Driving Controls Foot Pedals; Footwell Carpets; Clutch Pedal - Lotus ELISE 2007 Owner's Handbook Manual

DRIVING CONTROLS
Foot Pedals
The clutch pedal, brake pedal and accelerator pedal are ar
ranged in the usual positions, and are grouped closely together
for ready access and refined driving technique.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to drive the car without suitable narrow
soled, flat heeled footwear. Bare feet may inhibit the applica
tion of full pressure to the brake pedal, and adversely affect
your control of the car. Bare feet could also suffer burns
from sun heated metal surfaces in the car

Footwell Carpets

WARNING:
It is essential that any floor covering in the footwell is
properly secured. Loose mats can interfere with the opera-
tion of the pedals causing possible loss of control and a
crash in which you or others could be killed or seriously
injured.
The carpets fitted in the footwells of the Elise/Exige are se-
cured by two button screws at the rear, and Velcro strips beneath
the front edge. Always ensure that the carpets are replaced and
secured correctly, and never fit any loose mats on top.

Clutch Pedal

NOTICE:
• To avoid unnecessary clutch wear, do not, for more than
a few moments, slip the clutch to 'hold' the car on a slope;
apply the parking brake until ready to drive off.
• The clutch pedal must be fully depressed during each
gear shift.
• Do not drive with the left foot resting on the clutch pedal, as
rapid wear of the clutch components can result. A left foot
rest is provided for comfort and convenience.
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