2011 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO Owners Manual - Page 28

2011 Polaris Sportsman 500 HO Manual

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS Switches Headlight Switch AWD Switch Mode/Reverse Override Switch Engine Stop Switch Main Key Switch Choke Mode/Reverse Override Switch This vehicle is equipped with a reverse speed limiter system. To gain additional wheel speed while backing, release the throttle and depress the override button. WARNING! Pressing the override button while the throttle is open can cause loss of control, which may result in serious injury or death. Always release the throttle before pressing the override button. The override switch also allows activation of 4X4 in reverse, if the 4X4 switch is on. This switch is also used to toggle through the modes of the rider information center. See page 34. AWD Switch Use the AWD switch to engage 4X4 or 2X4. See page 33. 24

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Switches
Mode/Reverse Override Switch
This vehicle is equipped with a reverse speed limiter system. To gain
additional wheel speed while backing, release the throttle and depress
the override button.
WARNING!
Pressing the override button while the throttle is open can cause
loss of control, which may result in serious injury or death. Always release the
throttle before pressing the override button.
The override switch also allows activation of 4X4 in reverse, if the 4X4
switch is on. This switch is also used to toggle through the modes of the
rider information center. See page 34.
AWD Switch
Use the AWD switch to engage 4X4 or 2X4. See page 33.
Mode/Reverse
Override
Switch
Main Key Switch
Engine
Stop Switch
Headlight
Switch
Choke
AWD Switch