Polaris RANGER 570 2017 Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety page 51

All Wheel Drive (AWD) (4X4 Models)
This vehicle is equipped with a drive mode switch that controls the AWD system. The AWD
Drive Mode switch controls AWD through drive mode options.
Drive Mode Switch
MD Models:
Press and release the top of the switch to enable AWD
Mode. Press and release the bottom of the switch to
enable 2x4 Mode.
EU Models:
Press and release the top of the switch to toggle
through the drive mode options. The selected drive
mode displays in the instrument cluster.
Press and release the bottom of the switch to toggle to
a previous option.
When the switch is released, the drive mode displayed is the active drive mode.
NOTICE: Switching to 4X4 or ADC 4X4 (if equipped) while the rear wheels are spinning may cause
severe drive shaft and gearcase damage. Always switch to 4X4 or ADC 4X4 while the rear
wheels have traction or are at rest.
Drive Mode Operation
Drive mode options include:
• ADC - All Wheel Drive (ADC 4X4) (if equipped)
• AWD - All Wheel Drive (AWD/4X4)
• 2WD - Two Wheel Drive (2X4)
• TURF - TURF Mode (1WD)
WARNING! Operate in TURF mode only as needed to protect smooth,
level surfaces from tire damage. DO NOT operate in TURF mode when
climbing or descending hills, when sidehilling, or when operating on
uneven, loose, or slippery terrain such as sand, gravel, ice, snow,
obstacles, and water crossings.
The vehicle automatically engages 4X4 when operating in
reverse if the drive mode is set to either AWD (4X4) or ADC
4X4.
If your vehicle is equipped with Active Descent Control (ADC):
• Always operate in low gear and engage ADC 4X4 when
transporting heavy loads and/or when towing.
• Always operate in low gear and engage ADC 4X4 before
ascending or descending a hill.
See page 51 for Active Descent Control (ADC) System
information.
OPERATION
MD Models EU Models
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