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2019 Slingshot Owner’s Manual (9928978 REV 05) > Safety Chapter
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The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains
warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully
understand
before safely riding or performing maintenance
on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's
Manual.
Click the CONTENTS link above for the Table Of
Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner
Support area
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Fuel and Exhaust Safety
Always heed these
fuel safety warnings when refueling or servicing the fuel system.
For fuel recommendations and fueling procedures,
see
Fuel Recommendation.
 WARNING |
Gasoline is highly flammable
and explosive under certain conditions.
- Always exercise extreme
caution whenever handling gasoline.
- Always turn off the
engine before refueling.
- Always refuel outdoors
or in a well-ventilated area.
- Open the fuel cap
slowly. Do not overfill the tank. Do not fill the tank neck.
- Do not smoke or allow
open flames or sparks in or near the area where refueling is performed
or where gasoline is stored.
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| WARNING |
Gasoline and gasoline vapors
are poisonous and can cause severe injury.
- Do not swallow gasoline,
inhale gasoline vapors, or spill gasoline. If you swallow gasoline,
inhale more than a few breaths
of gasoline
vapor, or get gasoline in your eyes, see a physician immediately.
- If gasoline spills
on your skin or clothing, immediately wash it off with soap and water
and change clothing.
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| WARNING |
Exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless gas that can cause loss of consciousness
or death in a short
time.
- Never start the engine
or let it run in an enclosed area.
- Never inhale exhaust
gases.
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| Use of after-market exhaust components is not recommended. |
