Ignition Switch; Light Switch - Polaris 500 Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety

Switches
Light
Switch
AWD/
Differential
Switch

Ignition Switch

Ignition Switch
The ignition switch is a three-position, key-operated switch. The key
can be removed from the switch when it is in the OFF position.
OFF The engine is off. Electrical circuits are off, except Acc, 12V.
ON Electrical circuits are on. Electrical equipment can be used.
START Turn the key to the START position to engage the electric starter.
The key returns to the ON position when released.
Leaving the keys in the ignition can lead to unauthorized use of the vehicle
resulting in serious injury or death. Always remove the ignition key when the
vehicle is not in use

Light Switch

The ignition switch key must be in the ON/RUN position to operate the
headlights. The light switch has three positions: high beam, low beam
and off.
AWD/Differential Lock Switch
The AWD/Differential Switch has three positions: All Wheel Drive
(AWD), Differential Lock/Two Wheel Drive (2WD) and Off (1WD/turf
mode).
Press the top of the rocker switch to engage All Wheel Drive (AWD).
See page 50 for AWD operating instructions.
Move the rocker switch to the center position to lock the differential and
operate in two wheel drive (2WD). See page 49 for Differential Lock
operating instructions.
Press the bottom of the switch to unlock the differential and allow the
rear drive wheels to operate independently (1WD). This mode of opera-
tion is well suited to turf driving or when active traction is not needed.
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
High
Beam
Low
Beam
OFF
WARNING
AWD
2WD
OFF
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