DMC De Lorean Specifications

De Lorean Part Number 113090,the Owner’sHandbook,can be viewed using any Adobe Acrobat 2.0reader (available from the Adobe web site -http://www.adobe.

Controls and Operating8INERTIA SEAT BELTS – Fig. 8Warning SystemThe seat belt warning light Fig. 8 will glowwhen the ignition is switched on and eithe

Controls and Operating9STEERING COLUMNCONTROLS – Fig. 11(1) Direction indicator – raise for right.(2) Direction indicator – lower for left.For (1) and

Controls and Operating10CENTER INSTRUMENT PANELCONTROLS – Fig. 14Temperature Control (1)This knob controls the temperature of the airdischarged from t

Controls and Operating11Light Switch (4)First push – Parking/side lights on.Second push – Headlight/side lights on/Third push – Off.The headlight beam

Controls and Operating12INTERIOR LIGHTS – Fig. 16The two interior lights incorporate a threeposition switch within the lens assembly.Forward Switch Po

Controls and Operating13LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT – Fig. 19To open pull lever located on the left handside of the driver’s footwell.Lift the compartment lid

Controls and Operating14DRIVING INFORMATIONStartingCheck that the gear lever is in neutralposition (manual gearbox) or in ‘P’ or ‘N’(automatic gearbox

Controls and Operating152 (Second Gear)Manually shift the gear selector to thisposition for driving in heavy, slow-movingtraffic, for more power when

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MaintenanceMaintenance 18Appearance Care 18Windshield 18Wheels 18Roof Lining (Interior) 18Leather Upholstery 18Stainless Steel Panels andExterior Trim

Maintenance18MAINTENANCEThe following pages contain details of bothperiodic routine maintenance which is bestentrusted to your DMC dealer, together wi

Maintenance 19Regular maintenance together with the use of genuine DMC parts is the key toeconomy, safety, and reliability for your car.It is in your

Maintenance20LUBRICATION ABC DRenew engine oil and filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x x x x

Maintenance21WHEELS AND TYRES Check tyres for tread depth and visually for external cuts in fabric,exposure of ply or cord structure, lumps or bulges

Maintenance22MAINTENANCE OPERATIONSChecking Engine Coolant Level – Fig. 1The cooling system is a high-pressure typewith see through coolant reservoir

Maintenance23With the car on a level surface, and withoutdisturbing the filler cap, check that the levelof fluid is at or just below the ‘MAX’ markmou

Maintenance24Checking BatteryYour car has a Delco FREEDOM battery. Itneeds no periodic maintenance. Its top ispermanently sealed (except for two small

Maintenance25Checking Type inflation PressureTyre pressures should be checked when thetyres are cold (including the spare).It is important that correc

Maintenance26Fuse ReplacementThe fuse block is located under behind thepassenger seat under the rear trim panelFig. 6.The circuit each fuse protects i

Maintenance27The following table lists each fuse by number on the fuse box cover, the circuit(s)protected by a particular fuse, the component from whi

De LoreanOwner’sHandbookPart No. 113090Published byDe Lorean Motor Cars (1982) Limited

Maintenance28Fuse No. Circuit Protected Supply Amperage6 Horns Permanently live 20AHeadlamp flash switchingBuzzer logic boxHazard warning lamps7 Lambd

Maintenance29Fuse No. Circuit Protected Supply Amperage12 Door lamps Permanently live 10ARear interior lampFront interior lampGlove box lampLuggage co

Maintenance30Spare WheelThe compact spare is designed to savespace and its lighter weight makes it easierto install if a flat tyre occurs.If a flat ty

Emissions Control System(North America)Emission Control System(North America) 32Oxygen (Lambda Sensor Closed LoopSystem) 32Emission Performance at Alt

Emission Control System (North America)32Federal and state laws establish the levels ofexhaust emissions that may be emitted intothe atmosphere by aut

Emergency Operating ProceduresEmergency Starting 34Jump Starting with Auxiliary (Booster)Battery 34Push Starting 35Towing 35Freeing Car from Sand, Mud

Emergency Operating Procedures34EMERGENCY STARTINGJump Starting with an Auxiliary (Booster)BatteryJump starting can be dangerous if doneincorrectly. T

Emergency Operating Procedures353. Turn off all unnecessary electricallyoperated accessories in both vehicles withthe exception of those lights needed

Emergency Operating Procedures36and handle in their bag from the lid. Whenrestowing, ensure the rubber straps arefirmly fixed and the fasteners locate

General InformationTechnical Data 38Engine 38Cooling System 38Electrical System: 12 VoltNegative Ground 38Transmission 38Final Drive – Manual and Auto

IntroductionWe would like to take the opportunity tothank you for selecting a De Lorean motorcar and to wish you many years of happyand trouble free m

General Information38TECHNICAL DATAEngineRear mounted, liquid cooled, light alloy 90°V6, with single overhead camshaft per bankand cross flow cylinder

General Information39CapacitiesUnit Metric Measures U.S. Measures*Engine Crankcase 6.5 litres 6.8 quartsDrain and refill (when changing filter add1/2

General Information40Fuel RequirementsU.S.A.Your De Lorean is designed to operate atfactory specifications at UNLEADEDGASOLINE only of at least 87 ant

Controls and OperatingKey to Car Controls 4 - 5Key to Instrument Cluster 5Doors and Locks 6External 6Internal 6Locking Storage Compartment 6Seats 7Sea

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Controls and Operating5KEY TO CAR CONTROLS – Fig. 11. Courtesy Light Switch2. Side WIndow Air Duct3. Left Hand Column Switch4. Instrument Cluster5. Ri

Controls and Operating6DOORS AND LOCKSExternal – Fig. 3The De Lorean is equipped with a centrallocking system which locks or unlocks bothdoors simulta

Controls and Operating7SEATS – Fig. 6Seat Travel AdjustmentLift up on the seat travel release bar (1) andslide complete seat backwards or forwards.Mak