2005 LOTUS ELISE service

WARNING:Inexper t modifications or additions to the electrical
system could jeopardise safety.
Inertia Switch The safety inertia switch is designed to operate on impact,
typified by car collision, to switch off the fuel pump, and thus
minimise any fire hazard. The central door locking will also be
triggered to unlock the doors. The inertia switch is mounted at the left hand bottom of the
engine bay, on the inboard face of the rear subframe, and is ac
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cessible from between the coolant header tank and windscreen
washer reservoir. The switch is reset by pressing the rubber
diaphragm button on the top of the unit.
Fuses The main fusebox is located in the front services compartment,
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 ‘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.

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INERTIA SWITCH
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WARNING:Replacing a fuse with one which has a higher rating may
cause extensive damage to the electrical system and pos
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sibly cause a fire. If a fuse of the correct rating is not avail
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able, use one of a lower rating as a temporary measure.
Slot
Rate Circuit Slot Rate Circuit
1 20A Aux pwr socket 12 10A ABS 2 5A Reverse lamps 13 3A ECU Ignition
3 20A Driver’s window 14 20A Rad. fans;
4 20A Pass. window 1&2 slow, 1 fast 5 10A Stoplamps 15 7.5A Radio, switch6 7.5A Turn indicators pack module

7 10A Ignition services 16 10A Parking lamps
8 7.5A Battery services 17 10A Dip beam LH9 15A Hazard lamps 18 10A Dip beam RH
10 7.5A Horn 19 20A A.C. 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
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MAIN FUSEBOX
Fuse 1Fuse 11
Fuse 12 Fuse 22
As viewed
from in front
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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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Camber - optimum - 1.8°
- tolerance range - 1.6° to - 2.0°
max.side/side 0.2°
Alignment - optimum 1.5 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 55 H1 & H7
Front side/parking lamps 5 W5W
Front turn indicators 21 PY21w amber
Rear turn indicators 21 H21
Side repeater lamps 5 W Y5W amber
Stop lamps 21 H21
Tail/stop lamps 4/21 P21/4w
Tail/turn lamps 4/21 P21/4w
High mounted stop lamp 2.5 16 x LED
Reversing lamp 21 H21
Licence plate lamps 5 C5W
Interior lamp 5 W5W
System voltage/polarity 12V negative earth
Alternator 85A
Battery (service replacement)
- type Delco 19001598
- BCI code 26R- 6YR
- cranking power 550 amps @ -18°C
- reserve capacity 80 minutes
Engine
Type designation 2ZZ-GE
Cylinder configuration in-line 4
Capacity 1796 cm
3
Bore 82.0 mm
Stroke 85.0 mm
Camshafts Chain driven DOHC 4VPC
Valve actuation - inlet Variable timing and lift
- exhaust Variable lift
Compression ratio 11.5:1
Firing order 1,3,4,2
Technical Data
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LIMITED WARRANTYLotus Cars U.S.A. Inc.; 2236 Northmont Parkway, Duluth,
Georgia 30096.
LOTUS CARS U.S.A. Inc., (the Company) warrants each new
Lotus motor car sold by the Company or an authorised Lotus
dealer* in the U.S.A., and each Lotus replacement part supplied by the Company or an authorised Lotus dealer* in the U.S.A., to
be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal
use and service, and subject to the terms and conditions in this Limited Warranty, for the applicable Warranty Period set forth
in Paragraph 1. (*Authorised Lotus dealers are not owned by, or are agents of, the Company) The paragraphs below are the only and exclusive rem
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edies under the terms of the warranty. The Limited Warranty excludes cer tain par ts and sets of
circumstances which are set out in section 4 below.
1. WARRANTY PERIODS
(a) LIMITED WARRANTY - Cars.
The Company warrants each new car to be free from defects
in material and workmanship 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 WARR ANT Y START DATE ON YOUR CAR; SPE AK
TO YOUR DEALER OR LOTUS CARS USA IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT.
(b) LIMITED WARRANTY - Replacement Parts.
Genuine Lotus replacement parts are warranted to be free
from defects in materials and workmanship for 12 months
from the date of their installation or until the expiration of the
car’s limited warranty term, whichever occurs last.

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(c) LIMITED WARRANTY - Corrosion Perforation.
The Company’s Limited Corrosion Perforation Warranty (as
set forth in Paragraph 4 (c)) runs for a period of 8 years from
the commencement of the Car Limited Warranty as specified
in paragraph 1(a).
2. LIMITATIONS THE COMPANY DOES NOT AUTHORIZE ANY PERSON
TO CREATE ANY OTHER OBLIGATION IN CONNECTION WITH ITS CARS. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT
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ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AP
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PLICABLE TO A CAR OR PART IS LIMITED IN DURATION
TO THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN PARAGRAPH 1.
3. EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES THE PERFORMANCE OF REPAIRS AND NEEDED AD
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JUSTMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES UNDER
THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.
THE COMPANY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY. S O M E S TAT E S D O N OT A L LO W L I M I TAT I O N S O N
HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARR ANT Y L ASTS, OR THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSE
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QUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
4. EXTENT OF COMPANY 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 determined to be defective
in material or workmanship during the applicable warranty period. All items which are replaced become the property of
the Company to the fullest extent allowed under applicable
law. All Service under this warranty must be performed by a
Lotus Dealer at its place of business.
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cars imported into the USA which are not manufactured to a
USA specification.
(c) MAINTENANCE; SERVICE ITEMS; WEAR & TEAR.
Maintenance services are not covered , these include (al-
though this list is not exhaustive):
i) maintenance services such as tune-ups, cleaning, polishing, lubrication, wheel balancing and alignment, brake, clutch, belt
and other normal adjustments,
ii) recharging or replacement of the battery where the car is not used for prolonged periods and a battery charger is not
used,
iii) the repair or replacement of service items such as lubri
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cants, fluids, spark plugs, wiper blades, filters, belts, hoses, brake pads and linings clutch components, light bulbs or glass,
or,
iv) after the first three months of service (unless as part of a
warranty repair), the air conditioner refrigerant, or
v) 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.).
vi) body panel, glass and trim adjustments may intermittently be required to prevent excessive water ingress, or noise and
vibration and so should be considered as routine mainte
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nance.
(d) INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. UNLESS OTHERWISE EXPRESSLY PROVIDED BY LAW
THIS WARRANTY NEITHER COVERS NOR EXTENDS TO ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE OR EXPENSE. SUCH DAMAGE AND EXPENSE INCLUDES
(ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST) INCONVEN
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IENCE, HOTEL OR RESTAURANT EXPENSES, TOWING
OR PARKING FEES, CAR RENTALS OR THE LOSS OF
TIME OR USE OF THE CAR.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM
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AGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY.
(e) ACCIDENTS AND SIMILAR EVENTS.
Car’s malfunctions or damage resulting from accidents, col-
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extent of such noises, including brake 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) 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. Such wear is the natural maturing of the leather and is not covered under
warranty.
o) Salvage title or total loss; the warranty does not cover any
car which can no longer by used on the road because it only
has salvage value or has been declared as an insurance write
off due to an accident or damage.
6. OBLIGATIONS OF OWNERS. ALL WARRANTIES ARE
VOID IF OWNERS FAIL TO PROPERLY USE AND MAIN
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TAIN THE CAR.
The Company has no obligation under this warranty in
the following circumstances:
• If the car has not been driven in accordance with the ‘Break-in’
instructions detailed in the Owner‘s Handbook;
• if the maintenance services and maintenance instructions specified in this Handbook are not performed and followed
at the prescribed intervals. Car owners must keep up to date
and accurate records of car service and maintenance in order
for any warranty claim to be considered;
• if the motor car is used for commercial service, or for racing or reliability trials, or in a competitive manner, including timed
runs or laps;
• if the motor car is registered or used outside the Continental United States, Canada, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Alaska, Guam
and the United States Virgin Islands;
• if failure or malfunction of the motor car or of any warranted part, component or assembly results from an accident; or,
• if failure or malfunction is caused by misuse, abuse or neg
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ligence in use of the motor car, including, but not limited to,
where the car is not driven on road surfaces which have been
maintained to a standard to allow regular vehicle traffic, or
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