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FURTHER INFORMATIONFu r t h e r i nf o r m a t i o n c o n c e r n i n g t h e e m i s si o n p e r
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formance warranty is available from the Director Field Operation & Suppor t Division (6406 J), Environmental
Protection Agency, 401 ‘M’ Street, SW, Washington DC
20460 (attention: Warranty Claim). Violations of the Emis
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sion Performance Warranty may also be reported to this
office. Also contact Lotus Cars U.S.A. Inc., 2236 Northmont
Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30096.
EMISSIONS WARRANTY PARTS LIST
Air Induction System
- air inlet trunking
- intake manifold
Fuel Injection System
- fuel pressure regulator
- fuel injectors
- fuel delivery line
- throttle body
Ignition System
- spark plugs
- direct ignition coils
Positive Crankcase Ventilation System
- non return valve
- oil filler cap
Evaporative Emissions Control System (EECS)
- charcoal canister assembly
- fuel tank
- fuel level sender and seal
- fuel filler neck and hose
- fuel filler cap
- roll over valve assembly
- fuel lines
- fill level vent valve & pipe assy.
- canister close valve
- vapour management valve (VMV)
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OWNER’S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- As the car owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner’s manual. Lotus recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance
on your car, but Lotus cannot deny warranty solely for the lack
of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all
scheduled maintenance.
- You are responsible for presenting your car to a Lotus dealer as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs should be
completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30
days.
- As the car owner, you should also be aware that Lotus may deny you warranty coverage if your car or a part has failed
due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved
modifications.
If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights
and responsibilities, you should contact: Lotus Cars U.S.A.
Inc., at 2236 Northmont Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30096, or
the California Air Resources Board at 9528 Telstar Avenue, El Monte CA 91731.
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WHAT IS NOT COVERED BY THE CALIFORNIA EMISSION
WARRANTIES
The warranty does not cover:
• Malfunctions in any part caused by any of the following:
misuse, abuse, neglect, improper modification or alteration,
tampering, disconnection, improper or inadequate mainte
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nance, or use of leaded gasoline.
• Damage resulting from accident, acts of nature or other events
beyond the control of Lotus.
• The repair or replacement of warranted parts which are
scheduled for replacement prior to 50,000 miles (such as
spark plugs, filters) once these parts have been replaced at
the first recommended replacement interval as part of required
maintenance services.
• Incidental and consequential damages, such as loss of time,
inconvenience, loss of use of the car, or commercial loss.
• Any car on which odometer mileage has been changed so
that mileage cannot be readily determined.
ANY IMPLIED WARR ANT Y OF MERCHANTABILIT Y OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICUL AR PURPOSE APPLICABLE
TO A Car OR PART IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TIME PERIODS SET FORTH IN THIS WARRANTY. THE COMPANY
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE
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QUENTIAL DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE BREACH OF
ANY WARRANTY.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, OR THE EXCLU
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SION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN
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TIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLU
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SIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
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CUSTOMER ASSISTANCELotus Cars Ltd. wishes to help assure that the Emission
Control Systems Warranty is properly administered. In the event that you do not receive the warranty service to which you believe
you are entitled under the Emission Control Systems Warranty, or if you need additional assistance or information concerning
this warranty, you should contact: Lotus Cars U.S.A. Inc., 2236 Northmont Parkway, Duluth, Georgia 30096. If you cannot obtain satisfaction, you may contact: Air Re
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sources Board, Mobile Source Division, 9528 Telstar Avenue, El Monte, CA. 91731.
7 YEAR/70,000 MILE EMISSIONS DEFECTS WARRANTY PARTS LIST
- Catalytic Converter
- Engine Management Electronic Control Module
- Throttle Body
- Exhaust Manifold
- Fuel Tank
- Fuel Level Sender and Seal
- IAC Valve
- Knock Sensor
- Intake Manifold and Gasket
- Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve
- Fuel Level Vent Valve
- Roll Over Valve
- Instrument Pack
- Main Harness
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Headlamp Flasher .................................................................58
Heating & Ventilation .............................................................. 61
Horn ...................................................................................... 60
Idle Speed ............................................................................. 73
Ignition Switch ....................................................................... 44
Immobiliser, engine ................................................................ 31
Inertia Switch ...................................................................... 135
Instrument Illumination .......................................................... 56
Interior Lamp .......................................................................... 41
Jacking Points, lifting you car .............................................. 148
‘Jump’ Starting ..................................................................... 133
Keys ...................................................................................... 29
Lighting Switches .................................................................. 54
Lights On Buzzer .............................................................. 40,55
Lubrication - Dipstick, engine oil level check ....................................... 99
- Engine Oil Change ........................................................ 100
- Oil Filter ......................................................................... 102
- Recommended Lubricants ............................................ 153
- Tran smission Oil ............................................................ 103
Mirrors ................................................................................... 40
Odometer .............................................................................. 53
Parking Brake ........................................................................ 70
Pedals ................................................................................... 66
Queen’s Award ..................................................................... 191
Roof, Hard Top ...................................................................... 85
Roof, Soft Top ....................................................................... 82
Safety Information ....................................................................
7
Seat Be lts .............................................................................. 18
Seats ...................................................................................... 17
Servicing ............... see separate Maintenance Record booklet
Sparking Plugs ..................................................................... 114
Speedometer .......................................................................... 51
Start Button, engine .............................................................. 45
Starting Procedure ................................................................ 72
Index
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