Lotus Elise S1 Service Notes page 366

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Passive Immobilisation: If the ignition has been switched off for longer than 30 seconds, it is possible that
the passive immobilisation security feature may operate (dependent on type of alarm fitted) and disable
the ignition and starter circuits; press the appropriate transmitter key button as directed in sub-section
MN.1.
B - To remove the key, turn fully counterclockwise to 'B' and withdraw. The steering column lock will be
activated when the key is withdrawn but may not engage until the steering is turned and the mechanism
is aligned.
DO NOT leave the ignition switched on for long periods without the engine running, since although the ignition
system itself draws no current when the engine is stopped, a battery drain will occurthrough other circuits even
when auxiliary equipment is not being used. Always remove the key when leaving the car in order to lock the
steering column and to guard against a flat battery.
WARNING:
Do n o t p u s h or t o w t h e car u n l e s s t h e key is f i r s t u s e d t o u n l o c k t h e c o l u m n a n d is t h e n left in t h e
l o c k .
Never w i t h d r a w t h e key u n t i l t h e vehicle is stationary.
Do n o t leave t h e i g n i t i o n key in p o s i t i o n w h e n leaving a parked car, t o protect against t h e f t , and
t o e n s u r e t h e safety of any c h i l d r e n r e m a i n i n g in t h e vehicle.
T E L L TALE LAMPS
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In order to check that the warning systems are
operative, all the tell tale lamps (except the 'Alarm'
tell tale; see sub-section MN.1) should light for about
six seconds when the ignition is turned on. If any
lamp should fail to light, it is possible that the bulb or
warning circuit may be faulty.
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son. The flasher relay may also be heard to operate.
If the tell tale fails to light, or flashes at an unusual
or irregular rate, the operation of the turn indicator ES23
lamps should be checked immediately.
Parking Brake Tell Tale
This tell tale will glow red with the ignition switched on whenever the parking brake is applied. Driving the
car with the brake not fully released will cause overheat damage to the rear brakes. Each time the parking
brake is released, check that the tell tale goes out.
B r a k e s Tell Tale
If the red brakes tell tale should light any time after the check period, stop the car immediately, as the
level of brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir has fallen to a dangerously low level, possibly caused by a
hydraulic leak in one of the separate front or rear brake circuits. There is a danger that air may enter the
hydraulic system and cause spongey operation and extended pedal travel. The split brake circuit should
ensure that emergency braking will remain, but the car should not be driven until the fault has been rectified.
Oil Pressure Tell Tale
This red tell tale warns of low engine oil pressure. The lamp will be lit whenever the ignition is on and the
engine is stopped, but should extinguish as soon as the engine is started. If the lamp fails to go out after engine
start up, or comes on when the engine is running, stop the engine immediately and do not restart until the cause
has been investigated and rectified. Continuing to run the engine with little or no oil pressure could cause
major internal damage, possibly resulting in seizure.
Seat Belt Tell Tale
The red seat belt tell tale is provided as a reminder, and will remain lit until the driver's seat belt is
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