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Owners handbook 1/1

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION

MODEL

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REGISTRATION No

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This section must be completed by the original

selling distributor or Radical Sportscars.

Radical Sportscars

Unit 24-26 Ivatt Way Business Park
Westwood
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE3 7PG
United Kingdom

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+44(0)1733 331616

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+44(0)1733 294959

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[email protected]

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www.radicalsportscars.com

No. 7346 V1
07/14 – 200

Summary of Contents for RXC

Page 1: ...Handbook...

Page 2: ...be completed by the original selling distributor or Radical Sportscars Radical Sportscars Unit 24 26 Ivatt Way Business Park Westwood Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE3 7PG United Kingdom T 44 0 1733 331...

Page 3: ...ng started 11 Exterior overview 12 Interior overview 14 Controls 17 LCD dashboard 22 Safety and security 25 Driving your RXC 28 Driving technique 30 Maintenance 32 Engine bay overview 33 User maintene...

Page 4: ...04...

Page 5: ...l family The RXC is the culmination of four and a half years of design and development to create the world s most extreme road legal coupe Influenced and inspired by contemporary LMP design it brings...

Page 6: ...of the RXC we advise all owners to read this handbook thoroughly before driving Always drive within your own capabilities paying close attention to local traffic regulations the prevailing weather con...

Page 7: ...ine bay Check oil level adjust level as required Check coolant level in swirl pot adjust level as required check coolant is circulating when engine running Clean airbox and area around engine ELECTRON...

Page 8: ...out the following handover to ensure you are completely happy in the operation and everyday maintenance of your new Radical RXC Adjustment of the seat harnesses and controls Instrumentation and dashbo...

Page 9: ...n n n n n n n n n n n n I confirm that distributor stamp has carried out the Radical RXC Handover Procedure and I am satisfied with the vehicle s operation maintenance and service schedule upon deliv...

Page 10: ...10...

Page 11: ...Getting started Exterior overview Interior overview Controls LCD dashboard Safety and security 11...

Page 12: ...Exterior overview 12 3 1 7 9 2 4 5 6 8...

Page 13: ...ct fuel grade 33 8 Bodywork cleaning and care 35 9 Centre lock wheel removal fitting 38 1 Seat adjustment 25 2 Tyre pressures specification 33 3 Front rear body clips and catches 34 4 Front light bulb...

Page 14: ...14 Interior overview Controls LCD Dashboard Safety and security...

Page 15: ...ated screen on off button U Wash wipe on off button U Power steering adjustment U Engine start button Interior light on off button U Traction control U Airconditioning on off button U Heater on off bu...

Page 16: ...button U Sidelights on off button U U Hazard warning lights on off button Electric mirror adjustment joystick U U Rear foglight on off button U Fan on off button U Heated screen on off button U Wash w...

Page 17: ...U Right indicator Left indicator U Horn U Flash main beam U Down gearshift paddle U U Flash main beam U Up gearshift paddle U Windscreen wiper switch Controls 17...

Page 18: ...hts Illumination of dashboard switches and the multifunction LCD screen will also occur Sidelights and dash illumination are switched off when the sidelight button is pressed again or the ignition is...

Page 19: ...sing the wheel mounted switch activates an intermittent wipe of the windscreen press the switch again to activate slow speed constant wipe then again for fast speed constant wipe A further press retur...

Page 20: ...ss to activate the heater AIR CONDITIONING ON OFF BUTTON Press to activate the air conditioning which operates from the outermost air vents only POWER STEERING ADJUSTMENT SWITCH Has five settings 1 Mi...

Page 21: ...parameters of the multifunction LCD dashboard to be adjusted and timing telemetry data to be downloaded optional feature ask your Radical distributor for more details TRACTION CONTROL ON OFF BUTTON T...

Page 22: ...g light U Odometer U Oil temperature reading U Speedometer U Dash menu recall buttons U Low fuel level U warning light Low water temperature U warning light High water temperature U warning light Gear...

Page 23: ...to avoid damage LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT Illuminates to warn of low oil pressure If this light illuminates under normal driving conditions STOP DRIVING IMMEDIATELY switch off the engine and inve...

Page 24: ...ing that run GEAR INDICATOR Shows the gear as a value 1 7 Neutral is indicated with a 0 zero Reverse gear is indicated by a digital R SPEEDOMETER Displays vehicle speed in miles per hour or kilometres...

Page 25: ...m the column Uncrew the steering wheel to dash electrical connector in a counter clockwise direction to detach from the dashboard and remove completely Remove carefully to ensure the connector does no...

Page 26: ...when the car is not in use There is a light on the button to indicate when switched on A buzzer will also indicate the master switch has been left on SEAT ADJUSTMENT The driver and passenger bucket s...

Page 27: ...when driving on track It has been proven that these devices reduce the likehood and severity of head and or neck injuries in the event of an accident Such devices should be worn and the safety harnes...

Page 28: ...e engine cold or warm With the car in neutral turn on the ignition key push start button until the engine fires There is no need to press the throttle Do not depress the clutch when starting the vehic...

Page 29: ...ed to use the clutch STOPPING Neutral can only be selected from first gear and when the car is stationary change all the way down to first gear and pull the left hand paddle with the clutch depressed...

Page 30: ...ally or at any point through a corner will unbalance the car and increase the chance of losing control In most corners the initial braking phase is when the majority of the grip is available to you bu...

Page 31: ...eated as a switch and should only be applied once the majority of your steering has been completed Again applying large amounts of throttle and steering lock may result in you and the car pointing in...

Page 32: ...Engine bay User maintenance Jacking and towing Fusebox access Maintenance 32...

Page 33: ...tank filler cap 3 Air filter inside housing 4 Rear damper adjustment 5 Chargecooling system swirl pot 6 Fuel pressure regulator 1 Engine coolant swirl pot 2 Engine oil dry sump tank filler cap 3 Air...

Page 34: ...ww radicalonline co uk TYRE CARE AND MAINTENANCE ROAD Front tyre size 215 45 R17 91Y Rear tyre size 245 45 R17 95Y Recommended Pressure 32psi Cold TRACKDAY Front tyre size 215 45 R17 Rear tyre size 25...

Page 35: ...the oil is warm approx 60 C If it is below this level add oil to bring up to the correct level DO NOT fill to the top mark when cold as oil expands as it warms and the system will overflow For quantit...

Page 36: ...nsing gently shake off excess water and only allow filter to dry naturally Then spray air filter oil evenly along the crown of each pleat holding nozzle about 3 away Allow oil to wick for 20 minutes b...

Page 37: ...the black knurled collar This is on the top for the front dampers and at the base of the rear dampers Screw towards the damper body to increase damper stiffness unscrew away from damper body to reduc...

Page 38: ...ntral tubular jacking point that projects below the rear diffuser This is sited directly below the rear drive unit DO NOT ATTEMPT TO JACK UP THE VEHICLE AT ANY OTHER POINT You risk damage to bodywork...

Page 39: ...towing the car should be recovered on a transporter or trailer with all four wheels off the ground Radical can supply tie down points secured in the wheel centres for safe and secure long distance tr...

Page 40: ...to reveal Removing the rubber blanking plugs below the central air vents allows access to two 5mm hexagonal drive securing bolts By unscrewing these the top pod can be lifted clear taking care not to...

Page 41: ...um head and block Bore stroke 95 5mm X 86 7mm 92 5mm X 86 7mm 81 0mm X 71 5mm Compression ratio 11 0 1 10 3 1 12 5 1 Valve gear 4 per cyl chain driven 4 per cyl chain driven 4 per cyl chain driven Pow...

Page 42: ...5 45 R17 Road Rear 245 45 R17 Road STEERING Type Electrically power assisted rack pinion Turns lock to lock 1 6 SUSPENSION Front Rear Inboard pushrod double wishbone coil springs Intrax adjustable dam...

Page 43: ...Notes 43...

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