Lotus Esprit - Owner's Manual

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Vehicle Operation & Maintenance1
Lotus Type 918 Engine View2
Vehicle Identification3
Safety4
Precautions4
V8 Engine Number View4
4-Cylinder Engine Number View4
Care of the Environment6
Vehicle Security7
Transmitter Keys7
Arming the Alarm7
Disarming the Alarm8
Deadlocking8
Passive Immobilisation8
Intrusion Sensing9
Summary of Alarm Normal Operation9
Emergency Disarming10
New Transmitter Programming10
Checking the Alarm System10
Alarm Troubleshooting11
Mechanical Keys12
Door Interior Handle Diagram13
Cockpit Comfort14
Seats14
Standard Seat Adjustments14
Sports Seat Adjustments14
Seat Belts15
Correct Seat Belt Positioning15
Seat Belt Release Button15
Child Restraints16
Supplementary Inflatable Restraints (S.I.R.) (if Fitted)17
S.I.R. Inflated View17
S.I.R. Deflated View17
Door Mirrors18
Door Mirrors Control18
Door Windows19
Door Window Switches19
Window Override Switch19
Interior Rear View Mirror20
Mirror Dimming Lever20
Interior Lamp21
Footwell Lamps (if Fitted)21
Glovebox22
Sunvisors22
Instruments and Switches23
Ignition/Starter Switch/Steering Lock23
Instruments and Switches Diagram24
Key to Instruments and Switches Diagram25
Tell Tale Lamps26
Parking Brake Tell Tale26
Brakes Tell Tale26
Low Fuel Level Tell Tale, Seatbelt Tell Tale26
Engine Coolant Tell Tale27
Oil Pressure Tell Tale27
Turn Tell Tale27
Main Beam Tell Tale28
Battery Non-Charging Tell Tale28
Catalyst Overheat Tell Tale (Japan Only)28
Supplementary Inflatable Restraint (S.I.R) Tell Tale (if Fitted)28
Check Engine Tell Tale29
ABS Tell Tale29
Low Screenwash Level Tell Tale29
Instruments30
Speedometer30
Tachometer30
Fuel Gauge31
Water Temperature Gauge31
Fascia Switches32
Master Lighting Switch32
Sidelamps/Parking Lamps Switch32
Lights on Reminder/Hazard Warning Lamps Switch32
Front Fog Lamps Switch33
Rear Fog Lamps Switch (if Fitted)33
Heated Rear Screen Switch33
Cigarette Lighter33
Ashtrays34
Panel Lights Rheostat (if Fitted)34
Column Switches & Horn35
Headlamp Dipswitch35
Headlamp Flasher35
Turn Indicators35
Windscreen Wiper/Washers36
Horn36
Interior Climate Controls37
Face Level Vents37
Heater Temperature37
Fan Speed, Air Distribution37
Footwell38
Face Level38
Screen & Footwell39
Defrost39
Re-Circulation Switch40
Refrigeration Temperature (Cars Fitted with Air Conditioning)40
Important Notes on Use of Air Conditioning40
Ventilation41
Tilting Roof Panel42
Audio Equipment (if Fitted)42
To Remove the Roof Panel43
To Swot the Roof Panel43
Wind Deflector44
To Replace Roof Panel44
Driving Controls45
Foot Pedals45
Clutch Pedal, Accelerator Pedal, Footbrake45
Antilock Brake System45
Anti-Lock Brake Controller View (LHD Shown)46
Parking Brake47
Starting Procedure & Running-In48
Gear Lever48
Starting a Cold or Warm Engine (Ambient Temperature above -20 Degrees C; 0 Degrees F)48
Starting the Engine in Extremely Cold Conditions (below -20 Degrees C; 0 Degrees F)48
Idle Speed49
Stopping the Engine49
Running in49
External Operations50
Fuel Requirements - Non USA Markets50
Fuel Requirements - USA Market50
Fuel Filling51
Filler Flap Release Switch View51
Tightening Filler Cap51
Tailgate52
Bodycare53
Body Features53
Front Bonnet53
Front Bonnet Release Handle View53
Paint Care54
Washing, Polishing, Ventilation55
Alloy Wheels Cleaning55
Upholstery Cleaning55
Leather Upholstery55
Owner Maintenance56
Tool Kit56
Toolcase Stowage View56
Seat Belts Cleaning56
Vehicle Servicing with S.I.R. (if Fitted)57
Cars with Driver Only S.I.R.57
Cars with Driver & Passenger S.I.R.58
Engine Cover58
Engine Oil Level Check59
Dipstick59
Topping up59
Engine Oil Change60
4-Cylinder Sump Drain Plug View60
V8 Sump Drain Plug View60
Oil Filter61
4-Cylinder Oil Filter View61
V8 Oil Filter View61
Used Engine Oil62
'Severe Service' Condition62
Power Steering Fluid63
Transmission64
Front Hubs64
Cooling System64
Coolant Header Tank Cap View64
Cooling Fans65
4-Cylinder Type Coolant Expansion Tank View65
V8 Coolant Expansion Tank View65
Anti-Freeze/Corrosion Inhibitor66
Coolant Drain/Refill Procedure66
Radiator Drain Plug View66
Radiator Air Bleeding Plug View66
Washer Reservoir67
Brake Fluid Reservoir67
Brake Pads68
Brake Pipes & Hoses68
Brake Fluid Reservoir View68
Air Cleaner Elements69
To Renew a Filter Element: 4-Cylinder Models69
To Renew a Filter Element: V8 Models69
Engine Auxiliary Drive Belts 4-Cylinder Models70
Alternator Belt Adjustment (4-Cylinder)70
Water Pump/Pas Pump Belt Adjustment (4-Cylinder)70
V8 Auxiliary Drive Belt71
A.C. Compressor Belt Adjustment (4-Cylinder)71
Sparking Plugs72
Clutch Adjustment72
Ignition Timing72
Wheel Changing73
Spare Wheel 'T' Bolt View73
Jacking Points View73
Lifting Jack in Operation View74
Use of Spare Tyre74
Asymmetric Tread75
Stowing Wheel Changing Equipment75
Goodyear Eagle GS-A Tyre Tread View75
Jack & Wheelbrace in Tray View75
Tyres76
Restowing Spare Wheel Diagram76
Winter Tyres and Snow Chains77
USA Consumer Information - Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards77
Temperature Grades - A, B, C77
Battery Access78
Disconnecting the Battery78
Battery Reconnection79
Battery Charging79
Electrical Accessories79
Jump Starting80
Inertia Switch81
Fuses82
Main Fusebox 'A' - Front Luggage Compartment82
Relay Station and Fusebox 'D', Front Luggage Compartment83
Relays83
Relay Station & Fusebox 'B', Rear Luggage Compartment84
Fuses - 4 Cylinder Models84
Fuses - V8 Models84
Relays - 4 Cylinder Models84
Bulb Replacement85
Headlamp Emergency Elevation85
Headlamp Masking85
Relays - V8 Models85
Headlamp Bulbs - Non USA Cars86
Headlamp Sealed Beam Unit - USA Market Cars86
Headlamp Beam Alignment87
Front Fog Lamp Bulb87
Non-USA Type Headlamp Aiming Screws87
Rear Lamp Cluster88
Front Sidelamp & Turn Indicator88
Side Repeater Lamp (Non-USA Cars)88
Licence Plate Lamp & Door Edge Warning Lamp88
Reporting Safety Defects in the USA89
Interior Lamp Bulb89
Instrument & Tell Tale Bulbs89
Vehicle Emission Control90
Exhaust Emission Control90
Evaporation Control90
Crankcase Vapour Control91
Towing Eye92
Vehicle Loading92
Index94
Recommended Lubricants & Technical Data97
Recommended Lubricants for Engine - 4-Cylinder99
Recommended Lubricants for Engine - V899
Recommended Lubricants for Transmisson100
Recommended Lubricants for Power Steering, Front Hubs100
Recommended Lubricants for Brake and Clutch System100
Cooling System Additive100
Technical Data - Tyres101
Technical Data - Wheels101
Dimensions101
Capacities102
Technical Data - Front Suspension103
Technical Data - Rear Suspension104
Technical Data - Electrical104
Technical Data - Engine, 4 Cylinder105
Technical Data - Engine V8106
Technical Data - Transmission107
Technical Data - Brakes107
Owner & Maintenance Record109
Owner's Record - PDI & Registration of Sale111
Pre-Delivery Inspection112
Manufacturer's Record - PDI & Registration of Sale113
Maintenance Schedule - 4 Cylinder Models119
Maintenance Schedule - V8129

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