Content Source: 2021 Slingshot Owner’s Manual (9939930 R02) > Operation Chapter

IMPORTANT

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.

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Starting the Engine

The starter interlock system allows the engine to be started only when the clutch is disengaged (clutch pedal fully depressed) on Manual Transmission vehicles or when the brake pedal is fully depressed on AutoDrive Transmission vehicles.
NOTICE
If the vehicle runs out of fuel, prime the system before attempting to restart the engine. See the Priming the Fuel System section for details.
If this is your first time operating the SLINGSHOT, read and understand the following sections of this manual before starting the engine:
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Safety

Safety Warnings
Safe Driving Practices

Operating a SLINGSHOT vehicle has inherent risks.
Selecting Gears

Gear Selector(AutoDrive Transmission)
Accelerating

Accelerating
Braking

Braking(Manual Transmission)
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Manual Transmission Models

  1. Perform the steps outlined in the Pre-Ride Inspection section.
  2. Apply the brake and depress the clutch pedal all the way to the floor to disengage the clutch.
  3. Make sure the transmission is set to neutral (N).
  4. With the brake pedal depressed, press the engine start/stop button to start the engine. Do not push the throttle pedal.
  5. If either the check engine indicator or the low oil pressure indicator illuminates after the engine starts, stop the engine immediately. Refer to either the check engine indicator information or the low oil pressure indicator information. See the Indicator Lamps section for details.
  6. Allow the engine to idle. Idle speed will gradually slow to normal as the engine warms to operating temperature.
  7. Release the park brake before operation.

AutoDrive Transmission Models

  1. Perform the steps outlined in the Pre-Ride Inspection section.
  2. Apply the brake pedal.
  3. With the brake applied, press the engine start/stop button to start the engine. Do not push the throttle pedal.
    NOTICE
    You may hear a whining noise when starting a vehicle equipped with AutoDrive. This is normal operation. You may see the message “Wait for Pump Priming” on the display screen and the Start/Stop button flash white. Once the Start/Stop button turns green, the engine is ready to start. This may take longer in colder weather or if your vehicle hasn’t been operated for extended periods.
  4. If either the check engine indicator or the low oil pressure indicator illuminates after the engine starts, stop the engine immediately. Refer to either the check engine indicator information or the low oil pressure indicator information. See the Indicator Lamps section for details.
  5. Allow the engine to idle. Idle speed will gradually slow to normal as the engine warms to operating temperature.
  6. Release the park brake before operation. To propel the vehicle forward, you must depress the accelerator pedal.
IMPORTANT
Once the brake is released, the AutoDrive system does not automatically propel the vehicle forward, but the vehicle will roll freely if not on level terrain. See the Operating on Hills section for details.

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