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2022 Sportsman XP 1000 S P/N 9940177

  • i 2022 Sportsman XP 1000 S
  • ii Welcome
  • Chapter 1: Introduction
    • 1.1.1: Important Warning About This Manual
    • 1.1.2: Safety Symbols and Signal Words
    • 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: Helmet
      • 2.2.2.2: Eye Protection
      • 2.2.2.3: Gloves
      • 2.2.2.4: Boots
      • 2.2.2.5: Clothing
    • 2.2.3: Safety Warnings
      • 2.2.3.1: Operating Without Instruction
      • 2.2.3.2: Age Restrictions
      • 2.2.3.3: Using Alcohol or Drugs
      • 2.2.3.4: Failure to Inspect Before Operating
      • 2.2.3.5: Handling Gasoline
      • 2.2.3.6: Exposure to Exhaust
      • 2.2.3.7: Protective Apparel
      • 2.2.3.8: Operating on Pavement
      • 2.2.3.9: Operating on Public Roads
      • 2.2.3.10: Operating at Excessive Speeds
      • 2.2.3.11: Physical Control of the Vehicle
      • 2.2.3.12: Turning Improperly
      • 2.2.3.13: Jumps and Stunts
      • 2.2.3.14: Improper Hill Climbing
      • 2.2.3.15: Descending Hills Improperly
      • 2.2.3.16: Crossing Hillsides
      • 2.2.3.17: Stalling While Climbing a Hill
      • 2.2.3.18: Operating on Steep Hills
      • 2.2.3.19: Operating on Slippery Terrain
      • 2.2.3.20: Operating in Unfamiliar Terrain
      • 2.2.3.21: Improper Tire Maintenance
      • 2.2.3.22: Operating Improperly in Reverse
      • 2.2.3.23: Operating Over Obstacles
      • 2.2.3.24: Skidding or Sliding
      • 2.2.3.25: Operating a Damaged Vehicle
      • 2.2.3.26: Operating Through Water
      • 2.2.3.27: Improper Cargo Loading
      • 2.2.3.28: Operating on Frozen Bodies of Water
      • 2.2.3.29: Poor Visibility
      • 2.2.3.30: Physical Skills
      • 2.2.3.31: Hot Exhaust Systems
      • 2.2.3.32: Trailer Hitch Warning (if equipped)
      • 2.2.3.33: Unauthorized Use of the Vehicle
      • 2.2.3.34: Equipment Modifications
      • 2.2.3.35: Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)
    • 2.2.4: Safety Labels and Locations
      • 2.2.4.1: Age 16 Warning
      • 2.2.4.2: Reverse Override / AWD Warning
      • 2.2.4.3: Discretionary Warning
      • 2.2.4.4: Rack/Box Warning
      • 2.2.4.5: General Warning
      • 2.2.4.6: No Passenger Warning
      • 2.2.4.7: Tire Pressure/Load Warning
      • 2.2.4.8: Clutch Cover Warning
      • 2.2.4.9: Hitch Capacity Label
  • Chapter 3: Features and Controls
    • 3.3.1: Overview
    • 3.3.2: Ignition Switch
    • 3.3.3: Left-hand Control
      • 3.3.3.1: Engine Stop Switch
      • 3.3.3.2: Mode/Reverse Override Switch
      • 3.3.3.3: Headlight Switch
    • 3.3.4: Right-hand Control
      • 3.3.4.1: Throttle Lever
      • 3.3.4.2: Drive Line Switch
    • 3.3.5: Drive Mode Switch (if equipped)
    • 3.3.6: Brake System
      • 3.3.6.1: Brake Lever
      • 3.3.6.2: Master Cylinder / Brake Fluid
      • 3.3.6.3: Parking Brake
      • 3.3.6.4: Auxiliary Foot Brake
        • 3.3.6.4.1: Brake Fluid Level
    • 3.3.7: Fuel Cap
    • 3.3.8: Electronic Power Steering (EPS)
    • 3.3.9: Front Compartment
    • 3.3.10: Front Rack
    • 3.3.11: Automatic Transmission Gear Selector
    • 3.3.12: All Wheel Drive System
      • 3.3.12.1: AWD Mode
      • 3.3.12.2: 2x4 Mode
      • 3.3.12.3: ADC AWD Mode (if equipped)
    • 3.3.13: Active Descent Control (ADC) System
      • 3.3.13.1: Engaging Active Descent Control
      • 3.3.13.2: Disengaging Active Descent Control
    • 3.3.14: Instrument Cluster
      • 3.3.14.1: Indicator Lamps
      • 3.3.14.2: Display Area 1
      • 3.3.14.3: Display Area 2
    • 3.3.15: Options Menu
      • 3.3.15.1: Diagnostic Code
        • 3.3.15.1.1: Diagnostic Display Code Definitions
      • 3.3.15.2: Unit Selection Distance
      • 3.3.15.3: Unit Selection Temperature
      • 3.3.15.4: Clock (if Equipped)
      • 3.3.15.5: Back Light Color
      • 3.3.15.6: Back Light Level
      • 3.3.15.7: Service Hours
      • 3.3.15.8: Bluetooth® (if equipped)
        • 3.3.15.8.1: Pairing Your Phone to the Gauge
  • 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 Checklist
    • 4.4.7: Safe Operation Practices
    • 4.4.8: Trail Etiquette
    • 4.4.9: Know Your Riding Area/Tread LightlySM
    • 4.4.10: Starting the Engine
    • 4.4.11: Cold Weather Operation
    • 4.4.12: Driving Procedures
      • 4.4.12.1: New Operator Driving Procedures
      • 4.4.12.2: Turning the Vehicle
      • 4.4.12.3: Driving on Slippery Surfaces
      • 4.4.12.4: Driving Uphill
      • 4.4.12.5: Driving Downhill
      • 4.4.12.6: Driving on a Sidehill (Sidehilling)
      • 4.4.12.7: Turning Around on a Hill (K-Turn)
      • 4.4.12.8: Driving Through Water
      • 4.4.12.9: Driving Over Obstacles
      • 4.4.12.10: Driving in Reverse
    • 4.4.13: Stopping the Vehicle
    • 4.4.14: Braking
    • 4.4.15: Parking the Vehicle
      • 4.4.15.1: Parking on an Incline
    • 4.4.16: Hauling Cargo
      • 4.4.16.1: Cargo Warning
      • 4.4.16.2: Hauling Cargo Guidelines
      • 4.4.16.3: Towing Loads
  • 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: Severe Use Definition
    • 7.7.3: Maintenance Chart Key
    • 7.7.4: Lubrication Guide
    • 7.7.5: Engine Oil
      • 7.7.5.1: Oil Recommendations
      • 7.7.5.2: Oil Level
      • 7.7.5.3: Oil and Oil Filter Change
    • 7.7.6: Transmission Oil
    • 7.7.7: Front Gearcase (Demand Drive) Fluid
    • 7.7.8: Rear Gearcase Oil
    • 7.7.9: Power Steering Unit (if equipped)
    • 7.7.10: Steering Assembly
    • 7.7.11: Cooling System
      • 7.7.11.1: Recovery Bottle Coolant
      • 7.7.11.2: Radiator Coolant
    • 7.7.12: Brakes
      • 7.7.12.1: Hand Brake
      • 7.7.12.2: Auxiliary Foot Brake
    • 7.7.13: Seat Removal
    • 7.7.14: Tires
      • 7.7.14.1: Tire Tread Depth
      • 7.7.14.2: Front Wheel Hub Tightening
      • 7.7.14.3: Wheel Removal
      • 7.7.14.4: Wheel Installation
      • 7.7.14.5: Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
    • 7.7.15: Toe Alignment
    • 7.7.16: Air Filter Installation
    • 7.7.17: Fuse Replacement
    • 7.7.18: Lights
      • 7.7.18.1: Headlight Lamp Replacement
      • 7.7.18.2: High Beam Adjustment
      • 7.7.18.3: Low Beam Adjustment
      • 7.7.18.4: Headlight Housing Replacement
      • 7.7.18.5: Lower Headlamp Replacement
      • 7.7.18.6: Taillights/Brake Lights Replacement
    • 7.7.19: Spark Plugs
      • 7.7.19.1: Spark Plug Recommendations
      • 7.7.19.2: Spark Plug Inspection
        • 7.7.19.2.1: Normal Plug
        • 7.7.19.2.2: Wet Fouled Plug
    • 7.7.20: Vehicle Immersion
    • 7.7.21: Spark Arrester
    • 7.7.22: PVT System
      • 7.7.22.1: Drive Belt Removal
      • 7.7.22.2: Drive Belt Installation
    • 7.7.23: Battery
      • 7.7.23.1: Battery Removal
      • 7.7.23.2: Battery Installation
      • 7.7.23.3: Battery Storage
      • 7.7.23.4: Battery Charging
      • 7.7.23.5: Battery Identification
      • 7.7.23.6: LEAD ACID CONVENTIONAL / DRY SHIPPED AGM BATTERY BEST PRACTICES
        • 7.7.23.6.1: LEAD ACID CONVENTIONAL BATTERIES
        • 7.7.23.6.2: DRY SHIPPED AGM BATTERIES
      • 7.7.23.7: LOW MAINTENANCE BATTERY BEST PRACTICES
        • 7.7.23.7.1: LEAD ACID LOW MAINTENANCE BATTERY
        • 7.7.23.7.2: AGM LOW MAINTENANCE BATTERIES
    • 7.7.24: Camber and Caster
    • 7.7.25: Suspension Adjustment
      • 7.7.25.1: Front/Rear Spring Preload Adjustment
      • 7.7.25.2: Front/Rear Shock Compression Adjustment
      • 7.7.25.3: Crossover Ring Adjustment
    • 7.7.26: Handlebars
    • 7.7.27: Cleaning and Storage
      • 7.7.27.1: Washing the Vehicle
      • 7.7.27.2: Polishing the Vehicle
        • 7.7.27.2.1: Polishing Tips
      • 7.7.27.3: Storage Tips
        • 7.7.27.3.1: Clean the Exterior
        • 7.7.27.3.2: Stabilize the Fuel
        • 7.7.27.3.3: Oil and Filter
        • 7.7.27.3.4: Air Filter / Air Box
        • 7.7.27.3.5: Fluid Levels
        • 7.7.27.3.6: Inspect and Lubricate
        • 7.7.27.3.7: Fog the Engine
        • 7.7.27.3.8: Battery Maintenance
        • 7.7.27.3.9: Storage Area / Covers
    • 7.7.28: Transporting the ATV
  • Specifications
    • 8.1 SPORTSMAN XP 1000 S
  • 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
    • 9.9.8: Diagnostic Display Code Definitions
  • 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

Active Descent Control (ADC) System

The ADC system allows engine braking to all four wheels when the vehicle descends a hill or incline. Always move the 4X4 switch to ADC 4X4 before ascending or descending a hill.

In this section:

  1. Engaging Active Descent Control
  2. Disengaging Active Descent Control

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