Electrical; Battery Access; Battery Rating Options; Disconnecting The Battery - Lotus Evora 400 2018 Owner's Handbook Manual

ELECTRICAL

Battery
WARNING
POISON/DANGER - CAUSES SEVERE
BURNS - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN - RISK OF SHORT CIRCUIT
AND FIRE.
Batteries contain sulphuric acid -
avoid contact with skin, eyes, mouth or
clothing. If in contact with skin or eyes;
flush with copious amounts of water,
remove contaminated clothing and seek
immediate medical attention.
If ingested; seek immediate medical
attention. Do not induce vomiting or give
fluids to drink.
Batteries produce explosive
Keep sparks, flames and cigarettes
away. Ventilate when charging or using
in enclosed space. Always shield eyes
when working near batteries.
Observe all warning notes on the
battery.
Disconnect the battery during all work
on the electrical system.
Do not lay tools or other metal objects on
the battery as they could cause a short
circuit across the battery terminals.
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BATTERY ACCESS

'-' Negative
terminal
Thumb
screws
Battery Access
The battery is located at the left hand of the
rear luggage compartment. Inspection or
topping up of the electrolyte is not required,
but at intervals specified in the Maintenance
Schedule, the battery terminals should be
gases. checked for security and condition and
protected with petroleum jelly.
For access to the battery, release the thumb
screws and remove the battery protective
cover.

Battery Rating Options

Either a 63Ah (for temperate climate
countries) or a 74Ah (for extreme hot/cold
countries) battery may be fitted to your
vehicle.

Disconnecting the Battery

'+' Positive
WARNING
terminal
Failure to follow the correct battery
disconnection procedure detailed below
could result in serious burns.
If the battery positive terminal is
inadvertently earthed (e.g. when using
Retaining
a spanner) whilst the negative terminal
clamp
is still connected, the resultant short
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circuit, with heavy sparking and current
flow, could cause serious burns and/or
a fire.
- Ensure that all electrical loads (e.g.
lights) are switched off.
- If fitted with security coded audio
equipment, check the code is available
for entering after battery reconnection.
- Wait for at least 30 MINUTES after
switching off the ignition to allow the
engine management system to adjust
the setting of some components ready
for re-starting.
- Ensure the alarm is disarmed. If the
battery is disconnected when armed,
the alarm will be triggered.
- Disconnect the negative (earth; black;
'‑') battery cable first and re-connect
last.
Note: Automatic models will default to
P - Park if the battery is disconnected or
becomes discharged.
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