Washer Jets; Wiper Blades; Battery; Battery Maintenance - Caterham SEVEN Owner's Handbook Manual

Body panels may suffer discolouration as a result of
screenwash spillage. Take care to avoid spillage,
particularly if an undiluted or high concentration of
screenwash is being used. If spillage occurs, wash
the affected area immediately with water.
WARNING!
Do not use an anti-freeze or vinegar/water solution
in the screen washer reservoir – anti-freeze will
damage painted surfaces, while vinegar can
damage the windscreen washer pump.

Washer jets

Once set, the washer jets should not require further
adjustment. If a jet becomes blocked, use a thin
wire or pin as a probe to clear the obstruction.

Wiper blades

Wash the wiper blades in warm soapy water and
periodically check their condition. If signs of
hardness or cracking in the rubber are found, or if
the wipers leave streaks or unwiped areas on the
windscreen during use, then the wiper blades
should be replaced. Replacement blades can be
purchased directly from Caterham or your local
representative.
Clean the windscreen regularly with Autoglym glass
cleaner and ensure the screen is thoroughly
cleaned before fitting replacement wiper blades.

Battery

Battery maintenance

The battery is designed to be maintenance free, so
topping-up is unnecessary. The battery will lose
charge if your vehicle is laid up unused. See
"Laying your vehicle up for long periods" later in this
section.
WARNING!
Batteries contain acid, which is both corrosive and
poisonous. If spillage occurs:

On clothing or the skin – remove any
contaminated clothing immediately, flush the
skin with large amounts of water, and seek
medical attention urgently.

In the eyes – flush with clean water
immediately for at least 15 minutes. Seek
medical attention urgently.

Swallowing battery acid can be fatal unless
IMMEDIATE action is taken – seek medical
attention urgently.

During normal operation
explosive hydrogen gas – ensure sparks and
naked lights are kept away from the engine
compartment.
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batteries emit

For your safety remove all metal wrist bands
and jewellery before working in the engine
compartment and NEVER allow the battery
terminals or vehicle leads to make contact
with tools or metal parts of the vehicle.
WARNING!

DO NOT reverse the polarity of the battery –
the electrical system will sustain extensive
damage if the battery leads are connected to
the wrong terminals.

Figure 23: Battery and clamp

Battery removal and replacement

Before disconnecting the battery, switch off all
electrical equipment and remove the ignition key.
To remove: disconnect the negative ('–') cable first
and then the positive
reconnecting, connect the positive cable first and
then the negative cable. Do not allow the battery
terminals to make contact with metal parts of the
vehicle.
To release the battery from the car, undo the two
bolts securing the battery clamp and remove the
clamp.
When replacing, ensure the battery is fitted the right
way round and that the clamp is secure. Tighten
the clamp bolts until the clamp is free from
movement but do not overtighten.

Replacement battery

Only fit a replacement battery of the same type and
specification as the original – other batteries may
vary in size or have different terminal positions
which could cause a fire hazard when connected to
the car's electrical system. Replacement batteries
can be purchased directly from Caterham or your
local representative.
('+') cable. When