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2022 RANGER XP 1000 High Lifter / CREW XP 1000 High Lifter Owner’s Manual

P/N 9940232

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Copyright 2021 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.

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i 2022 RANGER XP 1000 High Lifter / CREW XP 1000 High Lifter Owner’s Manual
ii Welcome
iii Safety Symbols and Signal Words
Chapter 1: Introduction
- 1.1.1: Before You Ride
- 1.1.2: Near-field Communication (NFC)
  (if equipped)
- 1.1.3: European Vibration and Noise
- 1.1.4: Radio Compliance Statements
- 1.1.5: Vehicle Identification Numbers
Chapter 2: Safety
- 2.2.1: Safety Training
- 2.2.2: Safe Riding Gear
  - 2.2.2.1: Rider Comfort
  - 2.2.2.2: Helmet
  - 2.2.2.3: Eye Protection
  - 2.2.2.4: Gloves
  - 2.2.2.5: Boots
  - 2.2.2.6: Clothing
- 2.2.3: Safety Labels and Locations
  - 2.2.3.1: Proper Use Warning
  - 2.2.3.2: Seat Belt / Drive Responsibly Warning
  - 2.2.3.3: Payload Warning/Shift Caution
  - 2.2.3.4: Fuel Transport Warning
  - 2.2.3.5: Clutch Cover Warning
  - 2.2.3.6: Air Box Caution
  - 2.2.3.7: Load/Passenger/Tire Pressure Warning
- 2.2.4: Safety Warnings
  - 2.2.4.1: Operator Safety
  - 2.2.4.2: Operating Without Instruction
  - 2.2.4.3: Age Restrictions
  - 2.2.4.4: Using Alcohol or Drugs
  - 2.2.4.5: Failure to Inspect Before Operating
  - 2.2.4.6: Protective Apparel
  - 2.2.4.7: Dust Exposure
  - 2.2.4.8: Seat Belts
  - 2.2.4.9: Cab Doors (if equipped)
  - 2.2.4.10: Operating With a Load on the Vehicle
  - 2.2.4.11: Improper Tire Maintenance
  - 2.2.4.12: Operating on Pavement
  - 2.2.4.13: Operating on Public Roads
  - 2.2.4.14: Operating at Excessive Speeds
  - 2.2.4.15: Jumps and Stunts
  - 2.2.4.16: Turning Improperly
  - 2.2.4.17: Improper Hill Climbing
  - 2.2.4.18: Descending Hills Improperly
  - 2.2.4.19: Crossing Hillsides
  - 2.2.4.20: Stalling While Climbing a Hill
  - 2.2.4.21: Operating in Unfamiliar Terrain
  - 2.2.4.22: Operating Improperly in Reverse
  - 2.2.4.23: Skidding or Sliding
  - 2.2.4.24: Operating Over Obstacles
  - 2.2.4.25: Operating Through Water
  - 2.2.4.26: Operating on Frozen Bodies of Water
  - 2.2.4.27: Operating a Damaged Vehicle
  - 2.2.4.28: Improper Cargo Loading
  - 2.2.4.29: Poor Visibility
  - 2.2.4.30: Hot Exhaust Systems
  - 2.2.4.31: Exposure to Exhaust
  - 2.2.4.32: Refueling
  - 2.2.4.33: Unauthorized Use of the Vehicle
  - 2.2.4.34: Equipment Modifications
Chapter 3: Features and Controls
- 3.3.1: Component Locations
- 3.3.2: Console
- 3.3.3: Ignition Switch
- 3.3.4: Gear Selector
  - 3.3.4.1: Using Low Gear
- 3.3.5: Switches
  - 3.3.5.1: Light Switch
  - 3.3.5.2: AWD Switch
- 3.3.6: Winch Controls (if equipped)
- 3.3.7: Steering Wheel
- 3.3.8: Auxiliary Outlet
- 3.3.9: Battery Trickle-Charging Outlet
- 3.3.10: Foot Pedals
  - 3.3.10.1: Brake Pedal
  - 3.3.10.2: Throttle Pedal
- 3.3.11: Seat
  - 3.3.11.1: Seat Removal
  - 3.3.11.2: Seat Belts
  - 3.3.11.3: Seat Belt Inspection
  - 3.3.11.4: Seat and Storage Compartments
- 3.3.12: Electronic Power Steering
- 3.3.13: Fuel Cap
- 3.3.14: Cab Doors
- 3.3.15: Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)
- 3.3.16: Hood Latches
- 3.3.17: Trailer Hitch Bracket
- 3.3.18: Rear Window Panel
- 3.3.19: Instrument Cluster
  - 3.3.19.1: Speedometer
  - 3.3.19.2: Tachometer
  - 3.3.19.3: Mode and Toggle Buttons
  - 3.3.19.4: Indicator Lamps
- 3.3.20: Rider Information Center
  - 3.3.20.1: Mode Information Displays
  - 3.3.20.2: Accessing Menus and Options
    - 3.3.20.2.1: Gauge Settings Menu
    - 3.3.20.2.2: Backlight Color
    - 3.3.20.2.3: Backlight Brightness
    - 3.3.20.2.4: Clock
    - 3.3.20.2.5: Display Units (Standard/Metric)
    - 3.3.20.2.6: Trip Meter
    - 3.3.20.2.7: Trip Time
    - 3.3.20.2.8: Programmable Service Interval
  - 3.3.20.3: PIN Activated Security System (P.A.S.S.)
    (if equipped) — Instrument Cluster
  - 3.3.20.4: 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: Know Your Riding Area/Tread Lightly^SM
- 4.4.4: Trail Etiquette
- 4.4.5: Safe Operation Practices
- 4.4.6: Pre-Ride Inspection
- 4.4.7: Starting the Engine
- 4.4.8: Stopping the Engine
- 4.4.9: Braking
- 4.4.10: Hauling Cargo
- 4.4.11: Dumping the Cargo Box
- 4.4.12: Belt Life
- 4.4.13: Cold Weather Operation
- 4.4.14: Towing Loads
- 4.4.15: All Wheel Drive/Rear Differential System
- 4.4.16: Driving Procedures
  - 4.4.16.1: New Operator Driving Procedures
  - 4.4.16.2: Driving with a Passenger
  - 4.4.16.3: Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  - 4.4.16.4: Driving Over Obstacles
  - 4.4.16.5: Driving Uphill
  - 4.4.16.6: Driving Downhill
  - 4.4.16.7: Driving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling)
  - 4.4.16.8: Driving in Reverse
  - 4.4.16.9: Parking the Vehicle
  - 4.4.16.10: Driving Through Water
  - 4.4.16.11: Parking on an Incline
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
- 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: Engine Oil and Filter Replacement
- 7.7.4: Gearcases
  - 7.7.4.1: Gearcase Specification Chart
  - 7.7.4.2: Transmission (Main Gearcase)
    - 7.7.4.2.1: Transmission Oil Check
    - 7.7.4.2.2: Transmission Oil Change
  - 7.7.4.3: Demand Drive (Front Gearcase)
    - 7.7.4.3.1: Demand Drive Oil Check
    - 7.7.4.3.2: Demand Drive Oil Change
- 7.7.5: Spark Plugs
  - 7.7.5.1: Spark Plug Recommendations
  - 7.7.5.2: Spark Plug Gap/Torque
  - 7.7.5.3: Spark Plug Inspection
  - 7.7.5.4: Normal Plug
  - 7.7.5.5: Wet Fouled Plug
- 7.7.6: Cooling System
  - 7.7.6.1: Adding or Changing Coolant
  - 7.7.6.2: Radiator and Cooling Fan
  - 7.7.6.3: Radiator Coolant Level
  - 7.7.6.4: Overflow Bottle Coolant Level
- 7.7.7: POLARIS Variable Transmission (PVT) System
  - 7.7.7.1: Belt Removal
  - 7.7.7.2: Belt Inspection
  - 7.7.7.3: Belt Installation
- 7.7.8: POLARIS Variable Transmission (PVT) Drying
- 7.7.9: Vehicle Immersion
- 7.7.10: Filter Systems
  - 7.7.10.1: Air Filter Replacement
  - 7.7.10.2: Spark Arrester
- 7.7.11: Brakes
- 7.7.12: Steering Wheel Inspection
- 7.7.13: Suspension Adjustment
- 7.7.14: Tires
  - 7.7.14.1: Tire Tread Depth
  - 7.7.14.2: Axle and Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
  - 7.7.14.3: Wheel Removal
  - 7.7.14.4: Wheel Installation
- 7.7.15: LED Lights
  - 7.7.15.1: Lights
- 7.7.16: Fuses
- 7.7.17: Battery
  - 7.7.17.1: Battery Maintenance and Charging
  - 7.7.17.2: Battery Installation
  - 7.7.17.3: Battery Removal
  - 7.7.17.4: Battery Storage
- 7.7.18: Doors
- 7.7.19: Cleaning and Storage
  - 7.7.19.1: Washing the Vehicle
    - 7.7.19.1.1: Washing Tips
  - 7.7.19.2: Polishing the Vehicle
    - 7.7.19.2.1: Polishing Tips
  - 7.7.19.3: Storage Tips
    - 7.7.19.3.1: Clean the Exterior
    - 7.7.19.3.2: Stabilize the Fuel
    - 7.7.19.3.3: Oil and Filter
    - 7.7.19.3.4: Air Filter / Air Box
    - 7.7.19.3.5: Fluid Levels
    - 7.7.19.3.6: Inspect and Lubricate
    - 7.7.19.3.7: Fog the Engine
    - 7.7.19.3.8: Storage Area / Covers
  - 7.7.19.4: Removal from Storage
  - 7.7.19.5: Transporting the Vehicle
Specifications
- 8.1 RANGER XP 1000
 High Lifter® Edition
- 8.2 RANGER CREW XP 1000
 High Lifter® Edition
Chapter 8: POLARIS Products
- 8.8.1: Lubricants / Service Products
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting
- 9.9.1: Drive Belt Wear/Burn
- 9.9.2: Engine Doesn't Turn Over
- 9.9.3: Engine Turns Over, Fails to Start
- 9.9.4: Engine Backfires
- 9.9.5: Engine Pings or Knocks
- 9.9.6: Engine Runs Irregularly, Stalls or Misfires
- 9.9.7: Engine Stops or Loses Power
Chapter 10: Warranty
- 10.10.1: Limited Warranty
- 10.10.2: Registration
- 10.10.3: Warranty Coverage And Exclusions
  - 10.10.3.1: Limitations Of Warranties And Remedies
  - 10.10.3.2: Lubricants and Fluids
- 10.10.4: How To Obtain Warranty Service
  - 10.10.4.1: In the Country where your product was purchased:
  - 10.10.4.2: Outside the Country where your product was purchased:
  - 10.10.4.3: If you move:
  - 10.10.4.4: If you purchase from a private party:
- 10.10.5: Exported Products
- 10.10.6: Notice
- 10.10.7: U.S.A. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty
- 10.10.8: California Residents
Chapter 11: Maintenance Log
- 11.11.1: Maintenance Log