4Wd Switch - Honda FourTrax Foreman TRX500FE2 2018 Owner's Manual

4WD Switch

Your ATV is equipped with a 4WD switch (1), which permits a choice
between the "2WD" and "4WD" drive modes. Select a drive mode
that's suitable for your riding.
Keep both hands on the handlebar while machine is in motion and
come to a complete stop before using the 4WD switch.
The 4WD switch is located above the throttle lever. To select the
drive mode, with your ATV stopped, push the 4WD switch.
To check your present drive mode, look at the 4WD indicator (2).
2WD mode: the 4WD indicator disappears when the 2WD mode engages.
4WD mode: the 4WD indicator appears when the 4WD mode engages.
If the 4WD indicator does not appear when selecting the 4WD
mode, accelerate your ATV slowly until the 4WD indicator appears.
The 4WD indicator and differential lock indicator both flash together
when there is any abnormality in the front final gear system. See
Front Differential Lock and Speed Limiter Override (Differential Lock
Switch and Start/Override Button), page 42.
2WD mode
(2)
4WD mode
(1) 4WD switch
Controls & Features
(2) 4WD indicator
Instruments & Controls
2WD mode
(1)
4WD mode
(1)
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