Lotus 2004 ELISE Service Notes page 280

Lotus Service Notes
MP.2 - CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING (IF FITTED)
The central door locking (CDL) operates on the driver's and passenger's doors in conjunction with the
security alarm system, which includes CDL circuitry in the Cobra 8186 alarm controller.
To lock the car, remove the ignition key, close both doors and check that the engine cover and front body
access panels are secure. Arm the security alarm in the usual way by pressing once, for a full second, the
larger of the two buttons on the transmitter key. This action will both arm the alarm and electrically lock the
driver's and passenger's doors.
If it is desired to lock the doors from inside the vehicle, for example to deter highjack attempts, a CDL
rocker switch is provided on the front of the gear lever shroud which should be pressed to the right to lock both
doors with or without the ignition switched on. Alternatively, the doors can be locked individually by depress-
ing the button at the rear end of each door sill. Note that whichever locking method is used, the doors will be
'deadlocked' such that the interior door release handles are inoperative.
To unlock the doors, press once, for a full second, the larger button on the transmitter key. The alarm will
be disarmed and both doors unlocked. Alternatively, from inside the car, press to the left the rocker switch on
the gear lever shroud to unlock both doors, or raise the sill button on each door. Note that in the event of a
vehicle collision which causes the safety inertia switch to be tripped, the doors will automatically be unlocked.
Notes:
- In the event of a flat vehicle battery, the
central door locking will not operate. The
doors can be unlocked from outside only
after:
Elise; opening the engine cover and
restoring power to the battery by
substitution, re-charging or 'jumping' to
a second battery.
Exige; removing the front body passenger
side access panel and providing a 12 volt
supply to the auxiliary power point.
- To lock the car with a flat or disconnected battery, use the mechanical key in each exterior door button
to disconnect each release button from the latch. This technique does not 'deadlock' the interior release
handles, but does allow continued key access to the car until restoration of battery power.
- To deadlock the car with a flat vehicle battery, or without the use of the transmitter or mechanical key,
close and lock one door using the sill button, and for the second door, hold the exterior release button
pressed in and depress the sill button before closing the door. Access is now available only on restoration
of electrical power.
Door Locking Actuator
A CDL actuator is screw fixed to the door shell below the latch mechanism, and uses a link rod which
passes through the innermost hole on the latch lever, before continuing upwards to the door sill button. For
replacement details, refer to sub-section BP.17.
Modules, Fuses & Relays
A CDL module is mounted on the top of
the scuttle beam at the extreme end on the
driver's side, accessible after removal of the
fascia top trimmed panel and face level vent
trunking (if fitted). A battery feed for the CDL
system is provided from fuse A22 (7.5A).
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Section MP
EXIGE AUXILIARY
BATTERY POSTS
CDL module