Polaris RANGER 500, Owner'S Manual

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ALL WHEEL DRIVE/REAR DIFFERENTIAL SYSTEM
If your model is equipped with a lockable differential, you can choose to operate
with an open differential or a closed differential.
ENGAGING AWD
Press the top of the switch to engage All
Wheel Drive (AWD). The 4X4 indicator
illuminates in the rider information center to
indicate that the vehicle is in AWD.
When the AWD switch is on, the front
gearcase will automatically engage any time
the rear wheels lose traction. When the rear
wheels regain traction, the front gearcase
will automatically disengage. There is no
limit to the length of time the vehicle may
remain in AWD.
Initially, the vehicle's electronic system will
not enable the AWD until the engine RPM is
below 3100. Once enabled, the AWD
remains enabled until the AWD switch is
turned off. If the switch is turned off while the
front gearcase is moving, it will not
disengage until the rear wheels regain
traction.
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
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Differential Lock
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Differential Unlock
Engage the AWD before getting into conditions where front wheel drive may be
needed. If the rear wheels are spinning, release the throttle before switching to
AWD.
NOTICE
Switching to AWD while the rear wheels are spinning may cause severe drive
shaft and clutch damage. Always switch to AWD while the rear wheels have
traction or are at rest.
DISENGAGING AWD
Move the AWD switch to the center or bottom position to disengage AWD. If the
switch is turned off while the front hubs are driving, they will not release until the
rear wheels regain traction.
In some situations, the front gearcase may remain locked after turning the AWD
switch off. If this occurs, you may notice increased steering effort and some
vehicle speed restriction. Perform the following procedure to unlock the front
gearcase.
To disengage AWD, do the following:
1. Stop the vehicle.
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