2015 Polaris RZR XP 1000 EPS High Lifter Edition Owners Manual - Page 38

2015 Polaris RZR XP 1000 EPS High Lifter Edition Manual

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS All Wheel Drive (AWD) System The All Wheel Drive system is controlled by the AWD switch. When the switch is on 2X4, AWD the vehicle is in two-wheel drive at all times. When the switch is on AWD, the vehicle is in all wheel drive and the 4X4 indicator in the instrument cluster will be on. 2WD When in AWD, the demand drive unit will automatically engage any time the rear wheels lose traction. When the rear wheels regain traction, the demand drive unit will automatically disengage. There is no limit to the length of time the vehicle may remain in AWD. Engaging AWD The AWD switch may be turned on or off while the vehicle is moving. Initially, the vehicle's electronic system will not enable the AWD until the engine RPM is below 3100. Once enabled, the AWD remains enabled until the AWD switch is turned off. If the switch is turned off while the demand drive unit is moving, it will not 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

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
All Wheel Drive (AWD) System
The All Wheel Drive system is controlled by
the AWD switch. When the switch is on 2X4,
the vehicle is in two-wheel drive at all times.
When the 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
automatically engage any time the rear wheels
lose traction. When the rear wheels regain
traction, the demand drive unit will
automatically disengage.
There is no limit to the length of time the vehicle may remain in AWD.
Engaging AWD
The AWD switch may be turned on or off while the vehicle is moving.
Initially, the vehicle's electronic system will not enable the AWD until
the engine RPM is below 3100. Once enabled, the AWD remains
enabled until the AWD switch is turned off. If the switch is turned off
while the demand drive unit is moving, it will not 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.
AWD
2WD