2012 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 4x4i EPS Owners Manual - Page 73

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HOW TO RIDE 71 WARNING HAZARD Shifting into "H" (High) or "L" (Low) or "R" (Reverse) while moving. WHAT CAN HAPPEN Shifting the transmission while the vehicle is moving can cause abrupt changes in speed and direction resulting in loss of control and accident with severe personal injury or death. HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Do not shift the transmission while the vehicle is moving. Stop the vehicle to shift the transmission. 2WD/4WD Shifting the vehicle completely. • Stop Press • down. the selectable 2WD/4WD shift switch up or NOTE j żThe current operating condition is indicated with 2WD/4WD indicator symbols. After shifting there is a time lag before the indicator lights change. Refer to the "Multifunction Meter" section in the "General Information" chapter. żWhen the shift switch is moved from "4WD" to "2WD" and vice versa, the transmission shifts when the vehicle has rolled a short distance. Drive off slowly to allow "4WD" to engage or disengage. As it engages, the indicator lights will change from "2WD" to "4WD" and vice versa. żIt is normal to hear a small clanking noise when "4WD" engages or disengages while rolling on hard surfaces, such as hard-packed dirt.

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HOW TO RIDE
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WARNING
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Shifting into “H” (High) or “L” (Low) or “R”
(Reverse) while moving.
W
H
A
T
C
A
N
H
A
P
P
E
N
Shifting the transmission while the vehicle is
moving can cause abrupt changes in speed
and direction resulting in loss of control
and accident with severe personal injury or
death.
H
O
W
T
O
A
V
O
I
D
T
H
E
H
A
Z
A
R
D
Do not shift the transmission while the vehi-
cle is moving. Stop the vehicle to shift the
transmission.
2WD/4WD Shifting
•
Stop the vehicle completely.
•
Press the selectable 2WD/4WD shift switch up or
down.
NOTE
°
The current operating condition is indicated with
2WD/4WD indicator symbols. After shifting there
is a time lag before the indicator lights change.
Refer to the “Multifunction Meter” section in the
“General Information” chapter.
°
When the shift switch is moved from “4WD” to
”2WD” and vice versa, the transmission shifts
when the vehicle has rolled a short distance.
Drive off slowly to allow “4WD” to engage or
disengage. As it engages, the indicator lights will
change from “2WD” to “4WD” and vice versa.
°
It is normal to hear a small clanking noise when
“4WD” engages or disengages while rolling on
hard surfaces, such as hard-packed dirt.