Towing Eye - Lotus 2005 Elise Owner's Handbook Manual

TOWING EYE FITMENT
LIFTING AND TOWING

Towing Eye

A towing eye is stowed in the car tool kit, located in the battery
cover rear pocket. When required, remove the protective bung (if
fitted), and fit the towing eye to its anchorage point in the radiator
air intake aperture, screwing fully into the tapped boss.
The eye is provided to aid car recovery, such as winching
onto a flatbed car transporter, but only when the car is able to
roll freely. Only in an emergency should the car be towed, and
for the shortest distance necessary, during which time the fol-
lowing precautions must be taken:
WARNING:
• Use only towing equipment designed specifically for this
purpose, or damage to the car may be caused, or you
could be killed or seriously injured.
• Ensure that the key is used to unlock the steering column,
and is then left in the lock. Never withdraw the key until
the car is stationary. The steering column will lock when
the key is withdrawn.
• Release the parking brake and ensure that the trans-
mission is in neutral.
• Comply with all local legislation applicable to cars being
towed.
• Under no circumstances is the car to be secured using
the towing eye.
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