Track & Competition Use; Engine Exhaust Fumes; Precautions Against Fire Risk - Lotus Evora 400 2018 Owner's Handbook Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Track Use
Lotus models are designed as road going
sports cars. It is recognised that owners
may wish to use their car occasionally on
closed circuits or private test tracks in
order to experience the car's full range of
dynamic capabilities.
Lotus will maintain vehicle warranty cover-
age for any reasonable NON-COMPETITIVE
use provided that this type of usage is
accompanied by appropriate driver train-
ing and vehicle preparation by a qualified
specialist in order to maintain a suitable
level of safety above that specified in the
Maintenance Schedule. Vigilance will also
be required, including careful inspection of
all safety critical components both before
and after this type of vehicle usage.
Competitive Use
Lotus New Vehicle Warranty cover will be
invalidated if the car is raced or driven
competitively (including timed laps or runs),
driven in an abusive manner or used off
road. Also refer to the separate Warranty
Booklet, section 5 'Exclusions From War-
ranty Coverage'.
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Engine Exhaust Fumes

Engine exhaust fumes can kill. They
contain the gas carbon monoxide (CO),
which you can't see or smell. It can cause
unconsciousness and death. If you ever
suspect exhaust gas is entering the cabin,
do not drive the car until the fault has
been repaired. Running the engine in an
enclosed space can let exhaust gas into
the car, more quickly if the interior fan is
switched on. NEVER park in a garage with
the engine running.
Exhaust gas could enter the cabin if:
- The car is damaged in a collision.
- The car is damaged by driving over high-
points in the road or over road debris.
- Repairs are not carried out correctly.
- The car or exhaust system has been
modified improperly.
Ensure the car is checked by an authorised
dealer after any repairs have been made.
The exhaust sounding strange or different
may be an indication of exhaust system
damage as described above.

Precautions Against Fire Risk:

- If the engine malfunctions in any way,
which may be indicated by a change in
sound, have the fault diagnosed and
repaired promptly. Continuing to drive
the car with an engine misfire could
cause a catalytic converter to overheat.
This could cause heat damage to other
components and/or an engine bay fire.
Operation of the 'Malfunction Indicator
Lamp' (MIL) is fully described later in
this handbook on page 48.
- DO NOT park or drive the car in areas
where combustible material, such as dry
grass or leaves, could come into contact
with the hot exhaust system. Under cer-
tain wind and weather conditions a grass
fire could be started.
- DO NOT tamper with any electrical
components with the battery connected.
You could receive an electric shock or
start a fire.
- DO NOT use the car if a fuel leak is
suspected, as may be indicated by a
persistent smell of fuel. Have the fault
diagnosed and rectified without delay.
A fuel leak may result in a fire or explo-
sion.
- DO NOT touch or approach any part of
a hot exhaust system. Severe burns
could result.
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