for Maintenance and Safety
RANGER RZR XP RANGER RZR XP 4
Owners Manual
Read, understand, and follow all of the instructions and safety precautions in this manual and on all product labels
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WELCOME
Printed in U.S.A
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
DANGER
NOTICE
European Vibration and Noise
INTRODUCTION
Number
INTRODUCTION
Vehicle Identification Numbers
Vehicle Identification
Equipment Modifications
SAFETY
SAFETY
Safe Riding Gear
Helmet
Gloves
SAFETY
Boots
Eye Protection
Operating Without Instruction
SAFETY
Accessories
Using Alcohol or Drugs
Seat Belts
SAFETY
Failure to Inspect Before Operating
Protective Apparel
Always follow these guidelines
SAFETY
Carrying Multiple Passengers RZR XP
Operating With a Load on the Vehicle
Operating on Public Roads
SAFETY
Passengers in the Cargo Box
Operating on Pavement
Jumps and Stunts
SAFETY
Turning Improperly
Physical Control of the Vehicle
Stalling While Climbing a Hill
SAFETY
Improper Hill Climbing
Crossing Hillsides
Operating on Slippery Terrain
SAFETY
Improper Tire Maintenance
Operating Improperly in Reverse
Operating Through Water
SAFETY
Operating Over Obstacles
Skidding or Sliding
Operating a Damaged Vehicle
SAFETY
Improper Cargo Loading
Operating on Frozen Bodies of Water
Refueling
SAFETY
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SAFETY call POLARIS at
Handling Gasoline
SAFETY
Safety Labels and Locations
Load/Passenger/Tire Pressure Warning
SAFETY
Passenger Safety Warning RZR XP
Passenger Safety
SAFETY
Passenger Safety Warning RZR XP
THE PASSENGERS MUST ALWAYS •wear seat belts
Rear Passenger Grab Bar Warning RZR XP
SAFETY
Safety Labels and Locations
Rear Passenger Cab Frame Warning RZR XP
Age Overturn Warning Warning
SAFETY
Cab Frame/Seat Belt Warning
Shift Caution
Belt Debris Warning
SAFETY
Age Warning
Overturn Warning
NEVER operate
SAFETY
Discretionary Warning RZR XP
Discretionary
•with more than three passengers
SAFETY
Discretionary Warning RZR XP
NEVER operate
Nets
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
ROPS Frame
Cargo
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Rear Passenger Grab Bar Shifter Fuel Tank Cap
Cargo Box Tie-Down Points
Auxiliary Outlets
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Switches
Ignition Switch
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Headlight Switch
All Wheel Drive AWD Switch
Steering Wheel
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Seat Adjustments
Seats
Passenger Hand Hold
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Hood
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Cargo Box Access Panel
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Service Access Panels
Engine Access Panel
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Fuel Cap
Cab Nets
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Seat Belts
Seat Belt Inspection
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Using Low Range
Gear Selector
Rollover Protective Structure ROPS
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Brake Pedal
Throttle Pedal
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
All Wheel Drive AWD System
Engaging AWD
Speedometer
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Mode Button
Instrument Cluster
Indicates
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Indicator Lamps
Lamp
Rider Information Center
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
2.Fuel Gauge - The segments of the fuel gauge show the level of fuel in the fuel tank. When the last segment clears, a low fuel warning is activated. All segments including the fuel icon will flash. Refuel immediately
Rider Information Center
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Rider Information Center
Display Units Standard/Metric
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Clock Mode
Rider Information Center
Hour Meter Mode
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Odometer Mode
Trip Meter Mode
Rider Information Center
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Programmable Service Interval
Diagnostic Display Mode
FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Engine Error Codes
Rider Information Center
Vehicle Break-inPeriod
OPERATION
PVT Break-inClutches/Belt
OPERATION
Engine and Drivetrain Break-in
Brake System Break-in
Remarks
OPERATION
Pre-RideInspection
Item
Safe Operation Practices
OPERATION
Braking
OPERATION
Starting the Engine
Stopping the Engine
Trail Etiquette
OPERATION
Parking the Vehicle
Know Your Riding Area/Tread Lightly
OPERATION
New Operator Driving Procedures
12.Apply the brakes and shift into low gear
OPERATION
Driving with Passengers
OPERATION
Driving on Slippery Surfaces
OPERATION
Driving Uphill
OPERATION
OPERATION
Driving on a Sidehill Sidehilling
Driving Downhill
Driving Through Water
OPERATION
Driving Over Obstacles
OPERATION
4.Apply the brakes lightly for stopping
OPERATION
Driving in Reverse
3.Back slowly
2.Turn the engine off
OPERATION
Parking on an Incline
1.Place the transmission in PARK
Hauling Cargo
OPERATION
Belt Life
OPERATION
Crankcase Emission Control System
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMS
Noise Emission Control System
Operation on Public Lands in the U.S.A
MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Chart
Severe Use Definition
Maintenance Chart Key
MAINTENANCE
Remarks
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Interval
Item
Remarks
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Interval
Item
Remarks
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Interval
Item
center floor panel removed
MAINTENANCE
Fitting Access as viewed from top with
Middle Prop Shaft Grease Fitting
MAINTENANCE
View of Driver’s Side From Bottom of Vehicle
Front Control Arm Pivot Bushings 3 per side
Oil Recommendations
MAINTENANCE
Ambient Temperature Range
Engine Oil
Oil Check
MAINTENANCE
Oil and Filter Change
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
15.Reinstall the dipstick
Oil and Filter Change
MAINTENANCE
Transmission Main Gearcase
Fluid Check
Fluid Change
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Demand Drive Unit Front Gearcase
Fluid Check
MAINTENANCE
Fluid Change
1.Remove the fill plug
Spark Plugs
MAINTENANCE
Gearcase Specification Chart
Gearcases
Normal Plug
MAINTENANCE
Spark Plug Removal and Replacement
Spark Plug Condition
Fuses
MAINTENANCE
Feature Supported
Feature Supported
Main Fuse Box
MAINTENANCE
Radiator and Cooling Fan
MAINTENANCE
Cooling System
Adding or Changing Coolant
Radiator Coolant Level/Changing Coolant
MAINTENANCE
Overflow Bottle Coolant Level
MAINTENANCE
POLARIS Variable Transmission PVT System
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Belt Replacement/Debris Removal
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MAINTENANCE
Belt Replacement/Debris Removal
PVT Drying
Intake Pre-Filters
MAINTENANCE
Filter Systems
Fuel Tank Vent Filter
Air Filter
MAINTENANCE
Spark Arrester
MAINTENANCE
1.Remove the arrester retaining bolt and nut
MAINTENANCE
Throttle Body/Idle RPM
MAINTENANCE
Throttle System
Throttle Freeplay
MAINTENANCE
Brakes
Brake Inspection
Brake Fluid
MAINTENANCE
Fox Shock Preload
MAINTENANCE
Factory Preload Settings
Front/Rear Spring Preload
Front/Rear Spring Preload
MAINTENANCE
Fox Shock Preload Adjustment
Adjusting Ring
Front/Rear Spring Preload
MAINTENANCE
Walker Evans Shock Preload Adjustment
Adjusting Ring 1
Front
MAINTENANCE
Front/Rear Shock Compression
Rear
Tire Tread Depth
MAINTENANCE
Axle and Wheel Nut Torque Specifications
Tires
1. Place the transmission
MAINTENANCE
Wheel Installation
Wheel Removal
Brake Lights
MAINTENANCE
Headlight Replacement
Lights
Headlight Beam Adjustment
MAINTENANCE
Vehicle Immersion
MAINTENANCE
Steering Wheel Inspection
MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Battery
Battery Removal
MAINTENANCE
Battery Installation
Battery Storage
Battery Charging
MAINTENANCE
Voltage
MAINTENANCE
Battery Charging
State of
Washing Tips
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning and Storage
Washing the Vehicle
Polishing Tips
MAINTENANCE
Washing the Vehicle
Polishing the Vehicle
Stabilize the Fuel
MAINTENANCE
Clean the Exterior
Storage Tips
Inspect and Lubricate
MAINTENANCE
Battery Maintenance
Storage Tips
Removal from Storage
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning and Storage
Transporting the Vehicle
RANGER RZR XP
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
RANGER RZR XP
Clutching
RANGER RZR XP 4
SPECIFICATIONS
Lubrication System
SPECIFICATIONS
RANGER RZR XP 4
Clutching
Engine Lubricant
POLARIS PRODUCTS
Part Number
Description
Possible Cause
TROUBLESHOOTING
Solution
Drive Belt Wear/Burn
Solution
TROUBLESHOOTING
Solution
Solution
Solution
TROUBLESHOOTING
Solution
Solution
Possible Cause
TROUBLESHOOTING
Engine Stops or Loses Power
Solution
WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY
REGISTRATION
Wheels and tires
WARRANTY
LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES
WARRANTY
Lubricants
WARRANTY
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
SPARK ARRESTER
Exported Vehicles
WARRANTY
How to Get Service
In the Country where your vehicle was purchased
If Purchased From A Private Party
WARRANTY
How to Get Service
Notice
U.S.A. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty
WARRANTY
WARRANTY
U.S.A. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty
The exclusive remedy for breach of this limited warranty shall be, at the exclusive option of POLARIS, repair or replacement of any defective materials, components or products. THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE THE ONLY REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSON FOR BREACH OF THIS WAR- RANTY. POLARIS SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO ANY PERSON FOR INCI- DENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES OF ANY DESCRIPTION,WHETHER ARISING OUT OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WAR- RANTY OR ANY OTHER CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER TORT OR OTHERWISE. THIS EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, AND SPECIAL DAMAGES IS INDEPENDENT FROM AND SHALL SURVIVE ANY FINDING THAT THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PUR- POSE
MILES KM
MAINTENANCE LOG
SERVICE PERFORMED / COMMENTS
DATE
MILES KM
MAINTENANCE LOG
SERVICE PERFORMED / COMMENTS
DATE
MILES KM
MAINTENANCE LOG
SERVICE PERFORMED / COMMENTS
DATE
Coolant
INDEX
Adjustments
Battery
Fluid Change
INDEX
Filter
Fluid
Oil Check
INDEX
Lights
Oil Change
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Switches
INDEX
Spark Plugs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .