Explanation Of Dashboard; Speedometer; Digital Display Within Speedometer; Trip Recorder Reset Button - Caterham Seven Owner's Handbook Manual

Explanation of Dashboard

Brake fail indicator
Hazard warning light
Rear fog light
Heated windscreen
Heater fan
Windscreen washers
Windscreen wipers
Indicator switch
Side/Head lights
Main beam
Headlamp flasher
Heater valve control
Starter push button
Horn push button

Speedometer

Indicates road speed in miles per hour and/or kilometres per hour.

Digital display within speedometer

The display shows the following:
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Odometer reading (shows the total distance travelled by the car).
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Trip recorder (for recording individual journey distances). The word trip is also displayed.

Trip recorder reset button

Whenever the ignition switch is turned on, the display shows the odometer reading. By pressing the trip recorder
reset button briefly, the display will change to show the trip recorder reading (a further press of the button returns
the display to the odometer reading). Press and hold the reset button to reset the display to zero.

Tachometer

Indicates engine speed in revolutions per minute.
NOTE: An electronic limiter will prevent engine speed rising above a pre-determined factory set level.

Oil pressure gauge

The needle indicates the oil pressure measured in bar. The needle will quickly rise when the engine is started. If the
needle falls into the red mark during normal running the oil pressure is at a critical level and severe engine damage
could result; switch off the engine immediately (safety permitting) and seek qualified assistance. (Engine pressure
will fluctuate as engine revs change).
WARNING!
Never restart the engine or drive the car with the oil pressure gauge indicating red.

Temperature gauge

Indicates the temperature of the engine coolant. During normal operation, the needle will rise from the lower (cold)
mark to the middle part of the gauge, where it will remain while the engine is operating at its normal temperature.
In severe driving conditions, such as very hot weather or extended hill climbing, the needle may rise. If the needle
rises to the red mark, the coolant is too hot and severe engine damage could result; stop the car as soon as safety
permits and seek qualified assistance.
Single position spring loaded switch, illuminates to indicate low fluid level. Press to test
bulb.
Single position switch activates all indicators.
Single position switch activates rear fog lights when dipped headlights are illuminated.
(spring-loaded switch for Seven 170 & 270/275/280/310, operates when ignition is on
and main or dip beam headlamps are illuminated. The rear fog light will automatically
switch off if the ignition or headlamps are switched off.)
Single position switch activates heating elements to demist front windscreen.
Two position switch provides low and high speed fan control.
Single position spring-loaded switch activates washer jets when depressed.
Two position switch to provide low and high-speed continuous wipe.
Three position switch Left-Off-Right (not self-cancelling)
Two position switch, first position side lights, second position dipped beam headlight.
Two position switch for dip or main beam.
Single position spring-loaded switch to flash headlights.
This is located on the inside of engine compartment bulkhead, above the driver's knee.
Pull towards driver to increase heat.
Single position spring-loaded push switch, press and hold to start engine
Single position spring-loaded push switch
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