Polaris ACE 570 (2018 year). Manual - part 7

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Switches

Ignition Switch/Light Switch

Use the ignition switch to start the engine and to turn the lights on or off. 

The key can be removed from the switch when it is in the OFF position.

OFF Turn the key to the OFF position to stop the engine. 

Electrical circuits are off.

HEADLIGHTS

ON

The low beam headlights are on. Electrical circuits are on. 

Electrical equipment can be used.

POSITION

LIGHTS ON

The low beam headlights are off. Positon lights are on. 

Electrical circuits are on. Electrical equipment can be used.

START Turn the key to the START position to engage the electric 

starter. See page 56 for starting procedures.

AWD Switch

12V Accessory

Outlet

Ignition Switch/Light 

Switch 

Instrument 

Cluster

Hazard 

Switch 

OFF

START

HEADLIGHTS 

ON

POSITION 

LIGHTS ON

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Switches

All Wheel Drive (AWD) Switch (if equipped)

The AWD switch has three positions:
• All Wheel Drive (AWD)
• Differential Lock/Two Wheel 

Drive (2WD)

• Off (1WD/Turf Mode)
Press the top of the rocker switch to 

engage All Wheel Drive.
Move the switch to the center 

position to lock the differential and 

operate in two wheel drive (2WD).
Press the bottom of the switch to unlock the differential and allow the 

rear drive wheels to operate independently (1WD). This mode of 

operation is well suited to turf driving or when active traction is not 

needed. 
See page 71 for AWD/2WD/1WD operating instructions.

Auxiliary Outlet

The vehicle is equipped with a 12-volt accessory outlet on the dash. Use 

the outlet to power an auxiliary light or other optional accessories or 

lights. For service, the dash outlet connection is under the dash.

Hazard Switch

Push the hazard warning switch to cause all turn signal lights to flash 

simultaneously. Use this feature to alert others of an emergency or other 

situation requiring caution.

AWD

2WD

1WD/Turf

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Gear Selector

To change gears, stop the 

vehicle, and with the engine 

idling, move the lever to the 

desired gear. Do not attempt 

to shift gears with engine 

speed above idle or while 

the vehicle is moving.
P: Park
R: Reverse
N: Neutral
L: Low Gear
H: High Gear

NOTICE: Do not attempt to shift the transmission while the vehicle is moving or 

damage to the transmission could result. Always shift when the 

vehicle is stationary and the engine is at idle.

Using Low Range

Always shift into low gear for any of the following conditions.
• Operating in rough terrain or over obstacles
• Loading the vehicle onto a trailer
• Towing heavy loads

Gear Selector

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Brake Pedal

Depress the brake pedal to slow or 

stop the vehicle. Apply the brakes 

while starting the engine.

Throttle Pedal

Push the pedal down to increase 

engine speed. Spring pressure returns 

the pedal to the rest position when 

released. Always check that the 

throttle pedal returns normally before 

starting the engine. Make sure there's 

adequate throttle pedal freeplay. See 

page 112 for throttle pedal adjustment 

procedures.
This vehicle is equipped with a 

throttle release switch, which is designed to reduce the risk of a frozen 

or stuck throttle. If the throttle cable should stick in an open position 

when the operator releases the throttle pedal, engine speed will be 

limited, and power to the rear wheels will be reduced.

Throttle 

Pedal

Brake 

Pedal