2005 LOTUS ELISE turn

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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3. If adjustment is required, the clear cover and mask must be removed from the body. From within the wheelarch, remove
the access panel from the wheelarch liner to expose the
headlamp cover retaining screws. Use the hexagonal key provided in the toolkit (in the rear pocket on the batter y
cover) to release the three socket head retaining screws and washers, and withdraw the cover assembly complete
with rubber edge seal from the body. When refitting, do not overtighten the fixings.
4. To adjust the low beam laterally, adjust the dome headed screw at the upper inboard side of the low beam (uppermost)
lamp, accessed from the front of the lamp. Turn clockwise to
adjust the beam to the right. Optimum setting is 0%. To adjust
the vertical aim of the low beam, adjust the dome headed screw at the lower outboard side of the lamp, accessed
from the front of the lamp. Turn clockwise to raise the beam.
Optimum setting is -1.5%.
5. Repeat for the RH lamp. 6. Centralise the machine on the LH high beam (lowermost) lamp, and switch on the high beams. Check the high beam
alignment which should be centralised with the marker dot on
the machine screen or slightly below the horizontal. Optimum
setting is 0%.
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HEADLAMP COVER UNIT SOCKET BOLTS
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- To adjust the high beam laterally, adjust the dome headed screw at the upper inboard side of the lamp, accessed from behind the lamp. Turn clockwise to adjust the beam to the
right.
- To adjust the vertical aim of the high beam, adjust the dome headed screw at the lower outboard side of the lamp, ac
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cessed from behind the lamp. Turn clockwise to raise the
beam.
7. Repeat for the RH lamp. 8. Re-fit the cover/mask assemblies complete with edge seal to the body, and secure with the three socket head screws and
washers. Refit the wheelarch access panel.
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Vertical adjuster
Lateral adjuster Lateral adjuster
High beam lamp
Vertical adjuster
Low beam lamp
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High beam bulb: Disconnect the two cables from the bulb, re-
lease the spring wire clip, and withdraw the 55W H7 bulb. On re
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fitting, note that the bulb is keyed to allow only one orientation.
Parking lamp: Twist the bulb holder counterclockwise to release
from the main beam lamp, and withdraw the bayonet fitting T4
W bulb.
Front Turn Indicator Lamp Bulbs For access to the front turn indicator bulb, the lamp unit must
be released from the body. Using a suitable stiff rod or screw
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driver blade inserted through the access hole in the outer top
corner of the air intake aperture, press back the lamp retaining
clip at the front end of the lamp, and withdraw the lamp from the body. Twist the bulb holder counterclockwise to release from the
lamp, and replace the bayonet fitting amber bulb. After replacing the bulb and holder, ensure the rubber seal
is correctly positioned around the lamp. Engage the tongue at
the rear end of the lamp unit with the body flange, and press the
front end of the lamp firmly down until a distinct ‘click’ is heard, indicating engagement of the retaining clip. Pull up on the front
end of the lamp to check security.
Side Repeater Lamp Bulbs The side mar ker lamps mounted on the front and rear
wheelarch lips, each use four longlife LEDs which are not serv
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iceable. In case of failure, the lamp unit should be replaced by
your dealer.
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RELEASING FRONT TURN LAMP
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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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Lifting Your Car
WARNING:
• Using a lifting jack can be dangerous. If the car falls off the jack, you or others could be seriously injured or killed.
NEVER get under a car when it is supported only by a
jack.
• Before raising the car with a jack: - Turn off the engine;
- Firmly apply the parking brake;
- Engage first or reverse gear;
- Securely chock all wheels not to be lifted.
• Use only those lifting points identified above. Jacking at any other point, or with a jack improperly positioned, may
damage the chassis or body structure and/or jeopardise safety.
Care must be taken when using a lifting jack or hoist to po
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sition the device only in one of the areas shown in the illustration.
Use a suitable rubber or timber pad to protect the chassis from
surface damage:
A; Identified by a blue sticker. Beneath crossmember ahead of fuel tank bay. To be used one side at a time for wheel chang
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ing - lifts both wheels on one side.
B; Garage use with 4-point lift. Beneath the front end of the right
or left hand main chassis rail, behind the front wheelarch.
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LIFTING POINTS
Lifting & Towing
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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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