Lotus Emira 2022 Quick Start Manual page 28

LOTUS LAUNCH CONTROL
Lotus Launch Control
Available for automatic transmission
model vehicles (if equipped). Activated
in either 'Sport' or 'Track' mode. The
most engine torque possible for this
feature is available with the vehicle set
in track mode.
Lotus Launch Control Preparation
The following vehicle conditions must
be met:
– Vehicle must be stationary.
– Engine oil, coolant and transmission
fluid are all in the normal operating
temperature range.
– Steering wheel must be in the
straight-ahead position and all tyres
should be within their recommended
inflation pressures
– There are no system faults present
causing the MIL (Malfunction
Indicator Light) or stability symbol
lamp illumination.
– Current vehicle mileage is more than
500 miles.
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Activating Lotus Launch Control
With the engine at idle speed:
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Select the 'Sport' or 'Track' mode.
3. Depress the brake pedal firmly with
your left foot.
4. With the transmission in automat-
ic mode, select D – Drive or select
'Manual Mode'.
5. With your left foot remaining on
the brake pedal, fully depress the
accelerator pedal with your right
foot, the engine speed will increase
to its set limit.
If all of the preparation and activation
conditions are met, the upper drive
mode indicator lines convert into a
launch timer.
Once launch mode is ready
displayed, release the brake pedal with
your left foot whilst continuing to keep
the accelerator pedal firmly depressed.
The vehicle will perform a launch start,
providing maximum acceleration.
Further controlled launches can be
performed after the engine oil, coolant
and transmission fluid return to their
normal operating temperature range.
Deactivating Lotus Launch Control
Whilst Accelerating
Release the accelerator pedal or apply
the brake pedal.
Whilst Stationary
A. Release the accelerator pedal or wait
for approximately 5-10 seconds until
launch control is deactivated. The
message 'Launch Mode aborted' will
be shown on the Driver Display.
Or
B. If one or more of the launch control
parameters are no longer met.
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LAUNCH