2015 Polaris RZR 900 XC Owners Manual - Page 38

FEATURES AND CONTROLS All Wheel Drive (AWD) System The All Wheel Drive system is controlled by the AWD switch. The switch has two positions, AWD (4x4) and 2WD (2x4). The switch on models equipped with a lockable differential has a third position for unlocking the differential. When unlocked, only one rear wheel is a drive wheel. See page 37. When the switch is on 2X4, the vehicle is in two-wheel drive at all times. When the AWD switch is on AWD, the vehicle is in all wheel drive and the 4X4 indicator in the instrument cluster will be on. When in AWD, the demand drive unit will 2WD automatically engage any time the rear wheels lose traction. When the rear wheels regain traction, the demand drive AWD Switch unit will automatically disengage. There is no limit to the length of time the vehicle may remain in AWD. Engaging AWD AWD The AWD switch may be turned on or off Differential while the vehicle is moving. Initially, the Lock (2WD) vehicle's electronic system will not enable Differential the AWD until the engine RPM is below Unlock (1WD) 3100. Once enabled, the AWD remains enabled until the AWD switch is turned AWD Switch off. If the switch is turned off while the (models with a demand drive unit is moving, it will not lockable differential) disengage until the rear wheels regain traction. Engage the AWD switch before getting into conditions where front wheel drive may be needed. If the rear wheels are spinning, release the throttle before switching to AWD. NOTICE: Switching to AWD while the rear wheels are spinning or slipping may cause severe drive shaft and gearcase damage. Always switch to AWD while the rear wheels have traction or are at rest. 36