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TABLE OF CONTENTS
LOTUS E-CALL
Manual SOS Call ............................................. 181
Automatic SOS Call....................................... 181
Coverage ...........................................................181
Self-Test and Fault Warnings ..................... 181
VEHICLE CARE
Accessories and Modifications .................184
Vehicle Storage..............................................184
After Storage .................................................184
Car Covers .......................................................185
Owner Maintenance ....................................186
Track Use.......................................................... 186
General Safety................................................ 186
Service Reminder...........................................187
Resetting the Service Reminder ..............187
Daily Checks....................................................188
Regular Checks.............................................. 188
Front Access Panel ....................................... 189
Unlocking/Opening...................................... 189
Closing/Locking ............................................ 189
Engine Compartment ..................................190
Engine Oil Level Check ............................... 192
Windscreen Washer Reservoir.................. 193
Topping Up....................................................... 193
Wiper Blade Renewal .................................. 194
Engine Coolant...............................................195
Topping up....................................................... 195
Charge Cooler Expansion Tank ................ 196
Steering Fluid Reservoir............................. 196
Brake/Clutch Fluid Level Check................197
Topping Up ......................................................197
Tyre Inspection .............................................. 199
Wear Indicators.............................................. 199
Recommended Tyre Pressures................. 199
Cold Tyres ........................................................ 199
Tyre Pressures For Track Use.................... 199
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 Tyres ............200
Adjusting Tyre Pressures...........................200
Tyre Replacement.........................................201
Winter Tyres....................................................201
Snow Chains....................................................201
Tyre Inflator Kit..............................................201
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System ..........205
System Malfunction.....................................206
TPMS Sensor Renewal Intervals .............206
Calibrating Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Sensor ..............................................................206
Wheel Changing.............................................207
Wheel Removal ..............................................207
Wheel Fitment...............................................208
Raising the Vehicle.......................................209
Battery..............................................................210
Battery Access ...............................................210
Battery Replacement ..................................210
Battery Disposal............................................210
Battery Charging............................................ 211
Jump Starting ................................................. 211
Fuses.................................................................. 213
Fusebox Locations........................................ 213
Fuse Replacement ........................................213
Front Fusebox.................................................214
Footwell Fusebox...........................................218
Rear Fusebox.................................................222
Battery Fusebox ...........................................226
Exterior Lamps...............................................227
Front Lamps ....................................................227
Rear Lamps .....................................................227
Vehicle Recovery..........................................228
Using the Recovery Eye ............................228
Transporter Recovery ................................229
Vehicle Tie-Down..........................................229
Vehicle Towing...............................................229
Towing Automatic Models .........................229
Towing a Trailer.............................................229
Exterior Cleaning .........................................230
Handwashing .................................................230
Under Vehicle Cleaning..............................230
Tar Spots.........................................................230
Windscreen Cleaning ................................... 231
Alloy Road Wheels ........................................231
Exterior Lighting............................................231
Park Assist System Sensors ......................231
Park Assist Camera Lens............................ 231
Paintwork Polishing...................................... 231
Interior Cleaning........................................... 232
Centre Display............................................... 232
Cloth Trim........................................................ 232
Leather & Vinyl Trim.................................... 232
Alcantara®Trim ............................................. 232
Seat Belt Cleaning ....................................... 233
Footwell Cleaning......................................... 233
Sill Trims.......................................................... 233
Door Lock........................................................ 233
Severe Service Conditions........................234
Recommended Lubricants........................234