Lotus Evora 400 2018, Owner'S Handbook Manual

Page 1: ...cars Owner s Handbook E132T0324JA Federal Evora 400 From SOP OHB English Language indd 1 15 08 2018 14 46 13 ...

Page 2: ...E132T0324JA Federal Evora 400 From SOP OHB English Language indd 2 15 08 2018 14 46 14 ...

Page 3: ...Publication Part No E132T0324JA Edition 5 for Federal Vehicles Lotus Cars Ltd August 2018 E132T0324JA Federal Evora 400 From SOP OHB English Language indd 3 15 08 2018 14 56 01 ...

Page 4: ...e 28 Airbag Safety System 29 AirbagTellTale 30 Front Airbag Deployment 31 Seat Belt Pre Tensioners 31 Side Airbag Deployment 31 Replacing Airbag System Components 32 Child Restraints 32 Rear Seat Tether Mounts 2 2 Vehicles 33 Rear Seat Latch Brackets 2 2 Vehicles 33 Child Seat Latches 34 RearSeatTetherMounts 34 Fitting Procedure 35 Automatic Locking Retractor 36 Persons with Disabilities 36 MIRROR...

Page 5: ...ModeSelection 65 Selecting Sport Mode 65 Selecting Race Mode 65 Selecting ESP Off Mode 66 Engine Protection Valve EP Override 67 Cruise Control If Fitted 68 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Automatic Transmission System Option 69 System Modes 69 Using PRND Gear Selector 69 PRND Button Functions 70 PRND Panel Appropriate Gear Selection 70 PRND Inappropriate Gear Selection 71 Drive Selection in Manual Mode 71...

Page 6: ... 106 RemovingtheBattery 107 Reconnecting the Battery 107 ChargingtheBattery 107 Trickle Charging 108 Jump Starting 108 Inertia Switches 109 ElectricalAccessories 110 Rear Fusebox 110 Main Fusebox 111 Headlamps 112 To Replace Burner Unit 112 Headlamp Alignment 112 Front Turn Indicators Side repeaters Parking Lamps Daytime Running 112 Tail Brake Reverse and Center High Mounted Stop Lamp CHMSL 113 Re...

Page 7: ...elivers dynamic and uncompromising performance just as you would expect from a road car developed on the racetrack Its lightweight construction outstanding agility and aerodynamic styling firmly sets it apart from its rivals With the Evora 400 nothing is superfluous it s designed to perform with no compromise reflecting the true legendary Lotus racing heritage and ensuring that you the driver is a...

Page 8: ...etical index at the back of this book are provided to help you find informa tion about any particular feature or topic The information and specifications included in this publication were correct at the time of printing Lotus has a policy of continuous product improvement and reserves the right to discontinue or change specification design or equipment at any time without notice and without incurr...

Page 9: ...sive speed is a major factor in crash injuries and deaths Generally the higher the speed the greater the risk but serious accidents can also occur at lower speeds Never drive faster than is safe for the cur rent conditions irrespective of the local speed limit Keep Your Car in Safe Condition Having a tire blowout or a mechanical fail ure can be extremely hazardous To reduce the possibility of such...

Page 10: ...ning Exhaust gas could enter the cabin if The car is damaged in a collision The car is damaged by driving over high points in the road or over road debris Repairs are not carried out correctly The car or exhaust system has been modified improperly Ensure the car is checked by an authorised dealer after any repairs have been made The exhaust sounding strange or different may be an indication of exh...

Page 11: ...ny motor car has the potential to cause death or injury both to its occupants and or other persons and must be used only in a responsible and appropriate manner Remember All occupants must wear seat belts Never drive whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs Never drive when excessively tired Never use a hand held mobile phone map read or attempt other distracting activities whilst driving Al...

Page 12: ...afety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Lotus Cars USA Inc To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator NHTSA 1200 New Jersey Ave SW Washington DC 20590 Yo...

Page 13: ...13 NOTES E132T0324JA Federal Evora 400 From SOP OHB English Language indd 13 15 08 2018 14 46 17 ...

Page 14: ...ior door handle 4 Door lock 5 Ventilation grilles 6 Rear side marker lamp 7 Tires 8 Fuel filler flap 9 Front side marker lamp Page 37 38 24 25 59 113 90 76 113 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ohe122 E132T0324JA Federal Evora 400 From SOP OHB English Language indd 14 15 08 2018 14 46 19 ...

Page 15: ...plate lamps 15 Reverse parking aid sensors Exterior Front 16 Side repeaters 17 Daytime Running Lights DRL s 18 Recovery eye 19 Front body access hatch 20 Headlamps Parking lamps Turn indicators 21 Wiper blade 22 Headlamp power wash jets Page 113 113 77 59 113 52 114 52 Page 112 112 115 78 112 88 88 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 E132T0324JA Federal Evora 400 From SOP OHB English Language indd 15 15 08 2018...

Page 16: ... 23 24 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 ohe 173 Cabin Layout Automatic Interior Shown Manual Vehicles Similar 33 B l l l l l l 14 15 16 17 18 E132T0324JA Federal Evora 400 From SOP OHB English Language indd 16 15 08 2018 14 46 24 ...

Page 17: ... 39 56 24 38 77 76 VEHICLE OVERVIEW 24 Passenger airbag 25 Door window switch passenger 26 Glovebox 27 Front body access hatch release lever 28 HVAC Air distribution control switch 29 HVAC Demister control switch 30 HVAC Temperature control switch 31 HVAC Air conditioning control switch 32 D Drive selector switch Automatic models 33 Auxiliary power socket 34 Parking brake lever 35 P Park selector ...

Page 18: ...d or animals are in the car Dangers can arise from imprudent operation of window or other electrical controls or if engine starting attempts are made Transmitter Keys Two keys are provided combining a mechanical blade with a transmitter fob The blade is used to operate the ignition switch steering column lock and the emergency manual door lock via the left hand door The fob push buttons are used t...

Page 19: ...f Fitted If a door is not opened within 2 minutes of a disarming command the alarm system will automatically re arm Arming the Alarm Locking the Doors Remove the ignition key ensure that both doors and tailgate are closed press once the Lotus logo button on the fob Alarm activation will be displayed by A single flash of the hazard lamps The alarm tell tall will illuminate Both door mirrors will fo...

Page 20: ... once the alarm has been disarmed and the ignition switch is turned on Alarm Tell Tale Summary Flash rate 2 flashes repeated 5 times 3 flashes repeated 5 times 4 flashes repeated 5 times Turning Off Interior Movement Sensor Press the Lotus logo button again within 25 seconds of arming the alarm The hazard warning lamps will flash as confirmation The sensor will automatically re activate next time ...

Page 21: ...ease allowing the tailgate to be opened without activating the alarm siren Note if the tailgate latch does not release then repeat the procedure but leave a slightly longer time in between button presses but still complete the procedure within 2 seconds To close Ensure to not inadvertently lock the transmitter key in the boot For additional information on tailgate opening closing refer to page 77 ...

Page 22: ...s the cabin Within 10 seconds turn the ignition off the tell tale will begin to flash After a number of flashes corresponding to the first digit of the PIN for example 23121 1 2 23121 Off On Off Turn on the ignition The alarm tell tale will light Emergency Disarming Mobilising PFK Alarm If the key transmitter is damaged or fails to function and a spare is not available the alarm system s unique 5 ...

Page 23: ...the battery carrier from the fob Remove the old battery and wait for 10 seconds before inserting a new battery with ve sign lowermost and holding the battery only by its periphery Slide the battery carrier back into the fob pressing firmly to engage the clip and then clip back onto the key blade The transmitter should now operate normally The following statements are mandated by the Federal Commun...

Page 24: ... firmly shut using the handle towards the front of the door On shutting the window will close automatically unless open by request To close from outside Push the door firmly shut using hand pressure near the handle After shutting the window will close auto matically unless open by request and the interior lamps will be extinguished after a 2 minute delay Lights On Warning A lights on reminder buzz...

Page 25: ...chanical key cannot be unlocked using the trans mitter Note Locking the doors mechanically will not arm the alarm system Lock Unlock KEY RH DOOR EMERGENCY LOCKING LATCH ACCESS Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Locking quadrant CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING CDL Emergency Door Locking An emergency latch access hole is located on the right hand end of the door shell if it is necessary to lock the right hand door 1 With th...

Page 26: ...provided in the outboard shoulder harness slot Pulling the strap will allow the backrest to fold forwards without losing the original setting to which the seat may be returned after releasing the lever SEATING SAFETY RESTRAINTS ohe100 SEAT ADJUSTMENT Backrest release strap Backrest angle handwheel Fore aft lift bar WARNING Sit as far back from the steering wheel as is comfortable whilst ensuring t...

Page 27: ...ale located within the instrument panel please see page 50 for full information Inertia Reel Seat Belts The inertia reel seat belts allow forward movement of the upper body under nor mal driving conditions but the belt reel will lock automatically whenever the car is subjected to braking acceleration or cornering forces or on impact in a colli sion Reel locking will also occur if the car is tilted...

Page 28: ...ge to the as sembly is not obvious In situations where the airbags have been deployed the front seat belt pre tensioner systems must also be replaced and the seat belt anchor age points rigorously checked SEATING SAFETY RESTRAINTS Rear Seat Belt Fitment 2 2 Models fitted with rear seats To fit Sit erect and fully back in the seat hold the buckle tongue A and pull the belt B slowly and smoothly fro...

Page 29: ...tection to the occupants especially in collisions below the actuation threshold of the airbag system and during types of accident which do not cause airbag deployment See the seat belt information shown on the preced ing pages SEATING SAFETY RESTRAINTS Front seat occupants will minimise their chances of injury in a frontal collision if the seats are positioned as far rearwards as possible whilst s...

Page 30: ...ct Airbags inflate with great force in a frac tion of a second If you re too close to an inflating airbag as you would be if you were leaning forward or in the case of side airbag inflation against the inside of the door you could be killed or seri ously injured Seat belts help keep you in the correct position before and during a crash Sit as far back from the steering wheel as is comfortable whil...

Page 31: ...ike smoke but is likely to be powder from the airbag surface used to aid smooth deployment Although the powder is not harmful people with respiratory problems may experience some temporary discom fort If this occurs get out of the car if pos sible as soon as it is safe to do so WARNING Airbag system components remain hot after inflation Do not touch them after inflation Seat Belt Pre Tensioners Ac...

Page 32: ...ion has been turned off and the bat tery disconnected an airbag can still inflate if improper servicing occurs Airbag system components should be serviced only by an authorised Lotus deal er or other suitably qualified person A crash can damage the restraint systems in your car A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it To ensure your restraint systems are working prop...

Page 33: ...child or the back of the child seat with enough force to KILL OR SERIOUSLY INJURE an infant There is no provision to switch off or dis able the passenger airbag Children who are not properly restrained can be killed or seriously injured in an accident Rear Seat Tether Mounts 2 2 Vehicles Tether mountng brackets are provided to allow the fitment of a child seat requiring a top tether strap to secur...

Page 34: ...kets which are now visible and can be used Follow any instructions supplied by the manufacturer of the child seat to ensure that the latch connectors are properly locked into place onto the latch brackets Rear Seat Tether Mounts 2 2 Vehicles Mounting points are provided to allow the fitment of a child seat requiring a top tether to secure it to the left hand or right hand side of the rear seat The...

Page 35: ...be 4 Loop the tether around the tether tube using the recess available Route the tether over the top of the seat back and then fit the seat back into position onto the rear cabin panel Fitting Procedure Both outer sides of the rear seat back are retained to the cabin panel with plastic serrated edged panel clips It is also held centrally using 3 hook type brackets 1 Partially remove the rear seat ...

Page 36: ...enger seat and for both rear seats if fitted are equipped with an automatic locking retrac tor which must be used if fitting a child seat using the seat belt in that position When activated this retractor will only allow the seat belt to further retract but not extend allowing you to securely fasten the child seat restraint to the vehicle seat Refer also to Child Restraints on page 32 Activating t...

Page 37: ...jects seem smaller and farther away than when viewed through a flat glass as fitted to the driver s mirror Take care when judging distances and approach speeds until familiarity has been gained WARNING The passenger side convex mirror makes objects seem smaller and farther away than when viewed through a flat mirror Take care to judge distances and speeds correctly If you move into a lane on your ...

Page 38: ...ated in conjunction with heated rear screen operation The switchislocatedintheheatercontrolpanel see pages 58 59 and will illuminate red when operating The elements will turn off after the switch is pressed a second time or the ignition is switched off or automatically after a ten minute period has elapsed Door Windows The switches for the window operation are mounted in the door grab handles a si...

Page 39: ...umn and is then left in the lock Withdrawing the key will cause the steering to lock To reduce the risk of danger to a child remaining in the car always remove the key when leaving a parked car NOTICE To avoid draining the battery DO NOT leave the ignition switched on for long periods without the engine running II B l l l l l l 0 I IGNITION SWITCH START BUTTON Start II Turn further clockwise to ig...

Page 40: ...igh rpm before the engine has reached normal running temperature will result in premature wear and should be avoided After running the engine at high speed or under heavy load and generating substantial engine heat if possible before switching off the engine drive for a short period in a gentler manner or allow the engine to idle for a few minutes in order for normal temperatures to be resumed Thi...

Page 41: ...ning temperature has been reached should be avoided The engine management system graduates the maximum engine speed for a cold engine in order to reduce possible damage and wear Do not run the engine continuously at its maximum speed The engine is not protected from over speed ing caused by erroneous or premature down changing the consequences of which could be engine failure not covered by the Ne...

Page 42: ... remaining fuel for emergency use The use of this fuel may cause intermittent fuel starvation and potential engine damage Insuchsituationsthedrivingstyle should be modified to minimise engine load and cornering forces If maximum engine or handling performance is to be exploited or severe gradients tackled a high fuel level should be maintained to ensure an adequate fuel supply Due to the remaining...

Page 43: ...o a tire specialist for professional inspection and advice Note that the TPMS warnings will automatically extinguish when the correct pressure s are restored A flashing or constantly illuminated tell tale or being displayed instead of a tire pressure reading indicates a malfunction has occurred within the TPMS refer to INSTRUMENTS SWITCHES TELL TALE LAMPS page 49 for further information If a tire ...

Page 44: ...nstant Fuel Consumption Displays the real time fuel consumption figure in either MPG or l 100km When the car is stationary the display will show Average Fuel Consumption Displays the accumulated fuel consumption figure in either MPG or l 100km since last reset using the information display switch Trip Odometer The trip distance in either milesorkilometres since last reset is displayed whenever the...

Page 45: ... switched on A warning message will appear accompanied with a 1secondaudiblechimeifthe outside temperature is 39 F or below The message will extinguish after 5 seconds and is replaced with a snow flake symbol positioned next to the temperature reading INSTRUMENTS SWITCHES TELL TALE LAMPS ohe187 The message can also be cleared with a momentary press of the information display button To change the d...

Page 46: ...tion on Remove the key from the ignition Automatic Vehicles GSI functions only in Manual Gear Selection Mode Refer to the Automatic Transmission section for further information Unit Setting The information display button can be used to show alternative speed mileage temperature units and adjust the clock date time With the ignition key inserted but ignition OFF the button operates as follows Press...

Page 47: ... graphics from Exige cluster W L position changes Carry over warning lamp symbols graphics EVORA 400 DIAL FACE GRAPHIC WARNING LAMP CHANGES New W L Dip Beam replaces master light W L New W L RACE Lotus specific graphic font Carry over graphic from Exige cluster Replaces Low Washer Fluid W L New W L s Low coolant temp Coolant overheat Blue Red illumination carry over graphics from Exige cluster W L...

Page 48: ...ased stop the car immediately as a dangerously low level of brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir has been detected The car should not be driven until the fault has been identified and rectified also see page 88 for further information 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 if it is saf...

Page 49: ...may have changed Excessive running temperatures The tell tale will then illuminate red in colour if coolant temperatures exceeds 235 F in order to prompt closer monitoring of high temperatures A warning message in the right hand display screen will also be displayed accompanied by a 1 second audible chime Reduce vehicle speed and adopt a moderate driving style until these warnings clear indicating...

Page 50: ... is running Stop the car as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine immediately as engine cooling may also be affected and could cause the engine to overheat very quickly WARNING Do not under any circumstances allow the battery to become completely discharged by continuing to drive as this may result in the vehicle being stranded in a dangerous position W L position changes Carry over warn...

Page 51: ...ght the departure route To activate ensure that the headlamps sidelamps are switched OFF then Withdraw the key from the ignition Activate the headlamp flash by pulling back on left hand column switch for more than 0 5 seconds The headlamps will illuminate for 30 sec onds and then extinguish Note Activating the headlamp flasher twice in quick succession will illuminate the headlamps for 60 seconds ...

Page 52: ...ve only with the ignition switched on Move the lever down to indicate a left hand turn and up for a right hand turn The tell tale lamp illuminates when the turn indicators are operating The switch will be cancelled when the steering wheel is returned to the straight ahead position When signalling a lane change lightly pressing the switch for less than a second will trigger three flashes of the tur...

Page 53: ...be kept clean and free from snow and ice Instrument Panel Switch Illumination The brightness of the instrument and heater panel backlight illumination can be adjusted using the control wheel located next to the exterior light switch To adjust Turn sidelights on Turn the control wheel until the preferred backlight illumination is obtained The backlight illumination of any other switches which illum...

Page 54: ...ourtesy Position Using the transmitter key button to unlock the doors with the interior lamp switch set to the interior lamp will fade on for 2 minutes The footwell lamps will also illuminate On closing the door the footwell lamps will extinguish but the interior lamp will remain illuminated for 2 minutes or until the ignition is switched on Similar logic will apply when opening the door to exit t...

Page 55: ...ng of any accessory before plugging it into the power socket Do not replace any fuse in the fusebox to a higher rating as this may lead to severe damage to the vehicles electrical systems Glovebox Located on the passenger side fascia and may be accessed at any time by pulling the release handle To close push fully closed and the latch will engage FASCIA SWITCHES Horn To sound press the center pad ...

Page 56: ...er down Tilt the steering wheel to the desired angle Pull push steering wheel to the desired distance away from body Push the column tilt lever back up WARNING Do not adjust the steering column posi tion whilst driving there is a risk if an accident due to uncontrolled unexpected movement of the steering wheel Sit as far back from the steering wheel as is comfortable whilst ensuring that full cont...

Page 57: ... The system may include a road network safety camera da tabase if activated If using the vehicle in territories where this feature is illegal it is the owner s responsibility to ensure that the system is de activated Radio Reception The quality of reception will vary according to audio equipment fitted and local area signal strength Security Some audio sets feature a removable front panel for deta...

Page 58: ... fresh air intake will remain in the posi tion last set by the switch even if the ignition is turned off The current status of the is indicated by the button illumina tion backlit white if off open brightly lit red if on closed This option should however be used sparingly to avoid stuffiness in the cockpit A pollen filter is fitted at the cabin air in take and should be renewed by your dealer at i...

Page 59: ...matic cancellation The heated seat function is timed self cancel 10 minutes after activation Manual cancellation Press a second time Please note that heated seat function will always default to off when the engine is switched off Engine Bay Ventilation Vents are provided in the rear body to allow ventilation and cooling of the engine bay A fan is fitted in the engine bay to aid cooling and depende...

Page 60: ... brakes are fitted to all four wheels of the Evora These are operated by separate front and rear hydraulic circuits supplied from a tandem master cylinder with vacuum servo assistance With a new car or new brake system components maximum braking efficiency will be achieved if for the first few hundred miles needless heavy braking is avoided Allow the brake pads and discs to bed in fully before usi...

Page 61: ...istance is achieved by applying the brakes firmly and steadily allowing the ABS to modulate hydraulic pressure The driver should not attempt to copy this process by pumping the brake pedal as braking in this manner will treat all four wheels similarly rather than individually as necessary to perform an ABS controlled braking procedure tell tale lamps in the instrument panel are provided to warn th...

Page 62: ...ility in extreme manoeuvres typified by accident avoidance attempts or misjudged cornering demands e g vehicle oversteer or understeer Except for initial system initialization or when the vehicle is being driven in reverse at any speed or forwards at road speeds of less than 2 mph or is deselected by the driver see page 64 ESP is active over the full speed range of the vehicle Current vehicle beha...

Page 63: ...hen the brakes are hot e g after prolonged or frequent hard use special care should be taken to ensure that the parking brake is securely engaged in order to allow for any potential brake force reduction as the discs cool Failure to do so may result in the car rolling away and causing an accident Gear Selection Manual Transmission Forward gears When changing gear it is essential that the transmiss...

Page 64: ...e exhaust system is permanently open regardless of throttle position or engine speed see page 67 3 Maximum continuous engine speed increased to 7 000rpm 4 For automatic transmission vehicles gear shift points are optimised for im proved vehicle performance and faster gear shifts and if activated the vehicle will remain in Manual Sequential Gear Mode until the D Drive button is de pressed see page ...

Page 65: ...de Momentarily press the SPORT switch again and ensure that the SPORT tell tale is now extinguished Note The vehicle will revert back to TOUR Mode when the ignition is turned off Selecting Race Mode With the engine running and from either TOUR or SPORT mode press the RACE switch once for approximately one second and then release The switch as well as the RACE and tell tales in the instrument panel...

Page 66: ...ne running and the vehicle in RACE mode press the RACE switch once for approximately one second The tell tale within the instrument panel will illuminate Note if selected whilst driving the vehicle will immediately engage ESP Off mode resulting in ESP deactivation and the engine protection valve remaining open regardless of the throttle pedal position DRIVING CONTROLS Selecting Sport Mode from Rac...

Page 67: ...xcessive exhaust back pressure The valve will return to the closed position when the ignition is switched off Engine Protection Valve The exhaust silencer fitted to the Evora 400 utilizes an active valve designed to automatically reduce the exhaust gas back pressures that are generated at higher engine speeds RPM which under ex treme circumstances can result in engine damage By opening a by pass v...

Page 68: ...panel will light to confirm that the system is enabled although no speed has yet been set Alternatively this operation may be com bined with that for activation by pressing the button followed by the button To activate cruise control With the system enabled drive the car to the desired speed and press the button The accelerator may now be released and the set speed maintained road gradient and win...

Page 69: ...ill appear in the right hand display screen if attempting to select PRND or start the vehicle without the footbrake depressed Note It is good driving practice to only turn the engine off once the vehicle is stationary and P Park been selected With the engine stopped ignition switch in position I Park is automatically selected also refer to page 39 for further details To remain in neutral with the ...

Page 70: ...dicator display situated in the right hand display screen will illuminate to show the gear selected The transmission will then engage gear WARNING To avoid unexpected or sudden vehicle movement always select P or N if the vehicle is stationary with the engine remaining at idle for prolonged periods Note The buttons may remain illuminated for a short period even after the ignition key has been remo...

Page 71: ...ion will downshift to the lowest appropriate gear Once the accelerator pedal is returned to a normal driving position the transmission will up shift to the highest appropriate gear Kick down operation will vary according to road speed current gear in use and accelerator movement Manual Gear Selection Mode Gearshifting can be manually controlled by the driver using the paddle shifters positioned be...

Page 72: ...e gear last manually selected In Sport Mode The vehicle will stay in manual mode permanently allowing the vehicle to reach maximum engine speed without automatically up shifting To protect the transmission it will downshift at the lower rev band to prevent engine stalling NOTICE The use of wide throttle openings and or high engine rpm before normal running temperature has been reached should be av...

Page 73: ...tion of Sport Mode will still retain the enhanced engine and transmission Sport features but without any power induced wheelslip intervention In all cases ABS Anti lock Braking System and HBA Hydraulic Brake Assist will be retained Please refer also to pages 62 64 for further information on the ESP system AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION E132T0324JA Federal Evora 400 From SOP OHB English Language indd 73 15...

Page 74: ...rst After Sales service has been carried out Transmission Use a light touch to guide the gear lever Forcing the change will cause unnecessary wear on system components and impair subsequent gearchange quality Brakes Allow the brakes to bed in by avoiding needless heavy braking for the first 100 miles 160 km Thereafter the first time the brakes are used aggressively some loss of brake feel may be e...

Page 75: ...f incorrect fuels will not be covered by your New Vehicle Warranty DO NOT push or tow start the car or turn off the ignition at engine speeds above idle or run the fuel tank dry doing so may damage the catalytic converters Always double check that the correct fuel nozzle has been selected before re fuelling Costs incurred for fuel system draining and cleaning will not be covered by the New Vehicle...

Page 76: ...lling Procedure Insert the pump nozzle fully into the neck and fill until the auto shut off mechanism is triggered Do not attempt to fill the tank to the top of the filler neck as expansion of the fuel due to temperature change may cause flooding of the fuel tank breather system charcoal canister or spillage of fuel For further information on the fuel tank capacity and fuel level display refer to ...

Page 77: ...maximum weight of goods which may be carried in the 4 seat Evora rear luggage compartment is 110 lb 50 kg The maximum weight of goods which may be carried in the 2 seat Evora cabin rear shelf luggage net is 55 lb 25 kg Exceeding these limits can overload the tires and affect the handling of the car and result in an accident Refer also to the Wheels Tires section of this handbook for further inform...

Page 78: ... the trunk to facilitate their escape To release the latch the fluorescent yel low white handle at the rear of the trunk should be pulled towards the right hand side of the car Parents should decide if their children should be shown how to use this feature Front Body Access Hatch Provides access to the brake clutch fluid and windscreen headlamp washer reservoir filler caps To open From the inboard...

Page 79: ...reathable car cover can trap moisture and or induce condensation This can promote water penetration of the paint film Ventilation Water lying on the paint surface for a lengthy period will eventually penetrate the paint film Although the effects will not be visible immediately deterioration in the visual quality and protective properties of the paint film will ultimately result It is not recommend...

Page 80: ...important that the cloth is only dampened not soaked Alternatively a proprietary upholstery cleaner may be used Leather Vinyl Trim This should be wiped over occasionally with a cloth dampened in warm soapy water Use a mild non caustic toilet soap or soap flakes Repeat the oper ation using a fresh cloth and water only but avoid soaking the leather Finish by drying and polishing with a soft dry clot...

Page 81: ...mooth and reliable operation Your Lotus dealer will be pleased to advise Be aware that any use of silicone based general maintenance sprays can wash out the grease required for mechanism longevity Soft Feel Paint Finish Special edition models may have specific individual panels or be completely painted in a soft feel matt paint finish Limited Warranty Please refer to the separate Warranty Booklet ...

Page 82: ...polishing the gloss black stripe areas Similarly avoid using any abrasive ma terials when polishing the gloss black stripe areas as the gloss finish may be damaged Aggressive solvent based cleaners should not be used to clean the car s matt paint finish Wax or abrasive polishes should not be used on the car s matt paint finish as these will mark and contaminate the car s matt paint finish and may ...

Page 83: ...tain a suitable level of safety above that specified in the Maintenance Schedule Vigilance will also be required including careful inspection of all safety critical components both before and after this type of vehicle usage Please see page 10 Track Use Competitive Use for further information WARNING Attempts at vehicle servicing with inad equate knowledge tools or equipment could endanger you you...

Page 84: ... working around the super charger and drive belt area even if the engine is not running Engine Compartment 1 Engine oil dipstick 2 Engine oil filler cap 3 Power Assisted Steering PAS reservoir 4 Engine coolant header tank 5 Charge cooler coolant header tank Page 85 85 87 86 87 SERVICING MAINTENANCE ohe178 5 4 1 2 3 E132T0324JA Federal Evora 400 From SOP OHB English Language indd 84 15 08 2018 14 4...

Page 85: ... the engine is run but stopped before reaching normal running temperature the oil will not readily drain back into the sump and the dipstick will display an artificially low reading Dipstick The dipstick is identifiable by its yellow loop handle and is located at the right hand front of the engine WARNING If access to the dipstick is required when the engine is hot be aware of the many hot surface...

Page 86: ... pres sure cap check the level of coolant in the translucent header tank The maximum recommended cold level is 10mm below the horizontal moulded seam running around the tank with the lowest acceptable level being 25mm below the seam Topping up Ensure that the coolant is fully cold before slowly unscrewing the filler cap allowing any remaining pressure to escape before finally removing the cap WARN...

Page 87: ... no visual markings or labels attached and under normal circumstances it should not be necessary to add any coolant Because inspection of the charge cooler coolant level will require releasing the reservoir from its mounting screws it is recommended that this operation is only carried out by your authorised Lotus deal ership as part of the recommended service schedule operations Power Assisted Ste...

Page 88: ... see page 78 to allow the arm to be lifted fully away from the windscreen Swing the blade through 90 and slide off the pivot pin on the arm Brake Clutch Fluid Reservoir In the event of a low fluid level a sensor in the reservoir cap will illuminate the in the instrument panel See Tell Tale Lamps Under normal circumstances there is no requirement for routine topping up of the brake master cylinder ...

Page 89: ... a non mineral type DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container marked with a yellow and black non mineral symbol Do not use DOT 5 silicone fluid or any fluid which has been exposed to the at mosphere for more than a brief period or any fluid suspected of being wet dirty or contaminated Do not overfill Replace the cap securely Brake fluid being hygroscopic absorbs water from the atmosphere over a pe...

Page 90: ... dealer WARNING Damaged poorly maintained or improperly used tires are danger ous and may cause an accident Safety considerations should always be paramount when as sessing tire condition and serv iceability Replace tires if any doubt exists or if the legal tread depth limits are approached WARNING Extra vigilance is required for cars used for occasional non competitive track usage due to the seve...

Page 91: ...Cold tire inflation pressure All tires must be cold meaning that the car has been stationary for a minimum of 3 hours or has been driven less than 1 mile as the pressures may increase when the tires are warmed to normal running tem perature Adjust pressures only in ambient conditions Maximum inflation pressure The maximum inflation pressure to which the tire should be subjected For the Evora use o...

Page 92: ...ssure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflat...

Page 93: ... TPMS sensor for reasons such as wheel or tire replacement etc the tell tale warning light will be illu minated refer to TPMS Sensor Configuration on page 126 Tire Placard Label Located on the drivers door inner panel visible with the door open listing the following information 1 Seating capacity Maximum number of vehicle occupants including the driver 2 Vehicle load limit Maximum total combined w...

Page 94: ...e side facing inwards or side facing outwards marking on the tire sidewall In addition some tread patterns are directional in which case a direction of normal rotation arrow will be included in the tire sidewall markings WARNING Installing or using improper or excessively worn tires on your car can affect handling and stability Always use the size and type of tires recommended in this handbook Tir...

Page 95: ...and inflation pressures greater than the standard version tire B TIN Tire Identification Number Example DOT XXXX XXXX XXXX 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Indicates that the tire complies with the US Department of Transport safety standards 2 One letter and one digit identifying tire manufacturer and plant code 3 Two letter designation for tire size 4 Four letter designation for additional information about the tir...

Page 96: ... Treadwear The treadwear grade is a com parative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speci fied government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and one half 11 2 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart si...

Page 97: ...t is properly inflated and not over loaded Excessive speed under inflation or excessive loading either separately or in combina tion can cause heat build up and possible tire failure Vehicle Loading Weights The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed the weight displayed on your vehicle s tire placard label of see page 93 for further information WARNING Never exceed the number o...

Page 98: ...ount equals 882 lb 400 kg and there will be four 200 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 82 lbs 37 kg 882 800 4 200 82 lbs 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and lug gage load capacity calculated in Step 4 WARNING For the 2 Seat Evora the maxi mum...

Page 99: ...t of occupants WHEELS TIRES Load Available cargo limit luggage load or 882 lb occupant weight 0 lb Load Available cargo limit luggage load or 882 lb occupant weight 51 lb Occupants Cargo Luggage 200 lbs x 4 800 lb 31 lb Occupants Cargo Luggage 220 5 lbs x 4 882 lb E132T0324JA Federal Evora 400 From SOP OHB English Language indd 99 15 08 2018 14 47 39 ...

Page 100: ... it is recom mended to fit a car set of winter tires developed specifically for such conditions Lotus approves the use of winter tires in sizes as specified in the Technical Data section The specific tires and wheel rims recommended are available to order from your Lotus Dealer WARNING Winter tires are optimised for use on snow covered roads When used on roads free of snow winter tires will produc...

Page 101: ...tent of tire damage does not allow successful sealing and inflation The latex fluid will help to lubricate the inside of the tire and prolong the distance the car can slowly be driven on the flat tire WARNING Use of the aerosol does not con stitute a permanent repair but is designed to allow the car to be driven to the nearest tire depot At the earliest opportunity the tire should be either profes...

Page 102: ...t the tire pressure as necessary 5 Have the tire professionally re paired or replaced at the earliest opportunity and until such time limit speed to 30 mph 45 km h with a moderate driving manner Note that some tire repairers may make an additional charge for cleaning the sealant off the tire before repair and that any subsequent repairs may not be guaranteed Be aware that the electronic pressure s...

Page 103: ... Comply with any local legislation required All occupants must get out of the car and must move to a safe place away from any oncoming traffic Apply the vehicle handbrake and engage first or reverse gear or P Park and securely chock all wheels not to be lifted Loosen the wheel bolts but do NOT remove at this stage Please Note a suitable torque wrench should be used Do not use hammer action air too...

Page 104: ...ck Extend the jack and raise the vehicle off of the ground Remove the bolts and remove the wheel WARNING Using a lifting jack can be dan gerous If the car falls off the jack you or others could be seriously injured or killed NEVER get un der a car when it is supported only by a jack Use only those lifting points identified Lifting on any part of the body or with a jack improp erly positioned may d...

Page 105: ...l bolts are used WARNING Using incorrect or non approved replacement wheels or wheel bolts could be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your car or cause tire deflation and result in an accident Always use Lotus approved wheels and wheel bolts tightened to 105 Nm 77 lbf ft WARNING Putting a used wheel on your car is dangerous It may have been subjected to a heavy impact and suffe...

Page 106: ...the thumb screws and remove the battery protective cover Battery Rating Options Either a 63Ah for temperate climate countries or a 74Ah for extreme hot cold countries battery may be fitted to your vehicle Disconnecting the Battery WARNING Failure to follow the correct battery disconnection procedure detailed below could result in serious burns If the battery positive terminal is inadvertently eart...

Page 107: ...ted for a period whilst the computer controlled engine management system re learns some of its settings WARNING Failure to follow the correct battery re connection procedure could result in serious burns Charging the Battery With normal daily use it should not be necessary to use a battery charger In low usage conditions however it is important to maintain the charge state of the battery using a t...

Page 108: ...ced battery explosion Check that the slave car also has a 12V NEGATIVE EARTH electrical system If the battery becomes discharged to the extent that the engine cannot be started the recommended action is to remove the battery for bench charging and or fit a substitute battery until this process is complete If this option is unavailable the car may in an emergency be jump started from a second vehic...

Page 109: ...le manufacturer When connecting the jumper cables keep them away from moving engine parts The two cars must not contact each other or current could flow as soon as the positive terminals are connected When the first clamp on each cable is connected the other clamp on that cable must be held carefully to make sure it does not come into contact with either another cable clamp or either car Ensure th...

Page 110: ... available use one of a lower rating as a temporary measure NOTICE Replacing a fuse with one of a higherratingmaycauseextensivedamage to the vehicle s electrical systems Rear Fusebox R10 R9 R8 R7 R6 R5 R4 R3 R2 R1 R11 R12 R13 R14 R15 R16 R17 R18 R19 R20 MR1 MR2 Rear Fusebox Layout Slot Rate Circuit R1 10A ECU main relay R2 7 5A Injectors R3 10A Ignition coils R4 2A Recirculation pump R5 30A TCU ma...

Page 111: ...rd Turn lamps C12 20A Interior control module C13 3A Driver s footwell lamp C14 3A Passenger footwell lamp C15 5A LH Parking lamps C16 5A RH Parking lamps C17 15A LH headlamp C18 15A RH headlamp C19 3A Main beam solenoid C20 3A Rear foglamp C21 3A Ignition services C22 5A ABS C23 C24 3A Brake lamps C25 15A Head lamp powerwash C26 5A Alarm ignition C27 C28 7 5A HVAC ignition C29 7 5A Heated washer ...

Page 112: ... white spirit and a paper tissue After refitting verify lamp operation and check that the protective boot is correctly fitted onto the lamp body before replacing the wheelarch liner access panel Headlamp Alignment Replacing the burner unit will not affect alignment but incorrectly adjusted headlamps can cause poor lighting performance or dazzle oncoming traffic If you suspect your headlamps are ou...

Page 113: ...re activated together the flashing function will override the brakelamp but the opposite side brakelamp and CHMSL will operated normally Side Marker Lamps Amber LED illuminated side marker lamps are positioned forward of the front wheelarches inset within the front bumper Red illuminated side markers are positioned rearwards of the rear wheelarches and are inset within the rear bumper The side mar...

Page 114: ...itment is the reverse of removal Interior Lamp Illuminated using a 12V 10W festoon type bulb To Replace Carefully pull one end of the lamp from the roof trim panel withdraw the lamp sufficiently to allow access to the bulb if necessary unplugging the harness connector Refitment is the reverse of removal ELECTRICAL INTERIOR LAMP BULB ohe159 ohe158 LICENCE PLATE BULB E132T0324JA Federal Evora 400 Fr...

Page 115: ...tic Models Ensure that the vehicle s battery is connected and has sufficient charge Turn the ignition key to position II so that the PRND selector buttons can be activated Release the parking brake and ensure that the transmission is in N Neutral If Neutral cannot be selected then towing dollies must be placed under the rear wheels before winching the vehicle Vehicle Recovery If recovery is necess...

Page 116: ... release the parking brake and ensure that the transmission is in neutral Use only specifically designed towing equipment or damage to your car may be caused Before Being Towed Comply with all local legislation applicable to cars being towed Vehicle Towing Automatic Models Never tow a vehicle with an automatic gearbox with the driving wheels rotating on the ground as this may cause serious damage ...

Page 117: ...Ifthe car falls off the jack you or others could be seriously injured or killed NEVER get under a car when it is supported only by a jack Use only those lifting points identified above Lifting on any part of the body or with a jack improperly positioned may jeopardise safety NOTICE Use only those lifting points identified Jacking on any part of the body or with a jack improperly positioned may dam...

Page 118: ...with the operation of other electronic systems and cause the airbags to deploy or cause other damage WARNING Do not remove any original equipment or modify your car in any way that would alter its design or operation This could make your car unsafe or illegal to drive For example do not install wheels and tires with different diameters Such modifications can affect handling interfere with the oper...

Page 119: ...e tire pressures to 4 bar 60 psi and stick a reminder note on the windscreen If possible move the car slightly every month to help avoid flat spots on the tires Either leave the battery in the car and connect a battery management conditioner type of charger or remove the battery and trickle charge every two months see pages 106 109 for further information Note that with the battery disconnected or...

Page 120: ...requent short trips where the engine rarely warms up thoroughly especially in cold weather climates and or frequent or prolonged idling Non competitive occasional track use with repeated high rpm wide throttle openings and high oil temperatures For appropriate maintenance discuss with your dealer also see page 10 Track Use Competitive Use for further information Note The use of the car off road or...

Page 121: ...ed product Windscreen Washer Bottle Approved product PETRONAS Syntium 7000 0W 40 Fully synthetic API SN ACEA A3 B4 SAE 0W 40 Havoline Multigear MTF HD 75W 80 API GL4 Toyota Genuine ATF WS Transmission oil Exxon Mobil JWS 3324 Transmission oil PETRONAS Tutela Top 4 Brake fluid non mineral hydraulic fluid DOT 4 PETRONAS Paraflu Up Ethylene glycol antifreeze with OAT corrosion inhibitors Red PETRONAS...

Page 122: ...screen washer bottle Fuel tank 5 75 litre 6 08 US lqd qt 1 5 litre 1 59 US lqd qt 2 5 litre 2 64 US lqd qt 2 8 litre 2 96 US lqd qt 580 cc 0 61 US lqd qt 12 5 litre 13 21 US lqd qt 5 5 litre 5 81 US lqd qt 0 745kg 1 642 lb 7 0 litre 7 40 US lqd qt 60 0 litre 63 40 US lqd qt Engine Data Idle speed Manual transmission 680 200 rpm Automatic transmission 744 200 rpm Idle speeds may vary if air conditi...

Page 123: ...H2 ET55 rear 9 5J x 20H2 ET69 Wheel Bolt Torque 105 Nm 77 lbf ft Transmission Manual Type 6 speed manual type EA60 Differential Limited Slip Differential Gear Ratio Final Drive First 3 54 1 3 78 1 Second 1 91 1 3 78 1 Third 1 41 1 3 78 1 Fourth 1 09 1 3 78 1 Fifth 0 97 1 3 24 1 Sixth 0 86 1 3 24 1 Reverse 3 83 1 3 24 1 Transmission Automatic Type 6 speed automatic U660E Differential Open bevel gea...

Page 124: ...n 1564 mm 62 00 in 1576 mm 10 0 19 5 Weights Curb unladen Weight Manual Automatic Total 3153 lb 1430 kg 3225 lb 1463 kg Includes full Front 1230 lb 558 kg 1258 lb 571 kg fuel tank Rear 1923 lb 872 kg 1967 lb 892 kg Gross vehicle Weight Manual Automatic Total 4061 lb 1842 kg 4061 lb 1842 kg Includes occupants Front 1585 lb 719 kg 1585 lb 719 kg luggage as shown Rear 2476 lb 1123 kg 2476 lb 1123 kg ...

Page 125: ...eral information appli cable to the model type gross vehicle and axle weight ratings Fuel tank bay Printed label stuck to the vertical face of the fuel tank bay below the front edge of the right hand rear seat cush ion or luggage shelf Pull back a flap in the carpet to view This label also displays the Lotus paint code for the vehicle which can be identified as a 3 4 digit code prefixed with eithe...

Page 126: ...4mph The vehicle does not have to be moving constantly during this process but only continu ous driving periods of 60 seconds or more within this speed range will allow the TPMS sensor to be successfully configured The ignition cannot be turned off until configuration has been successfully completed Turning off the ignition prior to this will result in the configuration procedure having to be repe...

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Page 128: ...cy Disarming Mobilising 22 Engine Bay Ventilation 59 Engine Compartment 84 EngineDataRecording 74 EngineOilLevelCheck 85 EngineProtectionOverrideSwitch 67 Electronic Stability Program ESP 62 ElectronicStabilityControl Off 64 Face Level Vents Ventilation 58 Footbrake Pedal 60 Floor Mats 60 Fuel Filling Filler Cap 76 FuelLevelDisplay 42 Fuel Requirements 75 Fuses 110 Gear Lever Selection 63 Gear Shi...

Page 129: ...5 Timer 44 Tour Mode 64 Towing Recovery 115 116 Towing Trailer 116 Track CompetitionUse 10 Traction Control TC 62 TripOdometerDisplay 44 Turn Indicator Switch 51 Tire Care 90 Tire Chains 100 Tire Emergency Inflator Aerosol 101 Tire Inspection 90 Tire Placard Label 93 Tire Pressures 91 Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS 42 92 102 126 Tire Replacement 94 Tire Safety 90 Tire Sidewall Markings 94 Un...