2005 LOTUS ELISE ECU

Licence Plate Lamps To replace a bulb in a licence plate lamp, first remove the two
screws securing the lamp, and withdraw. Replace the festoon
bulb, and refit the lamp.
Interior Lamp To withdraw the interior lamp from the rear bulkhead, first ease
one end of the lamp from its aperture. Twist the bulbholder to release from the lamp body, and pull out the capless bulb.
Side Marker Lamps The side marker lamps fitted to the front and rear wheelarch
lips use light emitting diodes (LEDs) housed in a sealed lamp
body. Replacement of a lamp assembly should be entrusted
to your dealer.
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INTERIOR LAMP BULB
Electrical
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LIFTING AND TOWING
Towing Eye A towing eye is stowed in the car tool kit, located in the battery
cover rear pocket. When required, remove the protective bung (if
fitted), and fit the towing eye to its anchorage point in the radiator air intake aperture, screwing fully into the tapped boss.
The eye is provided to aid car recovery, such as winching
onto a flatbed car transporter, but only when the car is able to roll freely. Only in an emergency should the car be towed, and
for the shortest distance necessary, during which time the fol
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lowing precautions must be taken:
WARNING:
• Use only towing equipment designed specifically for this purpose, or damage to the car may be caused, or you
could be killed or seriously injured.
• Ensure that the key is used to unlock the steering column, and is then left in the lock. Never withdraw the key until
the car is stationary. The steering column will lock when
the key is withdrawn.
• Release the parking brake and ensure that the trans
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mission is in neutral.
• Comply with all local legislation applicable to cars being
towed.
• Under no circumstances is the car to be secured using
the towing eye.
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TOWING EYE FITMENT
Lifting & Towing
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Towing a Trailer
WARNING:The Elise is not suitable for towing a trailer.
Car Tie-Down When moving a car by transporter or trailer, the car should be
secured only by chocking and strapping around the road wheels.
Attaching restraints around suspension linkages or chassis or body components may cause damage.
Lifting & Towing
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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
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Storing Your EliseIf you intend to store your Elise for a prolonged period, con
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sult your Lotus dealer who will be pleased to advise you. We recommend that the car is stored inside a secure garage. The
following guidelines are provided for your information:
• Ensure the engine oil and filter, coolant and brake fluid have recently been renewed. The a.c. system should be in good
working order and fully charged.
• Thoroughly clean the inside and outside of the car, including the engine compartment. If necessary, use a ‘jet’ washer to remove dirt and salt deposits from the underside, but do not
use around bearings, hydraulic components, painted surfaces or the soft top roof. Allow to dry completely.
• Chock the road wheels, leave off the parking brake, and engage reverse gear.
• Increase the tire pressures to 60 psi (4 bar). If possible, move the car slightly every month to help avoid flat spots on the
Tires.
• Either leave the battery in the car and connect a battery management (conditioner) type of charger, or remove the battery and trickle charge every two months. Note that with
the battery disconnected or removed, the alarm system is
de-activated.
• Unless the garage is equipped with a de-humidifier, the use of drying agents (Silica-Gel) is recommended in cars with
leather upholstery and in conditions of high humidity.
• The use of unapproved car covers may have a detrimental effect on the car’s paint finish and such damage will not be
covered by your car’s warranty.
In general, the Elise will be kept in best operating condition
by regular use.
Accessories
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INDEX
Access Panels, front service ................................................. 78
Accessories & Modifications, warnings .............................. 150
Air Cleaner Element ............................................................. 113
Air Conditioning ...................................................................... 61
Airbag Safety System ............................................................. 21
Alarm, car security ................................................................ 30
Alternator Belt ...................................................................... 114
Anti-freeze/Corrosion Inhibitor ............................................. 107
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .............................................. 67
Audio Equipment ................................................................... 60
Auxiliary Power Socket .......................................................... 57
Battery ................................................................................. 129
Bodycare ............................................................................... 93
Brake Fluid Reservoir .......................................................... 110
Brake Pads ........................................................................... 111
Break-In, running-in .............................................................. 73
Bulb Replacement ............................................................... 142
Central Door Locking ............................................................. 37
Child Restraints ..................................................................... 26
Cleaning, bodycare ............................................................... 93
Coolant Temperature Display ................................................ 53
Cooling System ................................................................... 106
Dipswitch ............................................................................... 58
Doors, keys ............................................................................ 37
Engine Cover/Trunk Lid ........................................................ 79
Environment, care of ............................................................. 14
Fuel Level Display ................................................................. 52
Fuel Filling ............................................................................. 76
Fuel Requirement .................................................................. 75
Fuses ................................................................................... 135
Gear Lever ............................................................................. 71
Hazard Warning Lamps Switch ............................................ 55
Headlamp Alignment ........................................................... 139
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Steering Lock ........................................................................44
Storing Your Elise ................................................................ 152
Sun Visors .............................................................................. 41
Tachometer ............................................................................. 51
Technical Data ..................................................................... 155
Tell Tale Lamps ...................................................................... 46
Tie Down, car securing ......................................................... 147
Towing Eye ........................................................................... 146
Trip Re corder ......................................................................... 53
Turn Indicators Switch ........................................................... 58
Tires ...................................................................................... 115
Tire Inflator Aerosol .............................................................. 124
Tire Chains ........................................................................... 120
Identification, car ................................................................... 15
Warning ‘Tell Tale ’ Lamps ..................................................... 46
Warranty ............................................................................... 161
Washer Reservoir ................................................................ 109
Washing, bodycare ................................................................ 93
Wheelbolts ........................................................................... 126
Wheels ................................................................................ 126
Windows, door ...................................................................... 42
Windscreen Wiper/ Washer Control ...................................... 59
Wiper Blade ......................................................................... 109
Index
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