2005 LOTUS ELISE change

RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
EngineIn order to enhance the longevity and reliability of the car, it
is most important that only the specified lubricants are used. It
is an entirely false economy to try to save money by using lower quality oils, which may break down before the next change in
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terval and provide inadequate protection before the end of the
term. High oil consumption may also result.
For topping up purposes during the running-in period prior to
the First After Sales Service, a top quality mineral or semi-syn
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thetic 5W/40 oil should be used. At the First After Sales Service and completion of the running-in period, a fully synthetic 5W/40
oil such as Texaco Havoline Synthetic should be used. This oil
has been tested in all climatic conditions likely to be encountered,
and offers advantages in ease of cranking, smooth cold running
and fuel economy at low temperatures, in combination with good
wear 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 SJEC; ILSAC; ACEA A3
Capacity - refill inc. filter 4.4 litre
(Cars fitted with front mounted oil coolers contain an additional
3.5 litres, but this oil is not drained during routine servicing) Difference between high & low dipstick marks
1.5 litre
Oil change interval Refer to Maintenance Schedule
‘Severe Service’ Conditions Certain operating conditions can cause rapid degradation of
the oil quality, either by the accumulation of dirt particles, or by
the absorption of water from condensation. If any of the ‘severe
service’ conditions described below apply, it is recommended
that the oil and filter be changed twice as frequently as is listed in the Maintenance Schedule.
Recommended Lubricants
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• Driving in dusty areas (e.g. on unmetalled roads); Change
the oil and filter as soon as possible after driving in a dust
storm.
• Stop/start driving with frequent short trips where the engine
rarely warms up thoroughly (especially in cold weather/cli
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mates); and/or frequent or prolonged idling.
• Track use, with repeated high rpm, wide throttle openings
and high oil temperatures. For appropriate maintenance, dis
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cusswith your Lotus dealer. Note that use of the car off road or in a competitive manner, including 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 0.5 litre
Fluid change interval 12 months
Engine Coolant Additive
Only approved product Havoline XLC
Type Ethylene glycol antifreeze with
OAT corrosion inhibitors
Colour Orange
Concentration 50%
Quantity reqd. @ 50% 6 litres
Recommended Lubricants
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within legal speed limits, or by performance of service, repair, alteration or modification of the car other than in accordance
with the recommended servicing and repair procedures of the
Company, or;
• by fitting of a part, assembly, accessory or component not conforming to specifications of the manufacturer of the motor
car.

7. EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY
This Limited Warranty and the Emission Control System War
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ranties are the only express warranties applicable to the car
which are given by the Company or the manufacturer of the
car. Subject to the provision of Paragraph 2 (Limitations of
Warranties), this warranty and the emission control system warranties exclude all other obligations and liabilities of the
Company and the manufacturer of the car, whether they arise
in contract or tort, or otherwise to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any and all other express warranties, representa
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tions, promises or statements shall be of no force or effect as regards the Company, or the manufacturer of the car. If
any provision of this warranty is declared or made ineffective or unenforceable by law, adjudication or otherwise, such
ineffectiveness or unenforceability shall not affect any of the other terms and conditions of this warranty.
No person is authorised to change or modify this warranty, and under no circumstances may this warranty be changed or modified orally.
8. CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
In order to obtain performance of any obligation under this Limited Warranty, bring the Lotus car to any authorised Lotus
Dealer. Any such dealer is authorised 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
Limited Warranty
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE CALIFORNIA EMISSION
WARRANTIES
The warranty does not cover:
• Malfunctions in any part caused by any of the following:
misuse, abuse, neglect, improper modification or alteration,
tampering, disconnection, improper or inadequate mainte
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nance, or use of leaded gasoline.
• Damage resulting from accident, acts of nature or other events
beyond the control of Lotus.
• The repair or replacement of warranted parts which are
scheduled for replacement prior to 50,000 miles (such as
spark plugs, filters) once these parts have been replaced at
the first recommended replacement interval as part of required
maintenance 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 WARR ANT Y OF MERCHANTABILIT Y OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICUL AR PURPOSE APPLICABLE
TO A Car OR PART IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY. THE COMPANY
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE
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QUENTIAL DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE BREACH OF
ANY WARRANTY.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, OR THE EXCLU
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SION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN
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TIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLU
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SIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
Califo rnia Emission Warranty
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Headlamp Flasher .................................................................58
Heating & Ventilation .............................................................. 61
Horn ...................................................................................... 60
Idle Speed ............................................................................. 73
Ignition Switch ....................................................................... 44
Immobiliser, engine ................................................................ 31
Inertia Switch ...................................................................... 135
Instrument Illumination .......................................................... 56
Interior Lamp .......................................................................... 41
Jacking Points, lifting you car .............................................. 148
‘Jump’ Starting ..................................................................... 133
Keys ...................................................................................... 29
Lighting Switches .................................................................. 54
Lights On Buzzer .............................................................. 40,55
Lubrication - Dipstick, engine oil level check ....................................... 99
- Engine Oil Change ........................................................ 100
- Oil Filter ......................................................................... 102
- Recommended Lubricants ............................................ 153
- Tran smission Oil ............................................................ 103
Mirrors ................................................................................... 40
Odometer .............................................................................. 53
Parking Brake ........................................................................ 70
Pedals ................................................................................... 66
Queen’s Award ..................................................................... 191
Roof, Hard Top ...................................................................... 85
Roof, Soft Top ....................................................................... 82
Safety Information ....................................................................
7
Seat Be lts .............................................................................. 18
Seats ...................................................................................... 17
Servicing ............... see separate Maintenance Record booklet
Sparking Plugs ..................................................................... 114
Speedometer .......................................................................... 51
Start Button, engine .............................................................. 45
Starting Procedure ................................................................ 72
Index
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