Part Number: A702T0002A
Version: 6
Exige V6 Cup Car
Supplementary Manual
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1.0 LEGAL, SAFETY AND WARRANTY ISSUES
1.1 Important Safety Information
To help you make informed decisions about safety, this section details some important safety information about
hazardous situations which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
In addition, important safety information is also provided in forms including;
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Safety labels on the car;
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Safety messages throughout the Owner’s Handbook; and
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Safety messages throughout this Supplementary Handbook, highlighted as follows:
The following paragraphs of this section contain safety messages:
THE PURPOSE OF THIS SUPPLEMENTARY DOCUMENT IS TO INFORM THE OWNER/DRIVER OF SOME OF THE
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND OTHER DIFFERENCES FROM THE STANDARD LOTUS EXIGE. ANY
ALTERATION OR MISUSE OF THE CAR OR DEVIATION FROM THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS DOCUMENT OR
OTHER DOCUMENTS SUPPLIED WITH THE CAR COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
THIS IS A PERFORMANCE CAR WITH CHARACTERISTICS THAT DIFFER FROM NORMAL PRODUCTION
VEHICLES. PROPER TRACK TRAINING IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO USAGE.
NO ADJUSTMENTS OR SERVICING EXPLAINED IN THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY
INEXPERIENCED OR UNTRAINED INDIVIDUALS. ADJUSTMENTS OR SERVICING BY INEXPERIENCED OR
UNTRAINED INDIVIDUALS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT VEHICLE SAFETY CHECKS ARE CARRIED OUT ON THE VEHICLE BEFORE EACH
TRACK SESSION. PLEASE REFER TO ‘SECTION 8 SERVICE GUIDE’ IN THIS MANUAL FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION.
NEVER DRIVE THIS VEHICLE ON TRACK WITHOUT SAFETY HARNESSES FITTED, AND WITHOUT WEARING AN
APPROPRIATE SAFETY HELMET CORRECTLY.
LOTUS RACING STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT FULL SAFETY CLOTHING, BOOTS AND GLOVES ARE ALSO
WORN WHILST DRIVING THIS VEHICLE ON TRACK.
ONLY USE AN APPROVED FUEL CONTAINER FOR REFUELLING IN THE PITS. ALWAYS ENSURE THE ENGINE
IS SWITCHED OFF, AND APPROPRIATE SAFETY CLOTHING IS WORN DURING REFUELLING. ENSURE FUEL
CAP IS IN PLACE AND SECURED TIGHTLY BEFORE STARTING ENGINE.