Lotus Evora 2011 Owner's Handbook Manual page 60

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Brake Tell Tale
A bulb check will light this lamp for about 3 seconds follow-
ing ignition switch on. The tell tale will then remain lit if the
parking brake is applied. Check that the tell tale is extinguished
when the parking brake is released, as driving the car with the
brake not fully disengaged will cause overheat damage to the
rear brakes.
With the parking brake released, if the tell tale should light at
any time after the 3 second bulb check period, stop the car im-
mediately, as the system has detected a dangerously low level of
brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir, possibly caused by a
hydraulic leak in one of the separate front or rear brake circuits.
In the event of a leak there is a danger that air may enter the
hydraulic system and cause spongy operation and extended pedal
travel. The divided brake circuit should ensure that emergency
braking remains, but the car should not be driven until the fault
has been identified and rectified.
WARNING
If the tell tale remains lit when the parking brake has been
released, the footbrake may not be working properly. Stop the
car immediately it is safe so to do, and do not continue until the
fault has been rectified. Continuing to drive could cause a crash
and result in death or serious injury.
Oil Pressure Tell Tale
This red tell tale warns of low engine oil pressure. The lamp
will be lit whenever the ignition is on and the engine is stopped,
but should go out as soon as the engine is started. If the lamp
fails to go out after engine start up, or comes on when the engine
is running, stop the engine immediately and do not restart until
the cause has been investigated and rectified.
WARNING
Continuing to run the engine with the oil tell tale lit could
cause major engine damage or seizure, resulting in loss of
car control and a crash. You or others could be killed or seri-
ously injured.
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