Polaris RANGER 500 2022 Owner's Manual page 70

OPERATION
ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM
The standard All Wheel Drive system is
controlled by the AWD switch. When the
switch is in the 2X4 position
vehicle is in two-wheel drive at all times.
When the switch is in the AWD position
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, the vehicle is in all wheel drive and
the 4X4 indicator in the instrument
cluster will be on.When in AWD, the
demand drive unit will automatically
engage any time the rear wheels lose
traction. When the rear wheels regain
traction, the demand drive unit will
automatically disengage. There is no
limit to the length of time the vehicle
may remain in AWD.
ENGAGING/DISENGAGING AWD
The AWD switch may be turned on or off while the vehicle is moving.
• Press the top of the rocker switch to engage AWD.
• Press the bottom of the switch to operate in two wheel drive.
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 demand drive unit is
moving, it will not disengage until the rear wheels regain traction.
Engage the AWD switch before getting into conditions where front wheel drive
may be needed. If the rear wheels are spinning, release the throttle before
switching to AWD.
Switching to AWD while the rear wheels are spinning or slipping may cause
severe drive shaft and gearcase damage. Always switch to AWD while the rear
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.
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NOTICE
wheels have traction or are at rest.
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All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
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Two-Wheel Drive (2WD)