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9. HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING

Air Conditioning .............................................................. 63

Air Re-circulation ............................................................ 64

Heater Temperature ........................................................ 64

Fan Speed ..................................................................... 64

Air Distribution ................................................................ 65

Engine Bay Ventilation .................................................... 67

10. DRIVING CONTROLS

Foot Pedals .................................................................... 68

Footwell Carpets ............................................................. 68

Clutch Pedal ................................................................... 68

Footbrake ....................................................................... 69

Anti-Lock Brake System ................................................. 69

Lotus Traction Control & Limited Slip Differential............ 72

Parking Brake ................................................................. 74

Gear Lever ..................................................................... 75

11. STARTING PROCEDURE & ENGINE BREAK-IN

Operation Temperature Limit .......................................... 76

Starting a Cold or Warm Engine ..................................... 76

Idle Speed ...................................................................... 77

Engine Break-In .............................................................. 77

Engine Special Features ................................................. 78

12. EXTERNAL OPERATIONS

Fuel Requirement ........................................................... 79

Fuel Filling ...................................................................... 80

Front Service Access Panels .......................................... 82

Engine Cover/Trunk Lid/Tailgate ..................................... 83

Child Entrapment ...................................................... 84

Removable Roof Concept ............................................... 85

Soft Top Roof Fitting .................................................. 86

Soft Top Roof Removal ............................................. 88

Hard Top Roof Fitting ................................................ 89

Hard Top Roof Removal ............................................ 94

13. SERVICING & MAINTENANCE

Bodycare ........................................................................ 97

Body Features ........................................................... 97

Paint Care ................................................................. 98

Ventilation ................................................................. 98

Paintwork Polishing ................................................... 99

Washing .................................................................... 99

Soft Top Roof .......................................................... 100

Windscreen Cleaning .............................................. 100

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Summary of Contents for ELISE 2007

Page 1: ... Cars Limited 2007 Lotus Cars USA Inc 2236 Northmont Parkway Duluth Georgia 30096 Tel 770 476 6540 Fax 770 476 6541 www LotusCars com intro18e and OWNER S HANDBOOK 2007 model year onwards oh_USA EliseExige E121 indd 1 15 03 2010 15 07 59 ...

Page 2: ...intro18h intro18c oh_USA EliseExige E121 indd 2 15 03 2010 15 07 59 ...

Page 3: ... Fobs 30 Engine Immobiliser 31 Valet Mode 31 Arming the Alarm 32 Disarming the Alarm 33 Emergency Disarming Mobilising 33 Intrusion Sensing 34 Manual Activation of Siren 34 Transmitter Fob Battery Replacement 35 Programming Additional Transmitter Fobs 36 Disconnecting Car Battery 36 7 ENTRY COMFORT Central Door Locking 37 To Unlock From Outside 37 To Lock From Inside 37 To Unlock From Inside 38 To...

Page 4: ...action Control 51 Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp 51 Security RPM Tell Tale 52 Instruments 52 Speedometer 52 Tachometer 52 LCD Display Panel 54 Fuel Level Display 54 Coolant Temperature Display 54 Odometer 55 Trip Recorder 55 Dashboard Switches 56 Daytime Running Lamps 56 Parking Lamp Switch 56 Headlamp Switch 56 Lights on Buzzer 57 Hazard Warning Lamps Switch 57 Instrument Illumination 58 Auxil...

Page 5: ...Temperature Limit 76 Starting a Cold or Warm Engine 76 Idle Speed 77 Engine Break In 77 Engine Special Features 78 12 EXTERNAL OPERATIONS Fuel Requirement 79 Fuel Filling 80 Front Service Access Panels 82 Engine Cover Trunk Lid Tailgate 83 Child Entrapment 84 Removable Roof Concept 85 Soft Top Roof Fitting 86 Soft Top Roof Removal 88 Hard Top Roof Fitting 89 Hard Top Roof Removal 94 13 SERVICING M...

Page 6: ...rvoir 114 Brake Pads 115 Brake Pipes and Hoses 116 Air Cleaner Element 117 Auxiliary Drive Belt 118 Sparking Plugs 118 14 TIRES WHEELS Tires 119 Glossary of Terms 119 Tire Safety 121 Tire Care 121 Replacement Tires 122 Tire Characteristics 123 Winter Tires 123 Tire Chains 124 Uniform Tire Quality Grading 124 Tire Placard Label 125 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit 126 Tire Markings 127 Tire...

Page 7: ...r Lamp Bulb 149 Rear Lamp Cluster Bulb 150 High Mounted Stoplamp Bulb 151 Licence Plate Lamp Bulb 151 Interior Lamp Bulb 151 Side Marker Lamp Bulb 151 16 LIFTING TOWING Towing Eye 152 Towing a Trailer 153 Car Tie Down 153 Lifting Your Elise Exige 154 Fuel Tank Undershield 155 17 ACCESSORIES Accessories Modifications 156 Storing Your Elise Exige 158 18 RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS Engine 159 Transmission...

Page 8: ...is carried out by competent personnel at the correct intervals An alphabetical index is provided at the back of this book to help you find information about any particular feature or topic The information and specifications included in this publica tion were correct at the time of approval for printing Lotus has a policy of continuous product improvement and reserves the right to discontinue or ch...

Page 9: ...bags are designed to inflate only in a moderate to severe frontal collision So even though your car is equipped with airbags make sure you and your passenger always wear your seat belts and wear them properly See page 18 Your Car is Not Recommended for Child Passengers Since all children are safest in the back seat of a car and your car does not have a back seat we strongly recommend that you do n...

Page 10: ...ch problems check your tire pressures and condition frequently and perform all regularly scheduled maintenance see separate Maintenance Record booklet Safety Features Your car is equipped with many features that work together to protect you and your passenger during a crash The Lotus Elise Exige has been designed to comply with applicable safety regulations The Elise Exige has passive safety featu...

Page 11: ...occupants and or other persons and must be used only in a responsible and cautious manner This entire handbook is filled with important safety information Please read it carefully Remember ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT Never drive whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs Never drive when excessively tired Never use mobile phones map read or attempt other distract ing activities whilst driving A...

Page 12: ...rs USA Inc 2236 Northmont Parkway Duluth Georgia 30096 Tel 770 476 6540 If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an inves tigation and if it finds that a safety problem exists in a group of cars it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSAcannot become involved in individual problems between you and your dealer or Lotus Cars USA Inc To contact NHTSA you may either call theAuto S...

Page 13: ...Safety Information 11 oh_USA EliseExige E121 indd 13 15 03 2010 15 08 00 ...

Page 14: ... 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 ca...

Page 15: ... areas where combustible material such as dry grass or leaves could come into contact with the hot exhaust system Under certain wind and weather conditions a grass fire could be initiated DO NOT tamper with any electrical components with the battery connected You could receive an electric shock from the spark plug coils or initiate a car fire DO NOT check or adjust any engine bay equipment with th...

Page 16: ...their seat belts Care of the Environment By virtue of its light weight simple content constructional process and fuel efficiency the Elise Exige has a low environ mental impact compared with many road cars All drivers should however be aware of the effect of motor car exhaust emissions on the environment and drive in a way which minimises pollu tion by Anticipating traffic flow to avoid needless a...

Page 17: ...assis sideframe alongside the driver s seat It is repeated on the certification label on the driver s door jamb This label contains tire pressure information The chassis frame is stamped with the V I N in the right hand front wheelarch area viewable with the front wheels turned to right full lock It is essential that the complete V I N is quoted in any cor respondence concerning the car or when or...

Page 18: ...engine number is stamped on the rear end of the cylinder block exhaust side and is followed by 2ZZ ohs133 ohs104 Vehicle Identification 16 V I N ON CHASSIS ENGINE NUMBER oh_USA EliseExige E121 indd 18 15 03 2010 15 08 01 ...

Page 19: ...able backrest angle cushion density and contours of both seats have been anatomically designed to optimise comfort and minimise fatigue using ProBax technology manufactured under licence WARNING Sit as far back from the steering wheel as is comfortable whilst ensuring that full control can be maintained Sit ting too close to an airbag can result in serious injury or death if the airbag inflates En...

Page 20: ...ime If the driver s belt remains unfastened the tell tale will light constantly and if 15 mph is exceeded the lamp will again flash and be accompanied by a chime Inertia Reel Seat Belts The standard fitment inertia reel seat belts allow the wearer freedom of movement under normal driving conditions The belt reel will lock automatically whenever the car is subjected to brak ing acceleration or corn...

Page 21: ...erious injury or death in a crash even with airbags On fastening the seat belt ensure that no part of the belt is twisted or is entangled in the door or seat mechanism Seat belts are designed to bear upon the bone structure of the body and should be worn low across the front of the pelvis and across the chest and shoulder Wearing the lap section of the belt across the abdominal area must be avoide...

Page 22: ...y if it has been used in a severe impact even if damage to the assembly is not obvious In situations where the airbags have been deployed the belt tensioner systems must also be replaced Seat belt anchorage points must also be rigorously checked Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed Check the belts regularly ...

Page 23: ...ent of airbag deployment The airbag system is designed to inflate when the car is involved in a frontal or near frontal collision and the force of impact is sufficient to warrant additional occupant protection The driver s airbag is housed in the centre of the steering wheel and that for the passenger in the dashboard When triggered by an electronic crash sensor each air bag inflates in a fraction...

Page 24: ...g deployment You can be killed or seriously injured in a crash if you aren t wearing your seat belt even with airbags Wearing your seat belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the car or being ejected from it Airbags are designed to work with seat belts but don t replace them Airbags are designed to deploy only in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes Th...

Page 25: ...d don t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any passenger dashboard air bag covering Do not lean against the inside of the doors always hold the steering wheel by the outer rim never rest your hands on the airbag panel Never transport heavy objects on or in front of the pas senger seat Give your passenger all of the information in this sec tion Do not attempt to de activ...

Page 26: ...needed Airbag Deployment If a crash or collision causes the airbags to inflate you may see what looks like smoke but is actually powder from the airbag surface used to aid smooth deployment Although the powder is not harmful people with respiratory problems may experience some temporary discomfort If this occurs get out of the car if possible as soon as it is safe to do so After airbag deployment ...

Page 27: ...ag system can be found on stickers on the sun visors For important recommendations on the use of child restraints please refer to Child Restraints in this hand book Never use a rear facing child seat in your Elise Exige A crash can damage the restraint systems in your car A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash To...

Page 28: ... the standard seat and seat belt should be used If the belt touches or crosses the child s neck the child should NOT be carried in the Elise Exige WARNING Children should not be carried in the Elise Exige un less they are large enough to be able properly to use the standard seat belt without any child seat or booster seat Child restraint systems other than belt positioning booster seats are design...

Page 29: ...actor The safety belt for the passenger s seat is equipped with an automatic locking retractor that must be used for securing a forward facing child restraint system When activated this retractor allows you to securely fasten the child restraint system Activating the Automatic Retractor 1 Pull the passenger seat safety belt completely out At this point the locking mechanism is activated 2 Place th...

Page 30: ...he safety belt and child seat 1 Unbuckle the safety belt 2 Remove the child seat 3 Make sure that the belt has fully retracted At this point the automatic locking feature is disengaged 28 oh_USA EliseExige E121 indd 30 15 03 2010 15 08 03 ...

Page 31: ...y with the car documents This number will be required when ordering a replacement or any additional keys from your dealer Ensure that a spare key is available at all times to guard against becoming stranded WARNING Never leave the car unattended with the key in the ignition switch especially if unsupervised children and or animals are in the car Dangers can arise from window operation and other el...

Page 32: ...g a microwave sensor Self powered siren to maintain protection if the car battery is disconnected Transmitter Fobs Two transmitter fobs are provided with the car to operate the immobiliser alarm system The two transmitters should be kept separate and a replacement obtained immediately after any loss to ensure that a spare is always available Each individual alarm system has a unique serial number ...

Page 33: ...curity tell tale in the tachometer upper face flashing continuously To mobilise the engine press once and for a full second the larger of the two buttons on the transmitter fob The security tell tale will be extinguished Valet Mode If leaving the car for servicing or parking the passive immo bilisation feature may be switched off by switching on the ignition and pressing the transmitter small butt...

Page 34: ...t switch group both doors or front rear access lids excluded from the circuit After arming the system the engine is immediately immobi lised but a period of approximately 45 seconds must elapse be fore all functions and sensors become fully active After this time the alarm will be triggered by any of the following actions Interruption of the car battery power supply Energising the ignition circuit...

Page 35: ...g source 1 pulse flashing door engine cover boot lid or body front access panel 2 pulse flashing movement detected in cabin by microwave sensor 4 pulse flashing tampering with ignition circuit 6 pulse flashing interruption of battery supply The coding will be deleted when the ignition is next turned on Emergency disarming mobilising If the transmitter fobs are lost or damaged the alarm sys tem own...

Page 36: ...ttery interruption circuits being active by arming the system in the usual way with the transmitter larger button and within 20 seconds pressing the smaller button twice Manual Activation of Siren To enhance personal security with the system in a fully armed state after 45 second arming period the siren may be manually triggered by pressing the transmitter smaller button The siren will sound and t...

Page 37: ...12 months Using a small screwdriver prise open the case in the areas marked open Remove the old battery and wait for 10 seconds before insert ing the new battery with ve sign uppermost and holding the battery only by the periphery Align the locating studs and firmly press the case together The transmitter should now operate normally but may require re synchronisation with the control unit Transmit...

Page 38: ...bs required to operate the system 3 Turn the ignition on and off 3 times within 7 seconds the security tell tale in the tachometer will light for 3 seconds 4 Enter the PIN Immediately the tell tale goes out switch ON the ignition and count the number of security tell tale flashes until equal to the first number of the PIN then turn the ignition OFF then back ON again 5 Repeat operation 4 for the r...

Page 39: ...on 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 ens...

Page 40: ...h door Note that in the event of a car col lision which causes the safety inertia switch to be tripped the doors will automatically be unlocked Pull the release handle at the front of the door and push open Shut the door from outside by using firm hand pressure towards the rear of the door WARNING Before closing a door take care to ensure that no persons or objects will be trapped to avoid injury ...

Page 41: ... are secure Arm the security alarm by pressing once for a full second the larger of the two buttons on the transmitter fob This action will both arm the alarm and electrically lock the driver s and passenger s doors ohs97b ohs103 Mechanical locking Interior release handle Lock Unlock En try Comfort 39 oh_USA EliseExige E121 indd 41 15 03 2010 15 08 04 ...

Page 42: ...ckwise to the vertical position to disconnect each release button from the latch This technique does not deadlock the interior release handles but does allow continued key access to the car until restoration of battery power Note that a door locked with the mechanical key cannot be unlocked using only the transmitter fob To deadlock the car i e disable interior release handles with a flat vehicle ...

Page 43: ...y Comfort Lights On Buzzer A lights on reminder buzzer will sound if the lights are on the ignition is switched off and the driver s door is then opened 41 oh_USA EliseExige E121 indd 43 15 03 2010 15 08 04 ...

Page 44: ...de a wider field of vision A spring detent mechanism allows the complete mirror to swing forwards or backwards on accidental contact to reduce possible damage WARNING The passenger side convex mirror makes objects seem smaller and farther away than when viewed through a flat mirror Take care to judge distances and speeds correctly If you move into a lane on your right when the car behind is too cl...

Page 45: ...tening the battery take care not to leave the lamp on when parking the car or to switch it on accidentally when using the storage space behind the seats Lens rocked downwards a courtesy mode applies where the lamp is switched on whenever a door is opened and goes out when both doors are closed This is the normal position and should be used whenever leaving the car Sun Visors To help reduce sun gla...

Page 46: ... key in position Do not leave children or animals in a parked car with the roof and windows closed in hot weather conditions as they may suffocate and or experience heat exhaustion Manual Operation Each door window may be raised or lowered by the winder handle near the front of the door Electric Operation On cars so equipped switches for the electric window opera tion are mounted in the front of t...

Page 47: ...the switch to stop window movement To raise a window press the upper dished end of the switch Cup Can Holder if fitted On cars so equipped a cup can holder is stowed beneath the centre of the dashboard and may be drawn out on a slide when required Entry Comfort 45 oh_USA EliseExige E121 indd 47 15 03 2010 15 08 05 ...

Page 48: ...se Exige The engine start function is controlled by a Start button at the left hand end of the dashboard see below B To remove the key turn fully counterclockwise to B and withdraw The steering column lock will be activated when the key is withdrawn but may not engage until the steering is turned and the mechanism is aligned NOTICE DO NOT leave the ignition switched on for long periods without the...

Page 49: ...e start button is located at the left hand end of the dashboard alongside the lighting switches and is backlit when the ignition is turned on The button is operative only with the ignition on security system mobilised and on Canadian cars with the clutch pedal fully depressed The engine starter motor will be engaged for as long as the button is pressed Release the button to stop engine cranking Fo...

Page 50: ...e Bulb Check In order to check that the warning systems are operative all the tell tale lamps except the security tell tale see Car Se curity Alarm section should light for about 6 seconds following ignition switch on If any lamp should fail to light it is possible that the bulb or warning circuit may be faulty see your dealer without delay Turn Tell Tale When the left hand or right hand turn indi...

Page 51: ...brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir possibly caused by a hydraulic leak in one of the separate front or rear brake circuits In the event of a leak there is a danger that air may enter the hy draulic system and cause spongy operation and extended pedal travel The divided brake circuit should ensure that emergency braking remains but the car should not be driven until the fault has been ide...

Page 52: ...lly but without the anti lock feature The car can be driven but should be checked and repaired at the earliest opportunity High Beam Tell Tale This lamp glows blue whenever the headlamp high beams are operating Airbag Tell Tale The airbag safety system has a self diagnostic feature which lights the red tell tale if a fault is detected As a bulb and circuit check the tell tale will light for about ...

Page 53: ... the traction control off button is activated the tell tale will light continuously to confirm system de activation Refer to Lotus Traction Control Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp The engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp MIL is provided to warn the driver that the engine management system has de tected a fault which may result in increased noxious emissions from the exhaust In order to minimise emi...

Page 54: ...the earlier section Security Alarm Note that the tell tale also functions as a high engine speed rpm warning see Tachometer NOTICE The car is not fitted with a low tire pressure tell tale You should check the tire condition and pressure regularly See section in the handbook on tires which specifies tire care and pressures INSTRUMENTS Speedometer This instrument displays road speed in MPH with a se...

Page 55: ...ng full accel eration gearchange upshifts should be made immediately the tell tale comes on Note that this lamp also functions as a security system tell tale see Security Alarm Recalibration of the speedo and tacho needle zero positions will occur during a 3 second period following ignition switch on but if a needle becomes stranded outside of the re calibration range the following procedure shoul...

Page 56: ...alls a white band will extend from the right to represent the empty proportion When only a single segment remains representing approxi mately 1 3 U S gall 5 litres the amber low fuel tell tale will flash Refuel at the next opportunity NOTICE Do not allow the tank to run completely dry as this may damage the catalytic converter and fuel pump This may affect the terms of your warranty Coolant Temper...

Page 57: ...ek qualified assistance NOTICE After a heavy snowfall ensure that the radiator cooling outlet grilles in the front body are cleared of snow before driving the car or overheating may occur Odometer An odometer total distance recorder reading is displayed at the bottom left hand corner of the panel Trip Recorder Atrip distance recorder is provided at the top left hand corner of the panel In order to...

Page 58: ...e front and rear parking lamps side marker lamps and instrument switch illumination A tell tale in the switch button lights up green to indicate when the circuit is active Note that the headlamp switch tell tale see below must be off before the parking lamps can be switched off Headlamp Switch The lower switch functions with or without ignition and switches on the headlamps together with the parki...

Page 59: ...son all the turn indicator lamps the turn lamps tell tale and the hazard switch icon Press a second time to switch off This switch should be used when the car has to be stopped on the highway in an emergency or in other situations where a warning to other traffic would be prudent Use of the hazard warning lamps may be subject to local traffic laws with which drivers should familiarise themselves W...

Page 60: ...luminescent instrument illumination may be adjusted To cycle through the range of brightness press and hold the button and release at the desired setting This dual function button also resets the trip distance recorder see Trip Recorder Instruments Switches 58 INSTRUMENT ILLUMINATION BUTTON ohs102a oh_USA EliseExige E121 indd 60 15 03 2010 15 08 06 ...

Page 61: ... a standard cigarette lighter element to be used or other electrical accessories requiring this type of fitting Maximum current draw should not exceed 15 amps WARNING Do not leave small children unattended in the car since careless interference with the power socket could be danger ous and result in burn injuries or the initiation of a fire Instruments Switches 59 AUXILIARY POWER SOCKET ohs144 oh_...

Page 62: ...ng Note that when high beam is selected the low beam lamps remain lit NOTICE The headlamps used on the Elise Exige provide a beam pattern which differs from regular USA headlamps Take a moment to familiarise yourself with the spread of light Headlamp Flasher The headlamp flasher is operative at all times The high beam lamps will light for as long as the lever switch is pulled towards the steering ...

Page 63: ...d by the up down posi tion of the lever switch which operates as follows Moved fully down the wiper is switched off Move up to the first position for intermittent wipe The wiper will make one sweep about every five seconds Select the next position for normal wiper operation Move fully upwards for quick wipe to be used only in heavy rain Windscreen Washer Two windscreen washer jets are provided one...

Page 64: ...mum performance and to avoid the van dalism and accidental damage to which external aerials are vulnerable Speakers Two rear speakers with 90W peak 30W RMS are mounted at each side of the cabin rear bulkhead trim panel Front speakers fitted beneath each side of the dashboard top panel are rated at 105W peak 35W RMS Security Some audio sets feature a removable front panel and others a programmable ...

Page 65: ...sh button switches are provided for air conditioning and air re circulation Air Conditioning The left hand push button selects air conditioning but the following conditions must first be met before the system will operate The engine must be running A fan speed must be selected Ambient temperature must be above 37 F 3 C With a fully cold temperature setting refrigerated air will be supplied For deh...

Page 66: ...hen the circuit is active Heater Temperature With the left hand rotary control turned fully counterclockwise no heating is provided If cooled air is required use this tempera ture position in conjunction with air conditioning Turning the control progressively clockwise provides increas ing levels of heat until at the fully clockwise position maximum heat is supplied Fan Speed The centre rotary swi...

Page 67: ...nts should be al lowed for the flaps to operate following a new selection Face Level Turned fully counterclockwise all airflow is directed to the four face level vents each of which may be manipulated to adjust volume and direction Heating Ventilation A C FACE LEVEL p100 65 oh_USA EliseExige E121 indd 67 15 03 2010 15 08 07 ...

Page 68: ...lockwise from the face level vents symbol towards the footwell symbol an increasing proportion of airflow is directed towards the footwell vents Heating Ventilation A C FOOTWELL p100 66 oh_USA EliseExige E121 indd 68 15 03 2010 15 08 07 ...

Page 69: ...ed to the screen Ventilation Shut Off To close off the ventilation which you may want to do in heavy traffic to reduce fumes coming into the car select re circulation turn off the fan turn the distribution control fully counterclockwise to the face level vent position and manually shut off each of the face level vents Engine Bay Ventilation The engine bay is ventilated via intake ducts in the body...

Page 70: ... pedals causing possible loss of control and a crash in which you or others could be killed or seriously injured The carpets fitted in the footwells of the Elise Exige are se cured by two button screws at the rear and Velcro strips beneath the front edge Always ensure that the carpets are replaced and secured correctly and never fit any loose mats on top Clutch Pedal NOTICE To avoid unnecessary cl...

Page 71: ...ad some loss of braking response may be experienced until the brakes have dried out As soon as it is safe to do so after such an encounter apply the brakes until normal operation is restored Failure to do so may result in an accident in which you or others may be killed or seriously injured The brake assistance servo uses vacuum supplied from the engine intake plenum such that assistance is avail ...

Page 72: ...to that wheel s is modulated by the ABS to help keep the wheel rotating and provide the maximum controlled braking force The wheels may appear to lock momen tarily as the wheel speed rapidly changes and some tire noise intermittent screeching may be heard which is normal and will vary with road and tire conditions Note that the ABS does not function at speeds below 5 mph 7 km h When the ABS is act...

Page 73: ...on standard tires would seriously affect the performance of your ABS The amber ABS tell tale in the instrument panel should light for about 4 seconds following ignition switch on and then go out If the lamp remains lit or comes on whilst driving a fault in the anti lock brake system is indicated The base brake system will continue to oper ate normally but without ABS The car can be driven but shou...

Page 74: ... of off road or closed venue competition and help maintain mobility in mud snow or sand The electronic LTC then acts to stabilise high speed vehicle behaviour under high cornering loads or extreme manoeuvres If the traction control tell tale in the instrument panel is seen to flicker this is an indication that the LTC has been triggered and electronic intervention is taking place the tractive limi...

Page 75: ...press momentarily the button a second time and check that the tell tale goes out Note that the button tell tale will flicker in conjunction with the instrument panel tell tale if the LTC is triggered Irrespective of the system status when the ignition is turned off LTC will automatically be activated next time the ignition is switched on USA Canada Traction control tell tale m252b Traction control...

Page 76: ...olonged or frequent hard use special care should be taken to ensure that the parking brake is securely engaged in order to allow for any potential brake force re duction as the discs cool Failure to do so may result in the car rolling away and causing an accident in which you or others may be killed or seriously injured To release the brake pull up the lever press and hold the release button in th...

Page 77: ...ing the lift collar beneath the knob and then further to the left over a spring detent before finally pushing forwards to engage the gear When changing gear it is essential that the transmission is not abused by power shifting the clutch pedal must be fully depressed during each gear shift and the throttle pedal eased during upshifts NOTICE Gearshifting without correct operation of the clutch and ...

Page 78: ...to use the car at temperatures lower than 20 C 4 F Starting a Cold or Warm Engine The fuel injection and engine management system controls fuel delivery and engine settings under all normal operating conditions i Insert the key into the steering lock ignition switch and turn to position l to unlock the column Before turning on the igni tion if the security tell tale in the tachometer face is flash...

Page 79: ...normal automati cally when the engine has warmed sufficiently Engine Break In Although the Elise Exige powertrain is built to close toler ances using modern technology the progressive and sympathetic breaking in or bedding in of a new engine and transmission remains a major factor in attaining efficient operation with smooth durable and economic performance to last throughout the life of the car N...

Page 80: ...parameters are continuously monitored and recorded in the engine electronic controller This data may be downloaded by Lotus dealers on demand to assist fault diagnosis and identify vehicle misuse Tires New tires also require a short break in period before providing optimum grip Engine Special Features The engine of the Elise Exige is designated VVTL i for Vari able Valve Timing and Lift intelligen...

Page 81: ...fied fuel consult your dealer without delay The use of good quality fuels containing proper detergent ad ditives is advised for good performance and emission control NOTICE Do NOT use leaded fuel damage caused by the use of leaded or other improper fuel is not covered by the New Car or Emission Control System Warranty The effectiveness of the catalytic converter decreases after as little as one ta...

Page 82: ...stem and are NOT recommended Diesel The Lotus Elise Exige will not operate on diesel fuel Fuel Filling WARNING Gasoline and its attendant fumes are highly explosive You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel Before stopping at a filling station switch off mobile phones and other electronic equipment ensure that all cigarettes are extinguished and that no naked flames or other potent...

Page 83: ...he cap into the filler neck and turn clockwise until the ratchet mechanism clicks several times Push the flap closed Filling Procedure Insert the pump nozzle fully into the neck and fill until the auto shut off mechanism is triggered Do not attempt to brim the tank to the top of the filler neck as expansion of the fuel due to temperature change cold underground fuel storage may cause flooding of t...

Page 84: ...ng the two locating pegs on the inboard side of the access panel with the holes in the front body spine Fit the single screw at the outboard corner of the panel into the captive nut in the body taking care not to cross thread or overtighten the screw Re stow the hexagonal key in the tool kit Exige Use the hexagonal key supplied in the vehicle tool kit to release the three threaded fasteners securi...

Page 85: ...ill not be covered by your warranty Elise To open the lid insert the key into the lock and turn clock wise When released a spring plunger will lift the lid sufficiently to allow it to be raised fully by hand Support the lid by engaging the prop provided on the trunk bulkhead in the slotted plate adjacent to the latch mechanism To close stow the support prop in its bulkhead clip and keeping fingers...

Page 86: ...ult in a crash in which you or others could be killed or seriously injured Refer also to the Tires section in this handbook Child Entrapment If a child should become trapped in the rear luggage com partment an emergency internal release handle is provided to facilitate their escape To release the latch pull the fluorescent handle on the un derside of the lid Parents should decide if their children...

Page 87: ... or suffer leaks due to the high pressure water streams directed in areas which would not apply in normal driving conditions Exige The Lotus Exige has been conceived and configured as a sports coupé with a removable roof The aerodynamic perform ance of the bodyshell including the front spoiler rear aerofoil roof panel and tailgate have been tuned to provide the optimum handling balance with the ro...

Page 88: ...Lower both door windows or open both doors 2 Insert the two identical roof support stays with the arrows pointing forwards into the slots above the rear window and in the windscreen header rail Note that the slots are keyed to allow fitment of the stays in only the correct orientation 3 Lay the soft top roof across the centre of the roof space with the arrows on the side rails pointing forwards Ex...

Page 89: ... indicating that latching is complete Pull up on the side rail to check security 6 On the right hand side of the car repeat steps 4 and 5 for the second side rail NOTICE Engaging the left hand roof side rail first will minimise the possibility of the canopy tensioning cable adjusters causing damage to the roof seals WARNING Before driving check that the roof is secure by pulling upwards on each en...

Page 90: ... on the side rail if necessary to relieve the load on the latch pins and rotate the rail upwards to release the canopy tension 3 Repeat step 2 for the left hand side rail NOTICE Releasing the right hand roof side rail first will minimise the possibility of the canopy tensioning cable adjusters causing damage to the roof seals 4 Free the front and rear tensioning cables from the gutters be fore car...

Page 91: ...ard top roof to their dealer When stowing the roof off the car care should be taken to avoid damage to the roof corners e g use a suitable soft floor covering on which to stand the roof Note that there is no provision for on board hard top roof stowage Fitment or removal of the hardtop is made considerably easier with the assistance of a second person Use only the Torx tool supplied in the vehicle...

Page 92: ...edge against the windscreen header rail 2 Locate a front spigot bracket into its latch plate lower slot lifting the roof slightly to allow this and retain to the roof with the Torx bolt Use only the special Torx tool supplied in the car tool kit stowed in the battery cover pocket and do not fully tighten at this stage 3 Repeat step 2 for the opposite front spigot bracket External Operations 90 FRO...

Page 93: ...ully located onto the tongue 5 Repeat step 4 for the opposite rear hook bracket 6 Push the roof fully forwards before tightening the front spigot brackets using only the special Torx tool supplied Hold each rear hook bracket in alignment whilst tightening the single fixing screw for each bracket Do not overtighten External Operations 91 FITTING REAR HOOK BRACKET h2 oh_USA EliseExige E121 indd 93 1...

Page 94: ...sides Press the panels firmly into position fully to engage the Vel cro fixing patches WARNING Do not drive the car with the cover panels removed Injury could result from contact with the roof brackets in a car collision External Operations 92 REAR CORNER COVER PANEL oh_USA EliseExige E121 indd 94 15 03 2010 15 08 10 ...

Page 95: ...ar with the trim cover panels removed Injury could result from contact with the roof brackets in a car collision Before driving check that the roof is secure by pulling upwards on each corner in turn If any upward move ment is evident check the correct fitment of all mounting brackets An insecure or incorrectly fitted roof could cause death or serious injury to other road users or a crash in which...

Page 96: ...njury or death could result from an unsecured roof panel 1 Open both doors 2 Using the special tool supplied release the three Torx screws securing the windscreen header trim panel and remove the panel External Operations 94 WINDSCREEN HEADER TRIM b331 oh_USA EliseExige E121 indd 96 15 03 2010 15 08 10 ...

Page 97: ...supplied slacken the Torx screw secur ing each front corner spigot bracket to the roof but do not yet remove the screws External Operations 95 FRONT CORNER SPIGOT BRACKET b330 oh_USA EliseExige E121 indd 97 15 03 2010 15 08 10 ...

Page 98: ...t corner bracket fixing screws and lift the front edge of the roof slightly to release the front brackets from their latch plate slots 7 With the aid of an assistant lift the roof from the car taking care to restrain the tethered brackets to avoid damaging the paintwork 8 If storing the roof vertically take care to avoid damaging the panel corners by using a cushioned floor covering External Opera...

Page 99: ...ed fasteners to permit easy removal for access to chassis or powertrain components or to allow simple and economic accident repair Other composite mouldings include the door shells sills front access panels windscreen frame and rear bulkhead some panels being bonded to the aluminium alloy chassis with an elastomeric adhesive Several different processes are used to manufacture the various panels de...

Page 100: ...n with brake fluid anti freeze solvents or other fluids can cause paint reaction Abrasion Blowing sand and dust or a dirty washing cloth Tree sap and insect fluids These can form a water insoluble polymer that adheres to the paint Bird excrement Highly acidic or alkaline this can chemically etch the paint Wash off immediately Leaves contain tannic acid which can stain light finishes Impact damage ...

Page 101: ...ay have a detrimental effect on the paint film and the soft top Use of automatic car washes will invalidate the terms of the Limited Warranty Many contaminants are water soluble and can be removed before any harm occurs by thorough washing with plenty of lukewarm water together with a proprietary car wash additive Household detergent and washing up liquid can contain cor rosive salts and will remo...

Page 102: ... the material may result The application of wax finishes dressings or preservatives may cause stains and should be avoided Your dealer will be able to advise on current Lotus approved soft top care products Windscreen Cleaning Use a proprietary glass cleaning product on the windscreen and door windows to ensure uninhibited vision Clean the wiper blade with windscreen wash solvent to prevent judder...

Page 103: ... of cracking scuffing shrinking etc Such wear is not an indication of a defect but rather the natural maturing of the leather Seat Belts Cleaning The seat belts may be sponged with warm water and should be allowed to air dry naturally before use Do not use chemical cleaners and never attempt to bleach or dye the webbing Footwell Cleaning Each time the car is washed the footwell carpet mats should ...

Page 104: ...edule consult your Lotus dealer in the first instance Vital information on suspension torque settings and safety precautions are available in the Service Notes manual for the vehicle concerned which may be ordered from any Lotus dealer see www LotusCars com Attempts at car servicing with inadequate knowledge tools or equipment could result in car damage as well as endangering you your passenger an...

Page 105: ...d in The best time to check the level is when the oil is warm such as during a fuel stop Ensure that the car is parked on a level surface and that a few minutes have elapsed since stop ping the engine to allow oil to drain back into the sump If the engine is stopped before reaching normal running temperature the oil will not drain back so readily and the dipstick will display an artificially low r...

Page 106: ...ng approximately litre 1 U S pt will raise the level from the mid point to the upper mark Allow several minutes for the oil to drain through to the sump before re checking the oil level Do NOT overfill or lubrication will be degraded and con sumption increased as the oil becomes aerated Refit the filler cap turning clockwise until secure Engine Oil Change The use of high quality oil renewed at the...

Page 107: ... of reach of children Allow the oil to drain completely before cleaning the drain plug fitting a new sealing washer and tightening securely Refit the undertray Refill with the recommended lubricant see page 159 via the oil filler on the camshaft cover to the top mark on the dipstick allowing several minutes for the oil to drain through to the sump before checking the level Take care not to overfil...

Page 108: ...to avoid contact with skin as far as possible and wash thoroughly after any contact Keep out of reach of children Remove the filter by turning in a counterclockwise direction if necessary using an oil filter wrench and dispose of safely see Used Engine Oil Ensure that only a Lotus specified filter is fitted as parts with identical outward appearance can contain different internal features Before f...

Page 109: ...es and garages providing facilities for disposal of used oil and used oil filters If in doubt contact your local authority for advice on disposal Transmission Oil The transmission should be checked for oil leaks for the correct oil level and the oil renewed at intervals specified in the Maintenance Schedule To check the oil level A garage lift or inspection pit must be used Remove the engine bay u...

Page 110: ...l is hazardous to your health and may be fatal if swallowed Take all suitable precautions to guard against scalding from the hot oil Prolonged and repeated contact with used engine oil may cause serious skin disorders including dermatitis and cancer Use protective gloves to avoid contact with skin as far as possible and wash thoroughly after any contact Keep out of reach of children Servicing Main...

Page 111: ... be removed immediately after a run when the oil is warm taking suitable precautions against scalding Clean the plug fit a new sealing washer and refit securely Refill to the level plug hole as detailed above Servicing Maintenance 109 oh_USA EliseExige E121 indd 111 15 03 2010 15 08 11 ...

Page 112: ...ngine is warm as serious scalding could result from boiling water and or steam Coolant is hazardous to your health and may be fatal if swallowed Keep coolant out of reach of children Coolant is hazardous to animals and may be fatal if swallowed Clean up spilled coolant and do not leave in open containers The level of coolant in the translucent header tank will rise as the engine warms up and fall ...

Page 113: ...ct The fans are energised at high coolant tem peratures or when the air conditioning if fitted is selected The fans will also run if certain types of engine fault are detected and may operate during a 20 minute period following ignition switch off to prevent hot soak boiling An electric coolant circulation pump may also be heard running during this period WARNING Keep hands tools and clothing away...

Page 114: ...led de ionised or filtered rain water should be used for the water content of the coolant mix The effective level of ethylene glycol anti freeze in the sys tem may be measured by your dealer using a hydrometer but in order to ensure that the required level of corrosion protection is maintained the coolant should be renewed every 4 years For coolant capacity refer to Recommended Lubricants and Tech...

Page 115: ...e mounted each side of the wiper spindle and may if necessary be cleared or adjusted using a suitable pin Wiper Blade To replace the single wiper blade lift the arm away from the screen swing the blade through 90 depress the retaining tab and slide the blade down the arm to unhook and release When refitting ensure that the retaining clip is re engaged in the wiper arm slot ohs36a ohs130 WASHER RES...

Page 116: ...ow the MIN mark it is likely there has been some fluid loss and that air will have entered the hydraulic system The car should not be driven until the fault has been investigated and rectified Note that a single reservoir is used to supply both of the independent hydraulic circuits for the front and rear brakes and also serves the hydraulic clutch release circuit If any fluid is to be added first ...

Page 117: ...ickness of the brake pad lining material should be checked at every service and under no circumstances be allowed to fall below 0 1 inch 2 5 mm If the brakes are in very frequent or arduous use as when driving in mountainous terrain or on race circuits it is recommended that they be examined more frequently The pads should be renewed if of insufficient thickness to ensure safe braking until the ne...

Page 118: ...ke pipes and flexible hoses should be carefully examined for signs of damage corrosion or perishing especially in territories where salt is used on the road surface in the winter months Servicing Maintenance 116 oh_USA EliseExige E121 indd 118 15 03 2010 15 08 12 ...

Page 119: ...pening the air cleaner housing the wheelarch area should be cleaned to reduce the possibility of filter or hous ing contamination with road dirt To open the filter housing release the two spring clips at the outboard end of the housing and hinge open sufficiently to allow the element to be removed If necessary remove the air intake scroll for improved access Clean the inside of the housing includi...

Page 120: ... before the new belt is fitted It is recommended that auxiliary belt replacement be en trusted to your Lotus dealer Sparking Plugs The Elise Exige uses a direct ignition system with an indi vidual high tension coil mounted atop each of the four spark plugs and protected by a plastic cover screw fixed to the engine WARNING The voltages produced with this ignition system can cause serious and potent...

Page 121: ...e performance on both road and track To ensure that any replacement tires are to the correct Lotus speci fication always refer to your Lotus dealer who will have the latest recommendations WARNING In order to achieve the optimum handling char acteristics the wheel and tire sizes on the Elise Exige are different front and rear This means that interchanging of wheels and tires between axles is not p...

Page 122: ...essing tire condition and serviceability and the tires replaced if any doubt exists or if the legal tread depth limits are approached Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have a blow out and a serious accident in which you could be killed or seriously injured See Tire Placard La bel Underin...

Page 123: ... weather conditions Tire Care Wear indicators are moulded into the bottom of the tread grooves at intervals around the tire indicated by small pointers on the outer tread blocks The tires should be replaced before being worn to this minimum legal tread depth The cold tire pressures should be checked every week or every 1 000 miles 1 700 km whichever is the sooner and corrections made as necessary ...

Page 124: ...cal Data sec tion in this handbook or consult your dealer to check the current Lotus specification and recommendations Do not use tires which differ from these specifications WARNING Note that some tread patterns are directional so that the tire must be fitted onto the wheel with regard to which side of the car the wheel is to be used In these cases a direction of rotation arrow is included in the...

Page 125: ...orts use However tire performance will decrease at low ambi ent temperatures resulting in reduced levels of grip and an increased susceptibility to damage from impacts In these conditions especially below 15 F 10 C it is recommended to fit a car set of the recommended winter tires see below Winter Tires If the car is to be used in very cold territories or driven on snow covered roads it is recomme...

Page 126: ...re moulded on the sidewalls of most passenger car tires The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires While the tires available on Lotus cars may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to federal...

Page 127: ...e temperature can lead to sudden tire fail ure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under Federal Motor Car Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law WARNING The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and ...

Page 128: ... 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 occu pants 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 combi...

Page 129: ... in mm 50 height of tire cross section expressed as percentage of width R radial construction 16 rim diameter in inches 84 load capacity index indicating the load in kg the tire can carry at the speed corresponding to the speed rating W speed rating indicating the speed in this case 168 mph at which the tire can carry the load corresponding to the load capacity index Tire Identification Number On ...

Page 130: ... site at the same time as the tire is inflated effecting a temporary repair and enabling the car to be driven at low speed to the nearest tire repair facility WARNING Use of the aerosol does not constitute a permanent repair but is designed to allow the car to be driven to the nearest tire repair facility At the earliest op portunity the tire should be either professionally repaired or replaced de...

Page 131: ...utton until the tire is firmly inflated 4 Immediately drive for 6 12 miles 10 20 km or to the tire repair facility if nearer in a moderate manner and not exceeding 30 mph 45 km h to allow the sealant to spread Then check and adjust the tire pressure as necessary 5 Have the tire professionally repaired or replaced at the earliest opportunity and until such time limit speed to 30 mph 45 km h with a ...

Page 132: ...05 Nm required To protect against wheel theft one of the four bolts securing each wheel may be key coded requiring a correspondingly coded socket wrench and 1 2 inch square drive extension Rotate the coded socket until full engagement with the bolt head is ensured and take care to maintain the extension tool perpendicular to the wheel face before applying release torque NOTICE It is not recommende...

Page 133: ...Ensure that only Lotus approved wheels and wheel bolts are used WARNING Using incorrect or non approved replacement wheels or wheel bolts could be dangerous It could affect the brak ing and handling of your car or cause tire deflation and result in a crash in which you or others could be killed or seriously injured Always use Lotus approved wheels and wheel bolts Putting a used wheel on your car i...

Page 134: ...ld come off causing a crash in which you and others could be killed or seriously injured Using incorrect wheel bolts or the wrong tightening torque could cause the bolts to come loose and the wheel to come off resulting in a crash in which you and others could be killed or seriously injured Use only the correct Lotus approved wheel bolts tightened to 77 lbf ft 105 Nm NOTICE Improperly tightened wh...

Page 135: ...uring all work on the electrical system Do not lay tools or other metal objects on the battery as they could cause a short circuit across the battery terminals Battery Access The maintenance free battery is located at the left hand front of the rear luggage compartment No routine inspection or topping up of the electrolyte is required but at intervals specified in the Maintenance Schedule the batt...

Page 136: ... system to adjust the setting of some components ready for re starting iii Ensure the alarm is disarmed If the battery is disconnected when armed the alarm will be triggered iv Disconnect the negative earth black battery cable first and re connect last WARNING If the battery positive terminal is inadvertently earthed e g when using a spanner whilst the negative terminal is still connected the resu...

Page 137: ...oted for a period whilst the computer controlled engine management system re learns some of its settings iv If necessary enter the security code into audio equipment Battery Charging Under conditions of normal daily use it should not be neces sary to use external battery charging equipment In a low usage regime however it is important to maintain the charge state of the battery using a trickle cha...

Page 138: ...hich is an acid in your eyes or on your skin immediately rinse with cold water for several minutes and call a doctor Unless you are using an automatic battery management conditioner the battery should be removed from the car for re charging to a well ventilated area to avoid a build up of fumes in the luggage compartment and to prevent damage to the car s electrical system Observe the safety preca...

Page 139: ...nnect the positive terminal of one battery to the positive terminal of the other battery Take care during this process to avoid inadvertently earthing a free end of this cable to the metal body or chassis of either car ii Connect one end of the other jumper cable black to the negative terminal of the discharged battery iii A spark will occur when the other end of this cable the final connection is...

Page 140: ... them away from engine moving parts The two cars must not contact each other or current could flow as soon as the positive terminals are con nected When the first clamp on each cable is connected the other clamp on that cable must be held carefully to make sure it does not come into contact with either another cable clamp or either car Ensure that tools or metal watches or jewellery do not contact...

Page 141: ...the coolant header tank and windscreen washer reservoir The switch is reset by pressing the rubber diaphragm button on the top of the unit Main Fusebox Elise The main fusebox is located in the front services compart ment on the passenger side and is protected by a plastic cover For access remove the passenger side front body access panel and unclip the fusebox lid Twenty two slots are provided for...

Page 142: ...20A Driver s window 14 20A Rad fans 4 20A Pass window 1 2 slow 1 fast 5 10A Stoplamps 15 7 5A Radio switch 6 7 5A Turn indicators pack module 7 10A Ignition services 16 10A Parking lamps 8 7 5A Battery services 17 10A Dip beam LH 9 15A Hazard lamps 18 10A Dip beam RH 10 7 5A Horn 19 20A AC comp relay 11 10A Alarm pwr rad fan 2 fast interior lamp 20 15A Main beam LH 21 15A Main beam RH 22 7 5A CDL ...

Page 143: ...e provided for Littel type fuses which are numbered and coloured according to their amperage rating and may be pulled out from their slots using the fuse extractor tool provided on the fusebox lid For fuse functionality see Elise listing on previous page Fuse colours 2A Black 5A Orange 15A Light blue 3A Violet 7 5A Brown 20A Yellow 4A Pink 10A Red 25A Clear MAIN FUSEBOX Exige m256a Electrical 141 ...

Page 144: ...A Alternator sense R4 5A ECU battery feed R5 5A O2 heaters R6 7 5A VSV s VVT VVL IAC R7 10A Injectors ignition coils R8 5A Re circ pump WARNING To avoid injury beware of rotating engine components and guard against entrapment of body parts tools and loose clothing Stop engine before servicing fuses Beware of hot surfaces in the engine bay You could be seriously burned if you touch a hot engine par...

Page 145: ...tle beam and accessible from the passenger footwell Fuse Rating Circuit C1 20A Interior fan C2 15A Wiper motor C3 7 5A Audio key in C4 7 5A A C compressor C5 15A Auxiliary driving lamps Electrical m248a Front Viewed from beneath Fusebox C 143 oh_USA EliseExige E121 indd 145 15 03 2010 15 08 14 ...

Page 146: ...ians using appropriate equipment should be entrusted with this procedure 1 Using beam setting equipment compatible with local regula tions position the machine between 300 and 700mm in front of the LH headlamp and parallel with the two headlamp units using the sight bar or similar device dependent on the machine design to ensure cross car match Use the guides provided on the machine to ensure the ...

Page 147: ...y Optimum setting is 0 To adjust the vertical aim of the low beam turn the ouboard adjuster screw to attain the optimum setting of 1 5 5 Repeat for the opposite lamp 6 Refit the grommets and wheelarch liner panel Electrical 145 oh_USA EliseExige E121 indd 147 15 03 2010 15 08 14 ...

Page 148: ...s include a masking lever within each low beam lamp accessible after removing the wheelarch liner front section and upper grommet The lever incorporates a slot for a small flat balded screwdriver but is located in one of four different sites dependent on handing and market Electrical Masking lever m263 146 oh_USA EliseExige E121 indd 148 15 03 2010 15 08 15 ...

Page 149: ...ovement will damage the system Feel for a slight click On RHD cars the lever in both lamps should be turned clock wise to mask The lever turns only a few degrees requiring little force Applying too much force or movement will damage the system Feel for a slight click Electrical RH LH LHD RH LH RHD 4lampdiag1 2 147 oh_USA EliseExige E121 indd 149 15 03 2010 15 08 15 ...

Page 150: ...an burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow instructions on the bulb packaging NOTICE Do not touch a halogen bulb glass envelope with the fingers as the greasy deposit left behind will greatly reduce bulb life Use a paper tissue to handle the bulb Access to the bulbs is available after removing the wheelarch liner front section and then the ap...

Page 151: ...front clip on the lamp engaging the tongue at the rear end of the lamp unit with the body flange and pressing the front end of the lamp firmly down until a distinct click is heard indicating engagement of the retaining clip Pull up on the front end of the lamp to check security Side Repeater Lamp Bulbs For access to a side repeater lamp bulb the lamp should be removed from the body Push the lamp r...

Page 152: ...nboard annulus Tail and stop lamp The annular elements tail stop and turn of each lamp com prise a ring of LEDs These light emitting diodes are extremely durable and are serviced only by replacement of the complete lamp unit The reversing lamps in the centre of the inboard units use conventional bayonet fitting W16W filament bulbs in twist release holders Electrical 150 Tail Stop Tail Turn Reverse...

Page 153: ...crews securing the lamp and withdraw Replace the festoon bulb and refit the lamp Interior Lamp To withdraw the interior lamp from the rear bulkhead first ease one end of the lamp from its aperture Twist the bulbholder to release from the lamp body and pull out the capless bulb Side Marker Lamps The side marker lamps fitted to the front and rear wheelarch lips use light emitting diodes LEDs housed ...

Page 154: ...ing which time the following precautions must be taken WARNING Use only towing equipment designed specifically for this purpose or damage to the car may be caused or you could be killed or seriously injured Ensure that the key is used to unlock the steering col umn and is then left in the lock Never withdraw the key until the car is stationary The steering column will lock when the key is withdraw...

Page 155: ...n When moving a car by transporter or trailer the car should be secured only by chocking and strapping around the road wheels Attaching restraints around suspension linkages or chassis or body components may cause damage Lifting Towing 153 oh_USA EliseExige E121 indd 155 15 03 2010 15 08 15 ...

Page 156: ...operly positioned may damage the chassis or body structure and or jeopardise safety Care must be taken when using a lifting jack or hoist to posi tion the device only in one of the areas shown in the illustration Use a suitable rubber or timber pad to protect the chassis from surface damage A Identified by a blue sticker Beneath crossmember ahead of fuel tank bay To be used one side at a time for ...

Page 157: ... lower wishbone rearmost mount ings NOTICE In order fully to exploit the benefits of light weight and to maximise stowage space the Elise Exige has no provision for spare wheel carriage or lifting jack A temporary puncture repair facility is provided in the form of a tire inflator aerosol see page 128 Fuel Tank Undershield WARNING The perforated panel enclosing the underside of the fuel tank bay c...

Page 158: ...you can be hurt or killed Follow all instructions in this owner s manual regarding accessories and modifica tions When properly installed cellular phones alarms two way radios and low powered audio systems should not interfere with your car s computer controlled systems such as the airbag and anti lock brake system However if such or similar electronic accessories are improp erly installed or exce...

Page 159: ...proval increase the chance of undercarriage parts striking a kerb speed bump or other raised object which could cause your airbags to deploy as well as damaging the chassis and body underside Do not modify your steering wheel or any other part of your air bag system Modifications could make the system ineffective WARNING Do not attach or place objects on the airbag covers Any object attached to or...

Page 160: ...the road wheels leave off the parking brake and engage reverse gear Increase the tire pressures to 60 psi 4 bar If possible move the car slightly every month to help avoid flat spots on the tires Either leave the battery in the car and connect a battery management conditioner type of charger or remove the battery and trickle charge every two months Note that with the battery disconnected or remove...

Page 161: ...r protection at elevated temperatures and at high engine speeds If Texaco Havoline products are not available an oil meeting the following specification should be used NOTICE Note that Lotus does not recommend the use of any oil additives and use of such additives may invalidate the terms of your car s warranty Viscosity 5W 40 Quality Standard API SL CF SJ CF ACEA A3 Capacity refill inc filter 4 4...

Page 162: ...timed runs or laps will invalidate warranty and require appropriate levels of expert car preparation and servicing Transmission gearbox final drive Viscosity SAE 75W 90 Quality Standard API GL 4 or GL 5 Capacity 2 3 litre 2 4 US qt Oil change interval Refer to Maintenance Schedule Brake Clutch System Type Non mineral non petroleum hydraulic fluid Specification DOT 4 Capacity brake 1 5 litre clutch...

Page 163: ...ls Type std Cast alloy 8 spoke Exige std Cast alloy 8 Y spoke option Forged alloy 7 split spoke Size front Elise std 5 5J x 16 cast Elise option 6 0J x 16 forged AD07 Elise option 6 5J x 16 forged A048 Exige 6 5J x 16 rear 7 5J x 17 Wheel bolt torque 105 Nm 77 lbf ft Dimensions Overall length Elise 3785 mm Exige 3797 mm Overall width excl mirrors Elise 1719 mm Exige1727 mm incl mirrors 1850 mm app...

Page 164: ... kg luggage Exige S total 1192 kg incl front 476 kg occupants rear 716 kg luggage Trailer towing Not permissible Capacities Engine oil refill inc filter 4 7 U S qt 4 4 litre 3 7 U S qt 3 5 litre if front mounted oil coolers are drained High low dipstick mark difference 1 6 U S qt 1 5 litre Transmission oil 2 4 U S qt 2 3 litre Fuel tank 10 6 U S gall 40 litre Cooling system 12 7 U S qt 12 litre A ...

Page 165: ...ht for geometry check front 130 mm below front end of chassis siderail rear 130 mm below rear end of chassis siderail Castor optimum 3 8 tolerance range 3 5 to 4 1 max side side 0 35 Camber optimum 0 3 tolerance range 0 1 to 0 5 max side side 0 2 Alignment optimum Zero tolerance range 0 5 mm toe out to 0 5 mm toe in overall Rear Suspension Type Independent Upper and lower wishbone co axial coil sp...

Page 166: ...5 mm toe in each side tolerance range 1 2 to 1 8 mm toe in each side max side side 0 3 mm Electrical Light Bulbs Watt Type Headlamps high beam 55 H7U low beam 55 H7U Driving lamps 55 H3 Front parking lamps 5 W5W Front turn indicators 21 PY21w amber Side repeater lamps 5 WY5W amber Tail stop rear turn LED High mounted stop lamp 2 5 16 x LED Reversing lamp 21 H21 Licence plate lamps 5 C5W Interior l...

Page 167: ...urally aspirated Exige S Roots type helical vane supercharger with integral by pass valve Air air chargecooler Max boost pressure Exige S 0 5 bar 7 psi Max continuous engine speed 8000 rpm 8500 transient Fuel requirement Unleaded Minimum octane 91 RON MON 2 Fuel system Multi point fully sequential fuel injection Lotus T4e controller Peak power Elise Exige 190 bhp 141 7 kW SAE DIN 70020 7 800 rpm E...

Page 168: ...0 92 1 17 3 Sixth 0 81 1 19 4 Reverse 3 25 1 Brakes Type Front and rear discs with curved vane ventilation and cross drilling AP Racing aluminium opposed piston front callipers Single piston sliding rear callipers Disc size front and rear 288mm Operation Tandem master cylinder with vacuum servo and ABS Parking brake Cable operation of rear callipers self adjusting for pad wear Technical Data 166 o...

Page 169: ...nance 179 What is Not Covered 180 Improper Maintenance and Use 181 Warranty Claim Procedure 182 Further Information 184 Emissions Warranty Parts List 184 California Emission Control Warranty Statement 186 Lotus California Emission Control System Warranties 188 California Emission Control System Defects Warranty 188 California Emissions Performance Warranty 191 What Is Not Covered By The California...

Page 170: ... out in section 4 below 1 WARRANTY PERIODS a LIMITED WARRANTY Cars The Company warrants each new car for a period of thirty six 36 months or 36 000 miles whichever first occurs after the first occurring of the following dates i date of delivery of the car to the retail original owner ii registration as a dealer demonstrator CONSULT YOUR SALES DOCUMENTS TO DETERMINE THE WARRANTY START DATE ON YOUR ...

Page 171: ...MPANY OBLIGATIONS a LIMITED WARRANTY Car This warranty extends to each original and subsequent owner of a Lotus motor car within the warranty period expressed in Paragraph 1 a The obligations of the Company under this warranty are limited to the repair or at its option the replacement with a new or remanufactured unit without charge for labour or part of any part or assembly or component determine...

Page 172: ...on of an accessory chemical substance an act of nature fire or salvaged car d OBTAINING REPAIRS All warranted repairs will be effected at Lotus Dealers upon presentation of suitable evidence of eligibility A reasonable time must be allowed for the dealership to perform necessary repairs and customers are requested to allow such a reason able amount of time It is not Lotus Cars USA s responsibility...

Page 173: ...s part of a warranty repair the air conditioner refrigerant vi the deterioration of paintwork upholstery see para 5n or any other part assembly or component as a consequence of normal wear and tear or exposure to the elements including airborne fallout chemicals tree sap etc d INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES UNLESS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED BY LAW THIS WARRANTY NEITHER COVERS NOR EXTENDS T...

Page 174: ...he sale of that particular part i OFF ROAD OR TRACK USE PARTS If any after market or original Lotus off road or track use part is fitted to your car for example the Lotus Launch Control available as a factory option such part is not covered by the Limited Warranty regardless of from whom it was purchased Such parts may or may not be covered by a warranty from someone other than Lotus in connection...

Page 175: ...e squeal engine and exhaust noise gear whine knocks rattles and wind noise will differ from car to car with the level of acceptability being determined by the Company n LEATHER Lotus cars are upholstered with premium quality leather specifically tanned and dyed for automotive use As a natural material leather ages in various ways and may over time exhibit signs of cracking scuffing shrinking etc S...

Page 176: ...f any warranted part component or assembly results from an accident or if failure or malfunction is caused by misuse abuse or negligence in use of the car including but not limited to exceeding maximum engine speed by premature or incor rect gear changing or where the car is not driven on road surfaces which have been maintained to a standard to allow regular vehicle traffic or when the car is not...

Page 177: ...to perform warranty obligations If you are unhappy with work performed on your Lotus speak first with the dealer s Service Manager and then if necessary with the General Manager or owner If you still cannot resolve a problem contact Lotus Cars U S A Inc 2236 Northmont Parkway Duluth Georgia 30096 Tel 770 476 6540 When contacting Lotus Cars USA please have the following information available year a...

Page 178: ... oper ated by state agencies and such agencies may be contacted for additional information In some states that do not have state run programs Lotus Cars USA may participate in private arbitration or mediation programs In these states additional information will be provided to you separately Where either a state run or private arbitration program is in effect to the extent allowed be law Lotus Cars...

Page 179: ...s sion Related Components which could cause the car to fail to conform with these requirements for a period of 2 years or 24 000 miles whichever first occurs provided however that in the case of specified Major Emission Control Compo nents the warranty period shall be 8 years or 80 000 miles whichever first occurs A list of the Emissions Related Components to which this Defects Warranty applies ap...

Page 180: ...ordance with the written instructions for proper maintenance and use 2 the car fails to conform to the applicable emission standards as judged by an EPA approved emission test and 3 such non conformity results or will result in the car owner having to bear any penalty or other sanction including denial or the right to use the car under local State or Federal law then Lotus shall remedy the non con...

Page 181: ...ission performance warranty claim will be denied on the basis of the use of a properly certified part in the maintenance or repair of a car In no case will Lotus deny an emission performance warranty claim on the basis of i warranty work or pre delivery service performed by any Lotus Dealer or ii work performed in an emergency situation to rectify an unsafe condition including an unsafe driveabili...

Page 182: ...the short test failure and non compliance with that instruc tion caused the failure of another car component relevant to the non conformity This warranty does not cover failures caused by abuse neglect collision accidents improper maintenance un authorised modification nor does it cover loss of time inconvenience loss of use of the car or incidental or con sequential damages ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY O...

Page 183: ...aintenance instruction s or 2 a showing that the car has been submitted for scheduled maintenance servicing at the approximate time or mileage intervals specified for service to someone who regularly engages in the business of servicing automobiles for the purpose of performing the relevant maintenance or 3 a statement by the car owner that he or she performed the maintenance at the appropriate ti...

Page 184: ...ted in the removing or rendering inoperative of any component affecting the car s emissions Warranty Claim Procedure a A claim under the emission performance warranty may be raised immediately upon the failure of an EPA approved emission short test if as a result of that failure an owner is required to take action of any kind in order to avoid imposition of a penalty or sanction An owner need not ...

Page 185: ...facility at which the car is initially presented for repair is unable for any reason to honour the particular claim then unless this requirement is waived in writing by the car owner the repair facility shall forward the claim to Lotus Cars U S A Inc 2236 Northmont Parkway Duluth Georgia 30096 in order for a decision to be made e Within the time period specified in paragraph d of this sec tion Lot...

Page 186: ...NS WARRANTY PARTS LIST Air Induction System air inlet trunking intake manifold supercharger Fuel Injection System fuel pressure regulator fuel injectors fuel delivery line throttle body Ignition System spark plugs direct ignition coils Positive Crankcase Ventilation System non return valve oil filler cap Evaporative Emissions Control System EECS charcoal canister assembly fuel tank fuel level send...

Page 187: ...trol valve IACV From 06 M Y throttle pedal assembly wheel speed sensors knock sensor oxygen sensors oil control valves for VVTL i oil pressure switch for VVTL i camshaft position sensor coolant thermostat On Board Diagnostics OBD malfunction indicator lamp MIL data link connector and harness Miscellaneous Parts used in the Above Systems hoses switches sensors and solenoids gaskets and seals wires ...

Page 188: ...ed assemblies Where a warrantable condition exists Lotus will repair your car at no cost to you including diagnosis parts and labour MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY COVERAGE For 3 years or 50 000 miles whichever first occurs 1 If your car fails a Smog Check inspection all necessary repairs and adjustments will be made by Lotus to ensure that your car passes the inspection This is your emission control sys...

Page 189: ...oon as a problem exists The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time not to exceed 30 days As the car owner you should also be aware that Lotus may deny you warranty coverage if your car or a part has failed due to abuse neglect improper maintenance or unapproved modifications If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities you should contac...

Page 190: ...t function as designed including adjust ments provided the car does not qualify for an exclusion as described on page 192 Lotus shall be responsible for repair or replacement of any such part or parts including diagnosis and labour charges ii if during a period of 7 years or 70 000 miles whichever first occurs one or more of a certain group of emission related parts listed on page 193 is broken or...

Page 191: ... and durability Lotus however assumes no liability under this warranty with respect to failure of such parts other than Lotus Service Parts or Authorized Remanufactured Parts However the use of non Lotus replacement parts does not invalidate the warranty on other components If a non Lotus emission related part causes damage to other components then the liability for the subsequent damage shall not...

Page 192: ...Lotus Elise Exige You are responsible for the performance of the required main tenance Lotus will not deny a warranty claim solely because you have no record of maintenance however Lotus may deny a warranty claim if your failure to perform required maintenance resulted in the failure of a warranted part Receipts and mainte nance records covering the performance of regular maintenance should be ret...

Page 193: ...hout charge You will have to pay for diagnostic costs and repairs if performed at another service facility except in the case of emergency repairs see page 170 If your car fails a Smog Check test or a Federal Emissions Short test after the 3 year 50 000 mile performance warranty period has expired but before 7 years 70 000 miles is reached those parts listed on page 193 are still covered by the de...

Page 194: ...aintenance services Incidental and consequential damages such as loss of time inconvenience loss of use of the car or commercial loss Any car on which odometer mileage has been changed so that mileage cannot be readily determined ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE APPLICABLE TO A CAR OR PART IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRA...

Page 195: ...gia 30096 If you cannot obtain satisfaction you may contact Air Re sources Board Mobile Source Division 9528 Telstar Avenue El Monte CA 91731 7 YEAR 70 000 MILE EMISSIONS DEFECTS WARRANTY PARTS LIST Catalytic Converter Engine Management Electronic Control Module Throttle Body Exhaust Manifold Fuel Tank Fuel Level Sender and Seal Knock Sensor Intake Manifold and Gasket Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve...

Page 196: ...9 Battery 133 Bodycare 97 Brake Fluid Reservoir 114 Brake Pads 115 Break In running in 77 Bulb Replacement 148 Central Door Locking 37 Child Restraints 26 Cleaning bodycare 97 Coolant Temperature Display 54 Cooling System 110 Dipswitch 60 Doors keys 37 Engine Cover Trunk Lid 83 Fuel Level Display 54 Fuel Filling 80 Fuel Requirement 79 Fuses 139 Gear Lever 75 Hazard Warning Lamps Switch 57 Headlamp...

Page 197: ... 41 57 Lubrication Dipstick engine oil level check 103 Engine Oil Change 104 Oil Filter 106 Recommended Lubricants 159 Transmission Oil 108 Mirrors 42 Odometer 55 Parking Brake 74 Pedals 68 Roof Hard Top 89 Roof Soft Top 86 Safety Information 7 Seat Belts 18 Seats 17 Servicing see separate Maintenance Record booklet Sparking Plugs 118 Speedometer 52 Start Button engine 47 Starting Procedure 76 Ste...

Page 198: ... Control LSD 72 Trip Recorder 55 Turn Indicators Switch 60 Tires 119 Tire Inflator Aerosol 128 Tire Chains 124 Warning Tell Tale Lamps 48 Warranty 167 Washer Reservoir 113 Washing bodycare 97 Wheelbolts 130 Wheels 130 Windows door 44 Windscreen Wiper Washer Control 61 Wiper Blade 113 Index 196 oh_USA EliseExige E121 indd 198 15 03 2010 15 08 19 ...

Page 199: ...evel of safety Lotus is pleased to maintain vehicle warranty coverage for any reasonable use in this man ner For vehicle preparation a Pre Track Session Check List is available under part number LSL520b Competitive Use Lotus Limited Warranty cover does not apply however if the car is raced or driven in a competitive or abusive manner These terms encompass but are not limited to head to head races ...

Page 200: ...including but not limited to the following should be fitted and used Chassis rear brace kit Dual front mounted oil air coolers Accusump engine oil reservoir Motorsport brake pads Your Lotus dealer will be pleased to advise you on any of these topics and make further recommendations when necessary If you should have any queries regarding the Limited Warranty please discuss with your Lotus dealer in...

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