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Lotus Eleven/Elise/Exige. Manual - part 108

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Lotus Service Notes

Section OI

Road Test Performance

Engine performance ...........................…..................

Tailpipe CO ...........................................................

Clutch operation ......................................................

Gearbox operation ................................................

Brake performance ...................................................

Steering performance ...........................................

Driveline & suspension noise/vibration .......................

Wheel balance ......................................................

Recommended Service Times

After Sales Service: 1.9 hr

Regular Service: 2.8 hr

Op. 2a: 0.6 hr

Op.4: 0.1 hr

Op.5: 0.7 hr

Op.7: 0.6 hr

Op.8: 0.5 hr

Op.9a: 0.1 hr

Op.9b: 0.6 hr

Op.9c: 0.3 hr

Op.15: 0.6 hr

Op.17a: 0.3 hr

Op.20: 0.6 hr

Op.23a 0.2 hr

Op.35: 0.1 hr

General comments ……………………………………………………………………………………………………

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Additional Work Performed or Required

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Work completed by ............................................… Owner's Maintenance Booklet stamped: …………

Dealer Stamp:

Date:

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Lotus Service Notes

Section OI

LSL462d

EXPLANATORY NOTES:

Required Maintenance

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - ELISE/EXIGE (North America)

A cross ( X ) in the following table indicates an operation to be performed. The corresponding box should be

ticked when the operation has been satisfactorily performed, or the X circled if extra work and time is required.

The approval of the customer should be obtained before any extra work is undertaken, details of which should

be recorded in the space provided at the end of the schedule.

If the car is subjected to one of the following 'special operating conditions', additional servicing is required:

- Regular use on unpaved or dusty roads (1,2)

- Use in mountainous areas with severe or prolonged brake usage (3)

- Frequent short trips with cold engine (esp. in cold weather/climates); and/or frequent or prolonged idling (1)

- Occasional circuit use, with repeated high rpm, wide throttle openings and high oil temperatures (1,3,4)

- Competition, or timed track use (5).

Today's date: ………………..………...…………… Date of last service: ………………………

After Sales Service

To be performed within 1,000 - 1,500 miles or 12 months of vehicle sale, whichever first occurs.

To maintain warranty validation, an Engine History Report print out from the Lotus TechCentre tool must be

submitted to the Warranty Department.

Job no.: ........................ Owner's name: .....…………....................... Vehicle: ..............………...………..

Vehicle registration no.: ......………................... V.I.N.: ......………................................................…

Recorded mileage: ........………...…….………… Mileage at last service.: ..............………………

In order to maintain warranty validation and help ensure proper safety, emissions performance and

dependability of the vehicle, Lotus Cars Ltd. requires that the vehicle be serviced in accordance with this

schedule. Each service should be performed within 7,500 miles or 6 months of the previous service, whichever

first occurs.

Any necessary repairs should be completed without delay.

Special Operating Conditions

'Inspect' means assess condition and test for correct operation. Extra time is required to adjust or repair -

advise customer beforehand if necessary.
'Check' means test and adjust/fill or tighten as necessary. Labour time is included.

Additional servicing:

1. Oil & filter change @ 4,000 m intervals.

2. Inspect air cleaner @ 7,500 m intervals, or as required.

3. Inspect brake pads & discs @ 4,000 m intervals, or as required.

4. Thorough safety check including wheels, tyres, suspension, steering and brake systems.

5. The Lotus Elise/Exige is designed as a road going sports car. It is recognised that owners may wish to use

the car occasionally on closed circuit tracks to experience the car's full range of dynamic capabilities. However,

use of the car in a competitive manner, including timed runs or laps, is not endorsed by Lotus. This type of

timed, competitive use will invalidate warranty and require appropriate levels of expert vehicle preparation and

servicing.

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Lotus Service Notes

Section OI

lsl462d

After

Sales

Other

Intervals

1 Fit covers to seats, footwells, steering wheel and rear body

Lubrication

2 Renew engine oil and filter -normal conditions

2a Renew engine oil and filter -special conditions

3 Inspect engine & transmission for oil leaks

4 Check transmission oil level

5 Renew transmission oil

Engine

6 Inspect air cleaner element -special conditions

7 Renew air cleaner element

8 Renew spark plugs

9 Inspect auxiliary drive belt condition (X* Elise SC only)

9a Inspect auxiliary drive belt condition -special conditions

9b Renew auxiliary drive belt - Elise SC onl
9c

If applicable:

Check Accusump pressure/operation and system for

leaks. Renew in-line filter gauze

10 Inspect integrity of fuel system

11 Connect 'Lotus TechCentre'; inspect fault codes & ECU programme X

12 Print Engine History & Performance data and return to Lotus

Cooling System

13 Inspect water radiator & oil cooler hoses & pipework for damage or

leaks. Clean radiator & oil cooler finning

14 Check coolant level

15 Renew coolant

4 yr

Braking System

16 Inspect parking brake adjustment

17 Inspect brake pad thickness & disc condition -normal cndts.

17a Inspect brake pad thickness & disc condition -special cndts.

18 Inspect brake hoses, pipes & hydraulic units

19 Check brake fluid level

20 Renew brake/clutch fluid

2 yr

Steering & Suspension

21 Check security and condition of front & rear suspension inc. free

articulation of rear toe link ball joints

22 Check torque of rear toe link inboard fixing (60 Nm)

23 Inspect dampers for leaks and performance

23a Where applicable: Check security of damper reservoirs, check

adjuster settings, lubricate adjusters and spring platforms

24 Inspect front and rear wheel bearings for play

25 Inspect condition of drive shaft gaiters

26 Inspect steering ball joints and gaiters

27 Inspect free play at steering wheel

Wheels & Tyres

28 Inspect tyre condition & set pressures

Electrical

29 Check battery & terminals for security & condition

30 Inspect operation of all lights

Body

30a Check hardtop air intake for obstructions (supercharged)

31 Inspect adjustment of hinges and latches

32 Inspect operation & condition of seat belts

33 Lift footwell mats, clean & dry floor

34 Inspect wiper operation & top up windscreen washer reservoir

35 Renew alarm transmitter batteries (check with customer)

1 yr

4,000 miles/6 months

X
X

Op.
No.

Operation Description

Service Type

45,000 miles/6 years

4,000 miles/6 months

7,500 miles

or 6 months

(soonest)

15,000 miles/12 months

30,000 miles/6 years

22,500 miles

30,000 miles

1,000 miles

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