Lotus 2005 Elise, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Engine Exhaust
California Proposition 65 Warning
WARNING:
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
car components contain or emit chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained in cars and certain
products of component wear contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING:
If you ever suspect exhaust gas is entering the cockpit,
do not drive the car until the fault has been repaired.
In particular, running the engine in an enclosed space
can let exhaust gas into the car, even more quickly if the
interior fan is switched on.
NEVER park in a garage with the engine running.
WARNING:
Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon
monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause
unconsciousness and death.
You might have exhaust gas entering the cockpit if:
• Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
• Your car was damaged in a collision.
• Your car was damaged when driving over high points in the
road or over road debris.
• Repairs weren’t carried out correctly.
• Your car or exhaust system had been modified improperly.
Make sure your car is checked by an authorised dealer before
driving it again.
NOTICE: The Elise is fitted with a ‘three way’ catalytic converter
in the exhaust system in order to reduce the noxious content of
the exhaust gases and comply with emission control regulations.
It is essential that ONLY UNLEADED FUEL is used (see ‘Fuel
Requirement’). The use of leaded fuel, or lead replacement
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