2005 LOTUS ELISE clock

Notes:
• In the event of a flat car battery, the CDL will not operate. The
doors can be unlocked from outside only after opening the
engine cover and restoring power to the battery by substitution,
re-charging or ‘jumping’ to a second battery. The doors cannot
be unlocked using the mechanical key if the CDL was used
to lock the car.
• To lock the car with a flat or disconnected car battery, or if
the transmitter fob is disabled, use the mechanical key in each exterior door lock button and turn anticlockwise 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 car battery, or without the use of the transmitter fob or mechanical key, close and lock one door using the sill but
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ton, and for the second door, hold the exterior release button pressed in and depress the sill button before closing the door.
Access is now available only by using the transmitter fob after restoration of car electrical power.
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Mechanical locking Interior release handle
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Key insert /removeColumn unlocked
Ignition auxilliaries
Position not used
INSTRUMENTS & SWITCHES
Ignition Switch /Steering LockThe switch/lock is located on the right hand side of the steer
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ing column.
I Insert the key into the slot, and turn clockwise to position ‘I’ to unlock the steering column. If the key is reluctant to turn,
wiggle the steering wheel to ease the load on the steering
lock.
II Turn to position ‘II’ to switch on the ignition and operate aux-
iliary equipment.
III This spring loaded position is not used on the Elise. 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 The steering column lock will be activated when the key is withdrawn but may not engage until the steering is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 engine running. Although the engine ignition system itself draws no current when the engine is stopped, a battery drain will occur through other circuits even when auxiliary equip
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ment is not being used. For security reasons, and to guard against battery drain,
always remove the key when leaving the car.
Instruments & Switches
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Air Re- circulation The air supply for the interior climate system is normally drawn
from both the car interior and from the fresh air intake duct ahead
of the engine cooling radiator. When the re-circulation button is pressed, the fresh air intake port is closed down to provide 90%
re-circulation air supply to the cabin interior. The re-circulation
facility should be used when maximum refrigeration is desired.
The tell tale in the switch button will light up blue when 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 tem
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perature position in conjunction with air conditioning. Turning the control progressively clock wise provides in
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creasing levels of heat until at the fully clockwise position, maximum heat is supplied.
Fan Speed The centre rotary switch provides three fan speeds to boost air
circulation. Turned fully counterclockwise, the fan is off; Turning
the switch progressively clockwise operates the blower fan at increasing speed in three steps. Note that the fan operates only with the ignition switched on.
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Air DistributionThe right hand rotary control determines the distribution of
air flow to the various outlet vents. A few moments should be
allowed 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.
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Footwell:
As the control is turned clockwise from the face level vents
symbol towards the footwell symbol, an increasing proportion
of air flow is directed towards the footwell vents.
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Demist:
As the control is turned clockwise from the footwell symbol
to the windscreen symbol, more air flow is directed to the wind
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screen vents. Select a warm temperature setting and a suitable
fan speed.
Full Defrost Per formance For maximum defrost per formance, turn the distribution
knob fully clockwise and select maximum temperature and fan
speed.For optimum demisting in ambient temperatures above
38°F (+3°C), switching on the a.c. will help de-humidify the air directed 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 counterclock
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wise 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 sides
and engine undertray, with outlet grilles provided in the engine
cover and rear valance.
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Filler Cap: The fuel filler cap is located in the right hand rear
quarter panel, concealed beneath a spring loaded flap. To remove, pull open the flap and turn the cap anticlockwise.
As the cap is turned, any slight pressure differential between the tank and atmosphere will be released, and a brief hiss may be heard, which is completely normal. Note that the cap is tethered by a short strap to protect against loss.
To refit, place the 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 the fuel tank breather system charcoal
canister, or spillage of fuel. The useable fuel tank capacity is 10.6 U.S. gall. (40 litres).
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FUEL FILLER FLAP & CAP
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Engine Cover/Trunk LidThe engine cover/trunk lid provides access to the engine and
rear luggage compartment.
To open the lid: Insert the key into the lock and turn clockwise. 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.
WARNING:
• When using the rear luggage compartment, beware of any hot surfaces exposed in the engine bay. Touching hot

surfaces could cause serious burns.
• Before closing the lid, ensure that no persons or objects
will be trapped.
• If necessary, protect and/or secure heavy objects as required.
To close: Stow the support prop in its bulkhead clip, and, keeping
fingers well clear of entrapment, and ensuring that no obstruction is present, lower the lid. Fully engage the latch mechanism by pressing down on the lid just forward of the key lock, NOT at
the extreme rear end of the panel.
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