Auxiliary Drive Belt; Sparking Plugs - Lotus ELISE 2007 Owner's Handbook Manual

Auxiliary Drive Belt

A single, multi-rib type auxiliary belt is used to transmit drive
from the crankshaft to the alternator, water pump, and (if fitted)
air conditioning compressor. The belt is automatically tensioned,
and requires no periodic maintenance other than a visual check
of its condition. If the belt exhibits any evidence of physical dam-
age, cracking, fraying, perishing, abrasion or contamination, it
should be renewed. In the case of contamination, the cause
must be identified and rectified, and each of the pulleys must be
thoroughly degreased before the new belt is fitted.
It is recommended that auxiliary belt replacement be en
trusted to your Lotus dealer.

Sparking Plugs

The Elise/Exige uses a direct ignition system with an indi-
vidual high tension coil mounted atop each of the four spark plugs
and protected by a plastic cover, screw fixed to the engine.
WARNING:
The voltages produced with this ignition system can
cause serious and potentially fatal injury. Never touch any
ignition components when the engine is running or being
cranked.
The spark plugs should be renewed in accordance with the
Maintenance Schedule, with the gaps set to 0.043 in. (1.1 mm).
This operation should be entrusted to your Lotus dealer.
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