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2019 RZR RS1 Owner’s Manual

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Copyright 2018 Polaris Industries Inc. All information contained within this publication is based on the latest product information at the time of publication. Due to constant improvements in the design and quality of production components, some minor discrepancies may result between the actual vehicle and the information presented in this publication. Depictions and/or procedures in this publication are intended for reference use only. No liability can be accepted for omissions or inaccuracies. Any reprinting or reuse of the depictions and/or procedures contained within, whether whole or in part, is expressly prohibited.

The original instructions for this vehicle are in English. Other languages are provided as translations of the original instructions.

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i 2019 RZR RS1 Owner’s Manual
ii Welcome
iii Safety Symbols and Signal Words
Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
- 1.1.1: Before You Ride
- 1.1.2: Safety Symbols and Signal Words
- 1.1.3: European Vibration and Noise
- 1.1.4: Vehicle Identification Numbers
Chapter 2: Safety
- 2.2.1: Safety Training
- 2.2.2: Safe Riding Gear
  - 2.2.2.1: Helmet
  - 2.2.2.2: Eye Protection
  - 2.2.2.3: Clothing
  - 2.2.2.4: Gloves
  - 2.2.2.5: Boots
- 2.2.3: Safety Labels and Locations
  - 2.2.3.1: General Use Warning
  - 2.2.3.2: Load / Passenger / Tire Pressure Warning
  - 2.2.3.3: Belt Debris Warning
  - 2.2.3.4: Air Box Caution (7182652)
  - 2.2.3.5: Fuel Transport Warning
- 2.2.4: Safety Warnings
  - 2.2.4.1: Operating Without Instruction
  - 2.2.4.2: Operator Restrictions / Age Restrictions
  - 2.2.4.3: Using Alcohol or Drugs
  - 2.2.4.4: Failure to Inspect Before Operating
  - 2.2.4.5: Protective Apparel
  - 2.2.4.6: Seat Belts
  - 2.2.4.7: Cab Nets
  - 2.2.4.8: Carrying a Passenger
  - 2.2.4.9: Operating With a Load on the Vehicle
  - 2.2.4.10: Improper Tire Maintenance
  - 2.2.4.11: Operating on Pavement
  - 2.2.4.12: Operating on Public Roads
  - 2.2.4.13: Operating at Excessive Speeds
  - 2.2.4.14: Turning Improperly
  - 2.2.4.15: Jumps and Stunts
  - 2.2.4.16: Improper Hill Climbing
  - 2.2.4.17: Descending Hills Improperly
  - 2.2.4.18: Crossing Hillsides
  - 2.2.4.19: Stalling While Climbing a Hill
  - 2.2.4.20: Operating in Unfamiliar Terrain
  - 2.2.4.21: Operating Improperly in Reverse
  - 2.2.4.22: Skidding or Sliding
  - 2.2.4.23: Operating Over Obstacles
  - 2.2.4.24: Operating Through Water
  - 2.2.4.25: Operating on Frozen Bodies of Water
  - 2.2.4.26: Operating a Damaged Vehicle
  - 2.2.4.27: Improper Cargo Loading
  - 2.2.4.28: Poor Visibility
  - 2.2.4.29: Refueling
  - 2.2.4.30: Exposure to Exhaust
  - 2.2.4.31: Hot Exhaust Systems
  - 2.2.4.32: Unauthorized Use of the Vehicle
  - 2.2.4.33: Heat Shielding
  - 2.2.4.34: Equipment Modifications
Chapter 3: Features and Controls
- 3.3.1: Component Locations
- 3.3.2: Steering Wheel
- 3.3.3: Gear Selector
- 3.3.4: Switches
  - 3.3.4.1: Ignition Switch
  - 3.3.4.2: Headlight Switch
  - 3.3.4.3: All Wheel Drive (AWD) Switch
- 3.3.5: Auxiliary Outlet
- 3.3.6: Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
- 3.3.7: Fuel Cap
- 3.3.8: Hood
- 3.3.9: Foot Pedals
  - 3.3.9.1: Brake Pedal
  - 3.3.9.2: Throttle Pedal
- 3.3.10: Seats
  - 3.3.10.1: Seat Belts
  - 3.3.10.2: Seat Belt Inspection
  - 3.3.10.3: Seat Adjustments
  - 3.3.10.4: Seat Removal
- 3.3.11: Service Access Panels
  - 3.3.11.1: Airbox and Engine Access Panel
  - 3.3.11.2: Rear Radiator Access Panel
- 3.3.12: Cab Doors
- 3.3.13: Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)
- 3.3.14: Instrument Cluster
  - 3.3.14.1: Speedometer
  - 3.3.14.2: Tachometer
  - 3.3.14.3: Mode Button
- 3.3.15: Rider Information Center
  - 3.3.15.1: Mode Information Displays
  - 3.3.15.2: Accessing Menus and Options
    - 3.3.15.2.1: Gauge Settings Menu
    - 3.3.15.2.2: Backlight Color
    - 3.3.15.2.3: Backlight Brightness
    - 3.3.15.2.4: Clock
    - 3.3.15.2.5: Display Units (Standard/Metric)
    - 3.3.15.2.6: Trip Meter
    - 3.3.15.2.7: Trip Time
    - 3.3.15.2.8: Programmable Service Interval
  - 3.3.15.3: Engine Error Codes
Chapter 4: Operation
- 4.4.1: Important Information
- 4.4.2: Vehicle Break-in Period
  - 4.4.2.1: Engine and Drivetrain Break-in
  - 4.4.2.2: Brake System Break-in
  - 4.4.2.3: PVT Break-in (Clutches/Belt)
- 4.4.3: Pre-Ride Inspection
- 4.4.4: Safe Operation Practices
- 4.4.5: Starting the Engine
- 4.4.6: Stopping the Engine
- 4.4.7: Braking
- 4.4.8: Parking the Vehicle
- 4.4.9: Know Your Riding Area / Tread Lightly®
- 4.4.10: Trail Etiquette
- 4.4.11: New Operator Driving Procedures
  - 4.4.11.1: Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  - 4.4.11.2: Driving Uphill
  - 4.4.11.3: Driving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling)
  - 4.4.11.4: Driving Downhill
  - 4.4.11.5: Driving Through Water
  - 4.4.11.6: Driving Over Obstacles
  - 4.4.11.7: Driving in Reverse
  - 4.4.11.8: Parking on an Incline
- 4.4.12: Hauling Cargo
- 4.4.13: Towing
Chapter 5: Winch Guide
- 5.5.1: Winch Safety
- 5.5.2: Winch Safety Precautions
- 5.5.3: Winch Operation
- 5.5.4: Winch Cable Care
- 5.5.5: Shock Loading
- 5.5.6: Winch Maintenance and Service Safety
Chapter 6: Emission Control Systems
- 6.6.1: Noise Emission Control System
- 6.6.2: Operation on Public Lands in the U.S.A.
- 6.6.3: Crankcase Emission Control System
- 6.6.4: Exhaust Emission Control System
- 6.6.5: Electromagnetic Interference
Chapter 7: Maintenance
- 7.7.1: Periodic Maintenance Chart
  - 7.7.1.1: Maintenance Chart Tables
- 7.7.2: Lubrication Recommendations
- 7.7.3: Engine Oil
  - 7.7.3.1: Oil Recommendations
  - 7.7.3.2: Oil Check
  - 7.7.3.3: Oil and Filter Change
- 7.7.4: Transmission (Main Gearcase)
  - 7.7.4.1: Fluid Check
  - 7.7.4.2: Fluid Change
- 7.7.5: Demand Drive Unit (Front Gearcase)
  - 7.7.5.1: Demand Drive Fluid Check
  - 7.7.5.2: Demand Drive Fluid Change
- 7.7.6: Gearcase Specification Chart
- 7.7.7: Spark Plugs
  - 7.7.7.1: Spark Plug Gap / Torque
  - 7.7.7.2: Spark Plug Removal and Replacement
  - 7.7.7.3: Spark Plug Condition
- 7.7.8: Fuse / Relay Center
- 7.7.9: Cooling System
  - 7.7.9.1: Adding or Changing Coolant
  - 7.7.9.2: Radiator and Cooling Fans
  - 7.7.9.3: Radiator Coolant Level / Changing Coolant
  - 7.7.9.4: Overflow Bottle Coolant Level
- 7.7.10: POLARIS Variable Transmission (PVT) System
  - 7.7.10.1: Belt Replacement / Debris Removal
  - 7.7.10.2: PVT Drying
- 7.7.11: Filter Systems
  - 7.7.11.1: Air Filter
- 7.7.12: Spark Arrester
- 7.7.13: Brakes
  - 7.7.13.1: Brake Inspection
  - 7.7.13.2: Brake Fluid
- 7.7.14: Suspension Settings
  - 7.7.14.1: Front / Rear Spring Preload Adjustment
  - 7.7.14.2: Front / Rear Shock Compression Adjustment
- 7.7.15: Tires
  - 7.7.15.1: Tire Tread Depth
  - 7.7.15.2: Axle and Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
  - 7.7.15.3: Wheel Removal
  - 7.7.15.4: Wheel Installation
- 7.7.16: Lights
  - 7.7.16.1: Taillight / Brake Light Replacement
  - 7.7.16.2: Headlight Replacement
  - 7.7.16.3: Headlight Beam Adjustment
- 7.7.17: Vehicle Immersion
- 7.7.18: Steering Wheel Inspection
- 7.7.19: Battery
  - 7.7.19.1: Battery Removal
  - 7.7.19.2: Battery Installation
  - 7.7.19.3: Battery Storage
  - 7.7.19.4: Battery Charging
- 7.7.20: Cleaning and Storage
  - 7.7.20.1: Washing the Vehicle
  - 7.7.20.2: Polishing the Vehicle
  - 7.7.20.3: Storage Tips
  - 7.7.20.4: Transporting the Vehicle
Chapter 8: Specifications
- 8.8.1: RZR RS1 Specifications
Chapter 9: Polaris Products
- 9.9.1: Lubricants / Service Products
Chapter 10: Troubleshooting
- 10.10.1: Drive Belt Wear / Burn
- 10.10.2: Engine Doesn’t Turn Over
- 10.10.3: Engine Turns Over, Fails to Start
- 10.10.4: Engine Backfires
- 10.10.5: Engine Pings or Knocks
- 10.10.6: Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires
- 10.10.7: Engine Stops or Loses Power
Chapter 11: Warranty
- 11.11.1: Limited Warranty
- 11.11.2: Registration
- 11.11.3: Warranty Coverage and Exclusions
- 11.11.4: How To Obtain Warranty Service
- 11.11.5: Notice
- 11.11.6: U.S.A. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty
- 11.11.7: California Residents
Chapter 12: Maintenance Log
- 12.12.1: Maintenance Log