engine LOTUS ELISE 2005 User Guide

car, enquire with the dealer immediately.
Engine Immobiliser In order to provide a measure of car security, independent
of any driver action, the system will ‘passively’ immobilise the
engine’s cranking and running circuits after the first occurring of the following:
i) Four minutes after switching off the ignition;
ii) Two minutes after a mobilising command (see below); or
iii) One minute after switching off the ignition and opening the driver’s door.
The immobilised state is indicated by the security tell tale in
the tachometer upper face flashing continuously. To mobilise the engine, press once, and for a full second, the
larger of the two buttons on the transmitter fob. The security tell
tale will be extinguished.
Valet Mode

If leaving the car for servicing or parking, the passive immobil
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isation feature may be switched off by switching on the ignition
and pressing the transmitter small button. Two beeps will confirm
‘valet’ activation, repeated as a reminder when the ignition is switched off. The security tell tale will remain off. At the next arming command, the valet mode will be switched
off, and normal immobilisation resume.
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Arming the AlarmRemove the ignition key, close (and lock) both doors, and
check that the engine cover and front body access panels are
secure. The roof may be either closed or open. Press once, and for a full second, the larger of the two buttons on the trans
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mitter fob (on cars with central door locking, this action will automatically lock both doors - see later). This command will
be acknowledged by:
- 2 flashes of the hazard warning lamps;
- Continuous flashing of the security tell tale.
Check that these indications occur. If not, press the button a
second time, as the first press may have only switched off the passive immobilisation (see above). Note that if the system is armed when a door or engine cover/
front access panel is not fully closed or if the interior lamp is in the ‘off’ position, a continuous buzz will be heard as warning. If still open after expiry of the arming period, (see below)
the alarm will be armed with that switch group (both doors, or
front/rear access lids) excluded from the circuit.
After arming the system, the engine is immediately immo
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bilised, but a period of approximately 45 seconds must elapse
before all functions and sensors become fully active. After
this time, the alarm will be triggered by any of the following actions:
- Interruption of the car battery power supply.
- Energising the ignition circuit (‘hot wiring’).
- Opening a door;
- Opening the engine cover or a front access panel.
- Movement detected within the cabin.
When the alarm is triggered, the hazard warning lamps will
flash and the electronic wailing siren will sound for a period of approximately 30 seconds before closing down and resetting, ready for any further triggering input. If a trigger is continuously
present, the alarm will repeat after a short delay, and continue
in this sequence for about 10 cycles. To silence the siren when triggered, press once, and for a full
second, the larger button on the transmitter fob. This will not affect the status of the alarm which will remain armed.
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Disarming the AlarmTo disarm the alarm, press once, and for a full second, the
larger button on the transmitter fob. This command will be
acknowledged by:
- 1 flash of the hazard warning lamps;
- Extinguishing of the security tell tale. If the alarm had been triggered during the last armed period,
the disarm command will be acknowledged by the hazard lamps
flashing 4 times, and the buzzer sounding 4 times. The security tell tale will then flash a code to indicate the triggering source:
- 1 pulse flashing: door, engine cover/boot lid or body front access panel.
- 2 pulse flashing: movement detected in cabin by microwave sensor.
- 4 pulse flashing: tampering with ignition circuit.
- 6 pulse flashing: interruption of battery supply.
The coding will be deleted when the ignition is next turned
on.
Emergency disarming /mobilising If the transmitter fobs are lost or damaged, the alarm system
owner’s unique PIN may be used to disarm the alarm and/or
mobilise the engine provided that access is available to the
cabin. Follow the transmitter fob programming instructions (see
page 18) from step 3.
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the doors will be ‘deadlocked’ meaning that the interior door release handles will not open the doors. In order to get
out of the car in an emergency when the doors are locked
see the section below ‘to unlock from inside’.
To unlock from inside: To unlock both doors from inside, press the left hand side of
the rocker switch on the front of the gear lever shroud, or raise
the sill button on each door. Note that in the event of a car col
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lision which causes the safety inertia switch to be tripped, the doors will automatically be unlocked.
Pull the release handle at the front of the door and push open.
Shut the door from outside by using firm hand pressure towards the rear of the door.
WARNING: Before closing a door take care to ensure that no persons
or objects will be trapped to avoid injury or damage.
To lock from outside: To lock the car from outside, remove the ignition key, close
both doors and check that the engine cover and front body ac
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cess panels are secure. Arm the security alarm by pressing once,
for a full second, the larger of the two buttons on the transmitter
fob. This action will both arm the alarm and electrically lock the driver’s and passenger’s doors.
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Notes:
• In the event of a flat car battery, the CDL will not operate. The
doors can be unlocked from outside only after opening the
engine cover and restoring power to the battery by substitution,
re-charging or ‘jumping’ to a second battery. The doors cannot
be unlocked using the mechanical key if the CDL was used
to lock the car.
• To lock the car with a flat or disconnected car battery, or if
the transmitter fob is disabled, use the mechanical key in each exterior door lock button and turn anticlockwise to the
vertical position to disconnect each release button from the latch. This technique does not ‘deadlock‘ the interior release
handles, but does allow continued key access to the car until restoration of battery power.
Note that a door locked with the mechanical key cannot be
unlocked using only the transmitter fob.
• To deadlock the car i.e. disable interior release handles, with
a flat car battery, or without the use of the transmitter fob or mechanical key, close and lock one door using the sill but
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ton, and for the second door, hold the exterior release button pressed in and depress the sill button before closing the door.
Access is now available only by using the transmitter fob after restoration of car electrical power.
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Key insert /removeColumn unlocked
Ignition auxilliaries
Position not used
INSTRUMENTS & SWITCHES
Ignition Switch /Steering LockThe switch/lock is located on the right hand side of the steer
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ing column.
I Insert the key into the slot, and turn clockwise to position ‘I’ to unlock the steering column. If the key is reluctant to turn,
wiggle the steering wheel to ease the load on the steering
lock.
II Turn to position ‘II’ to switch on the ignition and operate aux-
iliary equipment.
III This spring loaded position is not used on the Elise. The engine
start function is controlled by a ‘Start’ button at the left hand
end of the dashboard (see below).
B To remove the key, turn fully counterclockwise to ‘B’ and withdraw. The steering column lock will be activated when the key is withdrawn but may not engage until the steering is
turned and the mechanism is aligned.
NOTICE: DO NOT leave the ignition switched on for long periods
without the engine running. Although the engine ignition system itself draws no current when the engine is stopped, a battery drain will occur through other circuits even when auxiliary equip
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ment is not being used. For security reasons, and to guard against battery drain,
always remove the key when leaving the car.
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WARNING:
• Do not push or tow the car unless the key is first used to unlock the column and is then left in the lock. With
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drawing the key will cause the steering to lock.
• Never remove the key from the ignition switch or turn off the ignition while the car is moving. Withdrawing the key
will cause the steering to lock and may cause an accident
resulting in serious injury or death.
• To reduce the risk of theft, or danger to a child remaining in the car, always remove the key when leaving a parked
car.
Engine Start Button An engine start button is located at the left hand end of the
dashboard, alongside the lighting switches, and is backlit when
the ignition is turned on. The button is operative only with the ignition on, and engages
the engine starter motor for as long as the button is pressed. Release the button to stop engine cranking.
For the correct engine starting procedure, refer to later sec
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tion ‘Starting Procedure’.
NOTICE: Pressing the start button when the engine is running may damage the starter mecha
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Passive Ilisation: The start button will operate only when the
security tell tale in the tachometer face is out. If the tell tale is
flashing, the engine is immobilised; Press once,
and for a full second, the larger of the two buttons on the trans
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mitter fob. The security tell tale will be extinguished. For further
information see ‘Car Security Alarm’.
WARNING ‘TELL TALE’ LAMPS A block of tell tale lamps is incorporated into the instrument
cluster to provide you with important information concerning the
operation of your Elise.
Bulb Check In order to check that the warning systems are operative, all
the tell tale lamps (except the ‘security’ tell tale; see Car Se
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curity Alarm section) should light for about 6 seconds following ignition switch on. If any lamp should fail to light, it is possible
that the bulb or warning circuit may be faulty; see your dealer
without delay.
Turn Tell Tale
When the left hand or right hand turn indicators are operating,
this green tell tale flashes in unison. A clicking sound may also be heard. If the tell tale fails to light, or flashes at an unusual or
irregular rate, check the operation of the turn indicator lamps
immediately.
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Seat Belt Tell Tale
The red seat belt tell tale is provided as a reminder that both
driver and passenger should always wear the seat belts, no
matter how short the journey. The lamp will flash until the driv
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er’s seat belt is fastened, accompanied for the first 8 seconds by a buzzer.
Brake Tell Tale
This tell tale will glow red with the ignition switched on
whenever the parking brake is applied. Driving the car with the brake not fully released will cause overheat damage to the rear
brakes. Each time the parking brake is released, check that the
tell tale is extinguished. With the parking brake released, if the tell tale should light
at any time after the six second check period, stop the car im
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mediately, as the circuit has detected a dangerously low level of brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir, possibly caused
by a hydraulic leak in one of the separate front or rear brake
circuits. In the event of a leak there is a danger that air may enter the hydraulic system and cause spongy operation and
extended pedal travel. The divided brake circuit should ensure
that emergency braking remains, but the car should not be driven until the fault has been identified and rectified.
WARNING: If the tell tale remains lit when the parking brake has been
released, the footbrake may not be working properly. Stop
the car immediately it is safe to do so, and do not continue until the fault has been rectified. Continuing to drive could cause a crash and result in death or serious injury.
Oil Pressure Tell Tale
This red tell tale warns of low engine oil pressure. The lamp
will be lit whenever the ignition is on and the engine is stopped, but should go out as soon as the engine is started. If the lamp
fails to go out after engine start up, or comes on when the engine is running, stop the engine immediately and do not restart until
the cause has been investigated and rectified.
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WARNING:Continuing to run the engine with the oil tell tale lit could
cause major engine damage or seizure, resulting in loss
of car control and a crash. You or others could be killed
or seriously injured.
Low Fuel Level Tell Tale
When only a single segment of the fuel gauge bar graph
remains, representing approximately 1.3 U.S. gall. (5 litres), this
amber tell tale will flash. Refuel at the next opportunity.
ABS Tell Tale
This amber tell tale should light for about four seconds follow-
ing ignition switch on, and then go out. If the lamp remains lit, or
comes on whilst driving, a fault in the anti-lock brake system is
indicated. The base brake system will continue to operate nor
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mally, but without the anti-lock feature. The car can be driven but should be checked and repaired at the earliest opportunity.

High Beam Tell Tale
This lamp glows blue whenever the headlamp high beams
are operating.
Airbag Tell Tale
The airbag safety system has a self-diagnostic feature which
lights the red tell tale if a fault is detected. As a bulb and circuit
check, the tell tale will light for about six seconds following ig
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nition switch on, and then go out. If the lamp remains lit, or comes on at any other time, a fault in the airbag system is indicated,
which should be rectified without delay.
WARNING: If the airbag tell tale is lit, the airbags may not inflate
correctly in a crash, or may inflate without warning. To
help avoid injury to you or others, have the airbag system repaired as soon as possible.
Battery Charging Tell Tale
This red tell tale will light whenever the ignition is on and the
engine is stopped. If it lights any time that the engine is running,
the battery is not being charged, which may be due to a broken
auxiliary drive belt, or an electrical fault. A broken drive belt
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