2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Owners Manual - Page 42

2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 EFI Manual

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS All Wheel Drive System The All Wheel Drive system is controlled by the 4X4 switch. ADC 4X4 Mode When the switch is on ADC 4X4, the ADC system allows engine braking to all 4X4 four wheels when the vehiSwitch cle descends a hill or incline. Always move the 4X4 switch to ADC 4X4 before ascending or descending a hill. See page 44. 4X4 Mode When the switch is on 4X4, the ATV is in 4X4, and the 4X4 indicator light in the instrument cluster will be on. When in 4X4, 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 4X4. NOTE: The override switch allows activation of 4X4 in reverse if the 4X4 switch is on. See page 34. 2X4 Mode When the switch is on 2X4, the ATV is in two-wheel drive at all times. 42

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
All Wheel Drive System
The All Wheel Drive system
is controlled by the 4X4
switch.
ADC 4X4 Mode
When the switch is on ADC
4X4, the ADC system
allows engine braking to all
four wheels when the vehi-
cle descends a hill or incline.
Always move the 4X4
switch to ADC 4X4 before
ascending or descending a hill. See page 44.
4X4 Mode
When the switch is on 4X4, the ATV is in 4X4, and the 4X4 indicator
light in the instrument cluster will be on.
When in 4X4, 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 4X4.
NOTE:
The override switch allows activation of 4X4 in reverse if the 4X4
switch is on. See page 34.
2X4 Mode
When the switch is on 2X4, the ATV is in two-wheel drive at all times.
4X4
Switch