top up with clean waler and a suilabte proprietary solvenl, and refit the cap securety_ Press

ihe

access hatch firmly shtrt.

fIfI?I.e

Do NoT use radiator antifreez€ in the resetuor as this could sedously damage the paintwork and/or some ptasiic of

An ambertelltale in the instrument panet is provjded to warn

lowfuid

levelin thewasher

€servoir

Abutb check

wi

tight

the lamp for about 4 seconds following ignition swilch on, but

ifthe

lamp then remains lit, or lights alter \i/asher use, refillthe reseruoir at the firctoppodunity.

The windscreen washer heated jets are mounted each side the wiper spindle, and may, of ifnecessary be cleared oradjusted using a suitable pin.

Wiih ignition and headlamps on, the headlamp powerwash will be activated for a shorl burcl

atlhefirct,

and every subsequent fiflh requesi of the screen wash

switch.

Cycling of eiiher the ignilion or headlamp switch willresetthis timing.

Wiper Blade

To rcplacethe single wiper blade, open the front body access hatch to allowihe arm io be lifted tully away from thewindscreen.

Swing ihe blade thrcugh

90'

and slide otr the pivot pin on the

BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR

Brake

Fluid Reservoit

Under normal circumstances, there is no requirement ior routine'topping

up'ofthe

brake master cylinder reseruoir.

Avisual safety check is allthat is required.

Everyweek, checklhe leveloffluid in the brcke fluid reservoir locaied benealh the front body access hatch. Releasethe hatch by pushing down the lever atthe inboard side of both front fooiwells {see page 108).

The halch may then be lifted fullyopen.

Wilhout disturbing the filler c€p, check lhat the level lies be tween the 'MAX' and

'N,llN' marks moulded on the translucent reservojr

body.

As the brake pads wear,

lhe

level will drop gradually from the'MAX' mark towads the'MlN', but if the level

drops

rapidly over a

short

period, have

your

Lotus dealer lnvestigate

wilhout

delay. lf the level is

folnd

to be below the

'MlN' mark, it is likely there has been some fluid loss, and that airwallhave entered lhe hydtaulic syslem.

Thecarshould not be driven unlil the fault has

been investigated

and

recti-

fied.

Note that a single €servojr is used to supply both of the independent hyd rculic circuils for the iront and rear brakes, and also serves the hydraulic clutch release circuil, lf any fluid is to be added, tirst ctean the sunounding area to guald against dirt ingress before unscrewing the r€servoir

cap-

Take suitable precaulions

lo

prevent rain water or other conlamination whilst the cap is removed.

trEEEE

spittea btake fluid can seiously damase the

cEis

paintworkand some plastic components.

Take suitable precautions lo protect the painlwo* lrom conlamination, and in case ofspillage, do nol wipe, butihoroughly rinse the affected area wilh water immediately.

Useonlya non-mineraltype DOT4 brakenuidfrom a sea ed container marked with a yellow and black (non-mineral) symbol.

Do not use DOT 5 silicone fluid, or any nuid which has been exposed to the atmosphere for more than a

b

ef period, or any fl uid suspected of being wet, dirty or coniaminated.

Do not ovedill_

Replace the cap securely,

Asensor incopo€ted into the reservoircap is linked to the red

'brakes telltale in the instrumeni panel, and prcvidesa waming in case of low fluid level.

See page 60.

Brakefl uid, being hygrcscopic, absorbswaterfrom the atmosphere overa period ol time, .esulting in a lowe ngoftheboiling pointofthe fluid, and corrcsion ofthe hydraulic syslem.

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.

For

optimum

safety and brake performance,

the

brake

fluid

should be renewed every two years by your Lotus

.

.

Dealer,

Brake

fluid is

hazardous

to

health

and

may be

fatal if

swallowed. Keep out

ofchildren's

reach.

Using the wrong type

of

brake

fluid

can damag€ brake system componentsand resull in brake failure causing a crash in which you and others coulcl be killed injured. See'Recommended Lubricants'.

orseriously

Brake Pads

The thickness of the brake pad lining maiedal should be checked at every service, and under no ckcumstances be allowed to fall below 2.5 mm.

lfthe

brakes are in very frequent or aduous use, as when race circuils,

d

ving in mountainous teffain, or on

ll

is recommended that lhey be examined morc frcquently. Referalsoto the

Waffanty Bookletsection 2'lnlended

Purpose'.

The pads should be renewed if of insumcienl thickness to ensu'e sate braking unlillhe next scheouled seruice

Note lhal in order to ensure that btake pads wilh lhe correct mBleria speciiication arc used, only genuine Lotus replacemenl parls should be fitted, and in the interests of safety, pad renewa

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A should be entrusted to your Lolus dealer

AIiT'|GIIINT

.

using

incorrect brake pads, or pads below 2.5mm

thick-

.

ness,maycauseacrashinwhichyo!orotherscould

b€ killed or seriously injured.

With a n€w car, or new brake before beinE used to their system components, maximum braking etficiency

will

be achieved if, few hundred miles, needless heavy braking

for is

the

first

avoided, and the brake padsand d:scs are allowed to 'bed

in'fully full

pot€ntial (see also 'Footbrake').

Brake Pipes & Hoses

At the recommended service intervals, lhe btake pipes and flexible hoses should be carefully examined forsigns ofdamage, corosion orperishing, especiallyin territories where salt is used on the road sudace in the winter months.

Air Filter Elemenl

The air lllter should be inspected at interuals dependenl on lhe operating cond itions-

When the car is operat€d in a relatively clean envircnment. the elemenl should be tenewed al intervals specifi€d in the Msintenance Schedule, but where a dusly or smog laden atmosphere prevails, or other factors conlribute to filter contamination, morefrequent rcplacemenl will be tequired dependent on the level of pollution.

A disposable folded paper type air cleaner element is

itted

in a housing at the leff hand rear of the engine bay-

Access lo the elemenl requires removal

ofthe

LH rearwheel, and the disconnection of several pipe connections frcm lhe airbox. This operation is best entrusted lo yourdealer.

Auxiliary

Drlve Belt

Asingle, multi-rib typ€ auxiliary belt is used

1o t.ansmitdrive

from thecrankshafttothewaterpump, alternator, airconditioning compressor and power

st€e

ngpump, The belt is automatically iensioned, and requircs no periodic maintenance other than a visual check of iis condltion. lf the belt exhibits any evidence of physical damage, cracking, fraying, perishing, abEsion or contamination, it should be renewed. ln th€ case ofconlamination, the cause mustbe identified and reclified, and each ofthe pulleys must be thoroughly degreased beforethe new belt is fitted.

ll is recommended thatauxiliary beltreplacement be entrusted to your Lotus dealer

Sparking

Phrgs

The Evora uses a direct ignition system with each

ofthe

six spark plugs iired by an individual coil integraled into a unitary ignition module under ECU control.

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The voltages produced wlth this serious and potentially fatal

ignilion injury

syslem

Novertouch can any cause ignition components when the engine is running or being cranked.

The spark plugs should be renewed in accodance wjth the l,4ainlenance Schedule, wath the gaps set

10 1.0

- 1.1 mm.

This operation should be entrusted to your Lotus dealer

15.

TIRESAND WHEELS

Tlres

Glossary of

Tems:

Recommendecl inflation pressur€j

The cold tire inJlation pressure which is recommended for this cat and is specified in the

'Technic€l Data' secton of this handbook.

Cold tire inflalion pressurer All tires must be cold, meaning that lhe car has been stationary for a minimum of

3 hours, or has b€en driven less than 1 mile.

Adjust pressules only in ambient

Maximun inflalion pr'€ssure: The maximum inflation

plessu€

to which the tire should be subjected. Fo. the Evora, use only th€ recommended iniation pressure-

Tire

Safev

Lotus engin€ers have worked with tire manufaclurerc to produce tire specifications for lhe Evola which optimise perfomance for all round

use.

To

ensu€

that any replacement

ti€s

are to the correcl Lolus speciication, elways rctur

1o yourLoiusdealer, who willhave the latesl rccommendations,

AtirElil ltA

ln

orderto

achieveoptimum handling characteristics, the wheel and tire sizes on

lhe

Evora are different

tront

and rear. This means that interchanging between axles

ofwheels

and tires

is not permissible.

Failure to adhere

to

thls requirem€nt

willadvers€ly

affoct the handling ot the

carand

may result in an accident

inwhichyou

or olhers could tle killed or seriously injured.

Damaged, poorly mainlained or improperly used lires are dangerous and may cause an accid€nt in which you

or

others could be killed or seriously iniured.

Satety conslderations should always be paramountwhen assessing tire condition and serviceability, Replacetires

ifany

doubls exists, or

itthe

legaltread depth limits

a.e

approached.

lnstalling or using

improperorexcessively

worn tires on your car can attust handlang and stability. Always use the size and type ot tires r€commended in

this

handbook.

Over blow

or

undea inflated tires can overheal, resulting in a

outwhich

may cause a sedous accidsnt.

'

Over-inflated tires are more

llkelyto

be cut, punctured

or

broken by a sudden impact - such as hitting a pothole.

' lmprop€rly inflated or worn rires are more likely

lo

aquaplane in wet conditions.

'

Check

all tires

frequentty

and

keeo

tires

at

the

recom-

Ee[d9lLO&SSgIg.

ChecUadjust tlre pressures only when the

tires

are

cold

(i.e. the car has been stationary

for

a minimum

of3

hours,

orhas

been driven

lessthan

1 mile/ kllometer).

'

On cars used on a race track or in a comp€titive manner.

special

vigilance is

requirecl due

lo the

severity

ot tire

operating

condilions. Carelul inspectlons must

be carried out before and after each

session.

Notei Lotus does not endo.se such use of the Evora

- refer to the Warranty

Booklet section

2'lntended

Purpose'-

The tires should rcguJarly be inspected forsigns of cuts, abrasions orotherdamage, and forany uneven tread wearpatlerns.

Uneven treadwear may indicate thal the suspension geometry ordampers require atlenlion irom your

Take carc when dealer

pa*ing

to avoid tire contact with high or sharp edged kelbs- Such mistreaiment can cause internaldamage to the tke structure and this may nol be rcadity apparent.

The wheel rims may also be disloded or damaged by careless parking, and

€suli

in wheel imbalance or loss of tire pressure.

Similardamage may also be caussd by potholes, rccks or other highway

deb

s.

When driving on wet roads, surface water is squeezed oul fiom behveen the tire and

road.

However excessive speed or water depth can oveMhelm the water clearing capability of lhe trcad and lead to a condition called aquaplaning' or

'hyd rcplaning', where lhe

tire

des on a film ofwater and prcvides little or no grip on the road surface, leadinq to a loss of control.

This condition is more likelyto occurwith wom tires having little depth ol tread, or with incorrcct tke pressures,

Daiverc should keep a vigilant check on tire wear and condition, and moderate thek speed in adverse weather condilions-

Tire Care

Wear indicatorc are moulded into the boitom of the tread grooves at inlervals around the tirc, indicaied by smallpointers on the outer tread blocks. Thetiresshould be replaced before beang worn to this minimum legaltread depth.

The cold tire pressures should be checked everyweek, orevery 1,000 miles (1,700 km), whichever is lhe sooner, and correc lions made as necessary, See 'Technic€l

Data at the back of the handbook for the Gcommended tire pressures. Under-inflation wall c€use excessive wear, rapid delerioralion of lh€ tire sjdewalls and heavy sleering, whercas oveFiniation results in a hard ride and increased susceplibility tolire damage.

Both condilions will cause a degradation in lhe handling qualities.

It is importanl that the

lre

pressures arc adjusted only when lhe

li€s

are cold (when lhe car has been standing lor a minimum of 3 hours, or driven less lhan

1 mil€/kbmeter), as the prcssures may increase by 0.3 - 0-5 bar (4 - 8 lb/in,) when the lires

a€

warmed to normal runn;ng temperature.

Use a good qualiiy paessure gauge

and

always replace ihe

tie

valve dust cap to prevenl the ingress of dirt and which could cause leakage.

moistu€ into the valve, lranytuellilling stations provide liro inflation facililies. Follow lheir instructions carcfully.

For tire pressure information, refer to

'Technical Data' (see page 171).

Tire Characteristics

The Pirclli P-Zero lircs fitted to the Evora are suitable for all normal weather conditions.

The tire characteristics inctude good feedback ('feel') from the road surface to lhe stee ng wheel, a high level ol stee ng lineaity and rcsponse, and littte performance degradalion with th€ raised tempeEtures which may be reached in high speed use.

However, tire performance will dec€ase ai low ambientlempelaturss, rosulting in rcduced levels of

g

p and an increas€d susceptibility to damage from

impacls. ln

these conditions, especially where average lemperatures are below 32"F (0'C), orwhere snow may be expected, it is recommended to

it

a c€r s€tof the recommended wintertites

(see below).

lflhecar

is to be used in very cold climates, ordriven on snow covered roads, il is recommended to lit a complete vehicle sel of winter lires developed specifically for such conditions.

For the

Evora. Lotus rccommends the use ofYokohama Wdrive V-902 wintertires in sizes specified in'Technical Data'.

Wear indicatorc

arc

moulded into the bottom of the tread grooves al iniervals around the tire, indicated by small pointers on the

outerl€ad

blocks. ln od€r that thes€ tires maintain their design pedormance on snow covered roads, the minimumtr€ad depth is designated as4 mm, which is reflected in the heightofa secondary set ofwear indicators. Ensure the lires are replaced when this level of wear is reached.

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'

Wlnter tlres are optimised for use on snow

covered roads. When used on roads free ofsnow,

wintertires will

produce different handling characteristics and less

grip

compared

with

regular tires.

'

When winter tires are fitted, a marimum speed of

118 mph

(190 km/h)

ftust

be observed.

'

Yokohama W.drive V-902 tires are NOT suitable for studding.

Tire

Chains ln extreme weather conditions, Lotus approves lhe fitment of

RUD-matic DISC snow chains (Lotus part numberA132G6004F), used only in conjunction with winiertites (see above)and

ftted

only on the rear wheels. Close attenlion should be paid to the ftting andtensioning instructions supplied with the chains. The chains should be removed as soon as road conditions allow

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R€placement

Tires

When replacing tires, rcfer to

the

Technical Data' section in this handbook, or consult your dealerto checklhe curent Lolus specification and rccomm€ndations. Do not use ties!'!hich have not been approved by Lotus.

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Note lhat the lread way design of both the Pirelli th€ Yokohama

W.drive

V-902 winter such that the tires must be fitted

lo tircs,

Pzero

are tires and asymmetric, the wheets the

correcl round.

Refer to lhe

'side lacing

inwards'or'side

facing outwards' marking on the

tite

sidewall.

lf the car is equipped with the Tire Pressure

Monito ng System (TPMS), ensurc thatthe tke technician is made aware that each tire valve includes

a

pressure transducer which should not routinely be discarded,

Care must be laken not to damage the sensor with the tire bead or tools. lf a faull is indicated after wheel or incorcclly

iire

replacement, it is likely that

a

sensor has been

ftled

or damagedlf a tire valve/sensor is renewed. or is moved to a different wheel position, the TPMS will automatically

identit

the new configuration.

Nole thatlhe pressure sensoE are powered by integral batteF ies, wilh an average service life of

1

0 years. lt is recommended to renew allpressure sensors atthis time intetual,

When balancing th€ wheel and tire assemblies, the wheels should be located by the cenire spigot hole - NOT bythewheel bolt

holes.

ln order to mainlain the coffect handling feel and minimum sleering wheelshake, il is very impodantthatthe radial and lateral run out ofthe tires are to lhe high slandard requhed by Lotus

Cars- lf any difficulty is experienced with rcplacement lires. rcfer to lhe tire manufacturcr.

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Uniform

Tlre

Quality Grading

Thefollowing information rslates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Ttaffic Safety Administra tion, which grades tires by treadwear, lraction and temperature performance. Tnegrades aremoulded on the sidewalls ofmosl pass€rge'car tires betlveen the trcad shoulder and maxrmum section width. For example:

Treaclv/ear

180 Traction

AA

TemperatureA

Th€ trcadwear grade is a compatative rating based on the wearrate

150 ofthe tirewhen lesied undercontrclled conditions on a speciied government test course. Forexample,

ati€graded

would wearone and a half

(1.5) times as wellon the government course as a tire graded

100

The relative perfomance of

ii€s

depends, however, upon the actual conditlons oftheir use, and may differ significantly frcm the notm due to

va

ations in dfiving habits, seryice practices, and difiercnces in load chat acleristics and climates

Traction -AA. A, B,

C:fhe

iraction grades, from highesl to low est

a.e:

AA, A, B, and C. They reprcsent the tire's grip on wet pavementas measured under contrclled condilions on specified governmenttestsurfaces of asphaltand concrete Atire marked

'C' may have poor tEction performance

arriEENllra

Thelraction grade is based on braking and does not include acc€leration,

(straightahead)iests

cornering, hyclroplaning' or peak

lractlon

characteristiGs.

Tenpentute

-

A,

B,

C:-lhe lemperatu€ g€des arc A

(lhe highest),

B, and C, representing the tire's tesistance to the generalion

oi

heatand its ability to dissipate heatwhen tested undelcontrolled conditionson a speciiied indoorlaboraiorytestwheel

Sustained hiqh spe€d cruising, or a demanding diving style can generate high tire temperatureswhich can causelh€ materialofthe tke to degenerate and r€duce result in sudden tire

iie

life. Excessive lemperatu€ failure.

Temperaturc grade performance which all passenger car tires must

C'is

can also a level of

meet

Grades

'B' and

'A represent highet levels of pedomance on ihe laboratory testwheellhan the minimum rcquired bv law

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EA

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E=

E=r

ET

EA

E

ralllltGlll$t

.

The temperature grade

ls

properly inflated and not established

overloaded. for

a

tire that

Excesslve is sp€ed, underinfl ation, or excessive loading, either separately in combination, can cause heat buildup and

or possiblethe

. fallure.

Oo

notsxceedihev€hicle

maximum totalweight,

ormaxi-

mum fronl or rearaxle weights

(see below and 'Technical

Data').

Exceeding these

limils

may cause unstable handling or car

ortire

damage which could cause a crash in which you or others could be seriously injured or killed.

.

The Evora should never be used to tow a trailer or anolher v€hicle.

Fot 2-Seat Evorc:

.

The

maimum

allowable combined

weight

of the driver and passenger is 440 lb

(200 kg).

.

The maximum load in the trunk is

1't0 lb (50 kg).

.

The maxlmum vreight

ofgoods

whlch may be carried in the cabin rear shelf luggage net, is 55 lb (25

kg).

Erceedlng this

weightwill endangerfront

seat pasasng€rs in a

.

.

.

The maximum allowable combined and front seat passenger

weight

of the driver

is:l40lb

(200 kg).

The

maimum

allowablo combined passengers is 330 lb (150 kg).

weight of

rear seat

The

maimum

load ln the trunk is

1l0ab (50 kg).

Exceeding these limiG canovedoad handling of the car, and

result in

a

thetircsand crash

affect in which you the

or

others could be killed

orsedoualy

injured.

TIRE EMERGENCY

INFLATOR

AEROSOL

.

The Emergency lnfl

atorAerosol

ln order fully to exploit the benefils of light weight, and to maximise stowage space, the Evora has no provision forspare wheel caffiage or lifting

jack.

A temporary punclute sealing fa cilily is provided in ihe form mounted in a

sp

ng clip in

ota

lite emergency inflator aercsol

the

ght hand side of the

trunk

lf possible, avoid driving on a deflated tke, orirrcparable damage to the tire siructure may be caused.

When the aerosolis connecied to the tke valve, and lhe butlon pressed, a mixture ofliquid latex and propellant is injecled inlo lhe

tire.

The solidlfying lalex is forced into the punclure site as thetire is inflated, effecting a tempomry repairand enablinglhe

cario

be driven at low speed to the neatest tire depot-

nrDEErmr.l

.

Use of the aerosol does not constitute a permanenlrepair, but is designed to tire depot. allowlhe

Attheea

iest

carto

be driven to the nearest opportunity,

thetire

should be either professionally repaired or replaced dependent on

.

.

. the severity of the clamage,

Until the

tire is

repaired

or

replaced,

the

car

should

be driven only in a moderatemanner, not exceeding 30 mph

(45 kmih).

Do not use the

aerosolfor

large holes or splits,

orwhen

thetire sidewallhas been damaged, or ifthe tire has been displaced from the rim.

For satuty reasons,

the

aerosol

should

be carried only

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lFI

F

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Fr

EH

E[ in the designated secure stowage

posiiion

loose in

lh€

passenger compartment.

Never carry

Directions

fot

use of the aelosol Beforc using carefully rcad all ihe instructions on the canister, or on any literature accompany ing the prcduct. The following instructions apply to the use of

1.

Remove the object causing the punclute, and position the wheel with

the

punctute sile {if determinable) lowermost.

Deflate iirc fully.

2.

Shake the can vigorously. ln cold condilions, warm lhe can using the ca/s heater oulleis, ot by bodywarmlh.

3.

Screw the aerosol tube onto the tirc valve, remove the c€p, hold the can uprightand pressthebutton untilthe tite is firmly innabd.

4.

lmmediately

d

ve for 6 - 12 miles (10

-

20 km) (or io the tire repairfacility if nearer) in a modeEte mannetand not exceed ing 30 mph (45 km/h), to allow the sealant to spread.

Then check and adjust the tire pressure as necessary.

5.

Have the tire professionally repaired or replaced at the earliest opportunity, and until such time, lirnlt speed

lo

30 mph

(45 km/h) with a modente

d

ving

manner

Note that some tirerepairerc may make an additional charge for cleaning the sealant off the

iire

before repair, and that any subsequent epairc

,nay aol be guaranteed.

Be aware that the electronic pressure sensor mounted inside the t;rc and integral with the iare valve, could be obstructed by the sealant, and should be

6. Renew the puncture repair aerosol.

17mm socket,

exbnslon

& totque wrench

Ensure thatonly original equipment, or Lotus approvedwheel and tire combinations alefitted.

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t

After striklng a pothole or

removed and the wheel and

kerb, the wheels should

be

tire thoroughly

inspected

for

damag€. lf necessary, renew the wheel and/or considerations should always be

tire.

Salety

paranount

and new parts

fitted

in any cases

ofdoubt.

Wheel

Bolts

'fhe wheel bolts used on the

Evora are designed to malch the wheelhole profile and hubthread, and should not be substituted by any olher bolt.

To protect against wheellheft, one ofthe five bolts securing each wheel is key coded, and rcqukes a corresponding coded socket wrench supplied with the

car.

Rotate lhe coded sockei until full engagemenl with the bolt head is ensured and take care to maintain the €xtension tool perpendicular to the wheel face before applying rclease torque.

Atightening torque of 77.5 lbf.ft (105 Nm) is required fot all

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nor use lammer action air tools on the coded bolts - use oniy manualtools,

Both the

standad

extension snd coded socket tools are slowed in the alltimes vehicleloolkit, and should remain with lhe

carat lo

ensure lhat servicing may be pertotmed.

The key code;ncluded in

thetoolkit

should be recoded and kept safely with the vehicle documents, in case a replac€ment socket tool needs to be ordered.

wheelAlignment

and

Tire Balance

The wheel and

tlre

ass€mblies of

the

Evora are carefully aligned and balanced during factory build to provide optimum performance and prolong tire lifre.

Scheduled wheel alignment and balancing ar€ not requited, but potholes, road d€bris and generalwear and lear can resull in suspension geomelry exceeding the service

tolerance.

lf unusualtire wear, pulling ofthe car to one side oI the other, or shaking of lhe steering wheel is noticed, the whe€l alignmeni and/or balance may need to be reset-

Wheel

Replacement

Any wheelthat is bent, cracked, coroded orotherwise damaged, should be renewed.

It ih€ whe€l bolts come loose afrer having been correctly fitted, the wheel and bolls should be re placed. lf the wheel leaks air, have it

€placed.

See your Lotus dealer if any of ihese conditions should adse, and ensure that only Lotus apprcved wheels and wheelbolts are used.

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Using lncorrcct, or non-app.oved replacement wheels

or wheelbolts

could be danEerous.

ltcould

affect the braking and handling result

:n a crash

ofyour

car, or cause

lire

deflation, and

in

which you or

olhers could

be killed

orseriously

injur€d. Always use Lotus approved wheels and wheol bolts.

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Putting a used wh€el on

your

car is

dangerous.

lt may

have

been Bubiected

to a

heavy

impact and

suffered

strucluaal

damage

which cannot

be seen,

and

tead

to

bteakagecausing a crash ln

whichyou

and

otherscould

be killed or seriously injured.

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Dirt or

corrosion

on a wheel or hub mounting flange,

or ollorgrease

on

thewheelbolts

or hub threads, or uslng

incorrect vheel bol6,

could all causethe

or the wrong tightening

torque

bottslocome

toose and the urheetto

@ r=l

, come

off, resulting in

a crash in

which

you and

othe6

cou ld be seriously inlured or

killed. t

se only the

correct

Lotus approved wheel bolts tightenecl

to

l05

Nm

(77lbf.

ft).

On cars used on a

racetrackorin

a competitive mann€r, special vigilance i3 required

d!eto

theseverity of operat_ ing conclitlons. carried does

Carefulinspection ofallwheels

must be

out

before and afrer each

Warranty Booklet section

session

Nole:

2'lntended

Purpose'.

Lolus not

endorse

such

use

of the

Evora

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to the

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' using incorrcctwheel/iire equipment can also cause p.oblems

wilh wheelbeaing life, brake cooling, speedo

atd

odometer calibralion, headlamp aim, ground clearance and tire clear-

. lmprope y lightened wheel bolts, or din on ihe wheel to hub mounting face can cause btake pulsation and judder, and damage the bEke discs.

To avoid expensive brake repairc, ensure complete cleanliness on assembly and tighten the wheelbolts in a diagonalsequence io the cofiect lorque.

For advice and iniomation on lifting the Evora, refer to'Lifting the Evora' on page 164.

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ELECTRICAL

BATTERY

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POISON/DANGER - CAUSES SEVERE BURNS - KEEP OUT

OF REACH OF CHILDREN

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RISK OF SHORT CIRCUITAND

FtRE

Batleries contain sulphuric acid

-avoid contactwith skin, eyes. mouth or

clothing.

lf in contact

with skin

or €yes;

flush

\rlth

copious amounts of waier. Remove contaminaled

clothing.

Seek immediale medical attenlion. It ingested; seek immediate medical

vomiting

or give

tluids

to

drink.

Battedea produce attention.

Do not induce explosive gasea.

Keepsparks, flamos and clgarettes away.

Ventilale when charging or using in enclosed space.

Always shield eyes when working near batteries.

Observe

allwarning

notes on the

battery

Disconnect the baltery

during

all

work

on the electrlcal

.

Do

not

lay

tools or olher

metal

objects

on as

they could

cause a

short clrcuit

across

lerminab.

the

battery

the

battery

Battery Access

The 'maintenance free'baltery is located at the leit hand fronl of lhe rear luggage comparlmenl. No rouline insp€ction

orlop-

ping up of the electrol!.le is required, but at intervats speciiied in the Maintenance Schedule, lhe battery teminals should be checked for security and condition, and prctected with petroteum jelly.

For access to the termanals, rel€ase the three thumb scrcws and remove lhe battery prctective cover

Disconnecling the Battery

nt.EllErt

Failuae to follow the correct battery detailed disconnection procedure

belowcoutd

resuft tn serious bums.

check batterv teminal symbols:

Odenlation mav drner

Retaining

BATTERY ACCESS

(covet

rcnoved)

lfthe baitery isto be disconnecled, lhe following precautions i)

Ensurc that all electrical loads (e.9. lights) are switched otr.

lf the car is litted \i/ith secu ly coded audio equipment, check lhatthe cod€ is available for

ente

ng afrer batlery rcconneclion.

ii)

Wait for at least ten seconds after switching off

the

ignilion to allow the engine management system to adjusl the setling olsome components'eady for re-slarting.

iii) Ensur€ the alatm is

disamed.

lfthe batlery is disconnected when amed, the alarm willbe triggered, iv)Disconnect the negative (earlh; black; -')battery cable first, and re-connect last.

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ld ll lhe battery positive terminal is inadvertently ea.thed

(e.9.

wlren uBing a spanner)

whilst lhe

negative terminal is

still

connected, the and current resultant short circu lt,

wllh

heavy sparking

floq

could cause serious burns and/or a fire.

After discon necting the batterycabl€s, to remove the battery, pulloftthe brcather pipe (if applicable), release the two screws secuing the clamp bracket atthe base ofthe baitery and carctully wilhdraw the battery from its location.

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lllting

the battery out ot, or into the car, be aware

of the considerable weight

and take

all appropriats

Prscau_ tions

to

safeguard personal

health lnjury

can result from improp€r lltting l€chnique.

Keep and the battery upright, and proteci from sharp knocks shocks. The plastic case is easily damaged by cat€less handling.

Reconnecting the Battery

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Failure to follow the correct battery could result in serious bums.

re+onnection procedure

Refit the batlery into its compartment. wilh the terminals rearmost, and secure with lhe 2-bolt clamp. Remembet to push on the breather pipe {if applicable), and note the polarity symbols marked on the battery case before reconnecting

lhe

battery cables as detailed below: i)

Check again that all electdcal loads are switched off.

ii)

Connectthe positive battery cable {'+', red}

irst,

followed by the negaiiv€ ('-'black) earth cable.

iii) Refit the battery cover with its three fixing scrcws. Afier reconnection, a change in theengine perfomance charactsrislics may be noted for

a pe

od whilst the computer controlled engine management system ?e-learns'some of iis settings, iv)lf necessary enler the security code into audio equipment.

v)

Re-configure window switches (see page 50).

Batiery Charging

Underconditions ofnormaldaily use, itshould not be neces' sarylo use externalbattery charging equlpment- ln a low usage regime, however, it is impor|ant to mainlain the charge state of the battery using a f.ickle charger, or an automatic batlery management condilioner such as thal available thrcugh Lotus Dealerc.

Starting dimculties period may be encountered after

an

unattended

of3weeks.

A battery conditioner is ablelo continuously monitor battery chaBestale and switch on and offautomaiically in order to maintain lhe ballery in a tully cha€€d condition without danger of damage through overcharging.

lfthe

battery becomes discharged to the extent that the car caflnot be slarled, the recommended cource of action substitute batlery whilst lhe original battery is trickle is to

fita charged

lf' inanemergency,thecarhaslobe jump'started thesubsequent conditions of car use may not allow for suff cient altematot charc_ inq or the bad€ry lo achieve a fully charged

state

The batlery

s$uld

be trickle ciarqed by exlernal means

untl

12.8 volts is recorded, which process may take 24 hours ot lhe batte'y

longer

Putting intoserviceata lower state of charge wrll€duce rhF time pe.bd forwhich the ca'can be parked without subsequenl starting concerns. A battery left in a fully discharged state for a prolonaed

pe

od, may not be tecoverabls to its

otiginalcondl

tion.

A discharged battery is also vulnerable to frcezing

ofthe

electrolyte, which could result in a damaged casing.

nrrittENlttd

.

Hydrogen gas generaled by the battery could cause an

€xplosion, resultlng in sovere personal injuries.

Charge

. battery ln a well v€ntllated area.

Never of gas charg€ a frozen battery' happed in the ice.

lt

may explode b€Gause

Allow

a frozen battery to

thaw outfirst.

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getelecttolyte,which

ls an acid' ln youreyes

oron

your skin, lmmediately rinse with cold water for several minutes and call a

doctot

unless an automslic battery management conditioner is to be used, the battery should be rcmoved from the car for recharging, to a well ventilated arca to avoid

a

build up of lumes in ihe luggage compartmeni and to prevent damage to the car's electrical system.

Obserue the safety precautions listed above when removinglhe battery and take care to avoid sharp knocks or shocks, keepinq the battery as upright as possible.

Beware of the considerable weight of

a batlery

and take necessary precautions against petsonal injury

The recommended bench charqe rate is 4 amps. When the battery is tully charced (12.8 volts), allow the battery to stand foran hourbeforc refitting to the car and reconnecting the leads

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lf the battery becomes discharged to the extenl lhat the engine cannot be staded, the recommended action is to remove the battery for bench charging, and/or fit a substilute battery untilthis process is complete. lf this option as unavailable, the car may, in an emergency, be

'jump staded' from a s€cond vehicle with

12V negative earth electrics, but be aware that such a process can cause damage

lo

vulnerabls €lectrcnic controllets, wh;ch would not be covered by the

New

Vehicle Waffanty,

^rlIElMltA

prccedure

istollowed

ln order to reduce the risk ofdamage to either car's el€ctrical syslem, and most importantly, to minimise the spark induced battery

explosion.

Check lhat

dangerofa

the slave car also has a t2V

NEGATIVE EARTH electrical syslem.

i)

Using high quality prcprietary jumper cables, and with the engine

ollhe

slave car running ata fast idle, use onelumper cable

Ged) to connsct the positive

(+) lo the positive terminal of the other teminatof battery one battery

Take care during lhis process

lo

avoid inadvertentty eadhing the fre€ €nd of ihis cable to the metal body or chassis of either car.

ii)

Connect one end ot th€ other jumper cabte (btack) to the negative iii) A

C) lerminal of the discharged batery.

spark will occur when lhe other end of this cabte (th€ finat conneclaon) is connected to an earlh on the slave

car

This

connection should therefore be made to a point well away from the battery and from any fuel vapour area or moving

pa(s.

An engine hanger bracket is ofren id€al.

iv)Stad the subject vehicle in the usualway, and run at a fast idle.

v)

A spark will occur at the

frsl

d isconnection of a jumper cable, so it is essentialthat the first disco.neclion is madefrcm the slavecarearth.

Both will batte es

(especiallythe discharged on€)

be

gassing' heavily at this time, and il lhe

first

discon-

neclion

is made at a battery terminal, there is a clanger that the hydrogen gas may be ignitocl by the spark with a resultant explosion.

vi) Have and lhe cause ofthe flat battery investigated and rectified, t ckle charge the battery as detailed above.

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Both the tlnal connectlon

and

the first disconnection

should be made away from the battery to reduce the

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Causing an electrical short circu it could

rcsull

in

se

ous pelsonal injury and/or vehicle damage.

Us€

onlyjumpercables

ofadequate crcss-section,

fitted with

completely insulaled

alligator clamps.

The cables must be long enough to

allowthainellhercars norcables

louch each other.

Follow all wamings and instructions of the jumper cable

.

When

connecting

the

jumper cables,

keep them away

. from engino moving parts.

The two cars must not conlact each other, or current could flow as soon as

.

When the

lhe

positive terminals arc connected, first clamp on each cable is connected, the other clamp on

ihatcable

must be held

caretullyto

mak€ sure it does not come into contact

with

either anoiher cable

. clamp or elther car,

Ensure that

tools or

metal watches or jewellery

do nol

contact the batlery terminals or electrically live compo-

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Do not attempt lo push or tow stan the car, as damage to the calalytic converter or other parts could be caused.

El€ctrical Accessories

Ownels should note that the only approved extras and modifications are thosewhich are specified by Lotus and carried oul by Lolus or byan autho sed dealer. Lotus willaccept no liability whatsoever for defects which arise frcm extras or modillc€iions which are not approved by Lotus.

AlIITTENI

IE lnexpert modificalions or additions to the eleclrical system could jeopardise 6atety, lnerlia Switch

The safety inertia switch is designed

io

opeEle on impact, typilied by vehicle collision, to switch offlhe fuelpump, and thus minimise any fire hazard.

The centtal door locking will also be triggered to unlock the doors.

The inedia switch is mounted on ihe backstay al lhe extrcme left hand side ofthe engine bay, ahead

ofthea;box,

and is reset by pressing the rubberdiaphragm button on the top ofthe unit.

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c10 c11

c12

c13 c14 c15 c16

The main fuseboxes are located at ttre front of the passenge.

footwell, protected by a removable panel secured by a quarter tum faslsner at each top corner, and a location channel on the

Forty slots

a€

prcvided for mini tuses which arc numbered, and coloured accordi.g to th€ir amperage rating, and may be pulled out lrom their slots using the fuse extractor tool clipped tothefusebox. Sixmaxifuses protecting major circuits are also prcvided.

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Replacing a

filse wlth

one

ota

higher rating may cause extensivedamageto the electricalsystem and possibly cause a fire.

lfa

fuse ot the correct rating is not available, use one

ola

lower rating as a temporary measurc.

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10A

Horn

5A

Battery seruices

7.5A CDL,Alalm B+

20A

Rad

fa.

relay

1

20A

Rad fao relay 3

10A

Radio B+

5A

Key-in relay

2A lgnilion switch

20A

D

ver's window c18 c19

c20

7.5A

Hazard & Turn

3A

Inlerior lighting

20A

lnt. controlmod.

3A

Footwelllamps

5A

54

LH

RH sidelamps sidelamps

15A

LH headlamp

15A

RH headlamp

15A

l\,4ain beam

Slot

Rate Circuit

C21

3A lgn. services

C22

C23

C24

5A

ABS

3A

Homelank

3A

Brake lamps

C25 15A

HL powerwash

C26

5A

Alarm ignition

c27

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C28

5A

HVAC ignition

C29

C30

C31

5A

Washerjets

5A

SRS unit

3A

Heated mirrors

5A

Washer pump

C32

C33

5A

Mi.ror/window

sw

C34

20A

Wiper moto.

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C36

20A lnto

or fan

C37 10A

Cabin pwr socket

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MC3 40A

MC4 40A

MC5 25A t\,4c6

25A

Batlery positive

B+, ignilion

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ABS B+

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R2

R3

R4

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R6

R7

R8

R9

R10

Fusesforthe engine bayand rear mounted systems are conlained in a fusebox mounled in the cabin. behind the lefi hand rcar quarler l m

panel.

For access, use a coin to release the quaftorturn fastener on the lower edge of the rcmovable panel, and unhooklhe top edge.

10A

ECU, fan relay 3

7.5A lnjectors

10A

lgnition coils

2A

Re-circ. pump

5A

ECU isnilion

Z5A

Engine solenoids

5A

02

heaterc

5A

Altemalor ign.

Slot

Rate Circuit

R11

7.5A

R12

3A

R13

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R14

10A

R15

3A

R16

10A

R17

20A.

R18

5A

R19

10A

R2O 5A

Engine bay fan

Boot lamps

Fuelfillerflap

IVR1

[4R2

30A

Crank & main rly.

30A

Busbar R17-R20

2A

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3A-

4A-

Black

5A

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Violet

7.5A-

Pink

10A-

Onnge

15A-

Light blue

Brown

20A-Yellow

Red

25A-Clear

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Headlamp

Alignment

The headlamps of yout Lotus Evora were correctly adjusted durino the manufaclure of the car, and should notsubsequenlly coui;e adiustment unless the headla'np assembly ot front body is

;rsluft;d.

affecl

Simply replac ng lhe bulb or bumer unit

wil

not

alignment.

Incoffeclly adjusted headlamps can cause poor lighting perfomance or dazzle oncoming headlamp setting equipment is requircd

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Special

lo

con€ctly aim the headlamps. srich thal only qualifi ed technicrans using appropnale equipment should be entrusted with this procedute:

1. Using beam setting equipment compatibls wiih local regulations, posiiion the machine betlveen 300 and T00mm an front of

the

LH headlamp, and parallel with

ihe

two headlamp units using the sight bar ot similar device dependent on the machine design, to ensure cross car match. lJse the guides provided on

lhe

machine to ensure the correct height and

2. Switch on the headlamp low alignment of the beam which beams and check the vertical must lie wilhin a toletance of

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tate removal of the three screws retaining the access cover in th€ wheelarch liner

4.

Each headlamp assembly featurcs a singl€ v€rtical alignment adjustmenl screw positioned io the outboard top of ihe lamp.

Tum clockwise to mise ihe beam, or counterclockwise to lower

Oplimum setting is

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5. Rep€at for the opposite lamp.

Nole that tnere is no adjustnenl for lateral alignment

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Headlamp

Unlts

HID Xenon Headlamps: On cars iitted with High lniensity Discharge (HlD) headlamp assembli€s, th€ lighl sources utilise a plasma discharge arc betlveen two electrodes in a xenon gas envelope to provide a blue-white lightfor oplimal illumination of the roadway. Each headlamp unit uses a

DlS electronic igniter/ bumerunit(equivalenttolhe bulb), mount€d in a specially coated alloy reflector, ahead of which

;s lixed a glass aspheric lens. A ballast unitoutputs around 20,000 volts to the bumer, although the power consumption is only 35 Watts.

A bottom pivoted flap is used to mask the upper palt lighl beam (i.e. lower parl in tront of

ihe ofihe

lamp, prior to beam inversion by the aspheric lens), and allow a single lighl source to provide both main and dip beams.

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The high voltages produced by

the

headlamp ballast

unit

could causean electric

shock.

Ensure the battery is discon" nected betore servicing a headlamp as3smbly.

To replace the bumer unit, first disconnect the battery (see page 143) to protect from electric shocks.

Remove the access cover in the wheelarch liner, and pull ofiihe protective bool fiom the back of the headlamp housing. Release the spring wke clip and withdraw lhe bumer sufficiently to altow the

H.t

cabte to

be unplugged. Note that louching the glass envelope by hand is likely to lead to prematurc failurc. lf nec€ssary, the envelope should be cleaned using while spirit and a papertissue.

Aft€r refilting,

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fy lamp opetalion and checkthatthe protective boot is coffectly litted onlo the lamp body before replacing lhe wheelarch liner access panel.

Front Turn

lndicator

& Sidelamp Bulbs

Thefrcntlurn indicalorlamps and sidelamps a.e provided by lightemitlingdiodeslLEDs)andareincorpo€tedintotheheadlamp assemblies. These lamps are designed lor long life and are serviceable only by rcplacement of the complete headlamp unit, whichjob should be enirusted to your Lotus dealer

RearTurn lndicalor, Stop and

TailLamps

Each outboad

taillampcomp

sesa complete ring ol red coloured lighl emitting diodes (LEDS)which function as follows:

The complete ring lights up at low inlensity

B@kelanps:

The complete ring lighls up at high intensity.

Tum lndicator

The complete

ing

flashes at higtl intensity, alternating with off, or low intensity, dependent on whether sidelamps are lhe

lil.

Nole lhat when the brakelamps and turn lamps arc activated logether, theiashing tum function willtake precedence over that brakelamp (the opposite side brakelamp and the CHMSL will operate nomally).

The lamps are sewiceable only by €placement oi the complete unil, whichjob should be entrusied to your Lotus dealer.

Reverse Lamps

Asecondary lamp is mounted inboad ofeach rear lamp unit, to provide a pair of reversing lamps.

These are sealed units conlaining a ng ofwhite

LEDS, which are seruiceable only by replacement of the complete

lamp.

This process should be entrusled lo you. Lotus dealer

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the und€rside of the rear aerofoil, uses a stdng oflightemitting diodes (LEDS)loroptimum visibility.

The lamp is a sealed unitwith no replaceable bulbs, and may be replaced complete, after releasing the two retaining screws and unplugging the hamess connector

Side Rspeater

Lamps

The side repealer lamps are mounled in the front clamshell behind each wheelarch, and use dulable light emitting diodes

(LEDS). The lamps are seruiceable only by compleie replacement. and are secu€d by a selfadhesive gaskel.

LICENCE PLATE LAMP BULB

Lic€nce

Plate Lamps

To replace a bulb jn a rear licence plale lamp, the two screws securing the first remove lamp to the body, and withdraw sufflciently to allow access io the festoon bulb.

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To withdraw lhe interior lamp from lhe rear of the

rooflrim

panel, fircl ease one end of the lamp from ats aperturo. Withdraw the lamp sufficiently to allow access to the fesloon bulb, if necessary, unplugging the harness connector

Side MaJker

Lamps

The side marker lamps

arc

mounted ahead of and behind each wheelarch, and use durable light emitting diodes

The lamps

{LEDS)-

a€

serviceable only by complete reptacement, which opetation is best entrusted to your deater

17. RECOVERYAND LIFTING

Recovery Eye

A rccovery eye is provided with the vehicle lool kit, and stowed in lhe rear luggage compadment. When required, fit the eye to its anchoEge point in the lop left hand comer ofthe radiator air intake apedurc, having fircl removed the protective bung

(if fitted), and screwtully into the tapped boss.

The eye is provided lo aidvehicle rccovery such as wioching onto a flalb€d car transporter, bui only when the car is able to rollfreely.

Only in an emerge.cy should the car be towed, and thenonlyfortheshodestdistancenecessary,dudngwhichtime the following precautions must be taken:

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purpose,

or

damage to

the

car may be caused,

or

. you could be killed or

seriously

injured.

Ensure umn,

lhat the

key

is

used

to

unlock

the st€ering coland is then left ln the lock.

Never

withdraw the

key

lntilthe

car is

stationary.

The steerlng column

will

lock when the key is

withdrawn.

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Release lhe parking brake and ensure lhat the ltansmission is in neutral.

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Comply with

all

local legislalion applicable to cars being

.

Do not use the recovery eye lo secure ihe car on a transponet

(see Car]ie-Down' below).

CarTie.Down

When movinq a car by transpotter or trailer, the car should be secured only by chocking and slrapping around the road

[EreE

Aflaching restraints around suspension linkages oI chassis or body components may cause damage.

Towing a Trailer

The Evora is not suilable for towing a trailer

Lifting

The Evora mrtEllllllltd

.

Using a lifting jack can be

dangerous.Ifthe carfalls off

thejack, you or olhers could be

seriolsly

injured

orkilled,

NEVER

jack.

get under a car when

it is

supported

only

by a

.

.

Before

-

Turn ralslng the

carwlth ajack: otrthe

engine;

-

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'Engage filst

or rcv€lse gear;

- Securely chock

allwheels

not

io

be lifted.

Use only

those lilting points identified below.

Jacking on any part of the body, or

with

a

jack

improperly positioned, may damage the chassis or jeopardise safety.

or

body structure and/

The reduced ground clearance concomitant with a deflaled the, and the consequent rcduc€d visibility, demands that extta vigilance be excercised to position lhejack only underlhe areas shown in the illustration. lf availabl€, use suitable rubberortimber pads to prctect the chassis frcm surface damagel

A; ldentified by an adjacent blue

sticker.

A bbed alloy pad benealh the inboad rear end of each froni wheelaach area.

Bt ldentl'ned by an adjacent blue

slicker. A

ribbed alloy pad beneath the rear end ofthe chassis main siderail,just ahead of each rearwheelarch.

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(see'B'above) may be used to raise both wheels on lhat sid€ of the

€r.

Note that in order fully to exploit the benelits of light weight, and to maxim,s€ slowage space, for spare wheel carr;age or lifting lhe

Evora has no provison

jack.

A iemporary puncture recovery facilaty is provided in the form of a

I're inflator aercsol

{see page 138).

Fuel Tank Chassis Panel

lliatmEl

The screw fixed chassis panel enclosiog lhe undercide of the fuel tank bay, contribules to the structuGl integrity of ihe chassis frame.

Do not use lh€ carwith this panellemoved.

18.

ACCESSORTES

Accessories and Modif ications

Ivodiication ofthe car, orlhe installation ofsome lypes of non

Lotus accessory could makethe carunsafe.

Beforc undedaking any modifjcations or fitling any accessories,

besureto

lead the following information and discusswilh yourdealerl

Lotus dealers have genuine Lotus accessoraes ihai offer vehicle personalisation. These accessories have been designed and approved lor the Lotus

Evo€, and are suppo(ed by Lotus

Non-Lotus accessories may be designed for univetsal appli, cation, and although they may fit the Evora, ihey may not meet

Lotus specifications, and could adversely afiecl lhe

cals

safety or handling and stabilily.

AFiTTFNNTA

. lmproperaccessories

ormodifications

could

affectyour car's

handling,

stablllty

and performance, and cause a crash in which you or others or killed. Follow

could

be seriously injured

all inshuctions

in

this

owner's manual

. regarding accessorios and modifi calions,

llanyelectronicaccessories

exceed the are improp€rly installed,

or

capacity of lho car's electrical system, they

could interlere with the operation of other electronic

systems and cause the alrbags to deploy, or cause

other

damage.

When propedy installed, cellular phones,

alams,

two-way mdios, and low powered audio systems should nol intefercwith the car's computer-cont.olled systems, such as the aibag and anti-lock btake

. system.

Beforc installing any accessoryi

Ensurethe accessorydoes not obscure any lights, orinterferc wilh p,oper vehicle operalion or performance.

.

Ensure elecironic accessories

do

no1 overload electrical circuits.

.

Havelhe inslallerconlact a

Lotus dealerforassistance before installing any electronic accessory.

. lf possible, have your Lotus dealer inspecl the lion.

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Safety lnformatlon

Aboul

Modifi cations

hrrirEGNtrtd

.

Do in not remove any

originaleqripment

or

modit

your

car anywaylhatwould

alter its design

oroperation.

This could maks your car unsafe or illegal to drive

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For example, do not install wheels and tires with a

dittuF

ent ovorall

diamoter.

Such moclifications can advelsely

afiect

handllng,

and

lnierfere

with the

operation of

lhe

car's anti-lock brakes and

othersystems.

ln additlon, any modifi cations that decrease ground clearance outside ot Lotus approval, incrcase tho chance undercarriage parts striking a kerb, speed bump,

ol orother

raised obJect, which could

causeyourahbags

to deploy as well as damaging the chassis and body underside.

Do nol modify the steering wheel or any other part oI the

airbag system. lllodifications could

make

the

system

Do not attach or place objects on the ahbag

covers.

Any obioct altached

to

or placed on the covers marked aIRBAG', in ths centre of lhe steering

wheeland

on tho fascia ahead

ofthe front

passenger, could

interferewith

the proper operatlon of lhe the objects

airbags. lftheairbags

inflate,

could

be propelled inslde the car and cause injury.

Storing

The

Evora

lfyou

inlend to store the car for a prclonged period, consull your Loius d€aler who will be pleased to advise you.

We rccommend ihatthecaris stored inside

3 secure garage.

Thefollowing guidelines are provided for your info.mationl

.

Ensure the engine oiland filter, coolantand brake fluad have allrecsntly been renewed.

Thea.c. systemshould beingood working order and fully charced.

.

Thoroughly clean the inside and outside of the car, including the engine compartment.

lf

necessary use a

let'washer

to rcmove din and salt deposils from the underside, but do nol use arc(rnd bearings, hydraulic components or painted

.

, surfaces- Allow to dry completely.

Chock the road wheels, leave off

the

parking brake, and engage nlst gear.

lncrease the

tire

pressures to

4

bar

(60 psi), and stick a rcminder note on the windscreen. lf possible, move lhe car slightly every month to help avoid flal spols on lhe tires.

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Either leave the battery in the car and connect

a

battery management (condilioner) battery and type of charger, or remove the

i

ckle charge every two months.

Note that wilh the batlery disconnected or removed, the alarm system is

.

.

.

Unless the garage is equipped wilh a de'homidifier, lhe use of drying agenls

(Silica-Gel) is recommended in cats with leath€r upholstery and in conditions ofhigh humidily.

The use of unapprcved car covers may havs a

det

mental effect on the

cals

paint

fnish

and such damage will not be covered

bylhe

New Vehicle Warranty.

Beforc using the car after

a

period of storage, a thorough safety check should be performed. Refer lo your dealer il in ln general, the Evorawillbe keptin best operaling condition by rcgular use and rouline mainlenance.

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LUBRICAN'S

Engine

In order to promote longevity and reliability, strict adherence to the specified

lub

cants is

vilal.

ll is a false economy

io

use cheaper, lower qualityoils, which maydegenerate to a level providing inadequate protection before the next scheduled service.

High oil consumption may also result-

For topping up purposes

duing

the runnitg-jn period prior lo the Firct After Sales Servic€, lhe ecommended lubricant is

Havoline ultra 5W40 qualily semLsynlhetb. lflhis is unavailable, a top semlsynthetb 5W30 or

5W40

dlshould

be used.

At the

First

After Sales Service and completion ofthe runningin period, a

frlt

synthetic oil should then bs used throughout the life of the vehicle. A top qualiiy fully synthetic

5W40, such as'Havoline Synih€tic'is suitable for all climatic conditions likely to be encountered, and provides ease ofcranking, smooth cold running and tueleconomy at low temperatures, jn combjnalion wilh good wear proteclion at elevated tempeEtures and at high engine speeds. lf the vehicle is to be driven hard in very high ambient temperatures, or used on a race lrack (see Warrcnty

Booklet section 2 'lntended Purpose'), the recommended fully synlhetic engine oil is Castrcl Edge 10W60.

trElftEl rotus

recommends against the use of any oil addjtives, the use of which may invalidate the terms of the New

\4scosity: ambient abov€

Quality Standard:

-20'C

Capacity - refll inc. filler:

SAE 5W4O

API SUCF;

ACEA

A3/83-04

6.1 litre top and bottom dipstick marks:

Oil change :nlerval:

1.0lnre

Refer to ldaint. Schodule

'Severe Service'

Conditions

Certain operating conditions can cause the oilqualily, either by the accumutalion

€pid

degradatjon of

otdirl

partictes. or by lhe absorption of water from condensation_ tfanv of rhe severe seNice' conditions doscribed betow appty, it is;ecommended lhat lhe oil and filter be changed twice as frequenty as is tisted in lhe l\,4aintenane S.hF.l,,rc

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ving in dusty areas (e.9. on unmetalled roads); change the oil and filter as soon as possible after driving in a dust

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ving with lrequent short trips where the engine rarely warms up thoroughly (especially in cold weathet/climales); and/or fr€q uent or ptolonged idling.

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Track use, with repeated high

Qm, wide throtlle openings and high oil lempetalurcs. Forappropriate maintenance, discuss with your Lotus dealer. Note that use of th€ car off road or in a competitive manner, including timed runs or laps, will invalidate waffanty and require appropriate levels of expert car prepaEtion and seruicing. Refer also to lhe

waranty

Bookletsection 2'lniended

Purpose'.

Transmission (gearbox

I fi nal drive)

Quallty Standard:

Capacity:

Oilchange interual:

Havoline Multigear lrTF

75W-80

API GL-4

2.3 litre

Refer to

N,laintenance

Schedule

Brake &

Clutch

System

Fluid typel

Specificationl

Capacity, brake & clutch:

Fluid change interval:

Non"minelal (non-petroleum) hydrau{icfluid

DOT 4

580 cc

Power

Sieering

System (PAS)

Fluid type:

Specificationl

Capacity:

Fluid change interval:

PAS or Automatic Transmission

Fluid (ATF)

Dexron lll

'1.5 liires

Not routine

Engine Coolant Acldillve

Only approved prcduct:

Tvpe:

Colour:

Concentration:

Ouantity rcqd. @ 50%:

Coolant change inte&al:

Havoline

XLC

Ethylene glycol anlifreeze with

OAT corrosion inhibitors

Orange

50%

8.5litres

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Tyres

(normal use)

Tvpe

Size

Pirelli P-Zero

225140

ZR18

255/35

ZR19

- nonnal driving conditions

- tront

2.3 bar (33.5 psi)

-rcat

2.5 bar i36 psi)

- high loads and/or speed

- front

2.8 bar (40.5 psi)

- rear

3.0 bar (43.5 psi)

Winler

Tyres

Type

Size

Prcssurc (cold)

Yokohama

Wddve V-902

215140

R18

245t35 R19

2.3 bar (33.5 psi)

2.5 bar (36 psi)

Size

- std

- opiional

- front

Cast alloy,

10 spokes in pairs, s-boli fixing, silver or grey

Forged alloy,

10 radialspokes,

5 boltfixing, silver or grey

8.0J x 18H2

ET52

9.5J x

19H2

ET69

105 Nm

(77.5|bifi)

Dlmensiong

Overall length

Overallwadlh

- excl. mirrors

- incl. mirrors

Overall height (unladen)

Track

- frcnt

Ground cleatance (mid-laden)

Approach angle

Departure anqle

4350 mm

1848 mm

1972 mm {approx.)

'1229 mm

2575 mm

1564 mm

1557 mm

125 mm (approx.)

1000 mm

776 mm

11.5.

22"

Unladen weighl - total

- total

1382 kg

526 kg

856 kg inc. full

1782 kg

659 kg > occupants

1123k9

>

&luggage

Not pemissible

Ttailertowing

Capacltles

Engine oil (refill inc. filter)

6.1 lilre

High/low dipstick mark difference

Fuel tank

1.0litrc

2.3litre

60 litrc

Cooling system

A.C.

ref

geEnt (R134a)

17 litre

0.625 kg

Front

Suspension

Type lndependent. lJpper and lower wishbonei co-axial coil spling/telescopic damperi antiroll bar.

t\.lidtaden ride heighl (2 x 75 kg occupants

+ tullfueltank)

- set carlo this heiqht before measu ng geometry:

-

iront

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25 mm below frcnt end of chassis siderail

-

-

rear

147 mm below rearend ofchassis siderail oplimum

+

5.2',

- tolerance

range

+ 5.0' to +

5.5'; max. side/side

0.3"

Camber

- optimum

- tole€nce

- 0.3"

range

-

0.5' lo -

0.2' max. side/side

0.2'

Alignment - optimum

-tolerance

range

0.5 mm loe-out, to

0.5mm toe-in oveEll

Steering axis inclination

9.4" nominal

Rear Suspension lndependent. Upper and lower wishbone; co-axial coil spfi ng/ielescopic damperi toelinki anti-roll bar

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(2 x 75 kg occupants

Camber

- optimum

- tolerance

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+ fullfuel lank)- set carto this height belore measuring geomeiryi

-

front

125 mm below front end ofchassis side€il

-

rear

147 mm below rear end ofchassis sidsrail

- 1.6'

- 1.8' to - 1.5" max. side/side

0.2'

Alignment - optimum

- tolerance

€nge

Thrust

angle

- optinum

-lolerance

1.5 mm toe-in each side

1.4 to 1.8 mm toe-in each side max. side/side 0.3 mm

Zerc

0.05'

Electrical

LAht Bulbs

lnteiorlamp

Footwell/glovebox/boot

16

5

'10

5

WatL

35

Type

DlS

electronic igniter/ bumer unit

c5w

Note thatother lamps are only by lamp replacementlikelyio be long life LED type, serviced

System voltage/pola ty

12V negative earth

100A

Battery (service rcplacemsnt)

- tvps

- raling

Vada L3B (T6) 572409068

72

Ah

Engine

Type designation

Cylinder configuration

Capacity

Borc

Slroke

Camshafts

2GR.FE

60' v6

3456 cm3

94.0 mm

83.0 mm

Chaind

ven DOHC per bank,

4VPC

Vadable inlet

& exhausl valve liming under electronic control

Naturally aspirated. 2-stage intake tract length

lgnilion

Spark plugs

Spa*

plug gap

Firlng order

Wam idle speed - a.c. off l\,4ax, continuous engine speed

-

Sport mode

I\,{ax, tmnsient engine speed

- Spod mode

Net power (EcE 85) lndividual plug top coils

10.8r1

Denso FK20HR11

1.0 to 1-1 mm

1.2,3,4.5,6

640 rpm

690 rpm

6,600 rpm

7,000 rpm

6,800 rpm

7

,20O rym lJnleaded, min.95 RON

Pon fuel injection with Lolus

T6 electronic controller

206 kW (276 bhp)

Nel torque (ECE 85)

@ 6,400 tpm

350 Nm (258 lbf.ft)

@ 4,600

am

Designalion

Difierential

Gear rctbs

(standard):

First

3.54:1

Second

1.91:1

Third

1.22t1

Fourth

0.86:1

Fiflh

0.79t1

Sixth

0.64:1

Reverce

3.83:1

3.78:1

3.7411

3.78:1

3.78:1

3.24: l

3.24:1

3.2411

Gear rctbs

(opttonal

.lose

Gear

Ratio

First

3.54:1

nto):

3.78:1

Second

1.91i1

Third

1.41:l

Fourth

1.09:1

Fifrh

0.97:1

Sixth

0.86:1

3.78i,1

3.78:1

3.78r1

3.24:1

3.24: l

Reverce

3.83:1 3.24:1

6 speed manualtype EA60

Open bevel gear

nph(kn/h)/l

000

ryn

5.6

(S.1)

10.4

(16.7)

16.3

(26.3)

23.1

25.4

137.2)

147.3)

36.3

(58.4) nph(kn/h)/1000

5.6

(S.1)

10.4

{r6.7)

'14.1

\22.8)

18.2

129.4)

23.9

(38.5)

27.0

(43.5)

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Brake discs

Disc

size

- front

Calliperc

Operation

Parking brake

Fmni and rear casl kon discs with curyed vane ventilalion & optional

crossirilling

350 x 32 mm

332 x 26 mm with 185 mm dia parking drum

AP

Racang aluminium-alloy body,

4 pistons in opposed pairs

Tand€m mastor cylinder wilh dual diaphraqm vacuum servo

ANdABS

Cable operated rear drums

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Access Halch, front

body

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........... --

.

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.

..

.-....108

Accessories & [,4odifications, wamings...-.................- 149, 166

Air Filter Element-...........-.................................................... 130

AirCondi1ioning...................-...-...-...-........-...-........................78

Aitbag Supplementary Restraint System (SRS)................... 39

Alarm, car securily

......-...

........-..................................-....-...-.22

Ambient Air Temperaturc Display -................-........-..............65

Anti-freere/Corrosion lnhibitor........................................

124

Anti-LockBrakeSystem(ABS)-.....................-...--.................85

Audio Equipmeni......-...... ...............................-...-...-...-....--...-77

AuxiliaryD

ve Belt...-.............................-...-........................130

Auxi1iaryPowerSockels........................................................82

Battery.........--....-...-.......-..

.

......-...............

..

.......143

Bodycat€..-..............................................-...-....................... 109

BrakeFluidReservok-.......-...-.............................................127

Blake Pads......................................-...-..............................-

128

Bulb Repjacement...,...,,..,,..,,..,,,.,,,.,......................,..,,,..,,,,,

157

Central Door Locking ..............-...-.......................................-. 30

ChildRestraints...-...........................-............-........-...............44

Cleaning, bodycare.-...-...-...-...-...-.........................-..............110

Climate, interior...-................................................................. 78

C1ock,time..............-...-...-...-...-..................................-..........65

CoolantTemperatureDisplay...-..........................................._67

CoolingSystem....-.......-................................-.....................122

Cruise Control..-...-.........................................-...................... 93

Daytime Running Lamps {DRL) ..........................-...-...-.........

71

Dipswiich................................................-...-...-.......................74

Door/Tai19ateOpenDisp1ay..................................................70

ElectronicBrakeDistributaon(EBD)....-...-...-...-...-.................87

Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)......................................_.. 87

Electronic Stabilily Programme

(ESP) _......._.........................

87

Engine

Brcakln

.........-...-...-...-...-..................................._...... 97

EngineCover......-....-..-...................._........_.........................._11S

Engine Number, localion

.........____..................................___.......21

Envircnment, care of..._....,..,,,.................._....,,,.,,,..,,,....._......

i8

Face Level Vents.-..........._..._..._.............................._.............. 78

Fascia Overview ........._..._........................._...........................

10

Footbmke-...............-..........._.................................._..._..........84

Footwell Mats......................_..........................................83,

FuelLevelDisplay........_.........................................__........._...64

113

Reversang

Camera ,,.,,,,.,.......................................................

71

Rev€rcing

Lamp....................-........-......................................

71

Safety lnfotmation................................................................. 13 satellite Navigalion

......

-..

.-....-........-..-........-...-...-...-.....-........77

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Seats ......-........-...........-.......-........

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-35

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.-

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. - .

.-34

Servicinq.........-.....see separate l\,4aintenance

Record booklet

SparkingPlugs...................

..........-..-..-. - .

130

SpecialFeatures,engine.-..--...-.........................-...-..............99

Speedometer.......--..-...............-......................

..

......

...62

Sportlvlode.....................................................-...-...-....-.........92

StartingProcedurs...............-................

..

...

..

.

..

......96

Steering 1ock.......-.....................................-...-...--...-...-.........53

StoringTheEvora....-...-......................................................168

SunVisors...-....-.....,,,,,,,,...,......-.....................-...--...,....,.,.,,,..52

Tachometer......-.......-...-......................................-.......-.........62

Tailgate-...-................................-..........................................104

Technical Data .-.............................................-....-...-............171

Tell

Tale 1amps...................................................-...-............. 55

Temperature Limit, opeEtional..............-.............................. 96

Thermomeler. Ambeint Air Temperaturc Disp|ay.................. 65

TieDown,carsecuring......................-....,...,,..,,,,.,,..,,.........153

TowingEye.recovery..........

.... . - -....-.-

.-....-162

Track & Competilion Use ..........-...........................................

14

Traction Control, Lotus

{LTC)

.................--.......-...-...-....-........

91

Trip Recorder-....-...-...............................................................

66

Tum lndicalors Switch...-. .--......--...-...-............-.......................74

Tires .....-...-...........................................................................131

TireChains,,,,,,......-...-...-.........................-..--...-........,.,..,,,..,134

Tirc Eme€eflcy lnflator Aerosol ......................................... 138

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)..-...-........-............ 68

Vehicl€ldefltif:cation.............................................................20

Ventilation,enginebay...-

...-...-.....................81

Warning 'T€ll Tale' Lamps..-.................................................. 55

Waftanty.............................-..-..s€e s€parate Warranty booklet

Washer Reservok ..........-.--.................................................125

Washing, bodycare

...--...-

...-..--.............................................111

Wheel

Bolts -..--.......-............................................................ 140

Wh€els ...................................-...-........-...-.......-.............-.....

140

Windows, door

.........................-.. 50

Wandscreen Wiper/Washer Control -....-...-...-........................ 75

Wiper Blade.....-...-.........................................................._....

126

AHomelink"

OWNER'S HANDBOOK

SUPPLEMENT

To be read

in

conjunction with

handbook a't32T0324

The

Homelink

system,

by

Johnson Conlrols, provides a

convonient

way to replacs

up

to three reniote controls

wilh

a singls built-in control con6ol€.

This facility

is

able to leam lhe radio frequancy codes of

most

clrenl

remote contrcls used

io

activate garage doors, proporty gates,

s€curily

systems,

and

homc or

ofirl) lighting.

For

more

information, phone the

Homelink

Holline on 0C8000

466

354

65

or

+49 6838

907-

Zfl,

or refer to

www.eurchomelink.com

F'GnIITI

When

programnrl,.g

the

llomelink sysEm

to

a

gate

oJ

garage door opener, prevent potontlal lnjury to persons, or

damage

prcporty by ensurhg that people and objects arc well clear to of lha galg

or door.

.dbyJohBoncfuh'lnc

Programming the HomeLink Buttons

Note that lhe best programming

€sulis

will be achieved

il

the existing rcmote controller for lhe device is fitted with new

batls es.

Apply ihe vehicle parking bmk€ and switch on the ignition, butdo not starllhe engine.

The

Homelink controlpanel is localed in lhe rcofpanelbelween the sun visors.

1. Press and hold lhe two outsr buttons

(land

lll)onthe

control panelfor about 20 seconds untilthe adjacent LED begins to flash.

Note; This procedure erases any factory-set default cod€s and does not have to befollowed to programtheother Homelink

2. Holdthe originalrcmote contrclof the device ata distance of betw€en 50and 300mm from lhe Homelink panel, k€eping the

LED

inview

Theoplimum distance will depend on the characte slics of the particular system being programmed, such lhal several attempts may be needed at varying distances.

Maintain each position for at least 30 s€conds befoe trying

3-

ljsing

bolh hands, simullaneously push the remole control button a,'rd the desned

HomeLank

lhe

buttons

button.

Do

not

release

untilstep4

has been completed.

4. The

Hom€Link LED will flash,

irsl

slowly, and then, wh€n it begins to flash rapidly (indic€ling successtul progamming), release both buttons.

The butun is nowprcgrammed, and should ope€te1h6 devic€ in

€xaclly the sameway as the orisinalrcmote control. When the

Homelink button is pressed, the LED will light constantly and the device will operate.

For convenience, the original remote contrcl may also be used, and should in any case be kept for any programming

Gquir€ments (e.9. change ol vehicle).

future lf

HomeLink does not now operate, and the

Homelink

LED flashes quickly for a short

pe

od and ihen stays on constantly for2 seconds, this is an lndjcation that the device opetales using a Rolling Code ieaturc, and must be synchronised as follows.

Note thal this procedure willbe easierwith the aid of a second

Rolling Code Synchroni6ation

1. Locateth6tra ning butlon (progrcmming button)onthe gatoor garage door opener motorhead unit. The location and colour ofthe butlon willvary accordinq to the device manuiacturcr

Refer also to the manufacturels instructions Training addilional remote contmls'.

2. Press the lraining butlon on the device, which will usually activate an associated light.

Note;You now have typically 30seconds in which to initiate

3. slep

3.

Fimly

press and then release the prog€mmed Homelink

button.

Press and release the Homelink button a second tim€ to complete the trainang process.

Some devices may require a lhird button press lo complele lhe lrarnrng.

The gate ordooropenershould now recognisethe HomeLink signaland activate when the

HomeLank button is prcssed. The other two HomeLink buflons may now be progEmmed to other devices in a similar way.

Reprogramming a

Single HomsLink Button lf

a

Homelink button has been programmed

lo

aclivate a device, and you now wish lo use this buflon to opetate a differenl devic€, proc€ed as follows- This procedue will erase the exisling programming ol the respective Homelink button.

1.

Press and hold lhe appropriale HomeLink button forabout 20 seconds untilthe LED slarts flashing slowly. Do not release

unlilstep

4 has been completed.

2.

Ho d the odginal remote control of lh€ d€vice at a distance of belw€en

50 and

300mm from lhe controlpanel.

The optimum distance will depend on the characteristics of the particular system being prcgtammed, such that severalatlempts may be needed al varying distances.

Maintain each position for at least 30 seconds befor€ trying another.

3.

Prsss and hold the device remote conlrol button.

4. The

Homelink

LED will flash

slowly.

When th€ flashing becomes rapid (indicating successful progamming), release both the device and Homelink buttons,

Any sysiem previously programmed to the Homelink button is nowerased, and the new system is ready for operation- This prccess has no effect on the other Homelink butlons.

Homelink

Button Programme

E16sure

Ihe

Homelink bultons c€n be rcprogrammed individually

(see above) but not individually de-programmed.

To erase the

existing prcgEmming from all thtee buflons, carry

out

the fol-

1.

P€ss and

hold the two

outer buttons,

I and lll,

for

aboul

20 seconds

untilthe

LED begins to flash.

2.

Release both buttons.

The

Homelinksystem is

now

in

seiting

mode(lraining

mode)

and can be reprogrammed as delailed

above.

For

secu

ty reasons,

il

is

recommend€d

lo

etas€ all

prograrnming before selling

lhe vehacle.

Diagnostics

lf,

aftercarefully

reading and following the above instructions, you still cannot successiully train your

Homelink

to your

o

ginal remote control, assistance is available via the

tollfree

Johnson

Controls

Customer Service

Hotlin€

008000 466

35465

or

+49

6838

907-277.

Before calling,

ensurethal

you have the following

infomation

availabls

to

assist

lh€

Hotline operator:

1.

To

determine the Softw€re Revlslon ol your

Homelink, press

and hold

6ilh€rbutton

atwhich

lor lllinol

both)for aboul100

seconds,

pointthe

LED

willstop flashinq and tum

ofi.

Continue to holdth€ button p.essed unlilthe

LED begins flashing the revision

veFion number. Forexample,

seven flashes

would

mean

Rev,sio, 20,

2.

To delermine the Regrbr

Code slatus

of

your

Homelink,

press and hold

butlon

1l

ior about

100 seconds, at

which

point the

LED

willsbpnashing

and tum

off. Continueto hold the

bul.

ton pressed untilthe

LED beqins flashing the reqion code:

1

flashi

Resl

2

3flashesr

U.K.

of

Europe

flashesi

Frcnce

4

flashesi

llaly

3.

Additionally,

the

Hotline

will requesl from you lhe following information aboul your vehicle and the original transmitter

you are trying

to

programme:

-

Make and model of your

vehicl6,

including year

of

manufac-

lure,

country

of

purchase and

Vehicle ldentilic€tion Number

(vr.N.)

-

Original remote control brand, model, age and operating

frequency, if known.