Idle Speed; Operation Temperature Limit; Stopping The Engine; Removing The Key - Lotus Evora 400 2018 Owner's Handbook Manual

INSTRUMENTS, SWITCHES & TELL TALE LAMPS
Allow a cold engine to idle for 10
seconds before driving off, but if ambient
temperatures are below freezing, let the
engine and screen heating systems warm
up for a few minutes before departing.

Idle Speed

Engine idle speed is normally 680 rpm for
manual transmission vehicles and 740 rpm
for automatic transmission vehicles but
may vary during the engine warm up phase
and at abnormally high temperatures. Se-
lection of air conditioning will also result in
a raised idle speed.
WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE Be aware of the
danger of carbon monoxide! Never run
the engine in an enclosed space. The
exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide,
a deadly gas which is particularly
dangerous as being colourless odourless
and tasteless, its presence is very
difficult to detect.

Operation Temperature Limit

The vehicle is designed to operate at
outside air temperatures above -20°C
(-4°F). The engine
windscreen demisting and vehicle safety
systems are not approved for use at lower
temperatures.
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WARNING
Incorrect airbag deployment may occur
if attempts are made to use the car at
temperatures lower than -20°C (-4°F).
WARNING
An unattended car with a running
engine is potentially hazardous. Turn off
the engine and remove the key before
leaving the car.
NOTICE: The use of wide throttle openings
and/or high rpm before the engine has
reached normal running temperature
will result in premature wear and should
be avoided.
After running the engine at high speed
or under heavy load and generating
substantial engine heat, if possible before
switching off the engine, drive for a short
period in a gentler manner, or allow the
engine to idle for a few minutes in order
for normal temperatures to be resumed.
This will reduce the effects of heat soak,
and benefit the long term durability of the
powertrain.
management,

Stopping the Engine

Turn the key back to 'I' and apply the park-
ing brake.

Removing the Key

Turn the key fully anti - clockwise to '0'
and withdraw. The steering column lock
will be activated when the key is withdrawn
but may not engage until the steering is
turned.
Automatic vehicles only: the key cannot be
removed from the ignition switch until P -
Park has been selected.
Note: If the Transmission Malfunction
Indicator lamp is illuminated then it may
be necessary to apply the parking brake
before the key can be removed from the
ignition switch, see pages 50 and 63 for
further information.
WARNING
Never remove the key from the ignition
switch or turn off the ignition whilst the
car is moving. Withdrawing the key will
cause the steering to lock and may cause
an accident.
For security reasons, and to guard against
battery drain, always remove the key when
leaving the car.
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