Lotus ELISE 2007 - Introduction

Alloy Road Wheels .................................................. 100
Upholstery Cleaning ................................................ 101
Seat Belts Cleaning ................................................. 101
Footwell Cleaning .................................................... 101
Owner Maintenance ...................................................... 101
Engine Oil Level Check ........................................... 103
Engine Oil Change .................................................. 104
Oil Filter .................................................................. 106
Used Engine Oil ...................................................... 107
Transmission Oil...................................................... 108
Cooling System ........................................................110
Anti-Freeze/Corrosion Inhibitor ................................111
Coolant Drain/Refill Procedure .................................112
Washer Reservoir.....................................................113
Wiper Blade ..............................................................113
Brake Fluid Reservoir ...............................................114
Brake Pads ...............................................................115
Brake Pipes and Hoses ............................................116
Air Cleaner Element .................................................117
Auxiliary Drive Belt ...................................................118
Sparking Plugs .........................................................118
14. TIRES & WHEELS
Tires .............................................................................. 119
Glossary of Terms ....................................................119
Tire Safety ............................................................... 121
Tire Care ................................................................. 121
Replacement Tires .................................................. 122
Tire Characteristics ................................................. 123
Winter Tires ............................................................. 123
Tire Chains .............................................................. 124
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ................................... 124
Tire Placard/Label ................................................... 125
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit ............... 126
Tire Markings........................................................... 127
Tire Inflator Aerosol ................................................. 128
Wheels ......................................................................... 130
Wheel Bolts ............................................................. 130
Wheel Alignment & Tire Balance ............................. 130
Wheel Replacement ................................................ 131
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