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WIPER: The WIPER switch is used to turn on the wiper blade. The toggle switch moves up for SLOW and down for
FAST.
INDI: The INDI switch is used to turn on the left or right indicators. The toggle switch has to be held to the left to
indicate left or held to the right to indicate right.
RAIN: The RAIN switch is used to turn on the rear rain light. The toggle switch moves up for OFF and down for ON.
FUEL LOW: The FUEL LOW light is a red L.E.D that warns the drivers that the fuel has reached a low level and will
need refuelling soon.
LIGHTS: The LIGHTS switch is a twisting toggle that turns the cars headlights and rear lights on or off.
ENGINE START: The ENGINE START button is used to crank the engine, it can be pressed with the ignition off to
prime the oil pressure, or with the ignition on to fire up the engine.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS: There is a selection of six circuit breakers on the dashboard; they are all clearly labelled with
the component they are connected to. If a circuit breaker trips it can simply be pushed back in to reset it. It is
important to find the reason that the circuit breaker tripped.
HEATED SCREEN: The HEATED SCREEN button is used to demist the windscreen; the engine has to be running for
this component to function and is set on a 20 minute timer. If the screen is cracked or damaged the heated element
may not work.
PADDLE SHIFT EMERGENCY: The PADDLE SHIFT EMERGENCY switch is a toggle switch, that when flicked down
activates the emergency shifting mode. This mode can be used to limp the car back to the pits if an electrical fault
stops the standard shifting system from working.
NOTE: THE GEARBOX WILL SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND REVERSE WITHOUT THE USE OF THE NEUTRAL
SELECT BUTTON WHEN IN THIS MODE.
FIRE: The FIRE handle is linked to a fire extinguisher. The extinguisher is plumbed into various points around the car
and is automatically released when the handle is pulled. It is important that the pin in the fire extinguisher is
removed before the car leaves the pits when heading out to track and also replaced before transporting the vehicle.
Starting Procedure
To start the engine follow the five steps listed below.
Along with the Fire Handle on the dashboard
there is another handle located on the
external of the car between the bonnet and
windscreen. The blue button is a Master off
button which should be used to shut off the
power to the car in an emergency.
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