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Table of Contents
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1 Introduction
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2 Safety Information
9
3 Reporting Safety Defects
12
4 Car Identification
17
Engine Number
18
5 SEATING & SAFETY RESTRAINTS Seats
19
Seat Belts
20
Seat Belt Precautions
21
Airbag Safety System
23
Airbag Tell Tale
25
Airbag Deployment
26
Child Restraints
28
6 KEYS & CAR SECURITY ALARM Keys
31
Car Security Alarm
32
Transmitter Fobs
32
Engine Immobiliser
33
Valet Mode
33
Arming the Alarm
34
Disarming the Alarm
35
Emergency Disarming/Mobilising
35
Intrusion Sensing
36
Manual Activation of Siren
36
Transmitter Fob Battery Replacement
37
Programming Additional Transmitter Fobs
38
Disconnecting Car Battery
38
7 Entry & Comfort
39
Central Door Locking
39
To Unlock from Outside
39
To Lock from Inside
39
To Unlock from Inside
40
To Lock from Outside
40
'Lights On' Buzzer
42
Interior Rear View Mirror
42
Door Mirrors
42
Interior Lamp
43
Sun Visors
43
Door Windows
44
Manual Windows
44
Electric Windows
44
8 Instruments & Switches
46
Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
46
Engine Start Button
47
Warning 'Tell Tale' Lamps
48
Bulb Check
48
Turn Tell Tale
48
Seat Belt Tell Tale
49
Brake Tell Tale
49
Oil Pressure Tell Tale
49
Low Fuel Level Tell Tale
50
ABS Tell Tale
50
High Beam Tell Tale
50
Airbag Tell Tale
50
Battery Charging Tell Tale
50
Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp
51
Security/Rpm Tell Tale
51
Instruments
53
Speedometer
53
Tachometer
53
LCD Display Panel
54
Fuel Level Display
54
Coolant Temperature Display
55
Odometer
55
Trip Recorder
55
Dashboard Switches
56
Parking Lamp Switch
56
Headlamp Switch
56
'Lights On' Buzzer
57
Hazard Warning Lamps Switch
57
Instrument Illumination
58
Auxiliary Power Socket
59
Column Switches & Horn
60
Headlamp High/Low Beam/Flasher/Turn Indicators
60
Windscreen Wiper/Washer
61
Horn
62
Audio Equipment
62
9 Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
63
Air Conditioning
63
Air Re-Circulation
64
Heater Temperature
64
Fan Speed
64
Air Distribution
65
Engine Bay Ventilation
67
10 DRIVING CONTROLS Foot Pedals
68
Footwell Carpets
68
Clutch Pedal
68
Footbrake
69
Anti-Lock Brake System
69
Parking Brake
72
Gear Lever
73
11 Starting Procedure & Engine Break-In
74
Starting a Cold or Warm Engine
74
Idle Speed
75
Engine Break-In
75
Engine Special Features
76
12 EXTERNAL OPERATIONS Fuel Requirement
77
Fuel Filling
78
Front Service Access Panels
80
Engine Cover/Trunk Lid
81
Child Entrapment
82
Removable Roof Concept
83
Soft Top Roof Fitting
84
Soft Top Roof Removal
86
Hard Top Roof Fitting
87
Hard Top Roof Removal
92
13 Servicing & Maintenance
95
Bodycare
95
Body Features
95
Paint Care
96
Ventilation
96
Paintwork Polishing
97
Washing
97
Soft Top Roof
98
Windscreen Cleaning
98
Alloy Road Wheels
98
Upholstery Cleaning
99
Seat Belts Cleaning
99
Footwell Cleaning
99
Owner Maintenance
100
Engine Oil Level Check
101
Engine Oil Change
102
Oil Filter
104
Used Engine Oil
105
Transmission Oil
105
Cooling System
108
Anti-Freeze/Corrosion Inhibitor
109
Coolant Drain/Refill Procedure
110
Washer Reservoir
111
Wiper Blade
111
Brake Fluid Reservoir
112
Brake Pads
113
Brake Pipes and Hoses
114
Air Cleaner Element
115
Auxiliary Drive Belt
116
Sparking Plugs
116
14 TIRES & WHEELS Tires
117
Glossary of Terms
117
Tire Safety
117
Tire Care
119
Replacement Tires
120
Tire Characteristics
121
Winter Tires
121
Tire Chains
122
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
122
Tire Placard/Label
123
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
124
Tire Markings
125
Tire Inflator Aerosol
126
Wheels
128
Wheel Bolts
128
Wheel Alignment & Tire Balance
128
Wheel Replacement
129
15 ELECTRICAL Battery
131
Battery Access
131
Disconnecting the Battery
131
Reconnecting the Battery
133
Battery Charging
133
Jump Starting
135
Electrical Accessories
136
Inertia Switch
137
Fuses
137
Engine Compartment Fuses
139
Footwell Sited Fuses
140
Headlamp Alignment
141
Bulb Replacement
144
Headlamp Bulb
144
Front Turn Indicator Lamp Bulb
145
Side Repeater Lamp Bulb
146
Rear Lamp Cluster Bulb
146
High Mounted Stoplamp Bulb
146
Licence Plate Lamp Bulb
146
Interior Lamp Bulb
147
Side Marker Lamp Bulb
147
16 Lifting & Towing
148
Towing Eye
148
Towing a Trailer
149
Car Tie-Down
149
Lifting Your Car
150
Fuel Tank Undershield
151
17 Accessories
152
Accessories & Modifications
152
Storing Your Elise
154
18 Recommended Lubricants
155
Engine
155
Transmission
156
Brakes & Clutch
156
Engine Coolant Additive
156
19 Technical Data
157
20 Warranty Index
163
21 Alphabetical Index
190
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Model
2005 Elise
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Language
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