Regular Checks; Weekly Checks; Emission Control; Safety In The Garage - Caterham SEVEN Owner's Handbook Manual

Regular checks:


Operation of lights, horn, direction indicators,
wipers, washers and warning lights.

Operation of seat
brakes.

Look for fluid deposits on the floor beneath
the car, which may indicate a fluid leak.

Weekly checks:


Engine oil level.

Cooling system level.

Condition and pressure of tyres.

Brake fluid levels.

Clutch fluid levels.

Screen washer reservoir level.
NOTE: Any significant or sudden drop in fluid
levels, or uneven tyre wear, should be reported to
Caterham without delay.

Emission control

Your car is fitted with emission control equipment
designed to meet specific legal requirements. You
should be aware that unauthorised replacement,
modification or tampering with this equipment by an
owner or motor vehicle repairer, could be unlawful
and subject to legal penalties.
In addition, engine settings must not be tampered
with. These have been established to ensure that
your car complies with stringent exhaust emission
regulations. Incorrect
adversely affect

Figure 16: Front axle stand positioning

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belts/harnesses and
engine settings may
exhaust
emissions, engine performance
consumption, as well
temperatures, which could result in damage to the
catalytic converter and the car.

Safety in the garage

If you need to carry out maintenance on your
vehicle, observe the following safety precautions at
all times:
WARNINGS!

ALWAYS keep hands, tools and items of
clothing, clear of all drive belts and pulleys

DO NOT touch exhaust or cooling system
components until they are cool.

DO NOT touch
components with the ignition switch turned
on.

NEVER leave the engine running in an
unventilated area – exhaust gases are
poisonous and extremely dangerous.

DO NOT work beneath the car with a
vehicle lifting jack as the only means of
support. (See axle stand positioning).

Ensure sparks and naked lights are kept
away from the engine compartment.

Remove all metal wrist bands and jewellery,
before working in the engine compartment
and NEVER allow the battery terminals, or
leads, to make contact with tools or other
metal parts of the car.

Figure 17: Rear axle stand position

and fuel
as causing high
electrical leads or