Lotus 2005 Elise, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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sure of tires to be used on the Elise. It also specifies the
total weight the car can carry, called the car capacity
weight. This includes the weight of driver, passenger and
luggage.
Also to be found on the driver’s door jamb is the Cer-
tification label (‘Manufactured by Lotus Cars Ltd.’) which
stipulates the Gross Car Weight Rating (GVWR). The
GVWR includes the weight of the car, occupants, fuel
and luggage. Never exceed the GVWR or the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or rear axle. The
maximum load which may be carried in the rear luggage
compartment is 110 lb (50 kg). Note that the Elise is not
designed to tow a trailer, and no such attempt should be
made.
WARNING:
Do not exceed the GVWR, or front or rear GAWR.
Exceeding these limits may cause unstable handling
or car or tire damage which could cause a crash
in which you or others could be seriously injured
or killed. The Elise should never be used to tow a
trailer.
Federal Motor Car Safety Standards require Lotus to in-
clude the following verbatim statement in this handbook:
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit:
1) Locate the statement “The combined weight of
occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds”
on your car’s placard.
2) Determine the combined weight of the driver and pas-
senger that will be riding in your car.
3) Subtract the combined weight of the driver and pas-
senger from XXX kilograms, or XXX pounds.
4) The resulting figure equals the available amount of
cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the
“XXX” amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five
150 lb. passengers in your car, the amount of available
cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400 - 750
(5 x 150) = 650 lbs.)
Note: Maximum load to be carried in the Elise rear lug-
gage compartment is 110 lb (50 kg).
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