Fuel Level Display; Ambient Air Temperature Display; Time Clock; Information Switch - Lotus Evora Service Notes

Lotus Service Notes

Fuel Level Display

An indication of the level of fuel in the tank is displayed, with ignition on, in the form of a vertical bar graph
in the instrument panel left hand screen. The solid bar within the outline, represents the proportion of fuel
remaining in the tank.
When only 5 litres remains, an amber tell tale in the instrument panel will light. Refuel at the next op-
portunity.
The total usable fuel capacity is 60 litres (13 imp.gal), but for re-fuelling purposes, from the time the low
fuel tell tale is triggered, approximately 50 litres can be accommodated. Note that from the point of low fuel tell
tale activation to the gauge reading empty, is around 5 litres. The remaining balance of 5 litres should be treated
only as an emergency contingent, the use of which may entail intermittent fuel starvation and potential engine
damage. In such a situation, driving style should be modified to minimise engine load and cornering forces.
If maximum engine or handling performance is to be exploited, or severe gradients tackled, a high fuel
level should be maintained to ensure the greatest safety margin of fuel supply.
NOTICE: Do not allow the tank to run completely dry, as this could damage the catalytic converters and fuel
pump. Any such consequence would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.

Ambient Air Temperature Display

The outside air temperature is shown on the instrument panel left hand screen whenever the ignition is
switched on, with units displayed in degrees Centigrade or Fahrenheit dependent on market. The sensor is
mounted by a grommet into the RH side of the engine radiator air intake duct.
If the temperature drops to 4°C (39°F) or below, the display will flash for ten seconds, accompanied by a
single audible chime to alert the driver to potentially hazardous road conditions. Note that optimum accuracy
will be obtained when the car is moving.
To change the displayed units between Centrigrade and Fahrenheit, see 'Information Switch' below.

Time Clock

A digital 24-hour time clock is displayed in the instrument panel left hand screen whenever the ignition
key is inserted.
To adjust the clock, see 'Information Switch' below:

Information Switch

A button is mounted on the end of the left hand column stalk, and has different functionality with ignition
on and off. With the ignition key inserted, but ignition OFF, the button operates as follows:
Time clock adjustment
- Press the info. button for more than one second, until the hour display flashes.
- Press momentarily the info. button to advance the figure by one hour and repeat as necessary. Alternatively,
a rapid double press will automatically scroll the display; press again to stop the scrolling at the desired
figure.
- Press the info. button for more than one second until the seconds display flashes. Repeat the above
adjustment procedure.
- Press the info. button for more than one second to enter the next mode:
Ambient temperature
Time clock
Selective
display
LH SCREEN
Section MR
Fuel
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