Polaris Sportsman 450 2022 Owner's Manual page 40

FEATURES AND CONTROLS
AWD (4X4) MODE
When the switch is on AWD, the ATV is four-wheel drive, and the AWD indicator
icon in the instrument cluster display will be visible.
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. The
vehicle automatically engages AWD when operating in
reverse if the switch is set to either AWD position.
2X4 MODE
When the switch is on 2X4, the ATV is in two-wheel
drive at all times.
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