Speedometer
(15)
This
is
graduated
from
0-160
m.p.h. A
total
mileage recorder and a
trip
recorder
are incorporated
in
the
instrument. The
trip
recorder may be
turned
back
to
zero
by means
of
the
milled
knob
(16)
protruding
from
the
fascia. This
should
be
turned
clockwise. The
trip
recorder should
not
be altered whilst
the
car
is
in
·motion.
Tachometer (17)
The
tachometer
indicates
the
engine's revolutions per minute. Normal
maximum
engine speed
is
6.500 r.p.m. ·The
distributor
has a
'cut-out'
type
rotor
arm
to
prevent over-revving
the
engine. Do
not
run
the
engine
continually
at
the
cut-out
speed. which
is
indicated by
the
Red iine, ·at 7.000 r . .P.m.
on
the
<;lh1l..
Replacement
of
the
'cut-out'
rotor
arm with a conventional
one
invalidates
the
Warranty. ·
Foot controls
The
clutch
pedal, brake pedal and accelerator pedal, are arranged
in
the
orthodox
position.
Gear Lever
Moving
the
gear lever
to
the
positions shown, seleCt
the
appropriate
gear.
The
lever
is
spring loaded away
from
the
Overdrive/Reverse sector, and has
to
be I ifted
to
obtain
Reverse.
Handbrake
The
handbrake
is
pulled upwards
to
hold
the
car
stationary.
If
the
rachet
clicks
more
than
7 times, have
your
Lotus dealer adjust it.
To
release, pull
the
handbrake
slightly upwards, press
the
button
in
the
top
of
the
handgrip with
the
thumb,
and
lower
the
handbrake. A warning lamp ( 18) operates when
the
ignition
is
'on'
and
the
handbrake
is
applied.
The
handbrake
operates
on
the
rear wheels
only,
and
is
independent
of
the
hydraulic
system
in
operation.
Use
the
handbrake
regularly,
as
it
automatically
adjusts
the
rear brakes.
Brake Warning Lamp (19)
If
the
brake warning lamp comes
on
when
the
brakes are applied,
there
is
a fluid
leakage in
the
hydraulic braking system, WHICH
MAY
MEAN
THAT
EITHER
FRONT
OR REAR BRAKES ARE NOT WORKING
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