2012 Kawasaki Teryx 750 FI 4x4 LE SGE Owners Manual - Page 80

2012 Kawasaki Teryx 750 FI 4x4 LE SGE Manual

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78 HOW TO OPERATE WARNING 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. 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 j NOTE żThe "4WD" operating condition is indicated with the 4WD indicator light. 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 "4WD" indicator light will go on. żIt is normal to hear a small clanking noise when "4WD" engages or disengages while rolling on hard surfaces, such as hard-packed dirt. WARNING The handling characteristics of this vehicle differ between "2WD" and "4WD" according to riding conditions. Changing operating mode while moving can cause a sudden change in handling performance which can cause the operator to lose control and have an accident. Always stop the vehicle before changing from "2WD" to "4WD" and vice versa.

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78
HOW TO OPERATE
j
WARNING
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.
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 “4WD” operating condition is indicated with
the 4WD indicator light. 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 dis-
engage. As it engages, the “4WD” indicator light
will go on.
°
It is normal to hear a small clanking noise when
“4WD” engages or disengages while rolling on
hard surfaces, such as hard-packed dirt.
WARNING
The handling characteristics of this vehicle
differ between “2WD” and “4WD” according
to riding conditions.
Changing operating
mode while moving can cause a sudden
change in handling performance which can
cause the operator to lose control and have
an accident.
Always stop the vehicle before changing
from “2WD” to “4WD” and vice versa.