Polaris PMS 419 User Manual

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The All Wheel Drive system is controlled by the 
AWD switch. When the switch is on 2X4, the vehi-
cle 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 auto-
matically 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.

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