2005 LOTUS ELISE air

When contacting Lotus Cars USA, please have the following
information available:
- year and model of your Lotus;
- your car’s vehicle identification number (viewable through
bottom edge of windscreen, driver’s side);
- date of purchase of your Lotus;
- name of dealer(s) from whom you purchased your Lotus and
where you have it serviced.
State Repair - Replace-Refund Statutes Each state has a law providing new car purchasers with
certain rights for repair, replacement of the car, or refund of
the purchase price, under certain circumstances (these laws are commonly called “lemon laws”). These laws var y from
state to state.
To the extent permitted by an applicable
state law, Lotus Cars USA requires that, before you seek
a remedy, you provide Lotus Cars USA (at the address
set forth above) with written notification of the defect or
nonconformity. In this way, Lotus Cars USA will be afforded an opportunity to perform any necessary repairs. Where ap
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propriate, an additional lemon law information sheet is provided with this owner’s manual.
Arbitration Programs Some states have state-run arbitration programs that you can
use to pursue lemon law remedies. These programs are oper
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ated by state agencies, and such agencies may be contacted
for additional information.
In some states that do not have state-run programs, Lotus
Cars USA may participate in private arbitration or mediation programs. In these states, additional information will be provided
to you separately.
Where either a state-run or private arbitration program is in
effect, to the extent allowed be law, Lotus Cars USA requires
that your lemon law claim first be brought before such program before you pursue other remedies.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
Limited Warranty
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PERIODS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY. LOTUS SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE BREACH OF ANY WAR
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RANTY.
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.
EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY
Some state or local governments require periodic in
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spection and maintenance programs to ensure that your car’s emissions control system functions properly. If an
EPA approved program is in force where you are, you are eligible for Performance Warranty coverage.
Lotus warrants to the owner of any new, USA specifica
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tion, Lotus Elise that if:-
1) the car is maintained and operated in accordance with the written instructions for proper maintenance and use;
2) the car fails to conform to the applicable emission standards as judged by an EPA approved emission test; and
3) such non-conformity results or will result in the car owner having to bear any penalty or other sanction (including denial or the right to use the car) under local, State or Federal law,
then Lotus shall remedy the non conformity at no cost to the owner by adjusting, repairing or replacing emissions related
components as is necessary in order for the car to conform to
the applicable emission standard. This warranty is for a period
of 2 years or 24,000 miles, whichever first occurs. However,
specified Major Emission Control Components are covered for
8 years or 80,000 miles, whichever first occurs. Covered parts are listed on page 159 to 160 and specified Major Emission
Control Components are followed by an asterisk.
Federal Emission Warranty
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Required MaintenanceThe operations in the Maintenance Schedule (included
in the Owner’s Handbook package) must be undertaken at the mileages or time intervals specified to ensure the
continued proper functioning of the emission control system, and to provide optimum car per formance and
reliability. More frequent maintenance may be needed for
cars operating in dusty areas, on short trip driving, or in
other severe conditions. Inspection and service should also be performed any
time a malfunction is suspected.
M A I NTENA NCE , REPL ACEMENT OR REPA I R OF THE
EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE
PERFORMED BY ANY AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR ESTABLISH
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MENT OR INDIVIDUAL USING ANY CERTIFIED PART.
No emission performance warranty claim will be denied
on the basis of the use of a properly certified part in the maintenance or repair of a car.
In no case will Lotus deny an emission performance
warranty claim on the basis of:
i) warranty work or pre-delivery service performed by any Lotus
Dealer or
ii) work performed in an emergency situation to rectify an unsafe condition, including an unsafe driveability condition attrib
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utable to Lotus provided the car owner has taken steps to put
the car back in a conforming condition in a timely manner or
iii) the use of any uncertified part or non compliance with the maintenance schedule or instruction for use (Owner’s Hand
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book) which is not relevant to the reason that the car failed
to comply with applicable emission standards or
iv) any cause attributable to Lotus.
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What Is Not CoveredLotus may deny an emission per formance warranty
claim on the basis of an uncertified replacement part used in the maintenance or repair of a car if Lotus presents evidence that the uncertified replacement part is either
defective in materials or workmanship, or not equivalent
from an emission standpoint to the original equipment part, and the owner is unable to rebut the evidence. A part not required to be replaced at a definite service
interval (see Maintenance Schedule) shall be warranted for
the applicable warranty period. Instructions to replace a
component only if checked and found to be operating below specification shall have no bearing on warranty coverage
unless the owner did not follow such an instruction prior to
the short test failure and non compliance with that instruc
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tion caused the failure of another car component relevant
to the non- conformity.
This warranty does not cover failures caused by abuse,
neglect, collision, accidents, improper maintenance, un
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authorised modification; nor does it cover loss of time, inconvenience, loss of use of the car or incidental or con
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sequential damages.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLICABLE
TO A Car OR PART IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY. LOTUS SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE BREACH OF ANY WAR
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RANTY. 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.
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f) The owner may perform maintenance or have maintenance performed more frequently than required in the maintenance
instructions.
g) Lotus may deny an emission performance warranty claim on the basis of non-compliance with the written instructions for
proper maintenance and use only if:
1. an owner is not able to comply with a request by Lotus for
evidence pursuant to paragraph (c) of this section; or
2. notwithstanding the evidence presented pursuant to para
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graph (c) of this section, Lotus is able to prove that the car
failed an emission short test because
i) the car was abused; or
ii) an instruction for the proper maintenance and use was performed in a manner resulting in a component’s being
improperly installed or a component or related parameter’s
being adjusted substantially outside of the manufacturer’s
specifications; or
iii) unscheduled maintenance was performed on a vehicle which resulted in the removing or rendering inoperative of any component affecting the car’s emissions.
Warranty Claim Procedure a) A claim under the emission performance warranty may be raised immediately upon the failure of an EPA approved
emission short test, if as a result of that failure, an owner is required to take action of any kind in order to avoid imposition
of a penalty or sanction. An owner need not suffer the loss
of the right to use a car, be fined, incur repair expenses, or
actually bear any penalty or sanction to satisfy the requirement
(see ‘Emissions Performance Warranty’ paragraph (3)). That requirement shall be met if a test failure sets a procedure in
motion under which the owner will bear a penalty or sanction
if a car is not brought into conformity or repaired to some
specified extent within some specified period of time.
b) A warranty claim may be submitted by bringing a car and a copy of the EPA approved emission test report to
1. any repair facility authorized by Lotus to service that model car, or
2. any repair facility authorized by Lotus to perform emission performance warranty repairs for that model car.
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c) To the extent required by any Federal or State Law, whether statutory or common law: if an authorized repair facility is not reasonably available, Lotus will provide means for a suitably
competent non-franchised repair facility to perform emission
performance warranty repairs.
d) 1. Lotus will make a final decision on an emission performance warranty claim within a maximum time limit of 30 days from the time at which the car is initially presented for repair or within
the time during which an owner is required by local, state or
federal law to have the car repaired without incurring further
penalties or sanctions (whichever is shorter), unless a delay
i) is requested by the car owner, or
ii) is caused by an event not attributable to Lotus or the

warranty repair facility.
2. If the facility at which the car is initially presented for repair
is unable for any reason to honour the particular claim, then,
unless this requirement is waived in writing by the car owner,
the repair facility shall forward the claim to; Lotus Cars U.S.A.
Inc., 2236 Northmont Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30096, in
order for a decision to be made.
e) Within the time period specified in paragraph (d) of this sec
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tion, Lotus shall:
1. notify the owner that it will honour the claim; or
2. provide the owner, in writing, with an explanation of the
basis upon which the claim is being denied.
f) Failure to notify an owner within the required time period (as determined under paragraph (d) of this section) for reasons
that are not attributable to the car owner or events which are not beyond the control of Lotus or the repair facility, shall result
in Lotus being responsible for repairing the car free of charge
to the car owner.
g) Lotus shall incur all costs associated with a determination that
an emission performance warranty claim is valid.
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FURTHER INFORMATIONFu r t h e r i nf o r m a t i o n c o n c e r n i n g t h e e m i s si o n p e r
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formance warranty is available from the Director Field Operation & Suppor t Division (6406 J), Environmental
Protection Agency, 401 ‘M’ Street, SW, Washington DC
20460 (attention: Warranty Claim). Violations of the Emis
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sion Performance Warranty may also be reported to this
office. Also contact Lotus Cars U.S.A. Inc., 2236 Northmont
Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30096.
EMISSIONS WARRANTY PARTS LIST
Air Induction System
- air inlet trunking
- intake manifold
Fuel Injection System
- fuel pressure regulator
- fuel injectors
- fuel delivery line
- throttle body
Ignition System
- spark plugs
- direct ignition coils
Positive Crankcase Ventilation System
- non return valve
- oil filler cap
Evaporative Emissions Control System (EECS)
- charcoal canister assembly
- fuel tank
- fuel level sender and seal
- fuel filler neck and hose
- fuel filler cap
- roll over valve assembly
- fuel lines
- fill level vent valve & pipe assy.
- canister close valve
- vapour management valve (VMV)
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- fuel vapour pressure sensor
Exhaust System
- exhaust manifold
- catalytic converter, heat shields, gaskets and fasteners*
Engine Emission Control System Sensors
- electronic control module (ECM)*
- engine coolant temperature sensor (ECTS)
- air flow meter
- crankshaft sensor
- idle air control valve (IACV)
- wheel speed sensors
- throttle position sensor (TPS)
- knock sensor
- oxygen sensors
- oil control valves for VVTL-i
- oil pressure switch for VVTL-i
- camshaft position sensor
- coolant thermostat
On Board Diagnostics (OBD)
- malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
- data link connector and harness
Miscellaneous Parts used in the Above Systems
- hoses
- switches, sensors and solenoids
- gaskets and seals
- wires, harnesses and connectors
* major emission control components - see page 171
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