Lotus Elise Service Notes page 368

D Lotus Service Notes
Section JH
the cooling fan switching on at approximately 104°C. The display will flash at temperatures over 100°Cin order
to prompt closer monitoring of high temperatures, but as the pressurised cooling system has a boiling point of
over 120°C, only if the temperature approaches this level need there be any cause for concern.
After a heavy snowfall, ensure that the radiator cooling outlet grilles in the front bonnet are cleared of
snow before driving the car, or overheating may occur.
Odometer
An odometer (total distance recorder) reading is displayed at the bottom left hand corner of the panel, and
is calibrated in the same units (miles or kilometres) as is the speedometer.
Trip Recorder
A trip recorder is provided at the top left hand
corner of the panel, calibrated in the same units as
the speedometer.
In order to zero the trip display, switch on the
ignition, and press for a moment (less than 1 sec-
ond), the small button on the steering column shroud
between the ignition switch and steering wheel. This
dual function button also controls the panel illumi-
nation - see 'Instrument & Switch Illumination'.
Trip reset button
FASCIA SWITCHES
Sidelamp Switch
A green tell tale window within the switch button is back lit when the ignition is switched on to help locate
the switch. Pressing the switch will switch on the sidelamps and panel illumination, and brighten the switch
button tell tale. The switch operates with or without ignition. Press a second time to switch off.
Master Lighting Switch
A green
tell tale
window within the switch button is back lit illuminated when the ignition is switched on to
help locate the switch. Pressing the switch, which operates with or without ignition, will switch on the head-
lamps in addition to the sidelamps and panel illumination, irrespective of the sidelamps switch position. The
switch button tell tale brightens when the switch is pressed. Press a second time to switch off.
Rear Fog Lamp Switch
An amber tell tale in the switch button is back
lit when the sidelamps are switched on in order to
help locate the switch. A single fog guard lamp is
fitted on the offside rear of the car, and is operative
only in conjunction with the headlamps. When the
switch is pressed, the integral tell tale brightens only
if the headlamp switch is also pressed, and the fog
circuit is operating. Press the switch a second time
to switch off.
In some territories, rear fog lamps may be used le-
gally only in conditions of 'seriously reduced visibil-
ity'. Be aware that indiscriminate or forgetful use of
the rear fog lamp can cause distraction and discom-
fort to following traffic.
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On some cars, as a legal requirement, the rear fog lamp circuit is designed to switch off automatically
whenever either the headlamps or the ignition is next turned off, regardless of the rear fog switch position. In
order to reactivate the rear fog lamp, the switch must first be pressed 'off' before pressing 'on' once again. The
switch tell tale lights up only when the fog lamp circuit is operating.
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