Lotus Evora 2011 - Page 17

Important Safety Information
Before Driving the Car:
• Checktiresfordamage,wearandcorrectpressure.Incor-
rect inflation pressure degrades vehicle handling (See ‘Tires’
on page 131).
• Checkallwindows,mirrors and lights areclearandunob-
structed and all lights are correctly working.
• Checkthatthetailgateandfrontbodyaccesspanelarecor-
rectlylatched;
• Adjust the seat and mirrors,andfamiliarise yourself with
the controls.
• Checkallinstrumentsandtelltalelampsare readingcor-
rectly.
• Ensurethatalloccupantsareproperlyrestrainedbytheirseat
belts.
Remember; Driving a Car Requires:
• Care;
• Attention;
• Sensiblejudgement.
Be aware that any motor car has the potential to cause death
or injury both to its occupants and/or other persons, and must
be used only in a responsible and cautious manner.
Remember:
• Alloccupantsmustwearseatbelts.
• Neverdrivewhilstundertheinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
• Neverdrivewhenexcessivelytired.
• Neveruseahandheldmobilephone,mapreadorattempt
other distracting activities whilst driving.
• Alwaysobeyallspeedandtrafclawsandregulationsand
never exceed the posted speed limit or that which is appropri-
ate for the traffic and road conditions.
• Beparticularlycarefuldrivingonslipperyorwetsurfaces.
• Restrainexploitationoffullvehicleperformanceuntilappro-
priate familiarity and experience have been gained.
• AdheretotheMaintenanceScheduleandkeepthecaringood
condition.
• Neverleaveyoungchildrenunattendedinthecar.
• Readandtakeaccountofallsafetymessagesinthishand-
book.
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