Lotus Evora 2011 Owner's Handbook Manual page 14

Keep Your Car in Safe Condition
Having a tire blowout or a mechanical failure can be extremely
hazardous. To reduce the possibility of such problems, check the
tire condition and pressures frequently, and have all scheduled
maintenance (see separate Maintenance Record booklet) per-
formed in a timely manner.
Servicing, Repairs and Modifications
Inexpert or unapproved modifications or additions to the car,
or allowing servicing or repairs to be carried out by unskilled
persons, could adversely affect the handling of the car and the
operation of its safety equipment. Ensure that only modifica-
tions approved by Lotus are undertaken. DO NOT allow servicing,
repairs or modifications to be carried out by unskilled persons.
Lotus dealers have trained staff who are best qualified to main-
tain your car to the correct specification.
Failure to comply with this may result in a crash in which
you and others may be killed or seriously injured.
Track & Competition Use
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 DAMAGE ARISING FROM SUCH USE WILL NOT BE COVERED
UNDER THE NEW VEHICLE WARRANTY.
If an owner elects to use the Evora on a closed circuit track
or in a competitive manner, the severity of operating conditions
demands that appropriate levels of expert car preparation, serv-
icing (over and above that specified in the Maintenance Schedule)
and vigilance will be required, including careful inspection of
all safety critical components both before and after any track or
competition session.
Engine Exhaust
WARNING
California Proposition 65 Warning:
• Engine exhaust gas and certain car components including
some fluids and products of component wear, contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
• Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide
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