Technical data

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Figure 7: Tensioning the hood
Figure 8: Hood folding procedure
vi) The Velcro lined strips inside the hood should now
capture the front hoodstick, which prevents the
hood from ballooning at speed.
vii) The tops of the sidescreens tuck under the flaps
on the hood sides in order to make the hood
watertight. At the rear, however, the sidescreens
overlap the hood.
Removal and storage
To remove the hood slacken the buckles and remove
in reverse to the above. (Vii to i)
It is important that the hood is folded correctly when
removed in order to avoid unsightly creases and to
prevent the clear plastic windows being scratched. We
suggest that it is always folded and then rolled as
shown in Fig 7.
To help prevent damage, and free up storage space, a
protective hood bag is available from Caterham Cars
Parts Counter.
NOTE: Never store the hood when wet.
Security
Keys/key numbers
You have been supplied with 4 keys: 2 for the ignition
and 2 for the fuel cap. The numbers for these can be
found on a small tag attached to the key ring.
You will also have been supplied with 2 coded
transponder tags.
WARNING!
Keep the key tag and spare key in a safe place – NOT
IN THE CAR!
If the key or tag is lost please contact Caterham Cars
to make arrangements for a additional keys and tags.
Immobilisation
Most Caterhams are fitted with an immobiliser as
standard, this will be Sterling Excel vehicle immobiliser
system.
Disarming the system
Insert your ignition key with the transponder unit
attached to the same key ring and the reader unit will
automatically recognise the transponder and disarm
your immobiliser. The LED will stop flashing and turn a
constant red indicating the vehicle can be started
Arming the system
When the vehicle’s ignition is switched off and the keys
are removed from the ignition, the immobiliser will
prepare to arm and the red LED will illuminate. During
this period, the ignition can be switched back on,
cancelling the arming and permitting the vehicle to be
started as normal.
If after twenty seconds the ignition has not been turned
on, then the immobiliser will automatically ‘arm’ and the
red LED will flash. This ‘auto-arming’ sequence means
that it is impossible to leave your vehicle unprotected.