Battery Charging Tell Tale; Lotus Traction Control; Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp - Lotus ELISE 2007 Owner's Handbook Manual

Battery Charging Tell Tale

This red tell tale will light whenever the ignition is on and
the engine is stopped. If it lights any time that the engine is run
ning, the battery is not being charged, which may be due to a
broken auxiliary drive belt, or an electrical fault. A broken drive
belt will also disable the engine coolant pump and result in rapid
overheating; stop the engine as soon as it is safe to do so, and
summon assistance. If the drive belt is intact and the cooling
system unaffected, it may be possible in favourable daylight
conditions, to drive a short distance to a repair facility, but do not,
under any circumstances, allow the battery to become completely
discharged by continuing to drive.
Lotus Traction Control (if fitted)
On cars so equipped, the amber LTC tell tale will flicker if the
traction control is triggered, indicating that the tractive limit has
been reached and that driving style should be modified accord-
ingly. If the traction control 'off' button is activated, the tell tale
will light continuously, to confirm system de-activation.
Refer to 'Lotus Traction Control'.

Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp

The engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) is provided to
warn the driver that the engine management system has de
tected a fault which may result in increased noxious emissions
from the exhaust. In order to minimise emissions and potential
engine damage, various operational limitations may automati-
cally be applied.
i) If the MIL lights continuously whilst driving, immediately re-
duce speed and adopt a moderate driving style. Seek dealer
advice without delay and avoid all unnecessary journeys.
ii) If the MIL flashes, an engine misfire has been detected which
is likely to cause overheat damage to the catalytic converter.
Slow down immediately and be prepared to stop.
- If the MIL then stops flashing, and is lit continuously, proceed
with caution and seek dealer advice.
- If the MIL continues to flash, stop the car as soon as it is safe
to do so, and switch off the engine. Seek dealer advice.
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