Caterham Seven - Brake;clutch fluid check & top-up

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 DO NOT remove the reservoir cap when the
cooling system is hot – escaping steam or
water could cause serious injury.
 Anti-freeze is poisonous and can be fatal if
swallowed. If accidental consumption of anti-
freeze is suspected, seek appropriate medical
attention immediately.
 Take precautions to prevent anti-freeze
coming in contact with the skin or eyes. If this
should happen, rinse immediately with plenty
of water.
 Anti-freeze is flammable. Take care not to
spill anti-freeze onto a hot engine – a fire may
result.
 When topping up, avoid spillage onto painted
body panels – anti-freeze may damage
painted surfaces.
 Any spillage should be wiped up immediately.
Brake/clutch fluid check & top-up
Fluid level in the brake/clutch reservoir may fall
slightly during normal use, but should not drop
below the lower level mark. If there is any
appreciable drop in level over a short period,
consult Caterham.
Topping-up
Wipe the filler cap clean before removing to prevent
dirt from entering the reservoir and then top-up the
reservoir to the ‘MAX’ mark using a recommended
fluid: (See technical data: recommended fluid
specification.)
For the clutch reservoir, ‘Max’ and ‘Min’ levels are
highlighted on the outer surface of the reservoir as
illustrated.
Use only new fluid from a sealed container (old fluid
from uncapped containers or fluid previously bled
from the system will absorb moisture and adversely
affect performance).
To refit the cap, replace slowly to prevent leakage
and screw up by hand only.
WARNING!
 DO NOT drive the car if the fluid level is
below the ‘DANGER’ mark.
 Brake/Clutch fluid may damage painted
surfaces: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately and wash the
area with a mixture of car shampoo and
water.
 If Brake/Clutch fluid should come into contact
with the skin or eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water.
 Brake/Clutch fluid must be completely
replaced every after two years, regardless of
mileage.
 Brake/Clutch fluid is inflammable; do not
allow fluid to come into contact with hot
components or naked flames.
Wipers & Washers
Windscreen washers
Check the reservoir level at least every week and
top-up with a mixture of water and screenwash.
WARNING!
Screenwash is flammable, particularly if high or
undiluted concentrations are exposed to sparks. Do
not allow screenwash to come into contact with
naked flames or sources of ignition.
Figure 22: Brake fluid reservoir
Figure 21: Clutch fluid reservoir
1. Reservoir filler cap
2. ‘MAX’ – maximum level
3. 'DANGER' – minimum level