Foreword; Safety; Vehicle Identification - Lotus Europa Owner's Handbook Manual

FOREWORD
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This handbook, which covers various specifica-
tions based on one model, has been compiled to
give you, the owner, the essential information
which you require. It is in no way intended to give
all the technical information required, and, should
any work become necessary which is not detailed
in it, owners are strongly recommended to contact
a Lotus Dealer.
The normal periodic servi.ces required by your
vehicle is at intervals of 5,000 km. (3,000 miles).
These services are given in the Service Voucher
Book (Part No. 46T 326) which is included in your
car on purchase. Owners are requested to adhere
to the recommended service at each mileage inter-
val, otherwise the Warranty could be invalidated.
Please read this handbook and keep it in tl:1e
car.
In line with our policy of continuous Rroduct
improvement, we earnestly recommend that, in
your own interest, you keep in regular contact
with your Lotus Dealer, in order that he may
acquaint you with any technical developments or
improvements that have been made to subsequent
vehicles, which would improve the performance of
your own vehicle.
We reserve the right to change prices, specifi-
cations and equipment at any time without notice.
Safety
The Europa has been built with safety in mind
and incorporates "in-built" safety features.
Some of these features are:- excellent visibility
including. a very 10VV~ bonnet line. Powerful front
disc brakes giving" repeated high performances
with light pedal action, capable of exceeding '9g
retardation. Light, accurate, high-geared steering
requiring the minimum of movement to change
direction. Excellent road-holding and very high
cornering ability, capable
of
exceeding '8g lateral
side load, vivid acceleration ensuring rapid over-
taking with the minimum of delay.
It is pointed out that as with all things, there is
an ultimate. This particularly applies to road-
holding, therefore, the car should be driven at all
times within the capabilities of your own experi-
ence.
Vehicle Identification
The unit number (which is also the chassis
number), engine and transmission numbers will be
found on a plate fixed to the rear wall of the front
luggage compartment. The engine number is dupli-
cated on the side of the cylinder block below the
exhaust manifold, adjacent to the starter motor.
The transmission number will be found on top of
the rear cover, adjacent to mounting block.
It is essential that these numbers are quoted in
all correspondence.
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