Lotus Evora 2011 User guide

Publication Part No. C132T0324
© Lotus Cars Ltd 2011
Lotus Cars USA Inc.
2236 Northmont Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30096.
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www.LotusCars.com
OWNER’S HANDBOOK
USA
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*Vehicles from VIN BH_11178 equipped with Lotus Dynamic Program Management
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CONTENTS
1. FASCIA OVERVIEW ................................................... 10
2. INTRODUCTION .............................................................. 11
3. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................................ 13
Care of the Environment ....................................................... 18
Reporting Safety Defects ....................................................... 19
4. VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ........................................... 20
5. KEYS & SECURITY ALARM
Transmitter Keys ............................................................... 22
Vehicle Security Alarm ...........................................................23
Disarming the Alarm/Unlocking ....................................... 23
Auto Re-arm .................................................................... 24
Automatic Immobilisation ................................................ 24
ArmingtheAlarm/LockingtheDoors .................................24
Alarm Tell Tale Summary .................................................. 25
TurningOfftheInteriorMovementSensor..........................26
Opening the Tailgate ........................................................ 26
Manual Activation of Siren ........................................ 26
Transmitter Key Battery Replacement .............................. 27
Emergency Disarming/Mobilising .................................... 28
Programming Additional Transmitters ............................. 28
Disconnecting the Car Battery .......................................... 29
6. ENTRY & COMFORT
Central Door Locking ...................................................... 30
To Open the Doors From Outside .................................... 30
To Close the Doors From Inside .......................................... 30
Interior CDL Switch .......................................................... 31
Dynamic (drive away) Locking .......................................... 31
To Open the Doors From Inside ......................................... 32
To Close the Doors From Outside ....................................... 32
Locking the Doors Mechanically ....................................... 33
Safety Inertia Switch ........................................................ 33
7. SEATING & SAFETY RESTRAINTS
Seats ................................................................................... 34
Seat Belts ............................................................................. 35
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Seat Belt Precautions ............................................................ 37
Airbag Supplementary Restraint System ................................ 39
Airbag Tell Tale ...................................................................... 41
Airbag Deployment ............................................................... 42
Child Restraints .................................................................... 44
Automatic Locking Retractor .................................................. 46
Persons with Disablilites ...................................................... 47
8. MIRRORS & DOOR WINDOWS
Interior Rear View Mirror ......................................................... 48
Door Mirrors .......................................................................... 48
Door Windows ...................................................................... 50
Interior Lighting ..................................................................... 51
Glovebox ............................................................................. 52
Sun Visors ............................................................................ 52
9. INSTRUMENTS & SWITCHES
Ignition Switch/Steering Lock ......................................... 53
Tell Tale Lamps ...................................................................... 55
Instruments ..................................................................... 62
Speedometer ............................................................ 62
Tachometer ............................................................... 62
Odometer ....................................................................... 63
InstrumentPanelLeft HandScreen................................... 64
Fuel Level Display ............................................... 64
AmbientAir Temperature Display................................ 65
Time Clock ................................................................. 65
Information Switch ..................................................... 65
Trip Recorder ............................................................ 66
InstrumentPanelRightHand Screen .................................67
Coolant Temperature Display .............................. 67
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) ................... 68
Door/Tailgate Open Display ........................................ 70
Lighting Switches .................................................................. 70
Parking Lamps Switch ........................................................... 70
Master Lighting Switch .......................................................... 70
Homesafe ............................................................................ 71
‘Lights-On’ Warning .............................................................. 71
ReversingLamp,ParkingAids andReversingCamera............71
Hazard Warning Lamps Switch .............................................. 72
Instrument & Switch Illumination ............................................ 73
Steering Column Lever Switches ............................................ 74
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Headlamp Flash/Dipswitch ................................................... 74
Windscreen Wiper & Washer Control ................................ 75
Horn ..................................................................................... 76
Audio Equipment .................................................................. 77
10. HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING
Interior Climate ..................................................................... 78
Air Distribution ...................................................................... 79
Temperature Control ............................................................. 79
Interior Fan ........................................................................... 79
Re-circulation Switch ............................................................ 79
Air Conditioning Request ....................................................... 80
Demist Switch ....................................................................... 80
Heated Rear Screen (HRS) .................................................... 80
Pollen Filter ........................................................................... 80
Heated Front Seats.................................................................. 81
Engine Bay Ventilation ........................................................... 82
Auxiliary Power Sockets ........................................................ 83
11. DRIVING CONTROLS
Foot Pedals .......................................................................... 84
Footwell Mats ........................................................................ 84
Clutch Pedal ......................................................................... 84
Footbrake ............................................................................ 85
Anti-Lock Brake System ........................................................ 86
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA) ................................................. 88
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) ........................................ 88
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL) ........................................... 88
Parking Brake ................................................................. 88
Gear Lever (manual transmission) ......................................... 90
Lotus Dynamic Performance Management............................ 91
Sport Mode ........................................................................... 93
Cruise Control ....................................................................... 95
Homelink .............................................................................. 97
12. STARTING PROCEDURE & ENGINE BREAK-IN
Operation Temperature Limit ................................................. 98
Starting a Cold or Warm Engine ..................................... 98
Idle Speed ...................................................................... 99
Engine Break-In .................................................................... 99
Stopping the Engine .............................................................. 100
Engine Special Features ........................................................100
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13. EXTERNAL OPERATIONS
Fuel Requirement ............................................................... 102
Fuel Filling .......................................................................... 104
Tailgate ..............................................................................106
Child Entrapment ................................................................109
Front Body Access Hatch ..................................................... 110
14. SERVICING & MAINTENANCE
Bodycare ........................................................................... 111
Body Features ............................................................... 111
Paint Care ..................................................................... 112
Ventilation.................................................................... 112
Paintwork Polishing ....................................................... 113
Washing ....................................................................... 113
Windscreen Cleaning .................................................... 113
Alloy Road Wheels ......................................................... 114
Upholstery Cleaning ...................................................... 114
Seat Belts Cleaning ....................................................... 114
Footwell Mats ................................................................ 115
Door Lock ...................................................................... 115
Owner Maintenance ....................................................... 116
Engine Cover ................................................................ 117
Engine Oil Level Check ................................................... 118
Engine Oil Change ......................................................... 120
Oil Filter ......................................................................... 121
Used Engine Oil ............................................................. 123
Transmission Oil ........................................................... 123
Cooling System ............................................................. 124
Anti-Freeze/Corrosion Inhibitor ..................................... 124
Coolant Drain/Refill Procedure ...................................... 127
Washer Reservoir ......................................................... 127
Wiper Blade .................................................................. 128
Brake Fluid Reservoir .................................................... 129
Brake Pads ................................................................... 130
Brake Pipes and Hoses .................................................. 131
Air Cleaner Element ....................................................... 132
Auxiliary Drive Belt ......................................................... 132
Sparking Plugs .............................................................. 132
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14. TIRES & WHEELS
Tires .................................................................................. 133
Glossary of Terms .......................................................... 133
Tire Safety .................................................................... 133
Tire Care ...................................................................... 134
Tire Characteristics ...................................................... 135
Winter Tires .................................................................... 136
Tire Chains .................................................................... 136
Replacement Tires......................................................... 136
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................................... 138
Tire Emergency Inflator Aerosol .................................... 140
Wheels ............................................................................... 142
Wheel Bolts ................................................................... 142
Wheel Alignment & Tire Balance ..................................... 143
Wheel Replacement ...................................................... 143
16. ELECTRICAL
Battery ............................................................................... 145
Battery Access .............................................................. 145
Disconnecting the Battery .............................................. 145
Reconnecting the Battery ............................................... 147
Battery Charging ........................................................... 147
‘Jump’ Starting .............................................................. 149
Electrical Accessories ......................................................... 151
Inertia Switch ...................................................................... 151
Fuses ............................................................................... 152
MainFusebox ............................................................... 153
Rear Fusebox ............................................................... 154
Footwell Relays ............................................................... 156
Headlamp Alignment ........................................................ 157
Bulb Replacement ............................................................159
Headlamp Units ............................................................ 159
FrontTurnIndicator&SidelampBulbs............................. 160
Rear Lamp Cluster Bulbs ................................................ 160
Reverse Lamps ............................................................ 160
Centre High Mounted StopLamp (CHMSL)...................... 161
Side Repeater Lamps .................................................... 161
Licence Plate Lamps ...................................................... 162
Interior Lamp ................................................................. 163
Side Marker Lamps......................................................... 163
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17. RECOVERY & LIFTING
Recovery Eye ..................................................................... 164
Car Tie-Down .................................................................... 165
Towing a Trailer ................................................................... 165
Lifting The Evora .................................................................. 166
Fuel Tank Chassis Panel ...................................................... 167
18. ACCESSORIES
Accessories & Modifications ................................................ 168
Storing The Evora ................................................................ 170
19. RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS
‘Severe Service’ Conditions ............................................. 171
Engine ........................................................................ 172
Transmission .................................................................. 172
Brake & Clutch System ......................................................... 172
Power Steering System (PAS) .............................................. 172
Engine Coolant Additive ...................................................... 173
20. TECHNICAL DATA ...................................................... 174
21. ALPHABETICAL INDEX .............................................. 181
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Fascia Overview
1. FASCIA OVERVIEW
Key to illustration
1. Audio speaker tweeter
2. Parking lamps switch - see page 70
3. Fuel filler flap release - see page 104
4. Left hand display screen - see page 64
5. Tachometer - see page 62
6. Odometer - see page 63
7. Speedometer - see page 62
8. Right hand display screen - see page 67
9. Face level vents - see page 78
10. Hazard warning switch - see page 72
11. Master lighting switch - see page 70
12. Blank
13. Sport mode switch - see page 93
14. Lotus DPM off switch - see page 92
15. Tell tale lamps - see page 55
16. Tailgate release - see page 26, 106
17. Heated seat switch (LH) - see page 81
18. Heated seat switch (RH) - see page 81
19. Panel illumination control - see page 73
20. Glovebox release - see page 52
21. Central door locking switch - see page 30
22. Audio/satellite navigation/reverse camera display screen
- see page 77
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