Owner Maintenance - Lotus Evora 2011 Owner's Handbook Manual

OWNER PERFORMED MAINTENANCE
Remember that fuel consumption and wear and tear of the
car are affected considerably by the way the car is driven and
maintained. Be sure to carry out the simple maintenance checks
detailed below, and to have the car serviced regularly by your
Lotus dealer, in order to ensure maximum safety, reliability,
longevity and pleasure of ownership.
It is important that the Maintenance Schedule (see separate
booklet) is followed at the specified time and distance intervals
(this is a requirement of the warranty), and that the car is kept
in proper operating condition.
NOTICE
Schedule may invalidate the terms of the New Vehicle Warranty,
and may result not only in a loss of fuel economy and emission
control, but cause damage to the catalytic converters.
WARNING
• Attempts at vehicle servicing with inadequate knowledge,
tools or equipment, could result in vehicle damage as well
as endangering you, your passengers and other road users.
Consult your Lotus dealer in all cases of doubt.
• Beware of hot surfaces in and around the engine bay, includ-
ing the engine cover itself. You could be seriously burnt by
touching a hot engine part.
• Take great care not to drop flammable liquids or objects onto
a hot engine and start a fire.
• Beware of rotating engine components; to avoid injury, guard
against entrapment of hands, hair, other body parts, loose
clothing and tools.
• The front mounted electric fans can start up and cause injury
even when the engine is not running. Keep tools, hands and
clothing well away.
The Evora is intended for use as a road going passenger ve-
hicle. IT IS NOT DESIGNED OR INTENDED FOR USE OFF ROAD,
INCLUDING ON CLOSED CIRCUIT TRACKS OR FOR USE IN A
COMPETITIVE MANNER, INCLUDING TIMED LAPS OR RUNS.
ANY SUCH USE WILL INVALIDATE THE NEW VEHICLE WAR-
RANTY. Refer also to the separate Warranty Booklet.
Using the car on track or in a competitive manner will cause
a greater degree of wear and tear to components than normal
road use.
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