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characteristics and climates.
Traction - AA, A, B, C: The traction grades, from highest  to lowest are: A A, A, B, and C. They represent the tires ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under con
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trolled conditions on specified government test surfaces  of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked ‘C’ may have poor 
traction performance.
 WARNING: The  traction  grade  assigned  to  this  tire  is  based 
on  braking  (straight  ahead)  traction  tests  and  does 
not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or 
peak traction characteristics.
Temperature - A, B, C: The temperature grades are A (the  highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation  of  heat  and  its  ability  to  dissipate  heat  when 
tested  under  controlled  conditions  on  a  specified  indoor  laboratory  test  wheel.  Sustained  high  temperature  can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire 
life, and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire fail
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ure. The grade ‘C’ corresponds to a level of performance 
which  all  passenger  car  Tires  must  meet  under  Federal  Motor  Car  Safety  Standard  No.  109.  Grades  ‘B’  and  ‘A’ represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory 
test wheel than the minimum required by law.
 WARNING: The  temperature  grade  for  this  tire  is  established 
for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.  Excessive  speed,  underinflation,  or  excessive  load
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ing,  either  separately  or  in  combination,  can  cause 
heat buildup and possible tire failure.
These  grades  are  moulded  onto  the  sidewalls  of  pas
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senger car tires. All passenger car tires must conform to  Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.
Tire Placard/Label The  tire  and  loading  Information  label  stuck  on  the 
driver’s  door  jamb  specifies  the  correct  size  and  pres
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Tires & Wheels
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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
m254a
MAIN FUSEBOX
Fuse 1Fuse 11
Fuse 12 Fuse 22
As viewed
from in front
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Engine Compartment FusesFuses associated with the engine management system are 
contained in two 4-position fuse holders located at the front of 
the engine bay on the cabin bulkhead, adjacent to the engine  ECM. To access the fuses, unclip rear edge of the cover.
Fuse  Rating  CircuitR1  20A  Fuel pump
R2  3A  Immobiliser
R3  5A  Alternator sense
R4  5A  ECU battery feed
R5  5A  O2 heaters
R6  7.5A  VSV's V VT, V VL, IAC
R7  10A  Injectors, ignition coils
R8  5A  Re-circ. pump
 WARNING:
•  To  avoid  injury,  beware  of  rotating  engine  components  and  guard  against  entrapment  of  body  parts,  tools  and 
loose clothing.
•  Stop engine before servicing fuses.
•  Beware  of  hot  surfaces  in  the  engine  bay. You  could  be  seriously burned if you touch a hot engine part.
•  Take great care not to drop flammable liquids or objects  onto a hot engine and start a fire.
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ENGINE BAY FUSES
4
3
2
1
8
7
6
5
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Rear Lamp Cluster BulbsEach pair of rear lamps is configured as follows:
Outboard Lamp:
1  Outboard annulus;  Tail and turn lamp 2  Central unit;  Not used
3  Inboard annulus;  Turn lamp
Inboard Lamp: 4  Outboard annulus;  Stop lamp 5  Central unit;  Reverse lamp
6  Inboard annulus;  Stop and tail lamp
The bulbs for the rear lamps are accessible from within the 
rear luggage compartment. Twist the bulbholder counterclock
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wise  to  remove,  replace  the  bayonet  fitting  bulb,  and  refit  the  bulbholder.
High Mounted Stoplamp  The  high  mounted  stoplamp,  mounted  beneath  the  rear 
window  shroud  uses  light  emitting  diodes  (LED)  for  optimum 
visibility.  This  is  a  self  contained  unit  which  may  be  replaced  after releasing the two screws securing the housing to the body 
and unplugging the harness connector.
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REAR LAMP CLUSTERS
1   2   3   4   5   6
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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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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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lision, fire, theft or climatic conditions are not covered under 
this warranty.
  (f) ODOMETER ALTERATION.
 Warranty coverages do not apply if the odometer has stopped, 
been altered or the car’s correct mileage  cannot accurately 
and easily be determined.
  (g)  This  Limited  Warranty  excludes 
the  emission  control 
system, the  Federal and California warranties for which are 
detailed on pages 171 through 187.
  (h)  Malfunctions,  defects  or  damage  caused  by
 any  non-
Lotus part or accessory
  are not covered by this warranty. If 
a part which is covered by the Limited Warranty fails during 
the warranty period and in turn this failure causes a failure of 
a non-warranted part, then Lotus will consider replacing the 
non-warranted part.
  (j) If any after-market sport parts are fitted to your car, such  parts  are  not  covered  by  the  Limited  Warranty.  Such  parts 
are covered by any warranty which accompanies the sale of 
that particular part. Defects arising from track use will not be  covered by your Limited Warranty. Any original part affected 
or damaged by the fitment of any off road or track part may 
not be covered by your Limited Warranty.
  k) Minor wind noise and minor water ingress from the hard or 
soft top roofs. 
  NOTICE: The car is a speciality sports car not intended to go 
through automatic car washes. If the car is taken through a 
car wash any damage is not  covered by the warranty.
  l)  If  it  is  determined  that  paint  on  the  car  must  be  repaired  because of an item covered under warranty the paint colour 
matching of repaired or replaced body panels will be achieved 
within practicable limits as determined by the Company. Paint
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ing  of  the  entire  car  solely  for  the  purpose  of  paint  colour  matching will not be covered under the warranty.
  m) Noise and vibration are a normal and necessary feature  of a mechanical device such as a motor car. The nature and 
Limited Warranty
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