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2022 RGR 500 Owner’s Manual

P/N 9940320

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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.

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

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Printed in U.S.A.

i 2022 RANGER 500 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: 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: Maximum Payload Warning
  - 2.2.3.2: Shift Caution
  - 2.2.3.3: Seat Belt / Drive Responsibly Warning
  - 2.2.3.4: Proper Use Warning
  - 2.2.3.5: Fuel Transport Warning
  - 2.2.3.6: Passenger/Tire Pressure Warning
  - 2.2.3.7: Safety Labels (Israel Vehicles Only)
    - 2.2.3.7.1: General Alert (7184006)
    - 2.2.3.7.2: Shift Alert (7183987)
    - 2.2.3.7.3: Passenger / Tire Pressure Warning
    - 2.2.3.7.4: Clutch Cover Alert (7181427)
    - 2.2.3.7.5: Hitch Capacity Alert (7183975)
- 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: Seat Belts
  - 2.2.4.8: Operating With a Load on the Vehicle
  - 2.2.4.9: Carrying a Passenger
  - 2.2.4.10: Cab Doors (if equipped)
  - 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: Poor Visibility
  - 2.2.4.29: Hot Exhaust Systems
  - 2.2.4.30: Exposure to Exhaust
  - 2.2.4.31: Refueling
  - 2.2.4.32: Improper Cargo Loading
  - 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
  - 3.3.2.1: Auxiliary Outlet
- 3.3.3: Switches
  - 3.3.3.1: Ignition Switch/Light Switch
  - 3.3.3.2: AWD/Differential Lock Switch
  - 3.3.3.3: AWD/ADC Drive Mode Switch
  - 3.3.3.4: Standard Turf Switch (if equipped)
- 3.3.4: Gear Selector
  - 3.3.4.1: Using Low Gear
- 3.3.5: Steering Wheel
- 3.3.6: Electronic Power Steering
  (if equipped)
- 3.3.7: Foot Pedals
  - 3.3.7.1: Brake Pedal
  - 3.3.7.2: Throttle Pedal
- 3.3.8: Park Brake Lever (if equipped)
- 3.3.9: Seat
  - 3.3.9.1: Seat Removal
  - 3.3.9.2: Seat Belts
  - 3.3.9.3: Seat Belt Inspection
- 3.3.10: Fuel Cap
- 3.3.11: Cab Nets (if equipped)
- 3.3.12: Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS)
- 3.3.13: Trailer Hitch Bracket
- 3.3.14: Extreme Use 30 AH Battery (Non-EPS Models Only)
- 3.3.15: Instrument Cluster
- 3.3.16: Indicator Lamps
- 3.3.17: Rider Information Center
- 3.3.18: Mode Button
  - 3.3.18.1: Display Units
  - 3.3.18.2: Clock Mode
  - 3.3.18.3: Odometer
  - 3.3.18.4: Trip Meter
  - 3.3.18.5: Engine Hours
  - 3.3.18.6: Tachometer
  - 3.3.18.7: Programmable Service Interval
  - 3.3.18.8: Diagnostic Display Mode
  - 3.3.18.9: Engine Error Codes
Chapter 4: Operation
- 4.4.1: Important Information
- 4.4.2: Vehicle Break-in Period
- 4.4.3: Engine and Drivetrain Break-in
- 4.4.4: Brake System Break-in
- 4.4.5: PVT Break-in (Clutches/Belt)
- 4.4.6: Pre-Ride Inspection
- 4.4.7: Safe Operation Practices
- 4.4.8: Know Your Riding Area/Tread Lightly^SM
- 4.4.9: Trail Etiquette
- 4.4.10: Cold Weather Operation
- 4.4.11: Starting the Engine
- 4.4.12: Stopping the Engine
- 4.4.13: Braking
- 4.4.14: Parking the Vehicle
- 4.4.15: Driving Procedures
  - 4.4.15.1: New Operator Driving Procedures
  - 4.4.15.2: Driving with a Passenger
  - 4.4.15.3: Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  - 4.4.15.4: Driving Over Obstacles
  - 4.4.15.5: Driving Uphill
  - 4.4.15.6: Driving Downhill
  - 4.4.15.7: Driving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling)
  - 4.4.15.8: Driving Through Water
  - 4.4.15.9: Driving in Reverse
  - 4.4.15.10: Parking the Vehicle
  - 4.4.15.11: Parking on an Incline
- 4.4.16: Hauling Cargo
  - 4.4.16.1: Maximum Cargo Capacity
- 4.4.17: Belt Life
- 4.4.18: Towing Loads
- 4.4.19: Dumping the Cargo Box
- 4.4.20: All Wheel Drive (AWD) System
- 4.4.21: Engaging/Disengaging AWD
- 4.4.22: All Wheel Drive/Rear Differential System
- 4.4.23: All Wheel Drive/Active Descent
  Control System
- 4.4.24: Active Descent Control (ADC) System (if equipped)
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
- 7.7.2: Maintenance Chart Key
- 7.7.3: Lubrication Recommendations
- 7.7.4: Engine Oil
  - 7.7.4.1: Oil Recommendations
  - 7.7.4.2: Oil Check
  - 7.7.4.3: Oil and Filter Change
- 7.7.5: Gearcases
  - 7.7.5.1: Transmission (Main Gearcase)
  - 7.7.5.2: Front Gearcase (Demand Drive)
  - 7.7.5.3: Gearcase Specification Chart
- 7.7.6: Spark Plugs
  - 7.7.6.1: Spark Plug Recommendations
  - 7.7.6.2: Spark Plug Gap/Torque
  - 7.7.6.3: Spark Plug Inspection
  - 7.7.6.4: Normal Plug
  - 7.7.6.5: Wet Fouled Plug
- 7.7.7: Cooling System
  - 7.7.7.1: Adding or Changing Coolant
  - 7.7.7.2: Radiator and Cooling Fan
  - 7.7.7.3: Radiator Coolant Level
  - 7.7.7.4: Overflow Bottle Coolant Level
- 7.7.8: POLARIS Variable Transmission (PVT) System
  - 7.7.8.1: Belt Replacement / Debris Removal
  - 7.7.8.2: POLARIS Variable Transmission (PVT)
    System PVT Drying
- 7.7.9: Vehicle Immersion
- 7.7.10: Filter Systems
  - 7.7.10.1: Air Filter
  - 7.7.10.2: Spark Arrestor
- 7.7.11: Brakes
- 7.7.12: Suspension Adjustment
- 7.7.13: Steering Wheel Inspection
- 7.7.14: Power Steering Unit (if equipped)
- 7.7.15: Tires
  - 7.7.15.1: Axle and Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
  - 7.7.15.2: Tire Tread Depth
  - 7.7.15.3: Wheel Removal
  - 7.7.15.4: Wheel Installation
- 7.7.16: Fuses
  - 7.7.16.1: Fuse Box Diagram
- 7.7.17: Lights
  - 7.7.17.1: Headlight Lamp Replacement
  - 7.7.17.2: Headlight Beam Adjustment
  - 7.7.17.3: Brake Lights
- 7.7.18: Battery
  - 7.7.18.1: Battery Removal
  - 7.7.18.2: Battery Installation
  - 7.7.18.3: Battery Maintenance and Charging
- 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: Chrome Wheel Care (if equipped)
    - 7.7.19.3.1: Removing Corrosion
  - 7.7.19.4: Storage Tips
    - 7.7.19.4.1: Clean the Exterior
    - 7.7.19.4.2: Stabilize the Fuel
    - 7.7.19.4.3: Oil and Filter
    - 7.7.19.4.4: Air Filter / Air Box
    - 7.7.19.4.5: Fluid Levels
    - 7.7.19.4.6: Inspect and Lubricate
    - 7.7.19.4.7: Fog the Engine
    - 7.7.19.4.8: Battery Maintenance
    - 7.7.19.4.9: Storage Area / Covers
  - 7.7.19.5: Removal from Storage
  - 7.7.19.6: Transporting the Vehicle
Specifications
- 8.1 RANGER 500
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