Upholstery Cleaning; Seat Belts Cleaning; Footwell Cleaning; Owner Maintenance - Lotus ELISE 2007 Owner's Handbook Manual

Upholstery Cleaning

Cloth Trim: Normal cleaning consists of an occasional light wipe
over with a cloth dampened in a mild soap and water solution; it
is important that the cloth is only dampened, not soaked. Alter-
natively, a proprietary upholstery cleaner may be used.
Leather Trim: The leather should be wiped over occasionally with
a cloth dampened in warm soapy water. Use a mild, non-caustic
toilet soap or soap flakes. Repeat the operation using a fresh
cloth and water only, but avoid flooding the leather. Finish by
drying and polishing with a soft dry cloth. The manufacturers
of the leather do not recommend the use of any hide 'food',
and prohibit the use of petrol or detergents, furniture creams
and polishes.
NOTICE: Lotus cars are upholstered with premium quality
leather specifically tanned and dyed for automotive use. As a
natural material, leather ages in various ways and may, over time,
exhibit signs of cracking, scuffing, shrinking, etc. Such wear is
not an indication of a defect, but rather the natural maturing of
the leather.

Seat Belts Cleaning

The seat belts may be sponged with warm water and should
be allowed to air dry naturally before use. Do not use chemical
cleaners and never attempt to bleach or dye the webbing.

Footwell Cleaning

Each time the car is washed, the footwell carpet mats should
be lifted and the floor surface cleaned and dried.
NOTICE: Use only correctly retained Lotus approved carpet
mats in the footwells. Floor coverings made from plastic or other
non-breathable materials may trap moisture and initiate surface
corrosion of the footwell floors. Any damage caused by the use of
incorrect mats will not be covered by your Limited Warranty.

OWNER MAINTENANCE

Remember that fuel consumption and wear and tear of the
car are affected considerably by the way the car is driven and
maintained. Be sure to carry out the simple maintenance checks
detailed below, and to have your car serviced regularly by your
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