Owner Maintenance - Lotus 2005 Elise Owner's Handbook Manual

OWNER MAINTENANCE

Remember that fuel consumption and wear and tear of the
car are affected considerably by the way the car is driven and
maintained. Be sure to carry out the simple maintenance checks
detailed below, and to have your car serviced regularly by your
Lotus dealer, in order to ensure maximum safety, reliability,
longevity and pleasure of ownership.
NOTICE: Failure to follow and comply with the Maintenance
Schedule may invalidate the terms of the warranty.
The Lotus Elise has been designed as a road going sports
car. It is recognised that owners may wish to use the car occa-
sionally on closed circuit tracks to experience the car's full range
of dynamic capabilities. However, use of the car in a competitive
manner, including timed runs or laps, is not endorsed by Lotus.
Using the car on the track may cause a greater degree of wear
and tear on parts and such wear and tear on parts and compo-
nents will not be covered by your Limited Warranty.
WARNING:
Any type of timed, competitive car use will invalidate
warranty and require appropriate levels of expert car prepa-
ration and servicing.
WARNING:
• Attempts at car servicing with inadequate knowledge,
tools or equipment, could result in car damage as well as
endangering you, your passenger and other road users.
Consult your Lotus dealer in all cases of doubt.
• Beware of hot surfaces in the engine bay. You could be
seriously burned if you touch a hot engine part.
• Take great care not to drop flammable liquids or objects
onto a hot engine and start a fire.
• Ensure that only Lotus dealers or suitably qualified tech-
nicians work on the airbag system.
• Beware of rotating engine components; to avoid injury,
guard against entrapment of tools, body parts and loose
clothing.
• The front mounted electric fans can start up and cause
injury even when the engine is not running. Keep tools,
hands and clothing well away.
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