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Lotus Service Notes
Section MR TELL TALE LAMPS Tell tale lamps are incorporated into the instrument panel to provide important informa- tion about various vehicle systems. Bulb Check In order to check that the warning systems are functional, all operative tell tale lamps will light for a few seconds each time the ignition is switched on - refer to the text below for details of this feature relating to par- ticular lamps. If the lamp does not light as specified, it is possible that the warning circuit or instrument assembly may be at fault; see your dealer without delay, and be aware that there may be no warning of a malfunction with that feature. Turn Tell Tale LOTUS OFF LOTUS OFF (green) A left turn tell tale is incorporated into the upper face of the tachometer, and a right turn tell tale in the speedo face. A bulb check will light the lamps for about 3 seconds following ignition switch on. When the left hand or right hand turn indicators are operating, the appropriate green tell tale will flash in unison together with an audible tone. If the tell tale fails to light, or flashes at an unusual or irregular rate, check the operation of the turn indicator lamps immediately. High RPM Tell Tales LOTUS OFF (red) Three red tell tale rings are incorporated into the tachometer face to warn that maximum engine speed is being approached. No bulb test function applies. Maximum engine speed is governed for both the continuous and transient (during acceleration) states, and are detailed in the later section ‘Tachometer’. As the rate of rpm increase is potentially greater in the lower gears, the tell tale trigger points are tailored to accommodate the reaction time available. As maximum rpm is approached, the tell tales will light in the following left to right sequence: - one red light; - two red lights; - three rapidly flashing lights with an audible warning. When exploiting maximum acceleration, gearchange upshifts should be made immediately the three flashing lights appear. NOTICE: - A graduated engine speed limit is imposed on a cold engine to reduce possible damage and wear from a delinquent driving style. - Using maximum rpm and the above tell tale facility should be restricted to occasions when maximum ac- celeration is required. Overuse will compromise powertrain service life. - The engine is not protected from overspeeding caused by erroneous or premature downchanging. Such misuse could result in catastrophic failure, not covered by the vehicle warranty. High Beam Tell Tale LOTUS OFF (blue) This lamp glows blue whenever the headlamp high beams are operating. A bulb check will light the lamp for about 3 seconds following ignition switch on. Security Alarm Tell Tale LOTUS OFF (red) For details of the vehicle security alarm and its tell tale, see sub-section MR.1 High engine speed Security TELL TALE LAMPS ohe3 LOTUS OFF |