2005 LOTUS ELISE air

C; Garage use with 4-point lift. Do not use if the diffuser panel is
fitted. Beneath the outboard end of the chassis crossmember ahead of the rear wheelarches. Take care to position the jack
between the fixing screws for the fuel tank bay perforated
undershield. Avoid the fuel tank brackets.
D; Do not use if the diffuser panel is fitted. Beneath the rear
subframe, close to the lower wishbone rearmost mountings.
NOTICE: In order fully to exploit the benefits of light weight, and
to maximise stowage space, the Elise has no provision for spare
wheel carriage or lifting jack. A temporary puncture repair facility is provided in the form of a tire inflator aerosol (see page 124).
Fuel Tank Undershield
WARNING: The perforated panel enclosing the underside of the fuel
tank bay, contributes to the structural rigidity of the chassis
frame. Do not use the car with this panel removed.
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ACCESSORIES
Accessories and ModificationsModifying your car, or installing some non-Lotus accessories,
can make your car unsafe. Before you make any modifications or add any accessories, be sure to read the following information
and confer with your dealer:
Accessories:
Your dealer has genuine Lotus accessories that allow you to
personalise your car. These accessories have been designed
and approved for your car, and are covered by warranty.
Non-Lotus accessories may be designed for universal ap
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plication, and although they may fit on your car, they may not
meet factory specifications, and could adversely affect your
car’s handling and stability.
WARNING: Improper accessories or modifications can affect your
car’s handling, stability and per formance, and cause a
crash in which you can be hurt or killed. Follow all instruc
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tions in this owner’s manual regarding accessories and modifications.
When properly installed, cellular phones, alarms, two-way
radios, and low powered audio systems should not interfere with
your car’s computer-controlled systems, such as the airbag and anti-lock brake system.
However, if such or similar electronic accessories are im
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properly installed, or exceed your car’s electrical system ca
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pacity, they can interfere with the operation of your car, cause the airbags to deploy, or damage the car.
Before installing any accessory:
• Ensure the accessory does not obscure any lights, or interfere
with proper car operation or performance.
• Ensure electronic accessories do not overload electrical
circuits.
• Have the installer contact your Lotus dealer for assistance
before installing any electronic accessory.
• If possible, have your Lotus dealer inspect the final instal-
lation.
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Important Safety Information About ModificationsDo not remove any original equipment or modify your car
in any way that would alter its design or operation. This could
make your car unsafe or illegal to drive. For example, do not install wheels and tires with a differ
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ent overall diameter. Such modifications can adversely affect handling, and interfere with the operation of the car’s anti-lock
brakes and other systems. In addition, any modifications that decrease ground clearance
beyond Lotus approval, increase the chance of undercarriage
parts striking a kerb, speed bump, or other raised object, which
could cause your airbags to deploy as well as damaging the
chassis and body underside. Do not modify your steering wheel or any other part of your air
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bag system. Modifications could make the system ineffective.
WARNING: Do not attach or place objects on the airbag covers.
Any object attached to or placed on the covers marked
‘AIRBAG’, in the centre of the steering wheel and on top of the dashboard, could interfere with the proper operation of the airbags. Or, if the airbags inflate, the objects could be propelled inside the car and hurt someone.
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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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(b) LIMITED WARRANTY - Replacement Parts.
The obligations of the Company during the warranty term
are limited to the repair or, at its option, the replacement of
any genuine Lotus part determined to be defective in mate
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rial or workmanship during the warranty period expressed in
paragraph 1(b). All replaced parts shall become the property
of the Company.
(c) LIMITED WARRANTY - Corrosion Perforation.
The Company warrants to the original owner and each subse-
quent owner during the warranty period set forth in Paragraph
1(c), that if corrosion perforation occurs on the chassis or com
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posite body structure of a Lotus motor car, within the warranty
period expressed in Paragraph 1(c), the parts or components
affected by such perforation shall be repaired or replaced,
without charge for labour or parts. Provided, however, that:
a) the Lotus car must be brought to an authorised Lotus dealer
for inspection at least one time each year; and
b) the Lotus car has been used and maintained in a normal and reasonable manner.
c) corrosion perforation is not due to any or all of the follow
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ing: an accident; abuse; damage; installation of an accessory;
chemical substance; an act of nature; fire; or salvaged car.
(d) OBTAINING REPAIRS.
All warranted repairs will be effected at Lotus Dealers upon
presentation of suitable evidence of eligibility. A reasonable
time must be allowed for the dealership to perform necessary
repairs, and customers are requested to allow such a reason
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able amount of time. It is not Lotus Cars USA’s responsibility to
provide the customer with a loan car during these repairs. The
provision of a loan car should be discussed with the dealer.
5. EXCLUSIONS FROM WARRANTY COVERAGE (see also section 6)
(a) TIRES. The only provided warranty for tires is the written
warranty issued by the tire supplier and included with the owner literature supplied with your car.
(b) CAR SPECIFICATION. The obligations of the Company
under this Limited Warranty apply only to cars built by the manufacturer to USA specification for road use (i.e. not to
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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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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
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within legal speed limits, or by performance of service, repair, alteration or modification of the car other than in accordance
with the recommended servicing and repair procedures of the
Company, or;
• by fitting of a part, assembly, accessory or component not conforming to specifications of the manufacturer of the motor
car.

7. EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY
This Limited Warranty and the Emission Control System War
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ranties are the only express warranties applicable to the car
which are given by the Company or the manufacturer of the
car. Subject to the provision of Paragraph 2 (Limitations of
Warranties), this warranty and the emission control system warranties exclude all other obligations and liabilities of the
Company and the manufacturer of the car, whether they arise
in contract or tort, or otherwise to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any and all other express warranties, representa
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tions, promises or statements shall be of no force or effect as regards the Company, or the manufacturer of the car. If
any provision of this warranty is declared or made ineffective or unenforceable by law, adjudication or otherwise, such
ineffectiveness or unenforceability shall not affect any of the other terms and conditions of this warranty.
No person is authorised to change or modify this warranty, and under no circumstances may this warranty be changed or modified orally.
8. CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
In order to obtain performance of any obligation under this Limited Warranty, bring the Lotus car to any authorised Lotus
Dealer. Any such dealer is authorised to perform warranty
obligations. If you are unhappy with work performed on your
Lotus, speak first with the dealer’s Service Manager, and then, if necessary, with the General Manager or owner. If you still
cannot resolve a problem, contact:
Lotus Cars U.S.A. Inc.
2236 Northmont Parkway Duluth, Georgia 30096.
Tel. 770 476 6540
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