Technical data

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Switching off:
DO NOT switch off the engine whilst the car is in
motion, with a forward or reverse drive gear selected.
Vehicle maintenance:
Any engine misfire, loss of engine performance or
engine run-on, could seriously damage the catalytic
converter. For this reason, it is vital that unqualified
persons do not tamper with the engine and that regular
maintenance is carried out by Caterham Cars, in
accordance with the service interval plan included in
this book.
WARNING!
DO NOT run the engine with a spark plug or lead
removed, or use any device that requires an insert into
a spark plug.
Exhaust temperatures can be extremely high; DO NOT
park on ground where combustible materials, such as
dry grass or leaves, could come in contact with the
exhaust system – in dry weather a fire could result.
Cooling fans may operate after the engine is switched
off. Keep clear of all fans while working in the engine
compartment.
Before carrying out maintenance checks or working in
the engine compartment, ALWAYS observe the safety
precautions listed under ‘Safety in the garage’.
Gearbox
The gear positions are indicated on the gear lever
knob. Synchromesh engagement is provided on all
forward gears and in the neutral position the gear lever
is spring loaded to rest naturally between 3rd and 4th
gears.
Selecting reverse gear
Before selecting reverse gear, ENSURE THE CAR IS
STATIONARY; then, fully depress the clutch pedal and
pause briefly before moving the gear lever into position
by pushing the knob downwards prior to moving the
lever fully to the left and forwards.
Precautions while driving
WARNING!
DO NOT rest your hand on the gear lever while driving;
pressure transmitted from your hand, may cause
premature wear to the gear selector mechanism.
DO NOT rest your foot on the clutch pedal while
driving; excessive wear to the clutch will result!
Figure 9: Five and six speed
gear shift patterns
Fuel
USE ONLY UNLEADED PETROL
95 RON (minimum)
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.