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OPERATION
Shifting Gears
Recommended Shift Points
Accelerating
Accelerate by depressing the throttle pedal. For even acceleration, depress the throttle pedal
smoothly. When you reach the recommended speed for upshifting, shift up one gear.
WARNING!
Accelerating abruptly could cause loss of control on low traction surfaces. Loss of control
could result in serious injury or death. Always accelerate gradually, especially on wet, slippery or other
low traction surfaces.
Braking
Always allow a sufficient stopping distance so that brakes can be applied gradually. Practice
braking in a safe area to become familiar with the feel of the SLINGSHOT brakes before
driving in traffic.
1. To slow the vehicle, release the throttle pedal and depress the brake pedal evenly and
gradually.
NOTE:
If the anti-lock brake system activates while braking you may feel pulsing at the brake pedal.
Continue applying equal pressure to the brakes to slow or stop the vehicle.
2. As the vehicle slows, disengage the clutch, or downshift each time vehicle speed reaches
a downshift point. If braking to a complete stop, disengage the clutch when the vehicle is
nearly stopped.
3. After braking to a complete stop, shift to neutral and release the clutch pedal to reduce
clutch bearing wear. If stopping in traffic, keep your foot on the brake pedal so other
drivers can see your vehicle’s brake lights.
WARNING!
Braking improperly could result in loss of control, which could result in serious injury or
death. Always apply the brakes gradually, especially on wet, slippery or other low traction surfaces.
Avoid braking in a curve or turn.
Upshifting (Accelerating)
Downshifting (Decelerating)
Gear Change
Recommended Speed
Gear Change
Recommended Speed
1 to 2
15 MPH (24 km/h)
5 to 4
40 MPH (64 km/h)
2 to 3
25 MPH (40 km/h)
4 to 3
35 MPH (56 km/h)
3 to 4
40 MPH (64 km/h)
3 to 2
20 MPH (32 km/h)
4 to 5
45 MPH (72 km/h)
De-clutch
15 MPH (24 km/h)
