Name: Lotus Evora 2011
Brand: Lotus
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Publication Part No. C132T0324

Lotus Cars USA Inc.

2236 Northmont Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30096.

Tel: 770 476 6540 Fax: 770 476 6541

www.LotusCars.com

OWNER’S HANDBOOK

USA

*Vehicles from VIN BH_11178 equipped with Lotus Dynamic Program Management

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Table of Contents3
Fascia Overview10
Introduction11
Important Safety Information13
Care of the Environment18
Reporting Safety Defects19
Vehicle Identification20
KEYS & SECURITY ALARM Transmitter Keys22
Vehicle Security Alarm23
Disarming the Alarm/Unlocking23
Auto Re-Arm24
Automatic Immobilisation24
Arming the Alarm/Locking the Doors24
Alarm Tell Tale Summary25
Turning off the Interior Movement Sensor26
Opening the Tailgate26
Manual Activation of Siren26
Transmitter Key Battery Replacement27
Emergency Disarming/Mobilising28
Programming Additional Transmitters28
Disconnecting the Car Battery29
Entry & Comfort30
Central Door Locking30
To Open the Doors from Outside30
To Close the Doors from Inside30
Interior CDL Switch31
Dynamic (Drive Away) Locking31
To Open the Doors from Inside32
To Close the Doors from Outside32
Locking the Doors Mechanically33
Safety Inertia Switch33
Seating & Safety Restraints34
Seats34
Seat Belts35
Seat Belt Precautions37
Airbag Supplementary Restraint System39
Airbag Tell Tale41
Airbag Deployment42
Child Restraints44
Automatic Locking Retractor46
Persons with Disablilites47
Mirrors & Door Windows48
Interior Rear View Mirror48
Door Mirrors48
Door Windows50
Interior Lighting51
Glovebox52
Sun Visors52
Instruments & Switches53
Ignition Switch/Steering Lock53
Tell Tale Lamps55
Instruments62
Speedometer62
Tachometer62
Odometer63
Instrument Panel Left Hand Screen64
Fuel Level Display64
Ambient Air Temperature Display65
Time Clock65
Information Switch65
Trip Recorder66
Instrument Panel Right Hand Screen67
Coolant Temperature Display67
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)68
Door/Tailgate Open Display70
Lighting Switches70
Parking Lamps Switch70
Master Lighting Switch70
Homesafe71
'Lights On' Warning71
Reversing Lamp, Parking Aids and Reversing Camera71
Hazard Warning Lamps Switch72
Instrument & Switch Illumination73
Steering Column Lever Switches74
Headlamp Flash/Dipswitch74
Windscreen Wiper & Washer Control75
Horn76
Audio Equipment77
10. Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning78
Interior Climate78
Air Distribution79
Temperature Control79
Interior Fan79
Re-Circulation Switch79
Air Conditioning Request80
Demist Switch80
Heated Rear Screen (HRS)80
Pollen Filter80
Heated Front Seats81
Engine Bay Ventilation82
Auxiliary Power Sockets83
11. Driving Controls84
Foot Pedals84
Footwell Mats84
Clutch Pedal84
Footbrake85
Anti-Lock Brake System86
Hydraulic Brake Assist (HBA)88
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)88
Electronic Differential Lock (EDL)88
Parking Brake88
Gear Lever (Manual Transmission)90
Lotus Dynamic Performance Management91
Sport Mode93
Cruise Control95
Homelink97
12. Starting Procedure & Engine Break-In98
Operation Temperature Limit98
Starting a Cold or Warm Engine98
Idle Speed99
Engine Break-In99
Stopping the Engine100
Engine Special Features101
13. External Operations102
Fuel Requirement102
Fuel Filling104
Tailgate106
Child Entrapment109
Front Body Access Hatch110
Servicing & Maintenance111
Bodycare111
Body Features111
Paint Care112
Ventilation112
Paintwork Polishing113
Washing113
Windscreen Cleaning113
Alloy Road Wheels114
Upholstery Cleaning114
Seat Belts Cleaning114
Footwell Mats115
Door Lock115
Owner Maintenance116
Engine Cover117
Engine Oil Level Check118
Engine Oil Change120
Oil Filter121
Used Engine Oil123
Transmission Oil123
Cooling System124
Anti-Freeze/Corrosion Inhibitor126
Coolant Drain/Refill Procedure127
Washer Reservoir127
Wiper Blade128
Brake Fluid Reservoir129
Brake Pads130
Brake Pipes and Hoses131
Air Cleaner Element132
Auxiliary Drive Belt132
Sparking Plugs132
TIRES & WHEELS Tires133
Glossary of Terms133
Tire Safety133
Tire Care134
Tire Characteristics135
Winter Tires136
Tire Chains136
Replacement Tires137
Uniform Tire Quality Grading138
Tire Emergency Inflator Aerosol140
Wheels142
Wheel Bolts142
Wheel Alignment & Tire Balance143
Wheel Replacement143
ELECTRICAL Battery145
Battery Access145
Disconnecting the Battery145
Reconnecting the Battery147
Battery Charging147
Jump Starting149
Electrical Accessories151
Inertia Switch151
Fuses152
Mainfusebox153
Rear Fusebox154
Footwell Relays156
Headlamp Alignment157
Bulb Replacement159
Headlamp Units159
Front Turn Indicator & Sidelamp Bulbs160
Rear Lamp Cluster Bulbs160
Reverse Lamps160
Centre High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL)161
Side Repeater Lamps161
Licence Plate Lamps162
Interior Lamp163
Side Marker Lamps163
Recovery Eye164
Car Tie-Down165
Towing a Trailer165
Lifting the Evora166
Fuel Tank Chassis Panel167
18. Accessories168
Accessories & Modifications168
Storing the Evora170
19. Recommended Lubricants171
Severe Service' Conditions171
Engine172
Transmission172
Brake & Clutch System172
Power Steering System (PAS)172
Engine Coolant Additive173
20. Technical Data174
Alphabetical Index181

Brand	Lotus
Model	Evora 2011
Category	Automobile
Language	English

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