Ride COMMAND User manual

RIDE COMMAND DISPLAY
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a RIDE COMMAND Display, and welcome to the
Polaris RIDE COMMAND App. This intuitive display gives you access to your
vehicle’s custom information and a variety of features.
For a safe and enjoyable riding experience with your new Display, please read
your vehicle’s owner’s manual and this Display owner’s manual. If you should
need additional assistance with Display operation or software updates, please
see your Polaris dealer or visit polaris.com/ridecommand.
For the latest information about your RIDE COMMAND Display, including
software updates, please visit ridecommand.polaris.com.
WARNING
Do not enter information while operating your vehicle. Failure to pay attention
to operating your vehicle could result in loss of control, injury, or death. You
assume all risks associated with using this device. Read your User Guide.
Always ride with the latest maps and trails data from https://ridecommand.
polaris.com/en-us/update.
BEFORE YOU RIDE
Before riding with your new display, do the following:
• Read this entire manual.
• Familiarize yourself with the features and operations of the Display while the
vehicle is stationary.
• Download the Polaris Ride Command App from the Apple® App store or the
Google Play® store and create your personalized Ride Command account.
• Check your display to ensure you have the appropriate maps and trails visible
for your area.
• Check https://www.polaris.com/en-us/owners-manuals/ for the latest updates
to the owner’s manual.
• Complete the pre-ride checklist.
NOTICE
Trails change often, and the trail data file is only considered valid for 90 days
after the release date. Please keep your trail data up to date. Download the
latest trails at http://ridecommand.polaris.com.
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NOTICE
Using the display for an extended period of time while the vehicle’s engine is
off can drain the battery (if equipped).
DEVICE OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
Phone functionality is dependent on the capabilities of your cell phone.
NOTICE
Some cell phones or operating systems will not work as shown in this manual.
TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY COMPLIANCE
STATEMENT
Notice: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry
Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Per RSS-Gen, Section 8.4, this device complies with Industry Canada license-
exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.”
Polaris International hereby declares that the radio equipment in-vehicle display
unit is in compliance with the following directives:
• 2014/53/EU European Radio Equipment Directive
• 2011/65/EU RoHS 2011/65/EU (Recast)
• 2015/863 RoHS July 22, 2019
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following
internet address: www.polaris.com/compliance
Per 47 CFR 15.21, the user’s manual for instruction or an intentional or
unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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CAUTION
This equipment complies with part 15 of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules.
These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
CAUTION
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
RADIO COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
The following statements apply to radio components offered with this vehicle.
These include but may not be limited to the touchscreen display.
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.
This device complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits for general
population.
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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1. This device may not cause interference.
2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
CAUTION
This equipment complies with part 15 of the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) rules.
These requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This vehicle contains the following radio equipment or components that contain
radio equipment:
COMPONENT COMPONENT ID MANUFACTURER
9200 Series Display RC7 Polaris Industries Inc.
Hereby, Polaris Industries Inc. declares that the above radio equipment is in
compliance with EU 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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VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE COMMUNICATION (V2V)
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 3dBi. Any antenna that has a gain greater than
3 dBi is prohibited for use with this device.
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OVERVIEW
For the latest information about your Ride Command display, including software
updates, please visit: https://ridecommand.polaris.com.
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.
NOTICE
If your vehicle is equipped with electric start, the 7S display (if equipped) will
remain on when the key is in the ON positiion. After 60 seconds, the display
backlight will dim and then fully shut down after 10 minutes of inactivity.
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RIDE COMMAND BUTTONS
DISPLAY
BUTTON DESCRIP-
TION
FUNCTION
q5-Way UI
Control
Moves the cursor and pans the
focus on the map screen.
wBack Button Cycles all screens and backs
user out of menus.
eUp/Down
Buttons
Zooms in and out of map and
scrolls through lists of features.
rPolaris Button Opens and closes the Badge
Panel.
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LEFT HAND CONTROLS
The electronic hand controls are located on the left side of the handlebars. The
hand controls operate certain Ride Command features, headlights, reverse
operation, and heated grips.
BUTTON DESCRIPTION FUNCTION
tSelect Button Opens the Badge Panel and
chooses options.
yHeated Grips
Button
Activates the smartwarmers in the
handlebars and throttle lever.
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BUTTON DESCRIPTION FUNCTION
uUp Button Zooms in and out of map and scrolls
through lists of features.
iBack Button Cycles all screens and backs user
out of menus.
GAUGE SCREEN
The Gauge Screen is the screen that will appear upon vehicle start-up and
displays a customizable view of vehicle information including speed, RPM, fuel
level, engine temperature, engine hours, trip meter, battery voltage, and
compass.
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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
followed by the “Add New” button.
3. In the left side panel, choose a
gauge layout from the three
provided options.
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NO CONFIGURATION DESCRIPTION
qTwo circular widgets and three linear
widgets.
wFive linear widgets.
eFour circular widgets.
4. Select the Data Tab. Choose up to 5
widgets to display on the screen.
TIP
Keep your display software up-to-date
as more widget options become
available. For more information, see
Update Software.
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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 qto 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 and headset connectivity, fuel range, compass heading and local time.
NOTICE
The Icon Bar will not appear when the Badge Panel is open.
ICON DESCRIPTION FUNCTION
qHeadset Displays icon if headset is connected
wSignal Strength Displays current cell signal strength
eFuel Level Displays current fuel capacity
percentage
rVehicle Direction Displays vehicle direction
tClock 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. To access the
Badge Panel, press the Polaris logo at the top of the display screen, or press the
Polaris Menu/Power hard button.
ACCESSING THE BADGE PANEL
There are two ways to open the Badge Panel, press the Polaris icon qat the
top of the touchscreen or the Polaris Button won the right of the display.
FEATURES
NOTICE
PRESS and HOLD the Polaris Icon for 2 seconds to disable the touchscreen.
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eControls Tab
rApp Tray
tDisplay Mode
yBadge Panel/Polaris Icon
uNotifications Tab
iHeated Grips
oFuel Type
aDisplay Brightness
sLock Vehicle Button
dAll Settings Button
CONTROLS TAB
Press the Controls tab to change display mode, display brightness, activate
heated grips, and change fuel type.
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
map icon to navigate to the map screen, or press the audio icon to navigate to
the audio screen.
DISPLAY MODE
From the Control tab, select the display mode from the available options. The
display mode can be set to Day, Night, or AUTO mode.
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Day Mode Night Mode
POLARIS BUTTON
The Polaris icon opens and closes the Badge Panel.
NOTIFICATIONS TAB
Press the Notifications tab to view DTC codes, installed software, and vehicle
warnings.
ENGINE OVERHEAT INDICATOR
When the engine goes over temperature, a red banner will appear at the top of
your 7S Display stating: ENGINE OVERHEATING – STOP IMMEDIATELY.
The appearance of this banner indicates continued operation of your
snowmobile could result in serious engine damage. The engine management
system will automatically reduce engine power and set a fault. Stop the engine
immediately. Allow the engine to cool down.
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NOTICE
If engine overheating seems to be caused by something other than poor
cooling conditions, see your dealer or other qualified technician for service.
HEATED GRIPS
Matryx models are equipped with three individual Smartwarmer heated grips:
the left handgrip, right handgrip, and right thumb throttle lever. The warmers
automatically adjust in response ambient temperature and wind chill to always
keep the temperature of the grips at the preset temperature.
There are four heat settings:
• Low
• Medium
• High
• Off
Change the heat level by pressing the Heated Grip button qon the left hand
controls or by opening the Badge Panel.
The heat levels of the grips are customizable by temperature. To change the
heat settings of your hand grips, press the Polaris button to open the Badge
Panel.
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In the Heated Grips section of the Badge Panel, press the Heated Grip Settings
button on the touchscreen. To customize the temperature of your hand grips and
thumb lever, use Plus and Minus Buttons beside each heat level to choose your
preferred setting. Click the “X” in the top left of the screen, or the Back Button, to
close the menu.
BUTTON BUTTON NAME FUNCTION
Heated Grips Button Changes the level of hand
grip warmth to low, medium,
high, or off.
Heated Grips Settings Opens the Smartwarmer
settings to customize the
temperature of each heat
level.
Plus Button Increases the grip warmth
by one degree.
Minus Button Decreases the grip warmth
by one degree.
NOTICE
To change the temperature units from Fahrenheit or Celsius, open the All
Settings menu from the Badge Panel and navigate to the General tab.
FUEL TYPE
Change the fuel type in the Badge Panel by opening the Controls tab and
pressing the Fuel Type button.
There are two fuel options available. Choose the fuel description that best fits
the fuel type in your vehicle’s tank.
•91+ E0 Fuel = 91 PREMIUM MODE
•ANY E10 OR UNSURE Fuel = 87 ETHANOL MODE
For specific fuel recommendations for your model, see Fuel Recommendation.
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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.
LOCK VEHICLE BUTTON
If your vehicle is equipped with a pin activated security system (P.A.S.S.), the
Lock Vehicle button will appear on the Badge Panel. Press this button to lock the
vehicle before powering off the engine. To unlock your vehicle, you will be
prompted to enter a preset passcode. To set up P.A.S.S., see Pin Activated
Security System (if equipped).
NOTICE
The P.A.S.S. feature must be activated by your dealer using Polaris Digital
Wrench. See dealer for setup and activation.
ALL SETTINGS BUTTON
Press the All Settings button to navigate to the settings menu. For more
information about the settings menu, see Settings.
MUSIC SCREEN
NOTICE
Your snowmobile is not equipped with a speaker system. Audio can only be
transmitted through a Bluetooth® media device or headset. Only one device
and one headset can be connected at a time.
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Audio playback through USB or Bluetooth® devices are compatible with your
Ride Command display. The Music Screen allows you to access music stored on
your smartphone or other music device. You can pair your device using
Bluetooth®, or by connecting it to the display’s USB port.
DEVICE REQUIREMENTS
Audio playback is only available on USB flash drives formatted to ex-FAT or
FAT32 and operating systems iOS® 10 and Android® 5.0 or newer.
PHONE SCREEN
The phone screen displays recent calls, contact list, keypad, and messages.
The display will only show messages received while smartphone is paired via
Bluetooth® and “show notifications” is enabled on your smartphone.
Connect a smart phone and headset to listen to audio, make and receive calls
and text messages, access a phone’s contact list, and call history.
CONNECT YOUR PHONE TO THE DISPLAY
The Ride Command display is compatible with Android and iOS. Go to https://
ridecommand.polaris.com/en-us/supported-devices for latest operating system
compatibility.
Connect your Bluetooth® device to do the following:
• Connect your Bluetooth® device to pair and connect phones and Bluetooth®
headsets.
• List of paired devices with connection status.
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