Polaris RIDE COMMAND User manual

USER’S
GUIDE
RIDE COMMAND

WARNING
Operating, servicing, and maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-road
vehicle can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon
monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as
necessary, service your vehicle in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves
or wash your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle.
For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle.
For videos and more information
about a safe riding experience with
your Polaris vehicle, scan this QR
code® with your smartphone.
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Ride Command User’s Guide

Unless noted, Polaris and Ride Command are trademarks of Polaris Inc.
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Copyright 2021 Polaris 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.
Printed in U.S.A.
9940303 Rev 01

Thank you for purchasing a POLARIS vehicle, and welcome to our world-wide
family of POLARIS enthusiasts. Be sure to visit us online at www.polaris.com for
the latest news, new product introductions, upcoming events, career
opportunities and more.
Here at POLARIS we proudly produce an exciting line of utility and recreational
products. We believe POLARIS sets a standard of excellence for all utility and
recreational vehicles manufactured in the world today. Many years of experience
have gone into the engineering, design, and development of your POLARIS
vehicle, making it the finest machine we’ve ever produced.
For safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle, be sure to follow the
instructions and recommendations in this owner’s manual. Your manual contains
instructions for minor maintenance, but information about major repairs is
outlined in the POLARIS Service Manual and can be performed by a factory
certified Master Service Dealer (MSD) technician.
Your POLARIS dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your total
satisfaction. Your POLARIS dealership can perform all of your service needs
during and after the warranty period.
For the most up-to-date owner’s manual visit https://www. polaris. com/en-us/
owners-manuals.
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WELCOME

The following signal words and symbols appear throughout this manual and on
your vehicle. Your safety is involved when these words and symbols are used.
Become familiar with their meanings before reading the manual.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result
in minor to moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE provides key information by clarifying instructions.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT provides key reminders during disassembly, assembly, and
inspection of components.
The Prohibition Safety Sign indicates an action NOT to take in
order to avoid a hazard.
The Mandatory Action Sign indicates an action that NEEDS to
be taken to avoid a hazard.
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SAFETY SYMBOLS AND SIGNAL WORDS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION
OVERVIEW
Welcome to Polaris Ride Command. This intuitive software includes a variety of
interactive features and access to your snowmobile’s custom information.
For a safe and enjoyable riding experience with your new display, be sure to
read your vehicle’s owner’s manual and this user’s guide. Should you need
additional assistance with display operation or software updates, please see
your Polaris dealer or visit ridecommand.polaris.com.
For the latest Ride Command information, including software, maps, and trails
updates, please visit ridecommand.polaris.com.
WARNING
Do not enter information while operating your vehicle. Failure to pay attention
to the operation of your vehicle could result in loss of control, injury, or death.
You assume all risks associated with using this device. Read your user’s guide
thoroughly and always drive with the latest maps and road data from
ridecommand.polaris.com.
BEFORE YOU RIDE
Before riding with your new display, please complete the following:
• Read this manual in its entirety.
• Familiarize yourself with the features and operations of the display while the
vehicle is stationary.
• Download the Polaris Ride Command application from your phone’s app store
and create your personalized account.
• Check your display to ensure you have the appropriate maps and roads
visible for your area. For instructions on updating the maps on your display,
see page 8.
• When updating software, be sure you are using a compatible USB flash drive.
See page 42 for more information.
• Check https://www.polaris.com/en-us/owners-manuals for the latest updates
to the owner’s manual.
NOTICE
Using the display for an extended period of time while the vehicle’s engine is
off can drain the battery.
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DEVICE OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
Phone functionality, in pairing with this display, is dependent on the capabilities
of your cell phone.
NOTICE
Some cell phones or operating systems will not work as shown in this manual.
DEVICE COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
NOTICE
Some vehicle models contain radio equipment as follows:
USA RADIO COMPLIANCE
This vehicle contains the following radio equipment or components that contain
radio equipment:
COMPONENT COMPONENT ID MANUFACTURER
9200 Series Display RC-7W Polaris Industries Inc.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CANADA RADIO COMPLIANCE
This vehicle contains the following radio equipment or components that contain
radio equipment:
COMPONENT COMPONENT ID MANUFACTURER
9200 Series Display RC-7W Polaris Industries Inc.
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS
(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
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INTRODUCTION

1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
IMPORTANT
For applications that use vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication, radio
transmitter IC 5966A-RC7W has been approved by Innovation, Science and
Economic Development Canada (ISED) to operate with Polaris antenna (part
number 4019211) with gain of 3 dBi. Any antenna that has a gain greater than
3 dBi is prohibited for use with this device.
EUROPEAN UNION (EU) RADIO COMPLIANCE
This vehicle contains the following radio equipment or components that contain
radio equipment:
COMPONENT 9200 Series Display
COMPONENT ID RC-7W
MANUFACTURER Polaris Industries Inc.
TRANSMITTING FREQUENCY* 2.4 GHz
MAX RF TRANSMITTING PWR 100 mW
* Other transmitting radio frequencies may exist outside of EU markets.
Hereby, Polaris Industries Inc. declares that the above radio equipment is in
compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following
internet address:
https://www.polaris.com/en-us/radio-conformity/
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
RIDE COMMAND OVERVIEW
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash, and injury.
We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device
that may take your focus off the trail. Your primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held
device while riding and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when
possible. Be aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while riding.
For the latest information about your Ride Command display, including software,
maps, and trails updates, please visit: https://ridecommand.polaris.com.
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

RIDE COMMAND BUTTONS
BUTTON DESCRIPTION FUNCTION
q
5-Way User
Interface (UI) Control
Moves the cursor and pans the focus
on the map screen.
w
Up Button Zooms in when using the map and
scrolls up through lists of features.
e
Polaris Button Opens and closes the Badge Panel.
r
Down Button Zooms out when using the map and
scrolls down through lists of features.
t
Back Button Cycles all screens and backs user
out of menus.
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GAUGE SCREEN
The Gauge Screen displays upon start-up and will serve as your primary
interface when operating the vehicle.
The Gauge Screen is fully
customizable and can be
configured to display as
much, or as little, vehicle
information as you like.
Options include vehicle
speed, RPM, fuel level,
engine temperature,
engine hours, trip meter,
battery voltage, and
compass.
CONFIGURE GAUGE SCREEN
The display allows up to four customized gauge screens. All but one screen can
be deleted; one will always remain as the default.
NOTICE
In the gauge configuration panel, display buttons and hand controls will not
work. You must use the touchscreen to change screen settings and layouts.
Follow the instructions below to create customized gauge screens.
1. Press the Gear icon in
the bottom right corner
of the touchscreen.
2. On the right side of the
configuration panel,
press the Screens tab
q
followed by the Add
New button w.
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

3. In the left side panel,
choose a gauge layout
from the three provided
options.
ICON DESCRIPTION
eTwo circular widgets and up to three linear widgets.
rUp to five linear widgets.
tFour circular widgets.
4. Select the Data tab y. As the widget slots on the left are selected, the
selection of what data item to populate that widget slot with is selected on
from the list on the right.
For single value slots,
choose 1 data item. For list
slots, choose up to 3 or up
to 5 data items, depending
on the configuration of the
gauge layout as selected
above.
NOTICE
Keep your display software up-to-date as more widget options become
available. For more information, see page 40.
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

5. Reorder the widgets by
pressing and holding
down on the widget and
sliding the widget up or
down into the desired
position.
6. Click the green check mark or Done to close the configuration panel.
GAUGE VIEW MODE
Press q to toggle between the two available gauge view modes, analog and
digital.
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ICON BAR
The Icon Bar is located across the top of the touchscreen and displays cell
phone, headset, and wireless internet connectivity, fuel level, compass heading
and local time.
NOTICE
The Icon Bar will not appear when the Badge Panel is open.
ICON DESCRIPTION FUNCTION
qMobile Device
Indicator
Displays icon if mobile device is connected
wHeadset Indicator Displays icon if headset is connected
eCellular Signal
Strength
Displays current cellular signal strength
rWireless Internet
Signal Strength
Displays current wireless internet signal
strength
tDrive Mode Displays current drive mode. When in
standard mode, “STD MODE” will only
show for 10 seconds.
yActive Decent
Control (ADC)
Displays icon if ADC is enabled
uFuel Level Displays current fuel capacity percentage
iVehicle Direction Displays vehicle direction
oClock Displays current time
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BADGE PANEL
The Badge Panel provides easy access to frequently used features, basic
display and vehicle controls, and a list of recent notifications.
q
Controls Tab
w
Notifications Tab
e
Ride Mode
r
EPS Level Assist
t
Day/Night Display Mode
y
All Settings Button
u
Badge Panel Button
i
Display Brightness
o
App Tray
ACCESSING THE BADGE PANEL
There are two ways to
open the Badge Panel,
press the Badge Panel
button (Polaris Logo) q
at
the top of the touchscreen
or the Polaris Menu hard
button w
on the right of the
display.
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APP TRAY
The App Tray provides easy access to key features on the display screen. Tap
on any of the listed icons to navigate to that display screen. For example, tap the
Maps button to navigate to the Map Screen, or press the Music button to
navigate to the Audio Screen.
CONTROLS TAB
Press the Controls tab to change display mode, display brightness, activate
heated grips, and change fuel type.
DISPLAY MODE
From the Controls tab, select the Display Mode from the available options. The
display mode can be set to Day, Night, or AUTO mode.
Day Mode Night Mode
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
From the Controls tab, select Display Brightness by moving the touchscreen
slider to the left or right. Press the AUTO check box to allow the screen to adjust
automatically based on ambient light conditions.
NOTIFICATIONS TAB
Press the Notifications tab to view DTC codes, installed software, and vehicle
warnings.
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