Caterham Seven - Table of Contents; Contents

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Contents
Contents ........................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Table of figures .............................................................................................................................................................. 4
Table of tables ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
Using this Handbook .............................................................................................................................................. 6
1. Before taking to the road ........................................................................................................................................... 7
Explanation of Dashboard...................................................................................................................................... 8
Speedometer .................................................................................................................................................. 8
Digital display within speedometer ................................................................................................................. 8
Trip recorder reset button ............................................................................................................................... 8
Tachometer ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
Oil pressure gauge ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Temperature gauge ........................................................................................................................................ 8
Fuel gauge ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Warning lights ................................................................................................................................................. 9
Before you drive away ......................................................................................................................................... 13
Pedal adjustment facility ............................................................................................................................... 13
Seats/seat belts/harness .............................................................................................................................. 13
Weather equipment assembly ............................................................................................................................. 14
Security ................................................................................................................................................................ 15
Keys/key numbers ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Immobilisation ............................................................................................................................................... 15
Vehicle battery disconnection ....................................................................................................................... 16
Ignition switch and steering lock ................................................................................................................... 16
Steering lock ................................................................................................................................................. 16
Starting the engine ............................................................................................................................................... 17
Starting in cold climates ................................................................................................................................ 17
Warming up .................................................................................................................................................. 17
Running-In ............................................................................................................................................................ 17
Catalytic converter ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Filling up with fuel: ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Starting the engine: ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Driving the car: .............................................................................................................................................. 17
Switching off: ................................................................................................................................................ 17
Vehicle maintenance: ................................................................................................................................... 18
Gearbox ............................................................................................................................................................... 18
Selecting reverse gear .................................................................................................................................. 18
Precautions while driving .............................................................................................................................. 18
Sequential Gearbox Operation. .................................................................................................................... 18
Fuel ...................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Fuel Filling .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Filling difficulties............................................................................................................................................ 19
Braking System .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Brake pads .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Handbrake .................................................................................................................................................... 19
2. Useful information ................................................................................................................................................... 20
Technical data ...................................................................................................................................................... 21
Vehicle type .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Construction .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Braking system (All models excluding 160 / 165) ........................................................................................ 22
Braking system (160 / 165 only) ................................................................................................................... 22
Parking brake ................................................................................................................................................ 22
Suspension – Standard / SV Chassis .......................................................................................................... 22