Lotus 2005 Elise, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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INSTRUMENTS
Speedometer
This instrument displays road speed in MPH, with a second-
ary scale in km/h.
Tachometer
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions
per minute. The engine management system limits the
maximum continuous engine speed to 8000 rpm once
normal running temperature has been reached. Very short
bursts up to 8500 rpm are allowed during maximum acceleration
through the lower gears.
A 6000 rpm limit is imposed on a cold engine in order to
reduce possible damage from a harsh driving style.
NOTICE:
• The use of wide throttle openings and/or high rpm before
normal running temperature has been reached will result in
premature wear and should be avoided.
• Do not run the engine continuously at its maximum speed,
or allow overspeeding to occur on the overrun by downshift-
ing prematurely, as the high engine loads imposed could
result in catastrophic failure.
A red tell tale lamp in the top of the tachometer face lights at
high rpm (dependent on gear engaged) to warn that maximum
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