2013 Polaris Ranger 500 Midsize Owners Manual - Page 22

2013 Polaris Ranger 500 Midsize Manual

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS Console Auxiliary Outlet The 12-volt receptacle has spade connections on the back that may be used to power an auxiliary light or other optional accessories or lights. The connections are behind the console, under the hood. Mode Button Instrument Cluster Storage Compartment Mode Button The yellow button located near the instrument cluster is used to toggle through mode options available. See pages 26-28. Gear Selector Storage H: High Gear Cup Tray 12V Auxiliary Gear Selector L: Low Gear Holder Outlet (Shifter) N: Neutral R: Reverse P: Park Low gear is the primary driving range for the RANGER. High gear is intended for use on hard-packed surfaces with light loads. Whenever the vehicle is left unattended, always place the transmission in PARK. To change gears, stop the vehicle, and with the engine idling, move the lever to the desired gear. Do not attempt to shift gears with engine speed above idle or while the vehicle is moving. Tip: Maintaining shift linkage adjustment is important to assure proper transmission function. See your dealer if you experience any shifting problems. NOTICE: Shifting gears with the engine speed above idle or while the vehicle is moving could cause transmission damage. Always shift when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is at idle. Using Low Range Always shift into low gear for any of the following conditions. • Operating in rough terrain or over obstacles • Loading the vehicle onto a trailer • Towing heavy loads 18

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Console
Auxiliary Outlet
The 12-volt receptacle has spade
connections on the back that may be
used to power an auxiliary light or
other optional accessories or lights.
The connections are behind the con-
sole, under the hood.
Mode Button
The yellow button located near the
instrument cluster is used to toggle
through mode options available. See
pages 26-28.
Gear Selector
H: High Gear
L: Low Gear
N: Neutral
R: Reverse
P: Park
Low gear is the primary driving range for the
RANGER
. High gear is intended for use on
hard-packed surfaces with light loads. Whenever the vehicle is left unattended, always place
the transmission in PARK.
To change gears, stop the vehicle, and with the engine idling, move the lever to the desired
gear. Do not attempt to shift gears with engine speed above idle or while the vehicle is mov-
ing.
Tip:
Maintaining shift linkage adjustment is important to assure proper transmission function. See your
dealer if you experience any shifting problems.
NOTICE:
Shifting gears with the engine speed above idle or while the vehicle is moving could cause
transmission damage. Always shift when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is at idle.
Using Low Range
Always shift into low gear for any of the following conditions.
•
Operating in rough terrain or over obstacles
•
Loading the vehicle onto a trailer
•
Towing heavy loads
Cup
Holder
12V Auxiliary
Outlet
Mode
Button
Storage
Tray
Instrument
Cluster
Gear Selector
(Shifter)
Storage
Compartment