2015 Polaris Slingshot SL Owners Manual - Page 33

2015 Polaris Slingshot SL Manual

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS Hood Open the hood to access the engine compartment. The hood release lever is located between the headlights. 1. Push the hood release lever downward to disengage the four hood latches. CAUTION! Always use only the hood handle when opening the hood. Do not grasp the hood edges. Hood Handle 2. The metal hood handle is a plate located above the release lever and on the underside of the hood plastic. Firmly grasp the hood handle and Hood Release Lever pull the hood upward and forward, rotating the hood to a vertical position at the front of the vehicle. 3. To close the hood, grasp the hood handle. Pull the handle upward and toward the vehicle until the hood is fully seated. Apply firm downward pressure on the hood at all four latch points to ensure the hood is securely latched at all four points. Windshield (if equipped) NOTICE: Brake fluid and alcohol will permanently damage the windshield. Do not use glass cleaners, water or soil repellents, and petroleum or alcohol based cleaners on the windshield, as these products can damage the windshield. The windshield provides wind protection and increased riding comfort but will not protect riders in a collision with another vehicle, the road, birds or any other object. Do not ride with a loose or damaged windshield or mounting hardware. Regularly check all fasteners for tightness. Tighten all center windshield mount screws (if equipped) to 6-8 ft-lbs (8-11 Nm). Tighten all other screws only until the wellnut begins to turn. Windshield Care Clean the windshield with a soft cloth and plenty of warm water. Dry with a soft clean cloth. Remove minor scratches with a high-quality polishing compound designed for use on polycarbonate surfaces. Center Windshield Mount Screws (if equipped) 6-8 ft-lbs (8-11 Nm) WARNING! Always replace the windshield if scratches obstruct clear vision and cannot be removed. Fuel Cap The fuel tank filler cap is located on the left side of the vehicle, behind the driver's seat. Fuel Cap 31

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Hood
Open the hood to access the engine compartment.
The hood release lever is located between the
headlights.
1.
Push the hood release lever downward to
disengage the four hood latches.
CAUTION!
Always use only the hood handle when
opening the hood. Do not grasp the hood edges.
2.
The metal hood handle is a plate located above
the release lever and on the underside of the
hood plastic. Firmly grasp the hood handle and
pull the hood upward and forward, rotating the
hood to a vertical position at the front of the
vehicle.
3.
To close the hood, grasp the hood handle. Pull the handle upward and toward the vehicle
until the hood is fully seated. Apply firm downward pressure on the hood at all four latch
points to ensure the hood is securely latched at all four points.
Windshield (if equipped)
NOTICE:
Brake fluid and alcohol will permanently damage the windshield. Do not use glass cleaners,
water or soil repellents, and petroleum or alcohol based cleaners on the windshield, as
these products can damage the windshield.
The windshield provides wind protection and increased
riding comfort but will not protect riders in a collision
with another vehicle, the road, birds or any other
object. Do not ride with a loose or damaged windshield
or mounting hardware. Regularly check all fasteners
for tightness.
Tighten all center windshield mount screws (if
equipped) to 6-8 ft-lbs (8-11 Nm). Tighten all other
screws only until the wellnut begins to turn.
Windshield Care
Clean the windshield with a soft cloth and plenty of
warm water. Dry with a soft clean cloth. Remove minor
scratches with a high-quality polishing compound
designed for use on polycarbonate surfaces.
WARNING!
Always replace the windshield if scratches obstruct clear vision and cannot be removed.
Fuel Cap
The fuel tank filler cap is located on the left side of the vehicle,
behind the driver’s seat.
Hood Release Lever
Hood Handle
Center Windshield Mount Screws
(if equipped)
6-8 ft-lbs (8-11 Nm)
Fuel Cap