Polaris 1999 ATV XPLORER 400 - Manual (Page 4)

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Speedometer
Your Polaris ATV is equipped with a new electronic speedometer which senses vehicle speed from the right hand front
wheel. The electronic speedometer measures distance in miles and kilometers as well as hours of operation. To
display each mode, press the button on the face of the speedometer once to “toggle” through the functions. Each
function will be displayed as shown:
Miles / Kilometers 00000.0
Trip Miles / Kilometers 000.0
Hours 00000.0
To reset Trip Miles / Kilometers:
1. Toggle to Trip Miles / Kilometers.
2. Hold down button approximately 4 seconds.
To change distance measurement from Miles to Kilometers or vice versa:
1. Toggle to odometer.
2. Hold down the button approximately 8 seconds until the word FARIA appears in the display, then release the
button. If the last digit in the display is a “K”, the measurement is Kilometers, if the last digit is an “M”, the
measurement is Miles.
The speedometer also includes a reverse speed limit function that limits the ATVs speed in reverse after approximate-
ly 7 to 9 mph. Refer to your ATV Owner’s Manual Supplement for more information.
The following information (page 35) of your ATV Owner’s Manual, has been revised.
Engine Electrical Switches
1. Override Switch (Reverse Speed Limit-
er) - This vehicle is equipped with a reverse
speed limiter system. To obtain additional
power while backing up, depress the over-
ride button. WARNING: Never activate the
override button while throttle is open as loss
of control may result, causing severe per-
sonal injury or death.
NOTE: The override switch also allows ac-
tivation of Demand 4 Drive (All Wheel Drive)
in reverse, if Demand 4 Drive switch is on.
2. Main Switch - This switch must be turned
clockwise to the “on” position to start the en-
gine.
3. Emergency Engine Stop Switch - The
engine will not start or run when the switch is
in its “off” position. Its purpose is to provide
the operator with a quick means of engine
shutdown in case of stuck throttle or other
emergency.
NOTE: Both the main switch and the emer-
gency engine stop switch shut off all electri-
cal power to the entire vehicle including
lights.
4. Engine Start Button - Slide the stop switch to the center “run” position and push up to start.
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WARNING
Backing your ATV can be dangerous!
You could hit an obstacle or person behind you; or the vehicle could tip
over rearward on a steep incline causing severe injury or death.
Always back slowly avoiding excessive speed and do not use the reverse
speed override switch system unless additional power is required for ve-
hicle movement.
Avoid backing on steep inclines.
Avoid turning at sharp angles in reverse.