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TRANSPORTING AND TOWING Transporting the SLINGSHOT Because of the single rear wheel on the SLINGSHOT vehicle, it cannot be towed by a conventional tow truck. Never tow the SLINGSHOT vehicle on its wheels behind another vehicle. To transport the SLINGSHOT vehicle, always use a trailer or flatbed truck. A trailer must have an approved load rating greater than the actual weight of the SLINGSHOT vehicle, including any installed accessories or cargo. Follow these guidelines after loading the SLINGSHOT vehicle on a trailer or flatbed truck. 1. Place the transmission in gear. 2. Engage the park brake. 3. Turn the key off. Remove the key to prevent loss. 4. Secure all cargo and other items or remove them from the vehicle. 5. Secure all storage compartment doors. 6. Block all wheels at the front and rear of each tire. 7. Always secure the frame of the SLINGSHOT vehicle to the transporting unit securely with suitable tie-down straps. Do not attach straps to the lower front trim. Secure the tiedown straps to the lower front A-arms and rear swing-arm. See illustration. 8. Never allow passengers on a trailer or in a trailered vehicle. 9. Reduce speed and drive with caution while transporting. Attach Front Tie-Down Straps Attach Rear Tie-Down Strap 81

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TRANSPORTING AND TOWING
Transporting the SLINGSHOT
Because of the single rear wheel on the SLINGSHOT vehicle, it cannot be towed by a
conventional tow truck. Never tow the SLINGSHOT vehicle on its wheels behind another
vehicle.
To transport the SLINGSHOT vehicle, always use a trailer or flatbed truck. A trailer must
have an approved load rating greater than the actual weight of the SLINGSHOT vehicle,
including any installed accessories or cargo.
Follow these guidelines after loading the SLINGSHOT vehicle on a trailer or flatbed truck.
1.
Place the transmission in gear.
2.
Engage the park brake.
3.
Turn the key off. Remove the key to prevent loss.
4.
Secure all cargo and other items or remove them from the vehicle.
5.
Secure all storage compartment doors.
6.
Block all wheels at the front and rear of each tire.
7.
Always secure the frame of the SLINGSHOT vehicle to the transporting unit securely
with suitable tie-down straps. Do not attach straps to the lower front trim. Secure the tie-
down straps to the lower front A-arms and rear swing-arm. See illustration.
8.
Never allow passengers on a trailer or in a trailered vehicle.
9.
Reduce speed and drive with caution while transporting.
Attach Rear
Tie-Down
Strap
Attach Front
Tie-Down
Straps