Lotus ELISE 2005 Owner's Handbook Manual page 8

INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Lotus Elise.
Welcome to the Lotus family. The Elise has been designed for
the discerning driver, and aims to provide fun motoring from a
lightweight, distinctively styled and efficient package.
This handbook has been written for the owner/driver and
should be read before using the car, and then stored in the
car for ready reference, remaining with the car throughout any
subsequent changes of ownership. The content includes
important safety information to protect you from injury,
explanations and instructions for operating the driving controls,
owner maintenance requirements, technical specifications, and
an explanation of the warranty. It is not intended to provide all
the technical information required for servicing, and should any
adjustment become necessary, owners are urged to contact
their Lotus dealer. It is a requirement of the warranty, and the
responsibility of the owner/driver, to ensure that servicing of the
car is carried out at the correct intervals.
An alphabetical index is provided at the back of this book to
help you find information about any particular feature or topic.
The information and specifications included in this publica-
tion were correct at the time of approval for printing. Lotus has
a policy of continuous product improvement, and reserves the
right to discontinue or change specification, design or equipment
at any time without notice and without incurring any obligation
whatsoever. You are urged to keep in regular contact with your
Lotus dealer to ensure that you may be kept informed of any
technical developments which may improve the specification,
performance or safety of your car.
This handbook covers all Elise models for the North American
market, and may include descriptions of equipment and features
which are not fitted on your particular car.
Your Lotus is intended to be used safely, in a manner
appropriate to the driving conditions and whilst obeying
local laws. Any alteration or misuse of the car, or ignoring the
instructions in this handbook could result in an accident causing
severe or fatal injury.
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