f) The owner may perform maintenance or have maintenance performed more frequently than required in the maintenance
instructions.
g) Lotus may deny an emission performance warranty claim on the basis of non-compliance with the written instructions for
proper maintenance and use only if:
1. an owner is not able to comply with a request by Lotus for
evidence pursuant to paragraph (c) of this section; or
2. notwithstanding the evidence presented pursuant to para
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graph (c) of this section, Lotus is able to prove that the car
failed an emission short test because
i) the car was abused; or
ii) an instruction for the proper maintenance and use was performed in a manner resulting in a component’s being
improperly installed or a component or related parameter’s
being adjusted substantially outside of the manufacturer’s
specifications; or
iii) unscheduled maintenance was performed on a vehicle which resulted 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 suffer the loss
of the right to use a car, be fined, incur repair expenses, or
actually bear any penalty or sanction to satisfy the requirement
(see ‘Emissions Performance Warranty’ paragraph (3)). That requirement shall be met if a test failure sets a procedure in
motion under which the owner will bear a penalty or sanction
if a car is not brought into conformity or repaired to some
specified extent within some specified period of time.
b) A warranty claim may be submitted by bringing a car and a copy of the EPA approved emission test report to
1. any repair facility authorized by Lotus to service that model car, or
2. any repair facility authorized by Lotus to perform emission performance warranty repairs for that model car.
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCELotus Cars Ltd. wishes to help assure that the Emission
Control Systems Warranty is properly administered. In the event that you do not receive the warranty service to which you believe
you are entitled under the Emission Control Systems Warranty, or if you need additional assistance or information concerning
this warranty, you should contact: Lotus Cars U.S.A. Inc., 2236 Northmont Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30096. If you cannot obtain satisfaction, you may contact: Air Re
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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
- IAC Valve
- Knock Sensor
- Intake Manifold and Gasket
- Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve
- Fuel Level Vent Valve
- Roll Over Valve
- Instrument Pack
- Main Harness
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