Lotus Service Notes Section MP
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1.2. ELECTRICS SECTION MP Sub Section Page Vehicle Security Alarm MP 1 2 Central Door Locking MP 2 5 Electric Windows MP 3 6 Switches amp Instruments Driver s Information MP 4 7 Component Location amp Fuse Ratings MP 5 13 Audio Equipment MP 6 15 Battery Battery Cables amp Earthing Points MP 7 16 Wiper Mechanism MP 8 19 Harness Routing MP 9 20 Front Lamp Assemblies MP 10 21 Circuit Diagrams MP 11 24 E PASC 1 pes MP 1 COBRA VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM The Lotus Elise Exige is fitted as standard with a Cobra 8186 immobiliser alarm which includes the following features Elise 111R U K approval to Thatcham category 1 Dynamic coding of the transmitter keys Each time the transmitters are used the operating frequency is randomly changed to guard against unauthorised code copying Automatic passive engine immobilisation to prevent the engine from being started Ingress protection using sensing switches on both doors both front body access panels and the engine cover Personal protection by on demand activation of the siren Selectable cockpit intrusion sensing using a microwave sensor Self powered siren to maintain protection if the vehicle battery is disconnected Owner transmitter programming using a Personal Identification Number PIN Transmitter Fobs Two transmitter fobs are provided with the S N 99999999 car to operate the immobiliser alarm system PIN CODE 9999 The two
3. Controller Instruments Windscreen Wipers Washer Interior Fan amp Air Conditioning Option Radio amp Auxiliary Power Socket Horn CDL Window Lift amp Tracker Ground Splices Sheet 10 11 12 13 14 MP 3 ELECTRIC WINDOWS if fitted On cars so equipped switches for the electric windows are mounted in the front of the door trim panels and are operative only with the ignition switched on To help locate the switches in the dark an illuminated dot is provided in the down button which glows amber when the lights are switched on Window up Window down ohs124 To lower a window switch on the ignition and press the lower dished end of the switch in the relevant door Release the switch to stop window movement To raise a window press the upper domed end of the switch The electric window lift mechanismuses an electric motor and winder drum driving a steel cable around top and bottom guide pulleys to a lift block The window glass is fixed to the lift block which is guided by a vertical rail The door harnesses to support CDL and electric windows are routed to the scuttle area via a grommet in the A post area ahead of the door hinge post Two 20A fuses for the window motors are tie wrapped to the harness above the passenger footwell Modules for the hazard lamps and wash wipe functions and relays for the horn and inertia switch door open command are mounted on the scuttle beam in the same area
4. beam at passenger s extreme end Accessible after removal of fascia top Siren Unit Mounted on front of radiator duct LH extension beneath LHF turn lamp Accessible only after removal of front clamshell Immobiliser Module Mounted on left hand end of cabin rear bulkhead Accessible after removal of rear bulkhead trim panel Microwave Sensor Mounted centrally on cabin rear bulkhead beneath trim panel Engine Lid Sensor Mounted on luggage compartment bulkhead alongside latch Front Access Panel Sensors Mounted on brackets fixed to topshell at outboard edge of aperture Front access cover sensor Electronic controller Microwave sensor Engine lid sensor Siren unit Door switch Immobiliser module m240al Identification of alarm controller Note that earlier Elise variants have used versions of the alarm controller with and without CDL functionality For Elise 111R and Exige models with CDL the controller should be printed with the identification 8185 4C8170A IB MP 2 CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING if fitted The central door locking CDL operates on the drivers and passenger s doors in conjunction with the security alarm system which includes CDL circuitry in the Cobra 8186 alarm controller To lock the car remove the ignition key close both doors and check that the engine cover and front body access panels are secure Arm the security alarm in the usual way by pressing once for a full second the larger of the tw
5. from the spindle and the spindle rubber surround IIlustration to be updated Spindle rubber surround eT Wiper arm Wiper motor mounting bracket Clamshell mounting plinth Bracket fixing Bracket fixing bolts Wiper motor assembly 4 Release the three screws securing the motor mounting bracket to the windscreen frame one at each side of the spindle one at the motor end and withdraw the complete mechanism from the car 5 Ifthe motor is separated from the mechanism the position of the rotary link should be marked against the motor shaft for reference when re fitting The motor should be in the park position before fitting and the mechanism at full travel so that the rotary link and connecting rod are aligned in the fully extended position RHD Shown LHD symmetrically opposite Wiper linkage in full travel position m20 6 Re assemble in the reverse order to removal torque tightening the bracket bolts to 20 Nm MP 9 HARNESS ROUTING The main harness runs from the main fusebox relay station at the passenger side of the front services compartment and divides into three branches one running forwards across the front of the chassis well to feed the interior fan motor heater a c functions radiator fans and ABS controller and then round the front of the crash structure to supply the horn and front lights A second branch connects to the radiator fans a c control module mounted on the passenger si
6. leak in one of the separate front or rear brake circuits There is a danger that air may enter the hydraulic system and cause spongy operation and extended pedal travel The divided brake circuit should ensure that emergency braking remains but the car should not be driven until the fault has been identified and rectified Oil Pressure Tell Tale d This red tell tale warns of low engine oil pressure The lamp will be lit whenever the ignition is on and the engine is stopped but should extinguish as soon as the engine is started If the lamp fails to go out after engine start up or comes on when the engine is running stop the engine immediately and do not restart until the cause has been investigated and rectified Continuing to run the engine with little or no oil pressure could cause major internal damage possibly resulting in seizure Low Fuel Level Tell Tale e When only a single segment of the fuel gauge bar graph remains representing approximately 5 litres this amber tell tale will flash Refuel at the next opportunity ABS Tell Tale f This amber tell tale should light for about four seconds following ignition switch on and then go out If the lamp remains lit or comes on whilst driving a fault in the ABS is indicated The base brake system will continue to operate normally but without ABS regulation The car can be driven but should be checked and repaired at the earliest opportunity Main Beam Tell Tale g This lamp glows
7. m Page 22 MP 11 CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS Except North America Circuit Start Alternator Ignition Fuel Pump Engine Management 1 Engine Management 2 Diagnostic Connector Engine Management 3 Alarm Interior Lamp Stoplamps Reverse Lamps Direction Indicators Hazard Lamps Headlamps Sidelamps Fog Lamps Switch Controller Instrument Pack Windscreen Wipers Washers Interior Fan Air Conditioning Option Radio Auxiliary Power Socket Horn CDL Window Lift Tracker ABS Ground Splices Fuses Sheet 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MP 11 CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS North America Circuit Start Alternator Ignition Fuel Pump Engine Management 1 Engine Management 2 Diagnostic Connector Engine Management 3 Alarm Interior Lamp Stoplamps Reverse Lamps Direction Indicators Hazard Lamps Headlamps Sidelamps Switch Controller Instrument Pack Windscreen Wipers Washers Interior Fan Radiator Fans Air Conditioning Option Radio Auxiliary Power Socket Horn Airbags Seat Belt Pre tensioners CDL Window Lift Tracker ABS Ground Splices Fuses Sheet 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 MO 9b CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS 2004 M Y Onwards Circuit Start Alternator amp Ignition Fuel Pump Cooling Fan Engine Management 1 Engine Management 2 Alarm amp Interior Lamp Stop amp Reverse Lamps Direction Indicators amp Hazard Lamps Headlamps Sidelamps Rear Fog Lamps Switch
8. normally operate within a range of 5 metres from the car but this may be reduced by the presence of other radio signals in the vicinity A small LED tell tale on the transmitter fob will flash whilst the button is held down to indicate correct operation but if the lamp flashes irregularly or only once transmitter battery replacement is required The transmitters are powered by along life 3V Lithium battery tyoe CR2032 which with normal use should last for 3 years To ensure continuity of operation it is recommended to renew the batteries every 12 months Using a small screwdriver prise open the case in the areas marked open Remove the old battery and wait for 10 seconds before inserting the new battery with ve sign uppermost and holding the battery only by the periphery Align the locating studs and firmly press the case together The transmitter should now operate normally but may require re synchronisation with the control unit Transmitter Re synchronisation If at any time the transmitter does not function and the battery is known to be good carry out the following re synchronisation procedure Stand close to the car and hold down both buttons on the transmitter until the LED on the fob is extinguished approx 10 seconds Release both buttons the fob tell tale should come on constantly Press the larger button for one second the fob tell tale will flash Synchronisation is complete Programming Additional Transm
9. screws and washers Vertical adjuster Lateral adjuster Lateral adjuster High beam lamp Headlamp Cover Seal The headlamp cover mask is sealed to the body aperture by an extruded synthetic moulding supplied in straight lengths The seal needs to be cut to length to be a snug fit around the periphery of the lamp and the two ends bonded together using a suitable adhesive such as Permabond C2 or similar The seal is then fitted to the headlamp cover with the narrower face uppermost and with the longer leg of the lower face against the mask Headlamp cover Cover mask seal Body Mask Front Turn Lamps For access to the front turn indicator bulb the lamp unit must be released from the body Using the tool provided in the toolkit or a suit RELEASING FRONT able stiff rod via an access hole in the outer TURN LAMP top corner of the air intake aperture push back wards the retaining clip at the front corner of the turn lamp and withdraw the lamp from the body Twist the bulb holder counterclockwise to release from the lamp and replace the bayo net fitting amber bulb After replacing the bulb and holder fit the seal around the periphery of the lamp and en gage the lamp unit top corner lip in the body aperture before pressing the bottom corner until the spring clip is heard to engage Ensure the lamp is securely fitted by attempting to extract the lamp from above which should not be pos sible gt N
10. transmitters should be kept separate and a replacement obtained immediately after any loss to ensure that a spare is always avail able Large button Each individual alarm system has a unique serial number and an owner s Personal Identification Number PIN both of which are printed on a code card supplied with the vehi cle In order to allow replacement transmitters COBRA TRANSMITTER amp CODE NUMBERS to be ordered it is essential that these num bers are recorded and kept safely with the vehicle documents If the code card is not available on receipt of the car enquire with the dealer immediately Key tell tale Small button Engine Immobiliser In order to provide a measure of automatic vehicle security independent of any driver initiative the system will passively immobilise the engine s cranking and running circuits after the first occurring of the following approximate time delays i Four minutes after switching off the ignition ii Two minutes after a mobilising command see below iii One minute after switching off the ignition and opening the driver s door The immobilised state is indicated by the security tell tale in the tachometer upper face flashing continu ously To mobilise the engine press once and for a full second the larger of the two buttons on the transmitter fob The security tell tale will be extinguished Valet Mode If leaving the car for servicing or parking the passive immobi
11. without the engine running since although the engine ignition system itself draws no current when the engine is stopped a battery drain will occur through other circuits even when auxiliary equipment is not being used For security reasons and to guard against battery drain always remove the key when leaving the car WARNING Do not push or tow the car unless the key is first used to unlock the column and is then left in the lock Never withdraw the key until the vehicle is stationary To reduce the risk of theft or danger to a child remaining in the vehicle always remove the key when leaving a parked car Tell Tale Lamps A block of tell tale lamps is incorporated a b c d e into the instrument cluster to indicate the op Euro K 19 A O al i erational status of various systems Bulb Check OEO JPE OG k In order to check that the warning sys tems are operative all the tell tale lamps ex USA cept the security tell tale see Vehicle Secu rity Alarm should light for about six seconds following ignition switch on If any lamp should fail to light it is possible that the bulb or warn ing circuit may be faulty e ol a am A m ABS EDI at Ea D Ca S I R Airbag Tell Tale USA h The Supplementary Inflatable Restraint system has a self diagnostic facility which lights the red tell tale if a fault is detected As a bulb and circuit check the tell tale will light briefly
12. A SD INSTRUMENT POD Page 9 mm LCD Panel A liquid crystal display LCD panel is provided below the instruments in order to display fuel level coolant temperature total mileage and trip functions The panel is blank until the ignition is switched on Fuel Contents Display ae a An indication of the level fuel in the tank Trip distance Proportion of fuel remaining is displayed in the form of a bar graph at the right hand top of the LCD panel in the instru an ment cluster When completely full approxi 1 2 5 4 FEL PY mately 43 5 litres 9 6 U K gal the display ma will show six black segments As the fuel level 2 4 5 6 F O C E falls a white band will extend from the right to F represent the empty portion When only a single segment remains Odometer Coolant temperature representing approximately 5 litres the amber low fuel tell tale will flash Refuel at the next opportunity LCD DISPLAY PANEL Coolant Temperature Display The engine coolant temperature will be displayed at the bottom right hand corner of the panel as soon as the temperature reaches 72 C The running temperature will fluctuate a certain amount as the operating conditions change and during periods of idling or in heavy traffic the temperature may rise to over 100 C with the cooling fans switching on at half speed at approximately 98 C and at full speed at approximately 103 C The display will flash at tempera
13. OF CHILDREN Contains sulphuric acid avoid contact with skin eyes or clothing If in contact with skin or eyes flush with copious amounts of water Remove contaminated clothing Seek immediate medical attention If ingested seek immediate medical attention Do not induce vomiting or give fluids to drink Batteries produce explosive gases Keep sparks flames and cigarettes away Ventilate when charging or using in enclosed space Always shield eyes when working near batteries Battery Access The 45 Ahr Yuasa type 063 3 battery is located at the left hand front of the rear luggage compartment No routine inspection or topping up of the electrolyte is required but at intervals specified in the Maintenance Sched ule the battery terminals should be checked for security and condition and protected with petroleum jelly To remove the battery unhook the plastic cover disconnect both battery cables see below and pull off the breather pipe if applicable Release the single screw securing the clamp bracket at the rear base of the battery and manoeuvre the battery from the base retaining shoes at the front and right hand side When lifting out the battery be aware of the considerable weight and take all appropriate precautions to safeguard personal health Refit the battery with its terminals inboard by reversing the above procedure Remember to push on the breather pipe if applicable and reconnect the battery cables as detailed below
14. Security Alarm iv After reconnection a change in the engine performance characteristics may be noted for a period whilst the computer controlled engine management system re learns some of its settings V If necessary enter the security code into audio equipment Battery Charging Under conditions of normal daily use it should not be necessary to use external battery charging equipment In a low usage regime however itis important to maintain the charge state of the battery using a trickle charger or an automatic battery management charger such as that available through Lotus After Sales Such devices when connected to a vehicle battery continuously monitor battery charge state and switch on and off automati cally in order to maintain the battery in a fully charged state without danger of damage through overcharging If the battery becomes discharged to the extent that the vehicle cannot be started the recommended course of action is to fit a substitute battery whilst the original battery is trickle charged If inan emergency the vehicle has to be jump started the subsequent conditions of vehicle use may not allow for sufficient alternator charging of the battery to achieve a fully charged state The battery should be trickle charged until 12 8 volts is recorded which process may take 24 hours or longer Putting the battery into service at a lower state of charge will reduce the time period for which the vehicle can be parke
15. Wiper delay controller MP 6 AUDIO EQUIPMENT Front speaker The Elise may be specified with various audio equipment options All cars are fitted with a main wiring harness which includes an ISO 16 way connector located behind the standard ISO size audio aperture in the dash panel speaker wiring terminating behind the cabin LH rear corner trim panel and an analogue di pole aerial routed inside the front body On cars factory built with a digital audio set this aerial is supplemented by a digital di pole aerial routed in a similar manner Speaker Speakers Two speaker cars are fitted with a speaker in each cabin rear corner in a sound deadening full width rear bulkhead trim panel An upgraded audio option uses the same rear speakers in conjunction with a pair of front speakers mounted one in each dash end panel USA cars have the front speakers mounted in the fascia top panel 243 Page 15 mm Speaker specifications are as follows Rear Blaupunkt GTX 542 2 way co axial 90W max 30W RMS 4 ohms impedance Front Blaupunkt TSX 402 2 way co axial 105W max 35W RMS 4 ohms impedance To remove the rear bulkhead trim panel remove the four screws securing the top edge of the panel to the bulkhead plinth and ease the panel from behind the seat belt mounting frame at each side MP 7 BATTERY BATTERY CABLES amp EARTHING POINTS Battery WARNING POISON DANGER CAUSES SEVERE BURNS KEEP OUT OF REACH
16. a 12 volt supply to the auxiliary power point ohs142 To lock the car with a flat or disconnected battery use the mechanical key in each exterior door button to disconnect each release button from the latch This technique does not deadlock the interior release handles but does allow continued key access to the car until restoration of battery power To deadlock the car with a flat vehicle battery or without the use of the transmitter or mechanical key close and lock one door using the sill button and for the second door hold the exterior release button pressed in and depress the sill button before closing the door Access is now available only on restoration of electrical power Door Locking Actuator A CDL actuator is screw fixed to the door shell below the latch mechanism and uses a link rod which passes through the innermost hole on the latch lever before continuing upwards to the door sill button For replacement details refer to sub section BP 17 Modules Fuses amp Relays A CDL module is mounted on the top of the scuttle beam at the extreme end on the a driver s side accessible after removal of the fas A ae cia top trimmed panel and face level vent r a m trunking if fitted A battery feed for the CDL pY ZN system is provided from fuse A22 7 5A OO lo KA iil EN L ak Page 6 MP 4 SWITCHES amp INSTRUMENTS DRIVER S INFORMATION Ignition Switch Steering Lock The swi
17. ar fog lamps may be used legally only in conditions of seriously reduced visibility Be aware that indiscriminate or forgetful use of the rear fog lamps can cause distraction and discomfort to following traffic Hazard Warning Lamps Switch The hazard warning switch is located immediately ahead of the gear lever in the centre shroud and has an icon in the switch button which is back lit when the ignition is switched on The switch is operative at all times and when pressed flashes all the turn indicator lamps and the switch tell tale in unison Press a second time to switch off This facility should be used when the vehicle has to be stopped on the highway in abnormal circumstances where a warning to other traffic would be judicious Use of the hazard warning lamps may be subject to local traffic laws with which drivers should familiarise themselves Instrument Illumination A small button is provided on the steering column shroud between the ignition switch and steering wheel by which the brightness of the instrument illumination may be adjusted To cycle through the range of brightness press and hold the button and release at the desired setting This dual function button also resets the trip distance recorder see Trip Recorder Auxiliary Power Socket An auxiliary power socket is fitted in the centre trim shroud below the oddments pocket on the rear bulkhead The socket is operative at all times and is provided with a pr
18. blue whenever the headlamp main beams are operating Rear Fog Lamps Tell Tale Euro h This lamp glows amber whenever the rear fog lamps are operating see Rear Fog Lamp Switch Battery Charging Tell Tale i This red tell tale will light whenever the ignition is on and the engine is stopped If it lights any time that the engine is running the battery is not being charged which may be due to a broken alternator drive belt or an electrical fault Urgent attention is required but as the engine coolant pump is independently driven the car need not be stranded subject to battery condition and local circumstances Low Tyre Pressure Tell Tale If applicable j On cars equipped with this feature the tell tale lamp will light up amber if a wheel speed discrepency is detected indicative of a deflating tyre Stop the car as soon as safely possible and check all four tyres Malfunction Indicator Lamp k The engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp MIL is provided to warn the driver that the engine management system has detected a fault which may result in increased noxious emissions from the exhaust In order to minimise emissions and potential engine damage various operational limitations may automatically be applied i If the MIL lights continuously whilst driving immediately reduce speed and adopt a moderate driving style Seek dealer advice without delay and avoid all unnecessary journeys ii If the MIL flashes an engine misfire has be
19. d A battery left in a fully discharged state for a prolonged period may not be recoverable to its original condition Unless using an automatic battery management charger the battery should be removed from the car for recharging to a well ventilated area to avoid a build up of fumes in the luggage compartment and to prevent damage to the car s electrical system Observe the safety precautions listed above when removing the battery and take care to avoid sharp knocks or shocks keeping the battery as upright as possible Beware of the considerable weight of a battery and take necessary precautions against personal injury Check that the electrolyte level is between the upper and lower markers on the battery case and if neces sary add distilled water The recommended bench charge rate is 4 amps When the battery is fully charged 12 8 volts allow the battery to stand for an hour before refitting into the battery well and reconnecting the leads see above Quiescent Drain With a fully charged battery the current drain with all electrical equipment switched off no radio fitted should be as follows Immobiliser active 15mA Alarm set 20 mA If current drain is found to be significantly in excess of these figures the cause must be established by isolating components e g at fusebox and rectifying faults as necessary Battery Cables The main battery positive cable runs from the battery to a binding post mounted on the engine ECU plate itse
20. de wheelarch liner The third brance runs rearwards through the scuttle where it divides again to run across the dash top picking up on the positive post and supplying the instrument pack and switchgear The harness then runs along the cockpit centre tunnel to the rear of the cabin over the top of the fuel tank bay and through a grommet at the left hand rear corner of the cabin At the left hand front corner of the engine bay one branch continues rearwards through a rear clamshell grommet to connect with the rear lighting harness routed inside the clamshell Another branch runs across the engine bay cabin bulkhead to the multi function relay module and engine ECU The engine harness connects to the ECU on the bulkhead Front section fixed Routed along dash top to crash structure Engine harness Wheel speed Fusebox amp rad fan a c Routed along module centre tunnel harness Positive Engine ECU post m Page 20 MP 10 FRONT LAMP ASSEMBLIES Headlamp Units The front clamshell incorporates at each side a headlamp housing in each of which are mounted a halogen projector type dip beam lamp upper and a halogen main beam lamp lower which also incorporates the sidelamp bulb A moulded plastic mask and clear acrylic cover are bonded together and are fitted over each headlamp housing with a rubber surround finisher with the unit retained by three slotted thumbscrews accessible from within the front w
21. en detected which is likely to cause overheat damage to the catalytic converter Slow down immediately and be prepared to stop If the MIL then stops flashing and is lit continuously proceed with caution and seek dealer advice If the MIL continues to flash stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and switch off the engine Seek dealer advice Note Continuing to drive the car with a flashing MIL may cause overheat damage to the catalytic converter and increased noxious emissions gt In order to comply with emissions regulations data regarding activation of the MIL is recorded in the engine electronic controller and may be downloaded by Lotus dealers Security RPM Tell Tale The security tell tale is located at the top of the tachometer display and indicates the status of the immobi liser and alarm Tell tale out engine is mobilised and the alarm is off Tell take flashing engine is immobilised or alarm is armed and engine immobilised For full details of the vehicle security system refer to the earlier section Vehicle Security Note that the tell tale also functions as a high engine speed rpm warning see Tachometer Instruments Speedometer This instrument displays road speed in either MPH with a secondary scale in km h or km h according to market Tachometer The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute A safeguard in the engine management system limits the maximum c
22. fter this time the alarm will be triggered by any of the following actions Interruption of the vehicle battery power supply z Energising the ignition circuit hot wiring Opening a door Opening the engine cover or a front access panel Movement detected within the cabin When triggered the hazard warning lamps will flash and the electronic wailing siren will sound for a period of approximately 30 seconds before closing down and resetting ready for any further triggering input If a trigger is continuously present the alarm will repeat after a short delay and continue in this sequence for about ten cycles To silence the siren when triggered press once and for a full second the larger button on the transmitter fob This will not affect the status of the alarm which will remain armed Disarming the Alarm To disarm the alarm press once and for a full second the larger button on the transmitter fob This command will be acknowledged by One flash of the hazard warning lamps Extinguishing of the security tell tale If the alarm had been triggered during the last armed period the disarm command will be acknowledged by the hazard lamps flashing 4 times and the buzzer sounding 4 times The security tell tale will then flash a code to indicate the triggering source s One pulse flashing door engine cover boot lid or body front access panel On USA cars check that the interior lamp is not switched off Two pu
23. gside each switch to indicate its function and is backlit orange when the lights are switched on Sidelamp Switch The topmost switch functions with or without ignition and switches on the sidelamps A tell tale in the switch button lights up green to indicate when the circuit is active Note that the headlamps must be off before the sidelamps can be switched off Headlamp Switch The centre switch functions with or without ignition and switches on the headlamps together with the sidelamps if not already selected by the sidelamps switch A tell tale in the switch button lights up green to indicate when the circuit is active The steering column lever switch see later is used to select main beam or dip Pressing the switch a second time will switch off the headlamps but leave on the sidelamps Lights On Buzzer A lights on reminder buzzer will sound if the lights are on when the ignition is switched off and the driver s door is opened Sidelamps Headlamps Rear Fog ohs109a Rear Fog Lamp Switch The lowermost switch controls the two rear fog lamps where fitted and may be selected only after first switching on the ignition and then the headlamps A tell tale in the switch button lights up amber to indicate when the circuit is active Note that the switch will default off whenever the headlamps or ignition are switched off requiring re selec tion if lamp acivation is again desired In some territories re
24. heelarch For access to the headlamps release the three socket head screws and withdraw the headlamp cover assembly Sidelamp bulb HEADLAMP COVER UNIT SOCKET BOLTS ohs105a ohs107 Headlamp bulbs may be replaced after disconnecting the cables Dip blue yellow black Main blue black black and releasing the spring clip Both the 55W H1 dip beam bulb and the 55W H7 main beam bulb incorpo rate orientation features which must be correctly located on re fitting The holder for the T4W bayonet fitting sidelamp bulb may be twisted to release from the main beam headlamp If the car is to be used temporarily in an opposite drive hand territory a masking lever incorporated in each dip beam headlamp should be moved to provide a horizontal cut off and prevent dazzle Headlamp Beam Alignment 1 Using beam setting equipment compatible with ECE Regulation No 48 for 76 756 EEC position the ma chine between 300 and 700mm in front of the LH headlamp and parallel with the two headlamp units using the sight bar or similar device dependent on the machine design to ensure cross car match Use the guides provided on the machine to ensure the correct height and lateral setting 2 Switch on the headlamp dip beams uppermost lamps and check the lateral beam alignment The knee point of the beam cut off line must lie within a tolerance of 2 to the passenger side and 0 Check the vertical alignment of the dip beam which must lie within a tole
25. itter Fobs Two transmitter fobs are provided with the new vehicle If a transmitter is lost or damaged a replacement should be obtained immediately from your dealer and programmed to the vehicle alarm controller using the system owner s unique Personal Identification Number PIN Up to four transmitter fobs can be matched with the alarm system but all fobs must collectively undergo the single programming operation a Before programming the transmitters the PIN should first be verified If the PIN is incorrect and a working fob is prepared for reprogramming all fobs may be disabled To verify the PIN With the car immobilised tell tale flashing follow steps 3i to 3iii below i e do not prepare any fobs If the PIN is correct the tell tale should be extinguished and the system mobilised If not the PIN is incorrect b Having verified the PIN as above proceed as follows 1 Press simultaneously both buttons on a transmitter fob until the fob tell tale stops flashing approx 10 seconds On release of the buttons the fob tell tale will light 2 Repeat operation 1 for ALL the transmitter fobs required to operate the system 3 Ifthe system is immobilised security tell tale flashing i Turn the ignition on and off 3 times within 7 seconds the security tell tale in the tachometer will light for 3 seconds ii Enter the PIN Immediately the tell tale goes out switch ON the ignition and count the number of security tell ta
26. l against spring pressure the headlamp main beams will light Turn Indicators The turn indicators operate only with the ignition switched on Move the lever down to indicate a left hand turn and up for a right hand turn The switch will be cancelled when the steering wheel is returned to the straight ahead position For convenience when signalling a lane change lightly pressing the switch up or down will allow its return under spring action Windscreen Wiper Washer The steering column right hand lever switch controls the windscreen wiper and washer and is operative only with the ignition switched on Never use the wiper on a dry screen Windscreen Wiper The wiper is controlled by the up down position of the lever switch which operates as follows Moved fully down the wiper is switched off coc Move up to the first position for intermittent wipe The wiper will make one sweep about every five seconds Select the next position for normal wiper operation Move fully upwards for quick wipe to be used only in heavy rain 0 0 Windscreen Washer Two windscreen washer jets are provided one each side of the wiper spindle Pulling the control lever towards the steering wheel will operate both the washer pump and the wiper When the switch is released the wiper will continue for a further four sweeps Horn The windtone horn which functions at all times is operated by a central button in the steering wheel boss Interi
27. le Battery cables positive amp negative posts Positive binding post on scuttle Chassis front earthing point Starter ay solenoid gy Battery 4 negative Battery H positive A Q i Pry OFS NAAT sarai TT Sarea ROA iret Ty 5 m tarsan aat 9 8 Chassis rear earth point _ Positive post on bulkhead aA a eS wy IM Chassis Chassis front earth To ECU 7 earth point stud plate To transmission Positive binding housing post on scuttle mi9ib mus Page 18 MP 8 WIPER MECHANISM The windscreen wiper mechanism comprises a uni directional motor with an external rotary link a connect ing rod and a pair of actuating links which join the connecting rod to the arms of the wiper spindle This mecha nism provides the wiper with a motion which is slowed at each end of its travel in order to ease the inertia loads during direction changes to the benefit of refinement and durability The motor and wheelbox are mounted on a single fabricated steel bracket which is bolted to the windscreen scuttle panel To remove the wiper mechanism 1 Remove the front clamshell see sub section BP 5 2 Remove the wiper motor protective cover by releasing the two screws into the windscreen buttress and the patch of adhesive between the inboard end and the screen gutter Disconnect the harness plug from the motor Disconnect the washer tubing 3 Remove the wiper arm
28. le flashes until equal to the first number of the PIN then turn the ignition OFF then back ON again iii Repeat operation ii for the remaining 3 digits of the PIN remembering to turn the ignition OFF and back ON after each code number Note lf at any time a mistake is made when entering the PIN turn the ignition OFF for 10 seconds and re commence entering the PIN iv If the PIN is correct the security tell tale will be out Carry on with step 4 4 With the system mobilised security tell tale out i Turn the ignition on and off 3 times within 7 seconds the security tell tale in the tachometer will light for 3 seconds ii Enter the PIN Immediately the tell tale goes out switch ON the ignition and count the number of security tell tale flashes until equal to the first number of the PIN then turn the ignition OFF then back ON again iii Repeat operation ii for the remaining 3 digits of the PIN remembering to turn the ignition OFF and back ON after each code number Note lf at any time a mistake is made when entering the PIN turn the ignition OFF for 10 seconds and re commence entering the PIN 5 After finishing step 4 with the ignition on within 7 seconds press once the large button of each transmitter fob 6 Turn off the ignition 7 Test operation of each transmitter fob Location of Components The alarm system components are located as follows Electronic Controller Mounted on top of the scuttle
29. lf fixed to the engine bay bulkhead From this post one cable loops to the starter motor and then to the alternator and another is routed through the LH sill fixed to the outside of the chassis LH side rail together with the heater return pipe clutch hydraulic hose and servo vacuum hose and penetrates the scuttle baffle panel toa second positive post mounted on the top of the scuttle beam This post is used to distribute power to the main fusebox and other front end circuits The battery earth cable connects to a chassis earth point on the inside surface of the LH chassis rail at the side of the engine bay accessible from beneath From here an earth braid connects with the ECU plate and also with the transmission casing Asecond earth point is used at the front of the chassis to provide for front mounted components and is located within the front services compartment on the inside surface of the chassis LH siderail Each chassis earth point uses an M8 threaded insert and on some cars a special stepped washer which must be fitted the correct way round in order to contact the chassis anodisation removed around insert The chassis and cable earth terminals should be coated with petroleum jelly to protect from corrosion On the Exige positive and negative posts are provided on the passenger side in the front services compart ment in order to allow for jumper cable connection on a car with a flat battery when release of the engine cover is not availab
30. lisation feature may be switched off by switch ing on the ignition pressing the transmitter small button and switching off the ignition Two beeps will confirm valet activation and the security tell tale will flash continuously even with the engine running At the next arming command the valet mode will be switched off Arming the Alarm Remove the ignition key close and lock both doors and check that the engine cover and front body access panels are secure The roof may be either closed or open Press once and for a full second the larger of the two buttons on the transmitter fob on cars with CDL this action will automatically lock both doors see later This command will be acknowledged by Two flashes of the hazard warning lamps Continuous flashing of the security tell tale Check that these indications occur If not press the button a second time as the first press may have only switched off the passive immobilisation see above Note that if the system is armed when a door or engine cover front access panel is not fully closed a continuous buzz will be heard as warning If still open after expiry of the arming period see below the alarm will be armed with that switch group both doors or front rear access lids excluded from the circuit After arming the system the engine is immediately immobilised but a period of approximately 45 seconds must elapse before all functions and sensors become fully active A
31. lse flashing movement detected in cabin by microwave sensor z Four pulse flashing tampering with ignition circuit Six pulse flashing interruption of battery supply The coding will be deleted when the ignition is next turned on Emergency Disarming Mobilising If the transmitter fobs are lost or damaged the alarm system owner s unique PIN may be used to disarm the alarm and or mobilise the engine provided that access is available to the cabin Follow the transmitter fob programming instructions see later from step 3 Intrusion Sensing A microwave sensor is mounted behind the cabin rear bulkhead trim panel and is able to detect substantial physical movement within the cockpit and trigger the alarm Microwave transmissions are blocked by metal objects so it is important not to corrupt the signal by placing such items on the bulkhead ledge If desired the alarm may be armed without the intrusion sensor or battery interruption circuits being active by arming the system in the usual way with the transmitter larger button and within 20 seconds pressing the smaller button twice Manual Activation of Horn Siren To enhance personal security with the system in an armed state the siren may be manually triggered by pressing the transmitter smaller button The horn siren will sound and the turn lamps flash for 15 seconds To stop the alarm press either of the two buttons Transmitter Fob Battery Replacement The transmitter fobs will
32. o buttons on the transmitter key This action will both arm the alarm and electrically lock the driver s and passenger s doors If it is desired to lock the doors from inside the vehicle for example to deter highjack attempts a CDL rocker switch is provided on the front of the gear lever shroud which should be pressed to the right to lock both doors with or without the ignition switched on Alternatively the doors can be locked individually by depressing the button at the rear end of each door sill Note that whichever locking method is used the doors will be deadlocked such that the interior door release handles are inoperative To unlock the doors press once for a full second the larger button on the transmitter key The alarm will be disarmed and both doors unlocked Alternatively from inside the car press to the left the rocker switch on the gear lever shroud to unlock both doors or raise the sill button on each door Note that in the event of a vehicle collision which causes the safety inertia switch to be tripped the doors will automatically be unlocked Notes In the event of a flat vehicle battery the central door locking will not operate The EXIGE AUXILIARY doors can be unlocked from outside only se after Elise opening the engine cover and re storing power to the battery by substitu tion re charging or jumping to a second battery Exige removing the front body passen ger side access panel and providing
33. ohs145 Disconnecting the Battery If the battery is to be disconnected the following precautions should be taken i Wait for at least ten seconds after switching off the ignition to allow the engine management system to adjust the setting of some components ready for re starting ii Ifthe car is fitted with the upgraded security alarm immediately before disconnection mobilise the engine using the transmitter button with ignition off and disconnect the battery within 25 seconds If disconnected after this time or when immobilisation is in effect the alarm will be triggered iii Ensure that all electrical loads e g lights are switched off iv Disconnect the negative earth black battery cable first and re connect last If the battery positive terminal is inadvertently earthed e g when using a spanner whilst the negative terminal is still connected the resultant short circuit with heavy sparking and current flow could cause serious burns vV If the vehicle is fitted with security coded audio equipment check that the code is available for entering after battery reconnection Battery Reconnection i Check again that all electrical loads are switched off ii Connect the positive battery cable first followed by the negative earth cable iii Be aware that the vehicle security alarm may be triggered by the action of battery re connection Have the alarm transmitter key ready to disarm the alarm see Vehicle
34. ontinuous engine speed to 8000 rpm once normal running temperature has been attained Very short bursts up to 8500 rpm are allowed during maximum acceleration through the lower gears A 6000 rpm limit is imposed on a cold engine in order to reduce possible damage from unsympathetic use The use of wide throttle openings and or high rom before normal running temperature has been reached will result in premature wear and should be avoided Do not run the engine continuously at its maximum speed or allow overspeeding to occur on the overrun by changing down through the gears too early as this imposes very high loads on engine components resulting in premature wear and possible failure A red tell tale lamp in the top of the tachometer face lights at high rom dependent on gear engaged to warn that maximum engine speed is being approached When exploiting full acceleration gearchange upshifts should be made immediately the tell tale lights Note that this lamp also functions as a security system tell tale see Vehicle Security Recalibration of the tachometer needle position will occur during a three second period following ignition switch on but if a needle becomes stranded outside of the re calibration range the following procedure should be followed Open driver s door Press and hold trip reset button on column shroud 5 Turn on ignition Security RPM tell tale Tachometer _ SE Speedometer 123 4 WES EE IGNEA I 234567 WC
35. or Lamp An interior lamp is mounted centrally in the rear bulkhead trim panel and is equipped with a three position rocking lens mm Page 12 Lens rocked upwards lamp is switched off NOTE On USA cars arming the alarm with the interior lamp switched off may exclude the doors from activating the alarm Lens central lamp is switched on with or without ignition Lens rocked downwards a courtesy mode applies where the lamp is switched on whenever a door is opened and goes out when the doors are closed In addition the alarm disarm command will also light the interior lamp for a period of 30 seconds or until the ignition is switched on Inertia Switch The safety inertia switch is designed to operate on impact typified by vehicle collision to switch off the fuel pump and thus minimise any fire hazard The inertia switch is mounted at the left hand rear corner of the engine bay and is reset by pressing the rubber diaphragm button on the top of the unit INERTIA SWITCH MP 5 COMPONENT LOCATION amp FUSE RATINGS Main Fusebox The main fusebox is located in the front services compartment on the passenger side and is protected by a plastic cover For access remove the passenger side front body access panel and unclip the fusebox lid Twenty two slots are provided for Littel type fuses which are numbered and coloured according to their amperage rating and may be pulled out from their slot
36. otective hinged flap and an illumination ring which is backlit red when the lights are switched on The format of the socket allows a stand ard cigarette lighter element to be used or other electrical accessories requiring this type of fit AUXILIARY ting Maximum current draw should not ex POWER ee aa ceed 15 amps SOCKET wn Me 2 ohs144 WARNING Do not leave small children unattended in the car since careless interference with the power socket could be dangerous Headlamp Dipswitch Flasher Turn Indicators The steering column left hand lever switch controls the headlamps main beam dip headlamp flash and turn indicators Headlamp Dipswitch To switch on the headlamps press the headlamp switch in the fascia outboard of the steering column The left hand lever switch is then used to select main or dip beam Main beam is obtained with the lever furthest forward away from the steering wheel and dip beam with the lever moved back towards the wheel The main beam Main beam tell tale lamp in the instrument panel lights when main beam is operating Dip beam Note i When main beam is selected the dip beam lamps remain lit ii On cars equipped Flash with optional auxiliary main beam lamps mounted in the radiator air intake the auxiliary lamps operate in conjunction with the body mounted headlamp main beams Headlamp Flasher The headlamp flasher is operative at all times If the lever is pulled towards the steering whee
37. r inertia switch activation of the central door locking are mounted on the scuttle beam above the pas senger footwell with four fuses secured to the harness in that area Fuseno Rating Circuit beneath C1 20A Interior fan C2 15A Wiper motor C3 7 5A Audio key in C4 10A A C compressor A60A Maxi fuse protecting the ABS circuit is located beneath the passenger side fascia top adjacent to the positive post A multi function relay unit containing the engine control relay fuel pump relay and starter relay is mounted in the engine bay near the ECU A similar relay unit is mounted in the front services compartment alongside the fusebox and operates the a c compressor and radiator fans Important Note Although the two modules are identical in appearance their function is different and they must not be transposed The a c relay module A117M0038F has a brown label marked YWB100800 The engine relay module A111E6024F has a white label marked YWB100970 For the location of the vehicle alarm system components see sub section MP 1 Fuse colours 2A Black 3A Violet 4A Pink 5A Orange 7 5A Brown 10A Red 15A Light Blue 20A Yellow 25A Clear Component Location Illustration to be revised CDL module Engine bay fuseboxes Horn mounted on crash structure ECU mounting Fusebox Radiator fan a c control module p11 703mt b Switch CAR Rear fog module I D CDL trip relay Flasher unit
38. rance of 0 5 and 2 3 If adjustment is required from within each front wheelarch using a 5mm hexagonal key remove the three socket head screws securing the headlamp cover masks and withdraw the covers complete with rubber seal 4 To adjust the dip beam laterally adjust the dome headed screw at the upper inboard side of the dip beam uppermost lamp accessed from the front of the lamp Turn clockwise to adjust the beam to the right Optimum setting is 0 To adjust the vertical aim of the dip beam adjust the dome headed screw at the lower outboard side of the lamp accessed from the front of the lamp Turn clockwise to raise the beam Optimum setting is 1 5 5 Repeat for the RH lamp 6 Centralise the machine on the LH main beam lowermost lamp and switch on the main beams Check the main beam alignment which should be centralised with the marker dot on the machine screen or slightly below the horizontal Optimum setting is 0 To adjust the main beam laterally adjust the dome headed screw at the upper inboard side of the lamp accessed from behind the lamp Turn clockwise to adjust the beam to the right To adjust the vertical aim of the main beam adjust the dome headed screw at the lower outboard side of the lamp accessed from behind the lamp Turn clockwise to raise the beam Ta Repeat for the RH lamp 8 Re fit the cover mask assemblies complete with edge seal to the body and secure with the three socket head
39. s using the fuse extractor tool provided on the fusebox lid As viewed from in front of Elise Fuse 1 Fuse 11 m255 NN Fuse 12 Fuse 22 MAIN FUSEBOX Slot Rate Circuit Slot Rate Circuit 1 20A Aux power socket 13 3A ECU ignition 2 2A non USA Alarm siren 14 20A Rad fans USA Reverse lamps 1 amp 2 slow 1 fast 3 20A Driver window 15 7 5A Radio switch pack module 4 20A Passenger window 16 10A Sidelamps 5 7 5A Stoplamps non USA Rear fog non USA Reverse lamps 17 10A Dip beam LH 6 7 5A Turn indicators 18 10A Dip beam RH 7 10A Ignition services 19 20A A C comp relay 8 7 5A Battery services rad fan 2 fast 9 10A Hazard lamps 20 15A Main beam LH 10 75A Horn 21 15A Main beam RH 11 10A Alarm power interior lamp 22 75A CDL 12 10A ABS A OGC 13 psy Engine Compartment Fuses and relays associated with the engine management system are contained in two 4 position fuse holders located at the front of the engine bay on the cabin bulkhead adja cent to the engine ECM To access the fuses unclip rear edge of the cover SAN casa Sse TEEN r RDX Cra A El E Fuseno Rating Circuit R1 20A Fuel pump R2 3A Immobiliser R3 5A Alternator sense _ R4 5A ECU battery feed R5 5A O2 heaters R6 7 5A VSV s VVT VVL IAC R7 10A Injectors ignition coils R8 5A Re circ pump Fusebox C Interior Fuses amp Relays The wash wipe module turn hazard flasher relay horn relay and a relay fo
40. tch lock is located on the right hand side of the steering column l Insert the key into the slot and turn clockwise to position l to unlock the steering column If the key is reluctant to turn wriggle the steering wheel to ease the load on the steering lock Il Turn to position Il to switch on the ignition and operate auxiliary equipment Ill Turn further clockwise to Ill against spring pressure to operate the starter motor As soon as the engine starts allow the key to return to position Il For the correct starting procedure see the later chapter Starting Procedure amp Running In To stop the engine turn the key back to I Passive Immobilisation lf the ignition has been switched off for longer than four minutes or longer than one minute after switching off the ignition and opening the driver s door the passive immobilisation security feature will operate and disable the ignition and starter circuits This condition is indicated by the security tell tale flashing continuously To mobilise the engine press once and for a full second the larger of the two buttons on the transmitter fob The security tell tale will be extinguished B To remove the key turn fully counterclockwise to B and withdraw The steering column lock will be acti vated when the key is withdrawn but may not engage until the steering is turned and the mechanism is aligned DO NOT leave the ignition switched on for long periods
41. tures over 110 in order to prompt closer monitoring of high temperatures but as the pressurised cooling system has a boiling point of over 120 C only if the temperature approaches this level need there be any cause for concern If this should occur allow the engine to idle for a few minutes whilst monitoring the tempera ture and if it continues to rise switch off and seek qualified assistance After a heavy snowfall ensure that the radiator cooling outlet grilles in the front body are cleared of snow before driving the car or overheating may occur Odometer An odometer total distance recorder reading is displayed at the bottom left hand corner of the panel and is calibrated in the same units miles or kilometres as is the soeedometer Trip Recorder A trip recorder is provided at the top left hand corner of the panel calibrated in the same units as is the speedometer In order to zero the trip display switch on the ignition and press for a moment less than 1 second the small button on the steering column shroud between the ignition switch and steering wheel This dual function button also controls the panel illumination see Instrument amp Switch Illumination Fascia Switches Lighting functions are controlled by a vertical row of three push button switches mounted in the fascia outboard of the steering column Each switch is pressed once to switch on and pressed a second time to switch off A symbol is positioned alon
42. when the ignition is switched on and then go out Ifthe lamp lights at any other time a fault in the S I R system is indicated which should be rectified without delay Turn Tell Tale a When the left hand or right hand turn indicators are operating this green tell tale flashes in unison The flasher relay may also be heard to operate If the tell tale fails to light or flashes at an unusual or irregular rate check the operation of the turn indicator lamps immediately A PASC 7 py Seat Belt Tell Tale b The red seat belt tell tale is provided as a reminder that both driver and passenger should always wear the seat belts no matter how short the journey The lamp will light for about 8 seconds following ignition switch on before being extinguished On USA market cars the lamp will flash until the driver s seat belt is fastened accompanied for the first eight seconds by an audible chime Brakes Tell Tale c This tell tale will glow red with the ignition switched on whenever the parking brake is applied Driving the car with the brake not fully released will cause overheat damage to the rear brakes Each time the parking brake is released check that the tell tale is extinguished With the parking brake released if the tell tale should light at any time after the check period stop the car immediately as the circuit has detected a dangerously low level of brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir possibly caused by a hydraulic
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