Polaris Slingshot SL 2020 Owner's Manual page 87

REVERSE OPERATION
(MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
Do not attempt to shift into reverse gear when the vehicle is moving.
Follow these precautions when operating in reverse:
1. Brake to a complete stop. When nearly stopped, disengage the clutch.
2. When fully stopped, shift to neutral.
3. Always check for obstacles or people behind the vehicle, and always inspect
left and right fields of vision before operating in reverse. If your vehicle is
equipped with a back-up camera, view the display screen for additional
assistance as needed while operating in reverse. See the Back-Up Camera
section for details.
4. When it's safe to proceed, shift into reverse gear.
5. Release the brake pedal.
6. In one smooth motion, simultaneously release the clutch pedal while slowly
depressing the throttle pedal. As the clutch begins to engage, the vehicle will
move rearward.
The reverse speed limit feature limits reverse operation to 10 MPH (16 km/h).
Do not attempt to exceed this speed. If the engine seems to "cut out", vehicle
speed is exceeding the limit. Reduce throttle and slow down. Exceeding the
7. Never apply hard throttle while operating in reverse.
8. Always observe your path of travel and be alert to traffic, pedestrians and
obstacles at all sides of the vehicle while operating in reverse.
NOTICE
CAUTION
limit could result in vehicle instability.
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