Polaris 2014 Ranger EV - Manual (Page 44)

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OPERATION
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Press the top of the rocker switch to engage All Wheel
Drive (AWD). Once enabled, the AWD remains enabled
until the switch is turned off.
The AWD switch may be turned on or off while the
vehicle is moving.
When the AWD switch is on, the front
gearcase will automatically engage any time the rear
wheels lose traction. When the rear wheels regain
traction, the front gearcase will automatically disengage.
Tip: AWD will not engage initially until speed is less than 5 MPH
(8 km/h).
Engage the AWD before getting into conditions where
front wheel drive may be needed. If the rear wheels are
spinning, release the accelerator before switching to
AWD.
NOTICE: Switching to AWD while the rear wheels are spinning
may cause severe drive train damage. Always switch
to AWD while the rear wheels have traction or are at
rest.
Locking the Differential
NOTICE: Damage to the differential can occur if it is engaged
while the vehicle is traveling at high speeds or while
the rear wheels are spinning. Slow the vehicle to
nearly stopped before engaging the differential.
Locking the differential in slippery or low traction conditions helps improve traction. Move
the rocker switch to the center position (2WD) to lock the differential and operate in rear
wheel drive.
Press the bottom of the switch to unlock the differential and allow the rear drive wheels to
operate independently. This mode of operation is well suited to turf driving or whenever
aggressive traction is not required.
Disengaging AWD
Move the AWD switch to the center or bottom position to disengage AWD.
If the switch is turned off while the front gearcase is moving, it will not disengage until the
rear wheels regain traction.
In some situations, the front gearcase may remain locked after turning the AWD switch off.
If this occurs, you may notice increased steering effort and some vehicle speed restriction.
Perform the following procedure to unlock the front gearcase.
1. Stop the vehicle.
2. Move the direction selector to reverse. Operate in reverse for at least 10 feet (3 m).
3. Stop completely.
4. Move the direction selector to forward and drive forward.
5. If the front gearcase remains locked after following these instructions, return the vehicle
to your dealer for service.
AWD
2WD
1WD/TURF