12. Starting Procedure & Engine Break-In; Operation Temperature Limit; Starting A Cold Or Warm Engine - Lotus Evora 2011 Owner's Handbook Manual

12. STARTING PROCEDURE & ENGINE BREAK-IN
WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE - Be aware of the danger of carbon mon-
oxide! Never run the engine in an enclosed space. The exhaust
gases contain carbon monoxide, a deadly gas which is particu-
larly dangerous, as being colourless odourless and tasteless,
its presence is very difficult to detect.

Operation Temperature Limit

The Lotus Evora is designed to operate at outside air tempera-
tures above -4°F (-20°C). The engine management, windscreen
demisting and vehicle safety systems are not approved for use
at lower temperatures.
WARNING
You or others could be seriously injured or killed, by incorrect
airbag deployment if attempts are made to use the car at tem-
peratures lower than -4°F (-20°C).

Starting a Cold or Warm Engine

Before starting the engine, always check that the parking
brake is firmly applied, the transmission is in neutral, and as an
extra precaution and to reduce drag, depress the clutch pedal.
Switch off any unnecessary electrical loads.
The fuel injection and engine management system controls
fuel delivery and engine settings under all normal operating
conditions.
i) Insert the key into the steering lock/ignition switch and turn to
position 'l' to unlock the column. Before turning on the igni-
tion; if the alarm tell tale in the speedometer face is flashing,
mobilise the engine by pressing once the transmitter centre
button; the alarm tell tale will be extinguished.
ii) Turn the key to position 'II' to switch on the ignition, and pause
for a moment to allow the fuel system to prime.
iii) Depress the clutch pedal as a precaution, and without mov-
ing the accelerator, turn the key against spring pressure
to position 'III' to engage the starter motor, and release as
soon as the engine starts. Allow a cold engine to idle for 10
seconds before driving off, but if ambient temperatures are
below freezing, allow the engine and screen heating systems
to warm up for a few minutes before driving.
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