Engine Cover/Trunk Lid/Tailgate - Lotus ELISE 2007 Owner's Handbook Manual

REAR LID RELEASE
- Elise

Engine Cover/Trunk Lid/Tailgate

The engine cover/trunk lid (Elise) or tailgate (Exige) provides
access to the engine and rear luggage compartment.
WARNING:
• When using the rear luggage compartment, beware of
any hot surfaces exposed in the engine bay. Touching hot
surfaces could cause serious burns.
• Before closing the lid/tailgate, ensure that no persons
or objects will be trapped.
• If necessary, protect and/or secure heavy objects as
required. Allowing sharp edged or heavy items to slide
or roll around the luggage compartment may cause body
damage which will not be covered by your warranty.
Elise: To open the lid, insert the key into the lock and turn clock
wise. When released, a spring plunger will lift the lid sufficiently
to allow it to be raised fully by hand. Support the lid by engaging
the prop provided on the trunk bulkhead, in the slotted plate
adjacent to the latch mechanism.
To close, stow the support prop in its bulkhead clip, and,
keeping fingers well clear of entrapment, and ensuring that
no obstruction is present, lower the lid. Fully engage the latch
mechanism by pressing down on the lid just forward of the key
lock, NOT at the extreme rear end of the panel.
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TAILGATE RELEASE
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