Lotus Evora. Manual - part 78
Lotus Service Notes
Section OK
LSL537
EXPLANATORY NOTES:
Required Maintenance
After Sales Service
To be performed within 1,000 - 1,500 miles (1,500 - 2,500 km) or 12 months of vehicle sale, whichever first
occurs.
If carried out by the selling dealer, there is no charge to the vehicle owner for the labour content of the After
Sales Service. Only for materials used will a charge be made. To maintain warranty validation, an Engine
History Report print out from the Lotus TechCentre 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. Under normal usage conditions, a routine maintenance service should be performed at the first
occurring of 9,000 miles (15,000 km) or 12 months from the previous service. The approved service period
extends to 500 miles (800 km) before/after or one monthbefore/after the stipulated distance/time. 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 @ 4,500 m (7,500 km) intervals.
2. Inspect air cleaner @ 9,000 m (15,000 km) intervals, or as required.
3. Inspect brake pads & discs @ 4,500 m (7,500 km) intervals, or as required.
4. Thorough safety check including wheels, tyres, suspension, steering and brake systems.
5. The Evora is intended for use as a road going passenger vehicle. IT IS NOT DESIGNED OR INTENDED
FOR USE OFF ROAD, INCLUDING ON CLOSED CIRCUIT TRACKS OR FOR USE IN A COMPETITIVE
MANNER, INCLUDING TIMED LAPS OR RUNS. ANY SUCH USE WILL INVALIDATE THE NEW VEHICLE
WARRANTY. If an owner elects to use the Evora on a closed circuit track or in a competitive manner, the
severity of operating conditions demands that appropriate levels of expert car preparation, servicing (over and
above that specified in the Maintenance Schedule) and vigilance will be required, including careful inspection of
all safety critical components both before and after any track or competition session.
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE - Evora (Non-USA)
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 hard use, with repeated high rpm, wide throttle openings and high oil temperatures (1,3,4)
- Competition, or track use - not endorsed by Lotus and voiding the Warranty (5)
Today's date: ………………..………...…………… Date of last service: ………………………