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Lotus Elise Owner's Handbook Manual

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OWNER'S HANDBOOK
2008 M.Y. SUPPLEMENT
To be read in conjunction with handbook
D121T0324
LSL529
lsl529_oh_USA 08 supp.indd 1
28/09/2007 01:10:43

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  • Page 1 intro18e OWNER’S HANDBOOK 2008 M.Y. SUPPLEMENT To be read in conjunction with handbook D121T0324 LSL529 lsl529_oh_USA 08 supp.indd 1 28/09/2007 01:10:43...
  • Page 2 Disarm, mobilise, unlock Arm & Lock TRANSMITTER KEY ohs128c Vehicle Security Alarm The Lotus Elise/Exige for ‘08 model year onwards is fitted as standard with a PFK 457 immobiliser/alarm which includes the following features: • U.K. approval to Thatcham category 1.
  • Page 3 The transmitter operates the electronic immobiliser, alarm system and the central locking. The two transmitter keys should be kept separate, and a replacement obtained immediately after any loss to ensure that a spare is always available. The 4-digit code for the mechanical key, the unique serial number of the immobiliser/alarm, and the vehicle owner’s 5-digit alarm Personal Identification Number (PIN), are supplied on plastic tags attached to the key ring of a new vehicle.
  • Page 4 To mobilise the car (i.e. allow engine starting) with ignition on or off, press once the transmitter centre button; the alarm tell tale will be extinguished. Arming the Alarm/Locking the Doors To lock the doors and arm the alarm, remove the ignition key, close both doors, and check that the engine lid/tailgate and body front access panels are secure: Press once the raised logo button on the transmitter fob.
  • Page 5 open), the alarm will repeat for a maximum of eight 30 second cycles before excluding the triggering sensor for the remainder of the armed period. To silence the siren, press once the central, disarm button on the transmitter key. If necessary, press a second time to disarm the alarm.
  • Page 6 Back panel Retaining tongue CR2032 battery TRANSMITTER BATTERY REPLACEMENT oh102b Transmitter Key Battery Replacement The transmitter keys will normally operate within a range of 5 metres from the car, but this may be reduced by the presence of other radio signals in the vicinity. The transmitters are powered by a long life 3V Lithium battery, type CR2032, readily available from electrical outlets, which with normal use should last for 3 years.
  • Page 7 process. Within 10 seconds, turn the ignition off; the tell tale will begin to flash. After a number of flashes corresponding to the first digit of the PIN, turn on the ignition Note that the first flash may not be of full duration (but is still to be counted) dependent on the waveform position at time of ignition switch off.
  • Page 8 The following statement is mandated by the Federal Com- munications Commission: THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
  • Page 9 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) All Elise/Exige models from ‘08 model year onwards are fitted with a tire pressure monitoring system. A sensor incorporated into each of the tire valves, monitors the air pressure inside the tire, and supplies an onboard control module with this data by radio transmission.
  • Page 10 The following text is required by NHTSA regulation 571.138: **************************** Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recom- mended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label.
  • Page 11 Tachometer Service tell tale Speedometer Security tell tale High rpm tell tales panel 16:30 000123 90 C INSTRUMENT PANEL ohs127b WARNING ‘TELL TALE’ LAMPS The positions of the tell tales on ‘08 cars differs from that shown on page 48. See new layout in illustration above. The symbols and functionality are unchanged apart from those described in this supplement.
  • Page 12 NOTICE: A 6,000 rpm limit is imposed on a cold engine to reduce pos- sible damage and wear from an unsympathetic driving style. At normal running temperature, maximum continuous engine speed is 8,000 rpm. Using maximum rpm and the above tell tale facility should be restricted to occasions when maximum acceleration is required.
  • Page 13 Variable Traction & Launch Control (if fitted) Exige S models specified with the ‘Performance Pack’ option, include variable Lotus Traction Control (LTC), allied with Vari- able Launch Control (see below), and have a rotary control knob mounted on the left hand side of the steering column shroud.
  • Page 14 The driver is at all times responsible for the judgement of appropriate speed. • When fitted, Lotus Traction Control should always be active when driving on the public highway in normal conditions. •...
  • Page 15 • Engage first gear, apply full throttle (ECU limits engine speed to selected launch rpm), and rapidly ‘drop’ clutch. • Maintain full throttle throughout the transition from launch to traction control (at around 6 mph) until the first gear change is required.
  • Page 16 Service Manual A120T0327J available from your dealer. Technical Data (where different) Wheels Size - front - Elise option (A048) & Exige forged 6.0J x 16 Engine Peak power - Performance Pack 240 bhp (179 kW) @...

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