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IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle. Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

Click the link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com.

Polaris Tow/ Haul Mode Switch/ Drive Modes

The Polaris Tow/ Haul mode switch has two positions:

  • Tow/ Haul

  • Off

Always use tow/ haul mode for any of the following conditions:

  • Operating in rough terrain or over obstacles

  • Loading the vehicle onto a trailer

  • Towing heavy loads

  • Snow Plowing

  • Steep Grades

  • Winching

  • Operating with a payload greater than 500 lb (227 kg).

  • Driving frequently at low RPM or at ground speeds below 10 MPH (16 km/h)

NOTICE
Tow/ Haul Mode is the primary drive mode for RANGER XD, and is speed limited to 30 mph (48 kph).

Drive Modes

The Tow/ Haul mode switch can also change the drive mode of the vehicle by rotating the switch. The drive mode can be changed at any time while operating the vehicle, but will not engage until correct operating conditions are met. The light next to the tow/ haul switch will flash until the mode is engaged, then turn solid once the mode is engaged.

The current vehicle drive mode will be displayed on the Instrument Cluster Information Center

The following ride modes can be selected:

Mode Description Use
Comfort Allows minimized engine feedback when pressing the throttle pedal. Low engine speeds (quiet, smooth, gentle inputs)
Maneuvering tight spaces, work, light duty
Limited engine braking
Standard Allows slightly less than MAX engine feedback when pressing the throttle pedal. Medium duty work where a little extra power is necessary.
Moderate amount of engine braking
Sport Allows MAX engine feedback when pressing the throttle pedal. Recreational/ trail riding
Tow/ Haul Maximizes available engine torque, speed limited to 30 mph (48 kph). Torque boost is available only in Tow/ Haul mode. Extreme utility work, provides the most amount of engine braking available.

Torque Boost

In some high-load and low RPM traction conditions, torque boost may be used. Torque boost helps to quickly get the vehicle moving in scenarios requiring high torque while minimizing additional heat into the clutch and transmission.


To activate torque boost, do the following:

  1. Turn Tow/Haul mode ON.

  2. Shift the vehicle into Drive (D).

  3. Apply maximum throttle for 2 – 3 seconds.

    NOTICE
    Applying maximum throttle for 2 – 3 seconds will command the engine to rev up to approximately 5000 RPM and then rapidly engages the clutch. DO NOT apply torque boost if there are bystanders or obstacles near. If you are unsure if it is safe to use torque boost in your situation, consider alternative ways to safely move the vehicle.
Parent topic: Switches