Diagnostic Mode - Polaris 2005 SPORTSMAN 500 Servise Manual

ELECTRICAL
operated at an RPM too low to keep the battery
charged. A low battery warning may also occur under
normal operation if the machine is at idle and high
electrical load (lights, cooling fan, accessories) is
applied. Driving at a higher RPM or connecting a
battery charger will usually clear the warning.
5. Engine Hour Display Indicator
Displays number of hours of engine operation.
6. AWD Indicator
Illuminates when the electrical portion of the AWD
system is enabled.
7. Gear Indicator
Specifies what position
transmission are in. This area is blank if a fault occurs.
8. Mode Indicator
Indicates which modes are being utilized.
Fuel Gauge
9.
The segments of the fuel gauge show the level of fuel
in the fuel tank. When the last segment clears, a low
fuel warning is activated. All segments will flash,
"FUEL" will display in the LCD, and the speedometer
needle will blink. If riding, be sure to refuel
immediately.
Blink When Low on Fuel

DIAGNOSTIC MODE

*NOTE: This gauge features auto shut--off protection
if the voltage on the DC bus is excessive. This is
usually the result of an open battery condition, and the
gauge is designed to survive such an event.
*NOTE: If the gauge will not indicate what gear it is
in and will not allow AWD operation, AWD can still be
enabled by holding in the mode/override button.
To enter the diagnostics mode:
1. Turn the key switch off and wait 10 seconds.
2. Set the park brake and shift the transmission to
neutral.
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the shift lever and
3. Hold the mode/reverse override button as you
turn the key switch on.
4. Release the switch as soon as the display is
activated.
Use the mode/reverse override button to toggle
through the diagnostic screens.
The initial screen display refers to the software
version installed on your ATV. This information is only
displayed briefly.
Screen 1: The first screen indicates battery voltage.
Refer to Ill. 2.
Ill. 2
Screen 2: Tachometer (Ill. 3) indicates engine rpm
for setting idle speed. NOTE: RPM can be viewed in
normal screen settings or diagnostic mode.
Ill.3
Screen 3: AWD diagnostic screen. This screen
indicates whether or not current is flowing through the
AWD coil on models with switchable AWD.
AWD Off