Polaris Slingshot R 2020, Owner'S Manual

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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.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
(MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
Bring the vehicle to a complete stop before stopping the engine.
WARNING
Stopping the engine with the transmission in gear while the vehicle is moving
could cause loss of rear wheel traction or engine and transmission damage,
which could cause loss of control and serious injury or death. Always stop the
engine after the vehicle is fully stopped and the transmission is in neutral (or
clutch is disengaged). If the engine stops unexpectedly while the vehicle is
moving, depress the clutch and guide the vehicle to a safe location off the road
and away from traffic.
IMPORTANT
To perform an emergency engine stop while the vehicle is in motion, hold the
engine start/stop button for 4 seconds.
1. Brake to a complete stop. When nearly stopped, disengage the clutch.
NOTICE
As the vehicle slows, disengage the clutch, or downshift each time vehicle
speed reaches a downshift point.
2. When fully stopped, engage the park brake.
3. Press the Engine Start/Stop button.
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