2003 Polaris Universal ATV Owners Manual - Page 50

FEATURES All Wheel Drive (AWD) System Polaris 4 wheel drive ATVs are equipped with a unique, Polaris exclusive, Demand 4 Drive (AWD) system that's activated by a switch (1) on the right handlebar. When the switch is off, the ATV is in 2 wheel drive at all times. When the switch is on, the ATV is in Demand 4 Drive 1 and the AWD indicator light (2) will 2 be on. When in AWD, the front hubs will automatically engage any time the rear wheels lose traction. When the rear wheels regain traction, the front hubs will automatically disengage. NOTE: The override switch allows activation of Demand 4 Drive (AWD) in reverse if the Demand 4 Drive switch is on. See page 37. There is no limit to the length of time the vehicle may remain in Demand 4 Drive. Engaging Wheel Hubs The Demand 4 Drive 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 front hubs are moving, the hubs will not disengage until the rear wheels regain traction. NOTE: Select AWD models do not have an AWD switch. These models are continuously in AWD. Engage the Demand 4 Drive switch before getting into conditions where front wheel drive may be needed. If the rear wheels are spinning, release the throttle before switching to Demand 4 Drive. CAUTION Switching to AWD while the rear wheels are spinning may cause severe drive shaft and hub damage. Always switch to AWD while the rear wheels have traction or are at rest. 48