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Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

1.1

Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

1.2

Security levels and symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

1.3

General safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

1.4

Safety instructions for driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

2

View of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

2.1

Wildcat, Wildcat Sport, Wildcat Trail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

2.1.1

Front left-hand view of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

2.1.2

Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

2.2

Prowler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

2.2.1

Front left-hand view of the vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

2.2.2

Rear right-hand view of the vehicle  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

2.2.3

Cockpit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

2.3

Warning signs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

2.3.1

Wildcat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

2.3.2

Prowler XT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

2.3.3

Prowler HDX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

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Serial numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

4.1

Ignition switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

4.2

Steering lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

4.3

Gear shift  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

4.3.1

Gear shift  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

4.4

Drive selector switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

4.5

Foot brake  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

4.6

Adjusting the steering wheel height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

4.6.1

Adjusting the steering wheel height (Wildcat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

4.6.2

Adjusting the steering wheel height (Prowler)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

4.7

Safety belt icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

4.8

Parking icon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

4.9

Light switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

4.10

Reverse override switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

4.11

Accelerator pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

4.12

Removing and installing seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

4.12.1 Removing and installing seats (Wildcat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
4.12.2 Removing and installing seats (Prowler)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
4.13

Safety belt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

4.14

Doors / side safety straps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

4.14.1 Doors (Wildcat). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
4.14.2 Side safety straps (Prowler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
4.15

Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Summary of Contents for Prowler 700i HDX 2015

Page 1: ...Side by Side user manual...

Page 2: ...iestra e 43 5600 St Johann i Pg Austria Phone 43 6412 20 140 0 Fax 43 6412 20 140 111 Mail office arcticcat eu Homepage www arcticcat eu All rights reserved especially the right of reproduction distri...

Page 3: ...oses and not for representing factual circumstances As Arctic Cat continuously refines and improves the products any retroactive liability is excluded The user manual is an integral part of the vehicl...

Page 4: ...al numbers 24 4 Controls 25 4 1 Ignition switch 25 4 2 Steering lock 25 4 3 Gear shift 26 4 3 1 Gear shift 26 4 4 Drive selector switch 26 4 5 Foot brake 27 4 6 Adjusting the steering wheel height 27...

Page 5: ...in the joints Wildcat 52 6 Driving 53 6 1 Check list 53 6 2 Starting switching off the engine 54 6 2 1 Starting the engine Wildcat 54 6 2 2 Starting the engine Prowler XT 54 6 2 3 Starting the engine...

Page 6: ...otective rubber sleeves for perfect condition 71 7 8 Battery 71 7 8 1 Trickle charging 72 7 8 2 Charging 73 7 8 3 Jump start 73 7 9 Tyres 75 7 9 1 Checking the tyre pressure 75 7 9 2 Checking tyre con...

Page 7: ...Contents 7 8 Care 82 8 1 Cleaning the vehicle 82 8 2 Shutting down the vehicle 83 8 3 Putting the vehicle into operation 83 9 Technical data 84 10 Registration information form 90 11 Index 91...

Page 8: ...rity levels and symbols This user manual contains different symbols The symbols call attention to possible risks or indicate protective measures The warning symbols are classified in the categories Da...

Page 9: ...er carry passengers on the cargo platform Never drive if the cargo platform has been removed Never drive without the corresponding protective clothes jacket trousers helmet protective eyewear boots an...

Page 10: ...ive in fast flowing stretches of water or in stretches of water whose depth exceeds the height of the floor Observe that wet brakes increase the braking distance Test the brakes as soon as you have le...

Page 11: ...ctic Cat remove heavy soiling of the cooler Notes on uphill driving Never drive on uphill slopes of more than 15 Check the terrain carefully before driving uphill Never drive on slopes with slippery o...

Page 12: ...eath cover Wildcat 3 Safety belt 4 Taillight brake light lamp 5 On board tool kit underneath the seat 6 Driver door 7 Fuses underneath the seat Sport and Trail 8 Indicator Sport and Trail 9 Head light...

Page 13: ...ion switch 4 Gauge 5 Glove compartment 6 Indicator pilot lamp 7 12 V socket 8 Shift lever 9 Light switch Sport and Trail 10 Drive selector switch 11 Accelerator pedal 12 Brake pedal 13 Emergency brake...

Page 14: ...ont left hand view of the vehicle Fig 3 1 Safety belt 2 Tailgate lock 3 Storage compartment 4 Lateral rest 5 Side safety strap 6 Battery underneath the seat 7 Fuses underneath the seat 8 Hitch 9 Headl...

Page 15: ...cle 2 15 2 2 2 Rear right hand view of the vehicle Fig 4 1 Taillight brake light lamp 2 Grab 3 Side safety strap 4 On board tool kit underneath the seat 5 Storage compartment 6 Hitch 7 Cargo box 8 Res...

Page 16: ...Shift lever 3 Shelf 4 Glove compartment 5 12 V socket 6 Reverse override switch depending on homologation 7 Drive selector switch 8 Accelerator pedal 9 Ignition switch 10 Brake pedal 11 Buckle for si...

Page 17: ...g the vehicle shall have read and understood this informa tion before driving The warning signs are considered permanent components of the vehicle If a warning sign comes off or becomes illegible you...

Page 18: ...2 View of the vehicle 18 2 3 1 Wildcat Fig 6...

Page 19: ...View of the vehicle 2 19 Fig 7...

Page 20: ...2 View of the vehicle 20 2 3 2 Prowler XT Fig 8...

Page 21: ...View of the vehicle 2 21 Fig 9...

Page 22: ...2 View of the vehicle 22 2 3 3 Prowler HDX Fig 10...

Page 23: ...View of the vehicle 2 23 Fig 11...

Page 24: ...s attached to the rear side of the engine housing In the event of inquiries on spare parts maintenance work and accessory parts or in the event of warranty claims specify the name of the vehicle the v...

Page 25: ...the starter is activated When releas ing the ignition key it will return to the position RUN You cannot remove the igni tion key in the position START 4 2 Steering lock The steering lock is installed...

Page 26: ...switch The drive selector switch has three switch positions 2WD driving with two wheel drive rear wheel drive 4WD driving with four wheel drive all wheels 4WD Lock driving with four wheel drive and lo...

Page 27: ...Prowler 1 Press lever 1 and move steering wheel to the desired position 2 Release lever 1 3 Check if the height adjustment of the steering wheel is engaged Fig 16 ATTENTION Only connect or disconnect...

Page 28: ...ay Fig 18 4 9 Light switch The light switch has three switch positions Fig 19 High beam 1 Low beam 2 Centre position lighting is switched off To select the desired function press the light switch into...

Page 29: ...erate 4 11 Accelerator pedal Increasing engine speed and vehicle speed 1 Press accelerator pedal Reducing engine speed and vehicle speed 1 Release accelerator pedal WARNING Only actuate the reverse ov...

Page 30: ...nsert into the floor mounts 3 Swivel end of the seat downwards and press until the seat release engages 4 12 2 Removing and installing seats Prowler Removing the seat 1 Pull seat release on the front...

Page 31: ...it roll up 4 14 Doors side safety straps 4 14 1 Doors Wildcat The vehicle has one door on each side Closing the door 1 Swivel the door inwards until the door latch engages in the door lock with a clic...

Page 32: ...power steering an error code will appear in the gauge display When the power supply fails the power steering will not be operative In this case you will only be able to steer the vehicle applying high...

Page 33: ...ears when the gear lever is located in position P High beam indicator 2 The high beam icon appears when the high beam is switched on Fig 20 NOTE The M Mode and S Set buttons can be arranged in a diffe...

Page 34: ...cally go out Power steering indicator EPS 7 In the event of an error of the power steering the text EPS 7 and a flashing error code will appear Battery status indicator 8 In the event of a voltage dro...

Page 35: ...hours counter 13 The clock is set to the 12 hour format The operating hours counter displays the total operating hours of the vehicle and cannot be reset to zero Setting the clock 1 Turn ignition key...

Page 36: ...me of day Toggling between speed display revolutions display and time of day 1 Press left hand button 6 Toggling between Anglo American and metric units display 1 Select the function Speed display 2 P...

Page 37: ...isplay modes 1 Press and release centre button 4 repeatedly until the desired mode is dis played Resetting the trip meter 1 Press and release centre button 4 repeatedly until the desired mode Trip met...

Page 38: ...for the area in the centre of the display Speedometer Tachometer Clock Odometer Trip meter Trip 1 Trip meter Trip 2 Operating hours counter Right hand button 5 Using the right hand button you can togg...

Page 39: ...the error the error display will automatically go out Safety belt indicator 11 The safety belt icon appears for approx 8 seconds after switching on the ignition 4 16 3 Gauge Prowler XT The gauge has...

Page 40: ...button 8 repeatedly until the desired number of minutes is displayed High beam indicator 4 The high beam icon appears when the high beam is switched on Temperature indicator 5 When the coolant tempera...

Page 41: ...various displays of the digital instruments can be set and reset Odometer trip meter 9 The odometer measures the total number of kilometres driven with this vehicle and cannot be reset The trip meters...

Page 42: ...he gauge display as long as the error has not been rectified Battery status indicator In the event of a voltage drop 9 V or an overvoltage 16 V the flashing display VOLT will appear in the display Tem...

Page 43: ...these vehicles Temperature indicator 3 If the coolant temperature exceeds the normal operating range the temperature icon starts flashing and the gauge display goes out for 30 sec onds Thereafter the...

Page 44: ...rious displays of the digital instruments can be set and reset Level indicator 8 Displays the approximate fill level of the fuel tank Odometer trip meter 9 The odometer measures the total number of ki...

Page 45: ...the minute display press the S button 7 repeatedly until the desired number of minutes is displayed Differential lock indicator 11 The LOCK indicator appears when the differential lock is activated NO...

Page 46: ...y must be reset manually To do this turn ignition key to OFF posi tion and thereafter to the ON position again ECM Engine Control Module In the event that a technical error occurs on the engine or the...

Page 47: ...tailgate downwards Closing the tailgate 1 Fold tailgate upwards and press firmly forwards 2 Hook the bracket of each one of the latches 1 at the vehicle s side 3 Press the latches 1 forwards Swivelli...

Page 48: ...nd the right hand side panels upwards 8 Unhook tailgate 5 from cargo platform and remove upwards 9 Remove screws 6 and nuts 7 8 10 Store screws nuts and retaining ropes at a save location for assembly...

Page 49: ...the storage compartment underneath the bonnet release both straps on the end of the bonnet and fold bonnet forwards The on board tool kit is stored underneath the driver seat 4 18 3 Storage space tool...

Page 50: ...completely registered the vehicle check list must be completed online the 6 digit PIN is sent via e mail After delivery the gauge display will display one of the following codes U1000 or U1001 At the...

Page 51: ...2 repeatedly until the second digit of the registration PIN is dis played on the right hand side of the gauge display 9 Repeat steps 7 and 8 until all 6 digits of the registration PIN have been enter...

Page 52: ...operating temperature Do not let the engine idle for too long 5 4 Running in the brake pads New brake pads must be run in to obtain their ideal frictional force Running in the brake pads 1 Accelerate...

Page 53: ...5 Identical adjustment of the shock absorbers of one axle Proper functioning of the lighting system high beam low beam taillight brake light indicators number plate lighting Perfect functioning of th...

Page 54: ...d release as soon as the engine is run ning Do not accelerate while doing this 5 Let the engine warm up WARNING Provide adequate ventilation when operating the engine in closed rooms Do not start or r...

Page 55: ...e current drive position is shown in the gauge display ATTENTION Do not accelerate while the transmission is in park position Otherwise the drive belt will be damaged ATTENTION Always use drive positi...

Page 56: ...lever into position P 2 Turn ignition key to OFF position ATTENTION Do not accelerate while the transmission is in park position Otherwise the drive belt will be damaged WARNING Excessive braking at h...

Page 57: ...ope Drive particularly carefully over mountainous terrain Never drive downhill in idle Driving uphill Use drive position L Switch four wheel drive on Hold steering wheel with both hands Accelerate and...

Page 58: ...situations 6 7 4 Reversing Reverse slowly Avoid sharp turns If possible do not drive downhill Avoid sudden braking If you cannot see the terrain behind the vehicle park vehicle get off and examine the...

Page 59: ...rrent of the stretch of water before driving through it When doing this also look for boulders tree trunks and other hidden obstacles Check if you will be able to leave the stretch of water again on t...

Page 60: ...To do this shift to idle and move the vehicle back and forth If the brakes are frozen Take the vehicle to a warmer place to let the brakes thaw WARNING Never drive on frozen lakes or rivers WARNING Dr...

Page 61: ...ofter turn nut 2 anti clockwise using a suitable hook wrench from the on board tool kit Fig 30 WARNING The suspension shall be adjusted identically on both sides of an axle ATTENTION The shock absorbe...

Page 62: ...hook wrench from the on board tool kit Fig 31 6 8 3 Adjusting the shock absorb ers Prowler HDX Fig 32 NOTE The spring pre tensioning of the shock absorbers can be adjusted continu ously to adapt the s...

Page 63: ...sting air damping rear shock absorbers 1 Connect air pump to the valve 1 2 With the aid of the air pump adjust the air pressure at the desired value refer to the following table Fig 33 Position Spring...

Page 64: ...higher vehicle weight Adapt the speed Only transport persons in the trailer if the trailer has been authorised to do so Avoid sudden acceleration fast steering manoeuvres and sudden braking Observe th...

Page 65: ...cident Check the vehicle for damages Check for leaking fluids Check steering for free movement Check functioning of brakes WARNING Fuel is highly flammable Fire at the fuel tank may lead to fire and e...

Page 66: ...r shop 7 2 Checking the coolant level 7 2 1 Checking the coolant level Wildcat Check coolant level before every ride as follows 1 Unscrew two screws 1 2 Remove cover 2 3 Unscrew cover 3 4 Check coolan...

Page 67: ...ngine oil level before every ride as follows 1 Unscrew oil dipstick 1 from the engine housing and wipe with a clean cloth 2 Screw oil dipstick 1 into the engine housing 3 Unscrew oil dipstick 1 from t...

Page 68: ...1 into the engine housing 7 Install centre console 7 3 3 Checking the engine oil level Prowler XT Check engine oil level before every ride as follows 1 Remove seat refer to section 4 12 2 2 Remove ce...

Page 69: ...rew cap Refill engine oil When doing this observe the maximum fill level Screw cap onto the filler hole Install seat refer to section 4 12 2 6 Screw oil dipstick 1 into the engine housing 7 Install ce...

Page 70: ...rake fluid reservoir before every ride The brake fluid level must be located between the MIN and MAX marks Fig 36 NOTE If the vehicle is operated in extremely cold weather 23 C or lower a small amount...

Page 71: ...ing into operation The discharge of the battery may have e g the following causes Changing ambient temperatures Quiescent current demand Corroding connections Self discharge Frequent starts stops Shor...

Page 72: ...t be lit too The charging process begins Fig 37 ATTENTION When using a charger without charge conservation function battery damage may occur after reaching the maximum charge capacity due to overcharg...

Page 73: ...1 Remove battery cover and all terminal covers NOTE The charger charges the battery to up to 95 of its charge capacity Then the trickle charging indicator 3 lights up After the trickle charging indic...

Page 74: ...ch as e g mobile phones navigation systems and radios from the on board power supply in both vehicles WARNING Leaking or bulging batteries indicate a frozen battery or a short circuit When detecting t...

Page 75: ...form all components of the fuel system 14 Start donor vehicle and let it run several minutes 15 Start recipient vehicle and let it run several minutes before removing the jumper cables 16 Remove the...

Page 76: ...oad bar front 0 96 0 83 1 1 rear 0 96 0 83 1 1 Air pressure homologated bar front 0 8 1 0 8 1 0 8 1 rear 0 8 1 0 8 1 0 8 1 Vehicle Wildcat Sport Prowler HDX Prowler 1000 XTZ Air pressure off road bar...

Page 77: ...the same wattage NOTE Observe the minimum tread depth specified by the law NOTE The air filter is cleaned by the Arctic Cat specialist repair shop If the vehicle is operated in air with high dust con...

Page 78: ...he lamp housing 7 Insert connector into the light bulb socket 7 11 3 Replacing headlight lamp Prowler Replace headlight lamp as follows 1 Remove connector from light bulb socket 2 Turn lamp holder ant...

Page 79: ...p and two screws on the bottom of the lamp holder 3 Remove lamp holder 4 Unscrew three nuts and remove defective taillight brake light from lamp holder 5 Fasten new taillight brake light with three nu...

Page 80: ...ll up device Do not oil nor lubricate the roll up device Check if the belt buckles can be fastened and released ATTENTION Always replace defective fuses with fuses of the same type and rating Only use...

Page 81: ...safety straps are stretched tight when doing this Check if the belt buckles can be released 7 15 Checking the roll over protection Check the roll over protection for the following items Deformation Fr...

Page 82: ...al parts exception brake discs and exhaust system 7 Apply a soft cleaning and care product to all plastic parts ATTENTION Do not use any high pressure cleaner to clean the vehicle ATTENTION Heavy soil...

Page 83: ...in a closed dry and level room 8 3 Putting the vehicle into operation Put the vehicle into operation as follows 1 Remove preservative products 2 Remove cloth from exhaust system 3 Install a battery r...

Page 84: ...ding on vehicle Automatic CVT with EBS Hi Lo reverse park position Automatic CVT with EBS Hi Lo reverse posi tion Rapid response clutch Hi Lo reverse park position Drive type 2 4 WD electr front diff...

Page 85: ...apacity l US qt 2 9 3 3 3 3 5 3 3 3 5 Rear axle oil capacity ml fl oz 250 8 5 250 8 5 175 5 9 Petrol recommended EU unleaded octane 95 octane 95 octane 95 octane Engine oil recommended Arctic Cat ACX...

Page 86: ...t differ ential lock 2 4 WD electr front differ ential lock Front brakes Hydr disc brake lever lock parking brake Hydr disc Hydr disc Rear brakes Hydr disc brake lever lock parking brake Hydr disc Hyd...

Page 87: ...Petrol recommended EU unleaded octane 95 octane 95 octane Engine oil recommended Arctic Cat ACX All Weather Synthetic Arctic Cat ACX All Weather Synthetic Differential gear rear axle gear oil SAE app...

Page 88: ...er ential lock 2 4 WD electr front differ ential lock Front brakes Hydr disc brake lever lock parking brake Hydr disc Hydr disc Rear brakes Hydr disc brake lever lock parking brake Hydr disc Hydr disc...

Page 89: ...ommended EU unleaded octane 95 octane 95 octane Engine oil recommended Arctic Cat ACX All Weather Synthetic Arctic Cat ACX All Weather Synthetic Differential gear rear axle gear oil Arctic Cat Synthet...

Page 90: ...other person Complete this form and send it to the address mentioned above Attach a copy of the vehicle registration certificate Change of address ownership or warranty transfer to Name ______________...

Page 91: ...g downhill 57 Driving over obstacles 58 Driving uphill 57 In cold weather 60 Skidding 59 Slipping 59 With trailer 64 E Engine Running in 52 Starting 54 Starting Prowler HDX 55 Starting Prowler XT 54 S...

Page 92: ...ction 81 S Safety belt 31 80 Seats removing and installing Prowler 30 Wildcat 30 Serial numbers 24 Shifting gears 55 Shock absorbers 70 Adjusting Prowler HDX 62 Adjusting Prowler XT Wildcat Trail 62 A...

Page 93: ...with national rules Always Apply the correct driving technique to prevent rollovers on slopes off road or in curves Wear the safety belts driver and passenger Read and observe all warnings and operat...

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