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Lotus Esprit Owner's Manual (171 pages)

Brand: Lotus | Category: Automobile | Size: 15 MB

Vehicle Operation & Maintenance
1
Lotus Type 918 Engine View
2
Vehicle Identification
3
Safety
4
Precautions
4
V8 Engine Number View
4
4-Cylinder Engine Number View
4
Care of the Environment
6
Vehicle Security
7
Transmitter Keys
7
Arming the Alarm
7
Disarming the Alarm
8
Deadlocking
8
Passive Immobilisation
8
Intrusion Sensing
9
Summary of Alarm Normal Operation
9
Emergency Disarming
10
New Transmitter Programming
10
Checking the Alarm System
10
Alarm Troubleshooting
11
Mechanical Keys
12
Door Interior Handle Diagram
13
Cockpit Comfort
14
Seats
14
Standard Seat Adjustments
14
Sports Seat Adjustments
14
Seat Belts
15
Correct Seat Belt Positioning
15
Seat Belt Release Button
15
Child Restraints
16
Supplementary Inflatable Restraints (S.I.R.) (if Fitted)
17
S.I.R. Inflated View
17
S.I.R. Deflated View
17
Door Mirrors
18
Door Mirrors Control
18
Door Windows
19
Door Window Switches
19
Window Override Switch
19
Interior Rear View Mirror
20
Mirror Dimming Lever
20
Interior Lamp
21
Footwell Lamps (if Fitted)
21
Glovebox
22
Sunvisors
22
Instruments and Switches
23
Ignition/Starter Switch/Steering Lock
23
Instruments and Switches Diagram
24
Key to Instruments and Switches Diagram
25
Tell Tale Lamps
26
Parking Brake Tell Tale
26
Brakes Tell Tale
26
Low Fuel Level Tell Tale, Seatbelt Tell Tale
26
Engine Coolant Tell Tale
27
Oil Pressure Tell Tale
27
Turn Tell Tale
27
Main Beam Tell Tale
28
Battery Non-Charging Tell Tale
28
Catalyst Overheat Tell Tale (Japan Only)
28
Supplementary Inflatable Restraint (S.I.R) Tell Tale (if Fitted)
28
Check Engine Tell Tale
29
ABS Tell Tale
29
Low Screenwash Level Tell Tale
29
Instruments
30
Speedometer
30
Tachometer
30
Fuel Gauge
31
Water Temperature Gauge
31
Fascia Switches
32
Master Lighting Switch
32
Sidelamps/Parking Lamps Switch
32
Lights on Reminder/Hazard Warning Lamps Switch
32
Front Fog Lamps Switch
33
Rear Fog Lamps Switch (if Fitted)
33
Heated Rear Screen Switch
33
Cigarette Lighter
33
Ashtrays
34
Panel Lights Rheostat (if Fitted)
34
Column Switches & Horn
35
Headlamp Dipswitch
35
Headlamp Flasher
35
Turn Indicators
35
Windscreen Wiper/Washers
36
Horn
36
Interior Climate Controls
37
Face Level Vents
37
Heater Temperature
37
Fan Speed, Air Distribution
37
Footwell
38
Face Level
38
Screen & Footwell
39
Defrost
39
Re-Circulation Switch
40
Refrigeration Temperature (Cars Fitted with Air Conditioning)
40
Important Notes on Use of Air Conditioning
40
Ventilation
41
Tilting Roof Panel
42
Audio Equipment (if Fitted)
42
To Remove the Roof Panel
43
To Swot the Roof Panel
43
Wind Deflector
44
To Replace Roof Panel
44
Driving Controls
45
Foot Pedals
45
Clutch Pedal, Accelerator Pedal, Footbrake
45
Antilock Brake System
45
Anti-Lock Brake Controller View (LHD Shown)
46
Parking Brake
47
Starting Procedure & Running-In
48
Gear Lever
48
Starting a Cold or Warm Engine (Ambient Temperature above -20 Degrees C; 0 Degrees F)
48
Starting the Engine in Extremely Cold Conditions (below -20 Degrees C; 0 Degrees F)
48
Idle Speed
49
Stopping the Engine
49
Running in
49
External Operations
50
Fuel Requirements - Non USA Markets
50
Fuel Requirements - USA Market
50
Fuel Filling
51
Filler Flap Release Switch View
51
Tightening Filler Cap
51
Tailgate
52
Bodycare
53
Body Features
53
Front Bonnet
53
Front Bonnet Release Handle View
53
Paint Care
54
Washing, Polishing, Ventilation
55
Alloy Wheels Cleaning
55
Upholstery Cleaning
55
Leather Upholstery
55
Owner Maintenance
56
Tool Kit
56
Toolcase Stowage View
56
Seat Belts Cleaning
56
Vehicle Servicing with S.I.R. (if Fitted)
57
Cars with Driver Only S.I.R.
57
Cars with Driver & Passenger S.I.R.
58
Engine Cover
58
Engine Oil Level Check
59
Dipstick
59
Topping up
59
Engine Oil Change
60
4-Cylinder Sump Drain Plug View
60
V8 Sump Drain Plug View
60
Oil Filter
61
4-Cylinder Oil Filter View
61
V8 Oil Filter View
61
Used Engine Oil
62
'Severe Service' Condition
62
Power Steering Fluid
63
Transmission
64
Front Hubs
64
Cooling System
64
Coolant Header Tank Cap View
64
Cooling Fans
65
4-Cylinder Type Coolant Expansion Tank View
65
V8 Coolant Expansion Tank View
65
Anti-Freeze/Corrosion Inhibitor
66
Coolant Drain/Refill Procedure
66
Radiator Drain Plug View
66
Radiator Air Bleeding Plug View
66
Washer Reservoir
67
Brake Fluid Reservoir
67
Brake Pads
68
Brake Pipes & Hoses
68
Brake Fluid Reservoir View
68
Air Cleaner Elements
69
To Renew a Filter Element: 4-Cylinder Models
69
To Renew a Filter Element: V8 Models
69
Engine Auxiliary Drive Belts 4-Cylinder Models
70
Alternator Belt Adjustment (4-Cylinder)
70
Water Pump/Pas Pump Belt Adjustment (4-Cylinder)
70
V8 Auxiliary Drive Belt
71
A.C. Compressor Belt Adjustment (4-Cylinder)
71
Sparking Plugs
72
Clutch Adjustment
72
Ignition Timing
72
Wheel Changing
73
Spare Wheel 'T' Bolt View
73
Jacking Points View
73
Lifting Jack in Operation View
74
Use of Spare Tyre
74
Asymmetric Tread
75
Stowing Wheel Changing Equipment
75
Goodyear Eagle GS-A Tyre Tread View
75
Jack & Wheelbrace in Tray View
75
Tyres
76
Restowing Spare Wheel Diagram
76
Winter Tyres and Snow Chains
77
USA Consumer Information - Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards
77
Temperature Grades - A, B, C
77
Battery Access
78
Disconnecting the Battery
78
Battery Reconnection
79
Battery Charging
79
Electrical Accessories
79
Jump Starting
80
Inertia Switch
81
Fuses
82
Main Fusebox 'A' - Front Luggage Compartment
82
Relay Station and Fusebox 'D', Front Luggage Compartment
83
Relays
83
Relay Station & Fusebox 'B', Rear Luggage Compartment
84
Fuses - 4 Cylinder Models
84
Fuses - V8 Models
84
Relays - 4 Cylinder Models
84
Bulb Replacement
85
Headlamp Emergency Elevation
85
Headlamp Masking
85
Relays - V8 Models
85
Headlamp Bulbs - Non USA Cars
86
Headlamp Sealed Beam Unit - USA Market Cars
86
Headlamp Beam Alignment
87
Front Fog Lamp Bulb
87
Non-USA Type Headlamp Aiming Screws
87
Rear Lamp Cluster
88
Front Sidelamp & Turn Indicator
88
Side Repeater Lamp (Non-USA Cars)
88
Licence Plate Lamp & Door Edge Warning Lamp
88
Reporting Safety Defects in the USA
89
Interior Lamp Bulb
89
Instrument & Tell Tale Bulbs
89
Vehicle Emission Control
90
Exhaust Emission Control
90
Evaporation Control
90
Crankcase Vapour Control
91
Towing Eye
92
Vehicle Loading
92
Index
94
Recommended Lubricants & Technical Data
97
Recommended Lubricants for Engine - 4-Cylinder
99
Recommended Lubricants for Engine - V8
99
Recommended Lubricants for Transmisson
100
Recommended Lubricants for Power Steering, Front Hubs
100
Recommended Lubricants for Brake and Clutch System
100
Cooling System Additive
100
Technical Data - Tyres
101
Technical Data - Wheels
101
Dimensions
101
Capacities
102
Technical Data - Front Suspension
103
Technical Data - Rear Suspension
104
Technical Data - Electrical
104
Technical Data - Engine, 4 Cylinder
105
Technical Data - Engine V8
106
Technical Data - Transmission
107
Technical Data - Brakes
107
Owner & Maintenance Record
109
Owner's Record - PDI & Registration of Sale
111
Pre-Delivery Inspection
112
Manufacturer's Record - PDI & Registration of Sale
113
Maintenance Schedule - 4 Cylinder Models
119
Maintenance Schedule - V8
129

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