2016 Polaris Ranger XP 900 Owners Manual - Page 58

2016 Polaris Ranger XP 900 Manual

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OPERATION All Wheel Drive/Active Descent Control System ADC models are equipped with a drive mode switch that controls the AWD system. The AWD/ADC Drive Mode switch controls AWD through drive mode options. For models that are not equipped with ADC, refer to the All Wheel Drive section beginning on page 54. Drive Mode Operation Drive mode options include: • ADC - All Wheel Drive (ADC 4X4) • AWD - All Wheel Drive (AWD/4X4) • 2WD - Two Wheel Drive (2X4) • TURF - TURF Mode (1WD) The vehicle automatically engages 4X4 when operating in reverse if the drive mode is set to either AWD (4X4) or ADC 4X4. Drive Mode Switch • 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 57 for Active Descent Control (ADC) System information. 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. Drive Mode Switch Press and release the top of the switch to toggle through the drive mode options. The selected drive mode displays at three locations on the instrument cluster. • Acronyms display in the information display area of on the instrument cluster (for several seconds) • The corresponding icon illuminates in the information center. See page 36. • The indicator light for the selected drive mode illuminates on the drive mode indicator. 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 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. 88:88 AWD System Icons km mi ADC AWD 2WD TURF Drive Mode Indicator Acronyms 56

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OPERATION
All Wheel Drive/Active Descent Control System
ADC models are equipped with a drive mode switch that controls the AWD system. The
AWD/ADC Drive Mode switch controls AWD through drive mode options.
For models that are not equipped with ADC, refer to the All Wheel Drive section beginning
on page 54.
Drive Mode Operation
Drive mode options include:
°
ADC - All Wheel Drive (ADC 4X4)
°
AWD - All Wheel Drive (AWD/4X4)
°
2WD - Two Wheel Drive (2X4)
°
TURF - TURF Mode (1WD)
The vehicle automatically engages 4X4 when operating in reverse
if the drive mode is set to either AWD (4X4) or ADC 4X4.
•
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 57 for Active Descent Control (ADC) System information.
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.
Drive Mode Switch
Press and release the top of the switch to toggle
through the drive mode options. The selected
drive mode displays at three locations on the
instrument cluster.
°
Acronyms display in the information display
area of on the instrument cluster (for several
seconds)
°
The corresponding icon illuminates in the
information center. See page 36.
°
The indicator light for the selected drive mode
illuminates on the drive mode indicator.
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 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
Switch
ADC
AWD
2WD
TURF
Drive Mode
Indicator
Acronyms
km
mi
88
:
88
AWD System
Icons