Fuel; Fuel Filling; Filling Difficulties; Braking System - Caterham Seven Owner's Handbook Manual

Fuel

All Caterham Seven models run on unleaded
petrol, 95 RON (minimum). Higher performance
Caterham Sevens in our range require high octane
unleaded petrol. Please refer to the useful
information section for the recommended fuel for
your Caterham model.
WARNING!
USE ONLY UNLEADED PETROL. Serious damage
to the catalytic converter will occur if incorrect fuel
is used.

Fuel Filling

Always fill the tank SLOWLY until the filler nozzle
automatically cuts-off the fuel supply. DO NOT
attempt to fill the tank beyond this point or spillage
could result due to expansion of the fuel.
The filler tube is designed to accept a narrow filler
nozzle of the type found on pumps that deliver
ONLY unleaded fuel. A flap lies across the filler
neck; insert the filler nozzle sufficiently to fully open
the flap before filling.
WARNING!
DO NOT fully fill the tank if the car is to be parked
on a slope in direct sunlight or high ambient
temperature – expansion of the fuel could cause
spillage.
Filling difficulties
The fuel delivery rate of filling station pumps can
vary significantly from one garage forecourt to
another. This coupled with the fact that modern
pumps are equipped
automatically cuts off the supply as soon as
turbulence is detected in the upper part of the car's
filler neck could result in isolated fuel filling
problems.
If individual owner's experience difficulty, the
following advice may be useful:
Hold the filler gun with the trigger directly
below the nozzle (at right angles to the
ground). Twisting the gun to either side is
unlikely to ease the filling process.
Fill the tank slowly – DO NOT fully squeeze
the trigger.
with a sensor which
Fuel Compatibility Identification
Before refuelling, check the symbol (where
provided) adjacent to the filler cap, also shown
below, and compare them with the symbol shown on
the petrol pump (where provided) to ensure
compatibility.
E5 E10

Braking System

The hydraulic braking system operates through
dual circuits; if one circuit should fail, the other will
continue to function. However, in the event of a
brake failure where only one circuit is operational,
the car should ONLY be driven with EXTREME
CAUTION to pull off the road.

Brake pads

Brake pads and linings require a period of bedding
in. For the first 500 miles, avoid situations where
heavy braking is required.
Remember that regular servicing is vital to ensure
that the brake components are examined for wear
at the correct intervals and changed whenever
necessary to
performance.
WARNING!
DO NOT rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving; this may overheat the brakes, reducing
their efficiency and causing excessive wear.

Handbrake

The handbrake operates on the rear wheels only
and should not require adjustment. To apply the
handbrake, pull the lever up. Always apply the
handbrake FULLY whenever you park the car. To
release, pull the lever up slightly, depress the
button and fully lower the lever.
WARNING!
DO NOT drive with the handbrake applied; this
could damage the rear brakes.
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ensure optimum safety and