Lotus Evora, Service Notes

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Lotus Service Notes Section MR
‘Lights On’ Warning
If the lights are on when the ignition is switched off, a ‘lights on’ audible warning will sound when the
driver’s door is opened.
Rear Fog Lamp Switch (where fitted)
The lowermost outboard switch controls the single rear fog lamp, which will operate only when both the
ignition and the headlamps are active. The switch button symbol is backlit red with the sidelamps on, and lights
up amber to indicate when the circuit is active
Note that the switch will default to 'off' whenever the headlamps or ignition are switched off, such that the
switch must again be pressed when fog lamp operation is required.
In some territories, rear fog lamps may be used legally only in conditions of ‘seriously reduced visibility’.
Be aware that indiscriminate or forgetful use of the rear fog lamp can cause distraction and discomfort to fol-
lowing traffic.
Reversing Lamp, Parking Aids and Reversing Camera
With the ignition switched on, selection of reverse gear will cause:
- The reversing lamp to light.
- If fitted, the parking aid system will sound an audible acknowledgement, and then search for objects at
bumper height within the detection zone of about 1.5 m (5 ft) around the rear of the car. When within this
range, an intermittent beeping will be heard, which increases in frequency as the distance is reduced,
becoming a continuous tone at around 300 mm (1 ft). Be aware that the sensitivity of the system will vary
according to the size, position and material/density of an object.
- If fitted, the reversing camera will switch on and display an image on the audio set screen, if and when
the set is manually switched on. Note that in order to cover the whole width of the car, the view will be
distorted from a conventional image.
Take time to familiarise yourself with the image displayed, the parking aid beeping frequency, and the
actual distance being detected before fully utilising these systems.
Hazard Warning Lamps Switch
The hazard warning switch button is located inboard of the audio set, and is backlit red when the sidela-
mps are switched on. The switch is enabled at all times, and when pressed, causes simultaneous flashing of
all the exterior turn lamps. In addition, the switch button graphic will flash, and an accompanying audible tone
will sound. Press the button a second time to switch off.
Instrument and Switch Illumination
The fascia mounted push button switches are backlit red whenever the sidelamps and ignition are switched
on. The sidelamps switch itself is backlit with the ignition on. Most switches will light up brightly when that
circuit is activated. The brightness of both the backlighting and active states is dimmed with the sidelights on,
in order to prevent distraction in the dark. Similarly, the red displays in the instrument panel side screens are
dimmed when the vehicle lights are on.
The speedometer and tachometer illumination is provided by white LEDs, with the pointers coloured red.
The lighting level of these instruments and that of the heating/ventilation control panel, may be adjusted by a
switch button inboard of the steering column:
- To set the nightime level, switch on the sidelamps and press and hold the panel illumination button; the
brightness will progressively increase. Release the button at the required level.
- The next press of the button will progressively decrease the brightness. Release at the required level.
- To set the daytime level, repeat the above procedure with the sidelamps switched off.