2015 Polaris Slingshot Owners Manual - Page 13
2015 Polaris Slingshot Manual
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SAFETY Safe Driving Practices Follow these general safe driving practices: • To prevent loss of control, keep both hands on the steering wheel unless you're shifting gears. • Obey the speed limit and adjust your speed and driving technique based on road, weather and traffic conditions. As you travel faster, the influence of all other conditions increases, which can increase the possibility of losing control. • Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Do not use a mobile phone or other handheld device while operating the vehicle. • Improper braking may cause loss of control. Apply the brakes gradually when the road is wet, rough or slippery. Allow for a greater braking distance in these conditions. If possible, avoid applying the brakes while making a turn. • Reduce speed in wet conditions. Pay particular attention if water is beginning to pool on the road. Three-wheeled vehicles behave differently than other vehicles when driving over deep water. Your SLINGSHOT vehicle may hydroplane, which could result in loss of control, if operating speed is too high for the depth of water on the road. Use of Accessories • Never modify this vehicle through improper installation or use of accessories that are not SLINGSHOT-approved. Use only genuine SLINGSHOT accessories designed for your SLINGSHOT vehicle. • Do not install electrical accessories that exceed the capacity of the vehicle's electrical system. Never install higher wattage light bulbs than those supplied as original equipment. An electrical failure could result and cause hazardous loss of engine power or lights, or damage to the electrical system. Modifications Modifying this vehicle by removing any equipment or by adding equipment not approved by SLINGSHOT may void your warranty. Such modifications could also make the vehicle unsafe and could result in severe injury to operator or passenger, as well as damage to the vehicle. Some modifications may not be legal in your area of operation. If in doubt, contact your authorized dealer. Parking the SLINGSHOT Vehicle To help prevent rolling, engage the park brake when the vehicle is parked. See page 29. When leaving the vehicle unattended, turn the engine off and engage the park brake. Remove the ignition key to prevent unauthorized use. 11