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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Contents
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Table of Figures
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Table of Tables
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Using this Handbook
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Before Taking to the Road
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Figure 1: Dashboard Layout for Models with Standard Instruments
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Explanation of Dashboard
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Speedometer
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Digital Display Within Speedometer
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Trip Recorder Reset Button
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Tachometer
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Oil Pressure Gauge
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Temperature Gauge
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Fuel Gauge
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Warning Lights
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Figure 2: Dashboard Layout for CSR with Integral Dash
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Figure 3: Dashboard Layout for Seven 485/ Superlight R400 (Reverse for RHD)
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Figure 4: Dashboard Layout for Seven 620 R
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Before You Drive Away
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Pedal Adjustment Facility
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Seats/Seat Belts/Harness
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Weather Equipment Assembly
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Figure 5: 4-Point and 6-Point Harness
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Figure 6: Tensioning the Hood
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Security
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Keys/Key Numbers
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Immobilisation
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Figure 7: Hood Folding Procedure
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Vehicle Battery Disconnection
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Ignition Switch and Steering Lock
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Steering Lock
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Starting the Engine
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Starting in Cold Climates
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Warming up
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Running-In
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Catalytic Converter
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Filling up with Fuel
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Driving the Car
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Switching off
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Gearbox
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Selecting Reverse Gear
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Precautions While Driving
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Sequential Gearbox Operation
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Figure 8: 5/6 Speed and Sequential Gearbox
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Fuel
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Fuel Filling
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Filling Difficulties
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Braking System
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Brake Pads
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Handbrake
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Useful Information
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Table 1: Specifications
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Technical Data
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Vehicle Type
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Construction
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Table 2: Dimensions
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Braking System (All Models Excluding 160 / 165)
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Braking System (160 / 165 Only)
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Parking Brake
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Suspension - Standard / SV Chassis
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Suspension - CSR Chassis
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Steering Mechanism
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Road Wheel Nut Torque
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Electrical
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Manual Transmission
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Table 3: Kerb Weights
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Table 4: Wheels - Tyres - Pressures
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Table 5: Gearbox Ratios
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Table 6: Final Drive Ratio
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Recommended Fluid Specification
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Table 7: Fluid Capacities
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Track Use
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Enjoying Track Days and Competing in Your Caterham Seven
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Motorsport
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Track Days
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Maintenance
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Figure 9: under Bonnet Location - EU5 K6A
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Figure 10: under Bonnet Location - EU4 Sigma 120
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Figure 11: under Bonnet Location - Sigma 125 / 140
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Figure 12: under Bonnet Location - Duratec 175
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Figure 13: under Bonnet Location - Duratec 180 / 210
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Figure 14: under Bonnet Location - Duratec 237
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Figure 15: under Bonnet Location - Duratec 310
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Regular Checks
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Weekly Checks
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Emission Control
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Safety in the Garage
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Figure 16: Front Axle Stand Positioning
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Figure 17: Rear Axle Stand Position
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Poisonous Liquids
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Used Engine Oil
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Checking Fluid Levels
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Engine Oil Levels
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Engines with Standard Wet Sump Arrangement
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Figure 18: Wet Sump Dipstick Level Indicator
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Figure 19: Dry Sump Tank Cap and Level Indicator for CSR 200 / 260 Only
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Engines with Dry Sump Tank - Except CSR 200 / 260
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Engines with Dry Sump Bell Tank and Swirl Tower - CSR 200 / 260 Models Only
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Supercharger Oil Level Checking and Maintenance (for 620 R Only)
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Coolant Check & Top-Up
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Anti-Freeze
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Figure 20: Coolant Expansion Bottle
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Brake/Clutch Fluid Check & Top-Up
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Wipers & Washers
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Windscreen Washers
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Figure 21: Clutch Fluid Reservoir
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Figure 22: Brake Fluid Reservoir
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Washer Jets
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Wiper Blades
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Battery
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Battery Maintenance
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Battery Removal and Replacement
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Replacement Battery
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Figure 23: Battery and Clamp
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Battery Disposal
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Battery Charging
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Wheels & Tyres
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Caring for Your Tyres
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Tyre Pressures
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Tyre Wear Indicators
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Valve Caps
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Punctured Tyres
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Replacement Tyres
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Changing a Wheel and Tyre Assembly
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Tools Required
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Positioning the Jack
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Removing and Refitting the Wheel and Tyre Assembly
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Figure 24: Front and Rear Jack Points
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Cleaning and Car Care
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Washing Your Car
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Removing Tar Spots
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Body Protection
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Windscreen
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Hood/Sidescreen
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Mirrors
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Wiper Blades
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Looking after the Interior
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Laying Your Vehicle up for Long Periods
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Travelling Abroad
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In an Emergency
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Emergency Starting
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Emergency Towing
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Towing for Recovery
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Before Being Towed
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Figure 25: Jump Lead Connection
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Fuses and Relays
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Fuses and Relays - K6A Suzuki
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Fuses and Relays - Sigma
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Figure 26: Fuse Box and Relay Location
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Figure 27: K6A Fuse Box and Relay Layout
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Fuses and Relays - Duratec
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Fuses and Relays - Duratec EU4 175 / 237
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Renewing a Fuse
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Fuse Colours
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Figure 28: Duratec Fuse Box and Relay Layout
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Parts & Accessories
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Service Parts & Accessories
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Bulb Replacement
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Headlamps
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Side Lamp (Front)
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Indicators (Front)
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Indicator Repeaters (Front)
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Stop/Tail and Indicators (Rear)
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Rear Fog Light, Reversing Light
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Number Plate Lamp
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Table 9: Torque Figures
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Table 10: Torque Figures Continued
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Servicing
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Service Schedules - K6A Suzuki Engine Variants
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Service Schedules - Ford Sigma 125/140 & Duratec 175/180/210 Engine Variants
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Service Schedules - Duratec 237 Only
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Service Schedules - Duratec 310 Only
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Service Record
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Cambelt Replacement
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Factory Upgrade Record
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Model
SEVEN Superlight R400
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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