Polaris RZR 570 2017 Owner's Manual For Maintenance And Safety page 44

FEATURES AND CONTROLS
All Wheel Drive (AWD) System
For models equipped with a rear differential, refer to the All Wheel
Drive/Rear Differential section beginning on page 41.
On models not equipped with a rear differential,
the All Wheel Drive system is controlled by the
AWD switch. When the switch is on 2X4, the
vehicle is in two-wheel drive at all times. When
the switch is on AWD, the vehicle is in all wheel
drive and the 4X4 indicator in the instrument
cluster will be on.
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.
Engaging AWD
The AWD switch may be turned on or off while the vehicle is moving.
Initially, the vehicle's electronic system will not enable the AWD until
the engine RPM is below 3100. Once enabled, the AWD remains
enabled until the AWD switch is turned off. If the switch is turned off
while the demand drive unit is moving, it will not disengage until the
rear wheels regain traction.
Engage the AWD switch before getting into conditions where front
wheel drive may be needed. If the rear wheels are spinning, release the
throttle before switching to AWD.
NOTICE: Switching to AWD while the rear wheels are spinning or slipping may
cause severe drive shaft and gearcase damage. Always switch to
AWD while the rear wheels have traction or are at rest.
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AWD
2WD