Engine Compartment; Before Driving The Car - Lotus Evora 400 2018 Owner's Handbook Manual

Engine Compartment

If checking or adjusting any engine bay
equipment with the engine running, take all
suitable precautions to prevent body parts
or clothing becoming caught in moving
engine components; death or injury could
otherwise result.
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Before Driving the Car

Before each journey:
- Check tires for damage, wear and correct
pressure. Incorrect inflation pressures
will affect the vehicle handling (See 'Tires'
on page 91).
- Check all windows, mirrors and lights
are clear and unobstructed and all lights
are correctly working.
- Check that the tailgate and front body
access panel are correctly latched.
- Adjust the seat and mirrors and famil-
iarise yourself with the controls.
- Check all instruments and tell tale lamps
are reading correctly.
- Ensure that all occupants are properly
restrained by their seat belts.
Driving a Car Requires:
- Care;
- Attention;
- Sensible judgement.
Be aware that any motor car has the
potential to cause death or injury both to
its occupants and/or other persons and
must be used only in a responsible and
appropriate manner.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Remember:
- All occupants must wear seat belts.
- Never drive whilst under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
- Never drive when excessively tired.
- Never use a hand held mobile phone,
map read or attempt other distracting
activities whilst driving.
- Always obey all speed and traffic laws
and regulations, never exceed the local
speed limit and take into account the
traffic and road conditions.
- Be particularly careful driving on slippery
or wet surfaces.
- Restrain exploitation of full vehicle per-
formance until appropriate familiarity
and experience have been gained and
only in circumstances when it is legal
and safe to do so.
- Adhere to the Maintenance Schedule and
keep the car in good condition.
- Never leave young children unattended
in the car.
- Read and take account of all safety mes-
sages in this handbook.
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