Headlamp Powerwash; Horn; Passenger Airbag Defeat (Pab) Switch; Interior Lighting - Lotus Evora Service Notes

Lotus Service Notes

Headlamp Powerwash

With ignition and headlamps on, the headlamp powerwash will be activated for a short burst at the first,
and every subsequent fifth request of the screen wash switch. Cycling of either the ignition or headlamp switch
will reset this timing.
The powerwash jets are contained in a sliding module which normally sits flush with the surface of the
headlamp cover. When activated, a stepper motor with combined pump, operates to lift the module proud of the
headlamp to expose the jets and deploy a pair of high pressure water streams to the lamp cover. The module
then retracts. Note that this function shares the water reservoir used for the windscreen washers.
Note:
- The combined washer reservoir has a low fluid level sensor which will activate a tell tale in the instrument
cluster.
- The windscreen washer jets have heating elements which are active whenever the ignition is on.

Horn

To sound the twin tone horns, which are operative at all times, press the centre pad on the steering
wheel.

Passenger Airbag Defeat (PAB) Switch

If a rearward facing child seat is to be
used in the front passenger seat of the Evora,
it is essential to switch off the passenger air-
bag. If an accident should occur and trigger
airbag inflation, the back of the seat could
be subjected to a force sufficient to seriously
injure or kill the child.
A PAB switch is located at the end of
the passenger fascia, accessible only with
the door open, and is operated using the me-
chanical ignition key; insert the key and turn
clockwise to the 'OFF' position, and withdraw
the key. With the ignition switched on, a tell
tale lamp in the instrument panel will light up
amber as a reminder that the passenger airbag
has been disabled. To reinstate airbag opera-
tion, insert the key in the PAB switch and turn
counterclockwise.

Interior Lighting

The main interior lamp is located centrally in the roof and incorporates a three position rocker switch:
- Forward end depressed; Lamp is switched off ('0').
- Rear end depressed; Lamp is switched on with or without ignition ('I').
NOTICE: To guard against flattening the battery, ensure that the lamp is not switched on when leaving
the car.
- Switch central; This is the normal, courtesy position (door symbol).
A 'mood lighting' strip crossing the fascia and extending along both door trim panels, is controlled in con-
junction with the main interior lamp. Each front footwell also houses a separate lamp to aid ingress.
With the interior lamp switch set to the courtesy position; when the transmitter key button is pressed to
unlock the doors, the interior lamp and mood lamps will fade on for a maximum period of 2 minutes. If a door
is opened, the footwell lamp will also light. On closing the door, the footwell lamp will be extinguished, but the
interior and mood lighting will abide for 2 minutes or until the ignition is switched on.
Similar logic will apply when opening the door to exit the vehicle, with the lighting being extinguished when
the doors are locked using the transmitter, or after a period of 2 minutes.
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PASSENGER
AIRBAG
SWITCH
(RHD shown)
On
Off
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