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Windscreen wipers

2015-04-28T19:05:44Z

Msl: /* Elise */

==Elise==

The windscreen wipers on the Elise can be a bit sucky, so here is a list of things you can do to aid visibility in wet weather.

'''1) Rain-X.''' A liquid windscreen coating that costs about £5 from halfords. This causes water to form beads and run off, greatly improving visibility. At high speeds, windscreen wipers are not always necessary even in heavy rain.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10151&productId=222433&categoryId=31293

'''2) S2 Wiper arm''' (If you have an S1 or older S2). The OE S1 wiper arm requires a special blade, and also does not pivot away from the windscreen fully. For about £25 you can replace this with an S2 arm and a standard blade. The Lotus part number for the S2 Wiper Arm is A117MO105F. Fitting the arm is easy:

- take note of the blade position (it's a good idea to stick some masking tape to the windscreen and draw a line on the masking tape showing the blade position).

- lift the plastic cap at the bottom of the arm.

- undo bolt and remove the existing arm. Don't prise the arm away with a screwdriver levered against the windscreen; this will likely crack the windscreen glass.

- locate new arm in position noted earlier and then tighten the bolt. The splines on the fitting will cut into the smooth plastic of the wiper arm as you tighten the bolt. It may be necessary to use a file to increase the size of the hole on the arm so that it sits low enough on the spindle.

- check that the front service compartment lid will close properly and does not touch the arm. Tighten the bolt further if necessary. Be careful not to chip the paint on the bonnet when you close it (if the arm is not low enough on the spindle, or the arm is positioned wrongly, the bonnet will make contact with the arm). Masking tape is recommended here to protect the bonnet while testing to see if it closes. It may be necessary to have the S2 arm a little higher at rest than the S1 arm so that it clears the bonnet.

'''3) Valeo VM15 wiper blade with Spray bar.''' About £12 for a 24" blade from http://www.wiperblades.co.uk (Do a search for Renault, Espace, 1994). This blade comes with a spray bar fitted, which replaces your windscreen washer jets (see [[Windscreen washer mod]]). Requires the S2 wiper arm. Extremely good, and very easy to attach the washer fluid bottle to the blade instead of the jets (you'll need about 1 m of 3 mm inner diameter tubing, £4 or so from ebay, to hook it up). Make sure you buy the wiper blade for the correct side of the car.

'''3a) SWF 116153 wiper blade with Spray bar''' 26" long. Again £12(ish) but from a local motorfactors. This is the drivers side blade from a 1996-2002 Espace (also fitted to Citroen C8 02on, Fiat Ulysee 02on, Lancia Phedra 02on, Merc Benz Vito and V-klasse and finally Pug 807 02 on). The only "issue" some might have with the drivers side blade is that the washer hose comes in from the roof end of the wiper and not the bonnet.

'''4) Aero Blades.''' Some drivers have reported these work really well, although they do lift a little bit at the edges.

If you notice the edges of the wiper are lifting away from the windscreen, you can '''gently''' bend the inner part of the blade frame using pliers to increase the amount of travel available to the brackets.

By far the best blade I’ve ever fitted to a vehicle is the '''Aero Blade''' from autobulbs, one piece rubber construction, no moving metal parts to bend or rust, the sweep rubber is still as new after one year on my vehicle. You will need an S2 arm to fit these, and about bending the end, which does lift off the screen over by tax disc, why bother it has no affect whatsoever on its cleaning or viewing area. Make sure it clicks securely into the arm, might require some force, have seen these badly fitted and then not sweep correctly. The S2 arm requires the Bosch '''AR26U''' blade, the AM26U is the wrong fitting for the U-shaped Elise S2 arm.

'''Do not''' use Michelin Stealth wiper blades. After some use the centre of the plastic sheathing / cover can make contact with the windscreen at the extreme ends of the wiper travel and scratch the glass.

'''5) Tesco 24 inch flat blade. £1.46''' No kidding, works a treat (IF you have the later S2 universal J clip type arm). The blade is very pliable and moulds itself to the shape of the elise screen. Quiet, works well and smear free.
I found these blades are no longer available. So I bought the whole wiper for £3, took the blade of and fitted it to my old 'holder'. Simple and works great!

==Evora==

The Evora, like the Elise, uses a single wiper blade to clear the screen. Unlike the Elise however the Evoras windscreen wiper is 'parked' on the drivers side on both LHD and RHD cars.

===Replacement Blades===

{| class="wikitable"
! Manufacturer !! Picture !! Information !! Price (Approx)
|-
! Lotus
| align="Center" | -
| OE Fitment Wiper Blade<br />RHD: A132U6048F<br />LHD: A132U6047F
| £25
|-
! Bosch
| align="Center" | [[File:Bosch Aerotwin Wiper Blades.jpg | Silver, cast | 200px]]
| Bosch Aerotwin AM26U 26inch<br />
Frameless wiper blade, recommended by Spunagain<ref>[http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=350697 SELOC Forums » Technical Discussion » Evora replacement wiper blade]</ref><br />Available from Halfords.
| £20
|-
|}

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Body]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:Lotus Evora]]

Children

2015-01-31T22:13:45Z

Msl: /* Child Seats Group 1 (9 months - 4 years) */

==== Children in a Lotus ====

Having a kid does not necessary mean the end of Lotus ownership. Many owners have kids and regularly take them out in the Lotus.

There are many makes of seats for all ages that fit the Elise, although none of the factory fitted seats have IsoFix fitments so child seats must be belt fitted.

There's a vast choice of child seats available and also a lot of variations in the Elise seat design/padding over the years the car has been manufactured - so try before you buy.

==== Child Seat Safety Law ====
Whatever you buy make sure it complies with the up-to-date Child Seat Safety Law
http://www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk/campaigns/childcarseats/childcarseats.htm

==== Child Seat Types ====
http://www.childcarseats.org.uk/types/index.htm

The following seats have been found to fit various Elise/Exige seats and provide a good starting point for the test fitting trip to Halfords or Mothercare.

==== Baby Seats - Group 0 (-9 months) ====
*Maxicosi Cabrio
*Brittax rockatot
*Mamas and Papas Primo Viaggio SIP (without base)
*Jane Travel System car seat - group 0+ ( to 13kg, -18 months)
[[Image:P1030003.JPG]]
Jane Travel System car seat

==== Child Seats Group 1 (9 months - 4 years) ====
*Maxicosi Priory (Note, not S2 Exige Touring with probax, seat very wobbly)
*Britax Duo plus
*Britax Prince (S1 Exige with motorsport seats)
*Maxicosi Tobi (Fits S2 Exige Touring with probax superbly) 2009 model fits VX220 with cloth seats "better than any seat/car combo" the shop folks have ever seen. Also a great fit for Recaro front seats in the Evora.
*Mama and Papas Pro-Tec (Fits brilliantly in an S1 with cloth seats)
*Romer - Eclipse (Fits a standard S1 seat nicely).
*Britax Evolva123 (Groups 1,2&3)- suitable for the rear seats in the Evora (Base too wide for standard S1/S2 seats)
*[http://www.kiddy.de/en/car-seats/9months-4years/kiddy-phoenixfix-pro-2.html Kiddy Phoenixfix Pro 2] (S2/S3 Elise with standard Probax seats)

==== Child Booster Seats Group 2 & 3 (4 years - 11 years)====
*Britax Hi-Liner
*Halfords Michelangelo
*Britax Adventure
*Recaro Milano

==== Push Chair/Buggies ====
You can even get a push chair to fit in the boot of the Elise!

'''Quinny Zapp'''

The Quinny Zapp is used by a few owners, and it can also take the Maxicosi Cabrio seat. The Zapp is a tried and tested fit in the boot of an S2 Exige S too, without even removing the wheels (the pushchair's, not the car's!)

[[Image:QuinnyIn.JPG]][[Image:QuinnyOut.JPG]]

'''Petite Star Zia'''

The Petite Star Zia is a similar design and fits in the boot of an Elise S2. It also reclines and has a basket underneath, and has a slight price advantage.

[[Image:ZiaInS2.jpg]]

'''Quinny Yezz'''

A new kid on the block, The Quinny Yezz, even smaller than the Zapp!!

I was given one by Quinny as a fathers day present to review in a mans point of view, obviously I tried it in my S1 boot, it fitted with ease and with room to spare. It even fits in the passenger side footwell.

[http://www.lexiconpr.net/dorel/steveyezzreview2.pdf]

[[Image:yezzandlotus.jpg]]
[[Image:Yezzinboot.jpg]]

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:Lotus Europa]]
[[Category: Safety]]
[[Category:Lotus Evora]]

Servicing

2014-05-31T10:19:37Z

Msl: /* Service Schedule */

=General=

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. Each service should be performed either within 1000 miles (1600 kms) of the distance stipulated, or within one month of the anniversary of the previous service, whichever first occurs. Any necessary repairs should be completed without delay.

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.

After Sales Service: There is no charge to the vehicle owner for the labour content of the After Sales Service. Only materials used will be charged.

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.

=Elise/Exige=

Servicing for the Elise is different for the K-series and Toyota engined cars, the relevant schedules can be found below.

==K-series==

There are four types of services for the K-series engined Elise:
# After sales Service (AS)
# A Service (A)
# B Service (B)
# C Service (C)

These run on the sequence A, A, B, A, A, C.

Servicing Sequence Type KM / Mileage or time:
* AS 1500 / 1000 or within 12 months
* A 15000 / 9000 or 12 months
* A 30000 / 18000 or 12 months
* B 45000 / 27000 or 12 months
* A 60000 / 36000 or 12 months
* A 75000 / 45000 or 12 months
* C 90000 / 54000 or 12 months
* A 105000 / 63000 or 12 months
* A 120000 / 72000 or 12 months
* B 135000 / 81000 or 12 months
* A 150000 / 90000 or 12 months
* A 165000 / 99000 or 12 months
* C 180000 / 108000 or 12 months

===Service Schedule===

{| border="1" width="600"
|- align="center"
| rowspan="2" width="50" | '''Op. No.'''
| rowspan="2" | '''Operation Description'''
| colspan="6" | '''Service Type'''
|-
| align="center" width="50" | '''After Sales'''
| align="center" width="50" | '''A'''
| align="center" width="50" | '''B'''
| align="center" width="50" | '''C'''
| align="center" width="50" | '''Months'''
|-
| align="center" | 1
| Fit protective covers to seats, footwells, steering wheel and rear body
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| style="background: #ffcc00;" |
| colspan="6" style="background: #ffcc00;" | '''Lubrication'''
|-
| align="center" | 2
| Renew engine oil & filter*
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 3
| Inspect engine & transmission for oil leaks
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 4
| Check transmission oil level
|
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
|
| colspan="6" | * In 'severe service' conditions (dusty areas, or cold, stop/start driving), change twice as frequently or as required
|-
| style="background: #ffcc00;" |
| colspan="6" style="background: #ffcc00;" | '''Engine'''
|-
| align="center" | 5
| Renew air cleaner element* (refer above)
|
|
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 6
| Renew spark plugs
|
|
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 7
| Inspect auxiliary drive belt condition
|
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 8
| Renew cam belt
|
|
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 9
| Renew fuel filter
|
|
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 10
| Connect 'Lotus Check' scanner tool and run Pre-Test
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 11
| Inspect & record tailpipe CO
|
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| style="background: #ffcc00;" |
| colspan="6" style="background: #ffcc00;" | '''Cooling System'''
|-
| align="center" | 12
|
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 13
| Check coolant level
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 14
| Renew coolant
|
|
|
|
| align="center" | 24
|-
| style="background: #ffcc00;" |
| colspan="6" style="background: #ffcc00;" | '''Braking System'''
|-
| align="center" | 15
| Inspect parking brake adjustment
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 16
| Inspect operation of brake tell tales
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 17
| Inspect brake pad thickness & disc condition ^
|
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
|
| ^ In conditions where the brakes are subject to heavy use inspection may be required more frequently
| colspan="5" |
|-
| align="center" | 18
| Inspect brake hoses, pipes & hydraulic units
|
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 19
| Check brake fluid level
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 20
| Renew brake/clutch fluid
|
|
|
|
| align="center" | 12
|-
| style="background: #ffcc00;" |
| colspan="6" style="background: #ffcc00;" | '''Steering & Suspension'''
|-
| align="center" | 21
| Check security and condition of front & rear suspension
|
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 22
| Inspect dampers for leaks & performance
|
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 23
| Inspect front & rear wheel bearing for play
|
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 24
| Inspect condition of driveshaft gaiters
|
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 25
| Inspect steering ball joints & gaiters
|
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 26
| Inspect free play at steering wheel
|
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| style="background: #ffcc00;" |
| colspan="6" style="background: #ffcc00;" | '''Wheels & Tyres'''
|-
| align="center" | 27
| Inspect tyre condition & set pressures
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| style="background: #ffcc00;" |
| colspan="6" style="background: #ffcc00;" | '''Electrical'''
|-
| align="center" | 28
| Check battery terminals for security & condition
|
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 29
| Inspect operation of all lights
|
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 30
| Inspect operation of all electrical equipment
|
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| style="background: #ffcc00;" |
| colspan="6" style="background: #ffcc00;" | '''Body'''
|-
| align="center" | 31
| Adjust hinges & latches. Lubricate door check plate
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 32
| Inspect operation and condition of seat belts
|
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 33
| Top up screenwash reservoir
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 34
| Renew alarm transmitter batteries (check with customer)
|
|
|
|
| align="center" | 24
|-
|}

Note that for some variants (Sport 160/190, Exige), the service interval is every 6000 miles instead of the usual 9000 miles. Many advocate a service sequence of A,B,A,B,A,C on these cars so that the spark plugs are replaced every other service. Apparently this is what Lotus always intended but some service record books were printed incorrectly.

===Cam belts===
Lotus have amended the original schedule and now recommend changing cam belts at least every four years rather than the original six, this will often mean services can become "A+belts", "B+belts", or "C-belts" depending on age and mileage and you will need to track the age of the cambelt separately from the normal service history.

Extract from Group Lotus Aftersales bulletin ...

<blockquote>The synthetic cam belt used on Rover powertrain Elise models is subject to age, as well as usage degradation, and will be adversely affected by any contamination with oil or coolant. In order to bring cam-belt time servicing in line with current Rover recommendations the Service Schedule for all Rover powertrain Elise models was revised in October 2003 to stipulate a cam belt replacement time interval of 4 years (54,000miles/90,000km), with an inspection every 2 years (27,000miles/45,000km). For 340R/Sport 160/Exige models, the corresponding distance intervals are 36,000miles/60,000km, and 18,000miles/30,000km.</blockquote>

See also: [http://wiki.seloc.org/a/Cambelt Cambelt]

==Toyota==

Toyota engined Elises share the 9,000 mile/12 month service intervals of the K-series cars, but does not follow the same pattern of work.

The majority of the servicing remains the same each year, with transmission oil check every 3rd service and replaced every 6th service, air filter replaced every 3rd service, and spark plugs replaced every 6th service.

For supercharged cars (Elise SC, Exige S) the supercharger belt is replaced every other service.

===Service Schedule===

{| border="1" width="600"
|- align="center"
| rowspan="2" width="50" | '''Op. No.'''
| rowspan="2" | '''Operation Description'''
| colspan="3" | '''Service Type'''
|-
| align="center" width="50" | '''After Sales'''
| align="center" width="50" | '''9,000m (15,000km)<br />or 12 months'''
| align="center" width="50" | '''Other Intervals'''
|-
| align="center" | 1
| Fit protective covers to seats, footwells, steering wheel and rear body
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| style="background: #ffcc00;" |
| colspan="4" style="background: #ffcc00;" | '''Lubrication'''
|-
| align="center" | 2
| Renew engine oil and filter - ''normal conditions''
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 2a
| Renew engine oil and filter - ''special conditions''
| colspan="3" align="center" | 4,500m (7,500km)/6 months
|-
| align="center" | 3
| Inspect engine & transmission for oil leaks
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 4
| Check transmission oil level
| colspan="3" align="center" | 27,000m (45,000km)
|-
| align="center" | 5
| Renew transmission oil
| colspan="3" align="center" | 54,000m (90,000km)/6 years
|-
| style="background: #ffcc00;" |
| colspan="4" style="background: #ffcc00;" | '''Engine'''
|-
| align="center" | 6
| Inspect air cleaner element - ''special conditions''
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 7
| Renew air cleaner elements
| colspan="3" align="center" | 27,000m (45,000km)
|-
| align="center" | 8
| Renew spark plugs
| colspan="3" align="center" | 54,000m (90,000km)/6 years
|-
| align="center" | 9
| Inspect auxiliary drive belt condition (X* Elise SC only)
| align="center" | X*
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 6
| Inspect auxiliary drive belt condition - ''special conditions''
| colspan="3" align="center" | 4,500m (7,500km)/6 months
|-
| align="center" | 6
| Renew auxiliary drive belt - Elise SC only
| colspan="3" align="center" | 18,000m (30,000km)/24 months
|-
| align="center" | 10
| Inspect integrity of fuel system
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 11
| Connect 'Lotus Scan', check for fault codes & programme level
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 12
| Print 'Lotus Scan' Engine History Report and return to Lotus
| align="center" | X
|
|
|-
| style="background: #ffcc00;" |
| colspan="4" style="background: #ffcc00;" | '''Cooling System'''
|-
| align="center" | 13
| Inspect water radiator & oil cooler hoses & pipework for damage or leaks. Clean radiator & oil cooler finning
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 14
| Check coolant level
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 15
| Renew coolant
|
|
| align="center" | 4 years
|-
| style="background: #ffcc00;" |
| colspan="4" style="background: #ffcc00;" | '''Braking System'''
|-
| align="center" | 16
| Inspect parking brake adjustment
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 17
| Inspect brake pad thickness & disc condition - ''normal conditions''
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 17a
| Inspect brake pad thickness & disc condition - ''special conditions''
| colspan="3" align="center" | Pre-2010: 4,500m (7,500km)
2010 on: 1,000m (1,500km)
|-
| align="center" | 18
| Inspect brake hoses, pipes & hydraulic units
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 19
| Check brake fluid level
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 20
| Renew brake/clutch fluid
|
|
| align="center" | Pre-2010: 1 year
2010 on: 2 years
|-
| style="background: #ffcc00;" |
| colspan="4" style="background: #ffcc00;" | '''Steering & Suspension'''
|-
| align="center" | 21
| Check security and condition of front & rear suspension inc. free articulation of rear toe link ball joints
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 22
| Check torque of rear toe-link inboard fixing (50 Nm)
| align="center" | X
|
|
|-
| align="center" | 23
| Inspect dampers for leaks and performance
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 24
| Inspect front and rear wheel bearings for play
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 25
| Inspect condition of drive shaft gaiters
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 26
| Inspect condition of ball joints and gaiters
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 27
| Inspect free play at steering wheel
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| style="background: #ffcc00;" |
| colspan="4" style="background: #ffcc00;" | '''Wheels & Tyres'''
|-
| align="center" | 28
| Inspect tyre condition & set pressures
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| style="background: #ffcc00;" |
| colspan="4" style="background: #ffcc00;" | '''Electrical'''
|-
| align="center" | 29
| Check battery & terminals for security & condition
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 30
| Inspect operation of all lights
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| style="background: #ffcc00;" |
| colspan="4" style="background: #ffcc00;" | '''Body'''
|-
| align="center" | 31
| Inspect adjustment of hinges and latches
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 32
| Inspect operation & condition of seat belts
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 33
| Lift footwell mats, clean & dry floor
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 34
| Inspect wiper operation & top up windscreen washer reservoir
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 35
| Renew alarm transmitter batteries (check with customer)
|
|
| align="center" | 1 year
|-
|}

=Evora=

==Service Schedule==

{| border="1" width="600"
|- align="center"
| rowspan="2" width="50" | '''Op. No.'''
| rowspan="2" | '''Operation Description'''
| colspan="3" | '''Service Type'''
|-
| align="center" width="50" | '''After Sales'''
| align="center" width="50" | '''9,000m (15,000km)<br />or 12 months'''
| align="center" width="50" | '''Other Intervals'''
|-
| align="center" | 1
| Fit protective covers to seats, footwells, steering wheel and rear body
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| style="background: #ffcc00;" |
| colspan="4" style="background: #ffcc00;" | '''Lubrication'''
|-
| align="center" | 2
| Renew engine oil and filter - ''normal conditions''
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 2a
| Renew engine oil and filter - ''special conditions''
| colspan="3" align="center" | 4,500m (7,500km)/6 months
|-
| align="center" | 3
| Inspect engine & transmission for oil leaks
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 4
| Renew manual transmission oil
| colspan="3" align="center" | 36,000m (60,000km)/4 years
|-
| style="background: #ffcc00;" |
| colspan="4" style="background: #ffcc00;" | '''Engine'''
|-
| align="center" | 5
| Inspect air cleaner element - ''normal conditions''
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 5a
| Inspect air cleaner element - ''dusty conditions''
| colspan="3" align="center" | As required
|-
| align="center" | 6
| Renew air cleaner element - ''normal conditions''
| colspan="3" align="center" | 36,000m (60,000km)/4 years
|-
| align="center" | 6a
| Renew air cleaner element - ''special conditions''
| colspan="3" align="center" | As required
|-
| align="center" | 7
| Renew spark plugs
| colspan="3" align="center" | 54,000m (90,000km)
|-
| align="center" | 9
| Inspect auxiliary drive belt condition
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 10
| Inspect integrity of fuel system
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 11
| Inspect for fault codes & ECU programme level
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 12
| Print Engine History & Performance reports and return to Lotus
| align="center" | X
|
|
|-
| style="background: #ffcc00;" |
| colspan="4" style="background: #ffcc00;" | '''Cooling System'''
|-
| align="center" | 13
| Inspect water radiator & pipework for damage or leaks. Clean radiator finning
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 14
| Check coolant level
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 15
| Renew coolant
|
|
| align="center" | 4 years
|-
| style="background: #ffcc00;" |
| colspan="4" style="background: #ffcc00;" | '''Braking System'''
|-
| align="center" | 16
| Inspect parking brake adjustment
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 17
| Inspect brake pad thickness & disc condition - ''normal conditions''
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 17a
| Inspect brake pad thickness & disc condition - ''special conditions''
| colspan="3" align="center" | 4500m (7,500km)
|-
| align="center" | 18
| Inspect brake hoses, pipes & hydraulic units
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 19
| Check brake fluid level
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 20
| Renew brake/clutch fluid
| colspan="3" align="center" | 18,000m (30,000km)/2 years
|-
| style="background: #ffcc00;" |
| colspan="4" style="background: #ffcc00;" | '''Steering and Suspension'''
|-
| align="center" | 21
| Check security and condition of front & rear suspension
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 22
| Inspect dampers for leaks and performance
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 23
| Inspect front and rear wheel bearings for play
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 24
| Inspect condition of drive shaft gaiters
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 25
| Inspect steering ball joints and gaiters
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 26
| Inspect free play at steering wheel
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| style="background: #ffcc00;" |
| colspan="4" style="background: #ffcc00;" | '''Wheels & Tyres'''
|-
| align="center" | 27
| Inspect tyre condition & set pressures
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| style="background: #ffcc00;" |
| colspan="4" style="background: #ffcc00;" | '''Electrical'''
|-
| align="center" | 28
| Check battery & terminals for security & condition
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 29
| Inspect operation of all lights
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| style="background: #ffcc00;" |
| colspan="4" style="background: #ffcc00;"| '''Body'''
|-
| align="center" | 30
| Inspect operation & adjustment of hinges and latches, manual door locks
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 31
| Inspect operation & condition of seat belts
|
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 32
| Inspect wiper operation & top up windscreen washer reservoir
| align="center" | X
| align="center" | X
|
|-
| align="center" | 33
| Renew pollen filter
| colspan="3" align="center" | 18,000m (30,000km)/2 years
|-
| align="center" | 34
| Renew alarm transmitter batteries (check with customer)
|
|
| align="center" | 1 year
|-
|}

[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]
[[Category:Lotus Evora]]
[[Category:Reference]]

Bulbs

2013-06-07T17:44:18Z

Msl: Added S3 Elise details

=S1=
Bulbs as fitted as standard to Series 1 Elises/Exiges.
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" border="1">
<tr>
<td><b>Fitment</b></td>
<td><b>Type</b></td>
<td><b>Wattage</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Headlight (Dipped and Main Beam)</td>
<td>H4</td>
<td>55W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Driving Lamps</td>
<td>H1</td>
<td>55W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Front Side Light</td>
<td>233</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Front Indicator</td>
<td>P21W</td>
<td>21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Side Repeater</td>
<td>WY5W</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brake/Tail</td>
<td>P21/5W (382)</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>High Mount Brake</td>
<td>891</td>
<td>11W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rear Indicator</td>
<td>P21W (382)</td>
<td>21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fog/Tail</td>
<td>P21W (382)</td>
<td>21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reversing</td>
<td>R5W</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Number Plate</td>
<td width="221">(264) 42mm</td>
<td>10W</td>
</tr>
</table>

=S2=
Bulbs as fitted as standard to Series 2 Elises/Exiges.
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" border="1">
<tr>
<td><b>Fitment</b></td>
<td><b>Type</b></td>
<td><b>Wattage</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Headlight (Dipped Beam)</td>
<td>H1 for pre 2007, H7 for 2007 onwards.</td>
<td>55W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Headlight (Main Beam)</td>
<td>H7</td>
<td>55W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Driving Lamps</td>
<td>H3</td>
<td>55W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Side Light</td>
<td>W5W (501 Capless Wedge)</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Front Indicator</td>
<td>PY21W Amber (581)</td>
<td>21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Side Repeater</td>
<td>W5W Amber (501 Capless Wedge)</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brake/Tail</td>
<td>P21/5W (380)</td>
<td>5/21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tail</td>
<td>R5W (207)</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>High Mount Brake</td>
<td>16xLED </td>
<td>2.5W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rear Indicator</td>
<td>H21W (R435)</td>
<td>21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Fog/Tail</td>
<td>P21/5W (380)</td>
<td>5/21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reversing</td>
<td>H21W (R435)</td>
<td>21W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Number Plate</td>
<td width="221">C5W (239 Festoon)</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
</table>

=S3=
Bulbs fitted as standard to Series 3 (a.k.a. S2.5 or facelift S2) Elises. Other lights are LED units and specified as dealer replacement only items.
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="3" border="1">
<tr>
<td><b>Fitment</b></td>
<td><b>Type</b></td>
<td><b>Wattage</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Headlight (Dipped Beam)</td>
<td>HB3A</td>
<td>60W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Headlight (Main Beam)</td>
<td>H9B</td>
<td>65W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rear Indicator</td>
<td>W16W</td>
<td>16W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Reversing</td>
<td>W16W</td>
<td>16W</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Number Plate</td>
<td>C5W (239 Festoon)</td>
<td>5W</td>
</tr>
</table>

=Light Upgrades=
The standard headlights on Elises/Exiges are rather rubbish. A number of owners opt to upgrade the bulbs to [[High Intensity Discharge lamps]].

[[Category:Electrical]]
[[Category:Lotus Elise]]
[[Category:Lotus Exige]]
[[Category:S1]]
[[Category:S2]]
[[Category:S2 Exige]]