Editing Lotus DPM (section)

==Exige S==

[[image:Exige S DPM Switch.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Exige S (Prototype) DPM Mode Selector]]
Unlike the Elise and Evora, the Exige S uses a 3 position rotary switch. The third position, marked with a chequered flag, is used to disable the Lotus DPM assists entirely, and to select Race Mode in cars equipped with the option.

The switch does not stay in the third position and returns to the centre after being selected by twisting and holding the switch - so if the car is restarted it will revert to Sport Mode, not the previously selected Race Mode or DPM Off. This is important to remember as Sport Mode is LESS restrictive than Race Mode.

===Touring Mode===

Touring mode puts all DPM systems in to their fully activated mode and is designed for normal daily driving conditions.

'''ABS''': Constant<br />
'''Max Engine RPM''': 6800rpm<br />
'''Throttle progression''': Standard<br />
'''Engine Protection Valve (Exhaust valve) strategy''': EPV opens at high throttle/RPM applications<br />
'''DPM Characteristics''': Understeer recognition on, managed slip threshold

===Sport Mode===

Sport Mode increases the traction slip thresholds and removes understeer recognition, allowing the driver more vehicle control before an intervention is required.

'''ABS''': Constant<br />
'''Max Engine RPM''': 7200rpm<br />
'''Throttle progression''': Increased response<br />
'''Engine Protection Valve (Exhaust valve) strategy''': EPV opens from medium throttle applications/engine speeds<br />
'''DPM Characteristics''': Understeer recognition switched off. Increased slip thresholds and increased yaw angle available

===Race Mode===

Only available on cars fitted with optional Race Pack.

'''ABS''': Constant<br />
'''Max Engine RPM''': 7200rpm<br />
'''Throttle progression''': As Sport<br />
'''Engine Protection Valve (Exhaust valve) strategy''': EPV permanently open<br />
'''DPM Characteristics''': Understeer recognition switched off. ESP intervention level set high to allow race traction control to function. The traction system learns and calculates available levels of grip and optimises the correct level of torque and EDL intervention to deliver maximum traction to the driver

====Launch Control====

Available only on cars equipped with the Race Pack. Can only be activated when the car is stationary and in Race Mode.

To use launch control the car must be:

* Stationary
* Engine coolant temperature between 80-110c
* Steering wheel in the straight ahead position (a few degrees tolerance allowed)
* Launch control not have been used in the last 2 minutes
* No ECU/ESP fault codes present
* Vehicle has not performed the maximum number of allowed launches (still to be defined)
* Vehicle has covered more than 500 miles as logged by the ECU

The launch control system can be [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3wnyLqlSsE seen in action on YouTube].

====Off====

All assists disabled except those related to braking.

'''ABS''': Constant<br />
'''Max Engine RPM''': 7200rpm<br />
'''Throttle progression''': As Sport<br />
'''Engine Protection Valve (Exhaust valve) strategy''': EVP permanently open<br />
'''DPM Characteristics''': TC.ESP is completely switched off
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