Polaris Slingshot R 2020, Owner'S Manual

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5. Allow the engine to idle. Idle speed will gradually slow to normal as the
engine warms to operating temperature.
6. Release the park brake before operation. To propel the vehicle forward, you
must depress the accelerator pedal.
IMPORTANT
Once the brake is released, the AutoDrive system does not automatically
propel the vehicle forward, but the vehicle will roll freely on slanted terrain. See
the Operating on Hills section for details.
SHIFTING GEARS
(MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
WARNING
Forced shifting (without depressing the clutch pedal) could cause damage to
the engine, transmission and drive train. Such damage could cause loss of
control, which could result in serious injury or death. Always depress the clutch
pedal fully to disengage the clutch before shifting gears.
The SLINGSHOT vehicle is equipped
with a 5-speed transmission. Neutral is
located between gears. When the shift
lever is in neutral, it should move freely
from left to right.
1. Start the engine. See the Starting the Engine section for details.
2. With the engine at idle speed and the clutch disengaged (pedal depressed),
apply the brakes.
3. Move the shift lever into first gear.
4. Release the brake pedal.
5. In one smooth motion, simultaneously release the clutch pedal while slowly
depressing the throttle pedal. As the clutch begins to engage, the vehicle will
move forward.
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OPERATION