Lotus 2005 Elise, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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ENTRY & COMFORT
WARNING:
• In very hot/cold territories, or under conditions of extreme
solar heating, be aware of exposed metal surfaces in the
cabin. Take suitable precautions to guard against burn
injuries from hot or cold metal.
• Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Young children
who get into unlocked cars may be unable to get out.
Always lock your car whenever you leave it.
Central Door Locking (CDL)
The central door locking (CDL) operates on the driver’s and
passenger’s doors in conjunction with the security alarm system.
For full details of the alarm system, see page 30.
To unlock from outside:
To unlock the doors from outside, press once, for a full second,
the larger button on the transmitter fob. The alarm will be dis-
armed and both doors unlocked. Press the exterior lock button
and pull open the door using the fingergrip below the button. If
the door is swung fully open, a spring detent mechanism on the
hinge will aid restraint of the door for convenience whilst entering
or exiting the car, but the door should be manually held in windy
conditions, or if the car is parked on a slope.
From inside the car, pull the door firmly shut using the recess
provided at the top of the door trim panel.
WARNING:
Before closing a door take care to ensure that no persons
or objects will be trapped to avoid injury or damage.
To lock from inside:
If it is desired to lock the doors from inside the car, for example
to deter highjack attempts, press the right hand side of the CDL
rocker switch on the front of the gear lever shroud to lock both
doors with or without the ignition switched on. Alternatively, the
doors can be locked individually by depressing the button at the
rear end of each door sill.
WARNING:
Whether locked using the rocker switch or sill buttons,
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