Standard Instrument Cluster

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Standard Instrument Cluster

Check Engine
Engine Hot
Low Oil
Low Battery Voltage
Playback

Low Fuel
High Beam
Parking Brake
Reverse
Security

NOTICE

Certain products will damage the lens and other plastic surfaces. Do not use alcohol to clean the instrument cluster. Immediately clean off any gasoline that splashes on the instrument cluster.

The instrument cluster contains indicator lights and the rider information center. The information center can be controlled by either the MODE and SELECT buttons on the instrument cluster or by the MODE/SET switch on the Left Hand Control.

Indicator Lamps

Indicator	Condition
	This indicator appears if an EFI-related fault occurs. Do not operate the snowmobile if this warning appears. Serious engine damage could result. Your dealer can assist.
	The over-temperature indicator will illuminate when the engine is overheating. Take action to cool the engine. The indicator will flash when engine temperature reaches critical levels. Stop the engine immediately.
	The low oil indicator light may flicker at times due to oil movement in the bottle, but when the light comes on and remains on, add the recommended oil before further operation.
	The low battery voltage indicator illuminates when the battery voltage is low.
	The playback indicator illuminates when the gauge is in playback mode.
	The low fuel indicator illuminates when fuel is low.
	The high beam indicator illuminates when the lights are set to high beam.
	The parking brake Indicator illuminates when the parking brake is engaged. It will also illuminate when the service brake is in use.
	The reverse indicator flashes when the transmission is in reverse.
	The security indicator illuminates when the security system is activated.

Rider Information Center

The rider information center is located in the instrument cluster. The center displays vehicle speed, engine speed, odometer, resettable trip meters (2), total engine hours of operation, fuel level, engine temperature, and a diagnostic display mode.

Setting changes must be made with the engine running or with the vehicle powered by an external DC power supply connector. The information center is set to display standard units of measurement for distance and temperature.

Information Display Area - This area displays either engine speed or vehicle speed (whichever is not displayed in the speed display), engine temperature and maximum vehicle speed.

Speed Display - The speed display area displays either vehicle speed or engine speed.

Fuel Gauge - Not available on all models. 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.

NOTE

The low fuel indicator and fuel level gauge on the Standard Instrument Cluster are not supported on models with a fuel level gauge on the fuel cap.

TIP

If the fuel icon fails to display, an open or short circuit has occurred in the fuel sensor circuit. See your dealer.

Odometer/Engine Hour Display - This area displays the odometer, Trip A, Trip B and engine hours.

Information Display Area

This area displays either engine speed or vehicle speed (whichever is not displayed in the speed display), engine temperature, maximum vehicle speed, and speed or RPM. To change the display, press and release the MODE button or the MODE switch until the desired item is displayed.

Speed Display Area

The speed display area displays either vehicle speed or engine speed. Vehicle speed is displayed in either miles per hour (MPH) or kilometers per hour (km/h). Engine speed is displayed in revolutions per minute (RPM).

To change which item displays, first make sure the information display area is set to display either engine speed or vehicle speed.
Press and release the center button.

Fuel Gauge (if equipped)

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.

NOTE

The low fuel indicator and fuel level gauge on the Standard Instrument Cluster are not supported on models with a fuel level gauge on the fuel cap.

TIP

If the fuel icon fails to display, an open or short circuit has occurred in the fuel sensor circuit. See your dealer.

Odometer/Engine Hour Display Area

This area displays the odometer, Trip 1 meter, Trip 2 meter, CLOCK, and Engine Hours meter.

The odometer displays the total distance traveled by the vehicle since manufacture. Each trip meter records the distance traveled by the vehicle on a trip if the meter is reset before each trip. The CLOCK displays the time, and the engine hour meter displays the total hours the engine has been in operation since manufacture.

To change the display, press and release the SET button or SET switch until the desired item is displayed.

To reset a trip meter, press and hold the SET button or SET switch until the meter resets to zero.

Playback Function

The playback function allows the rider to record and play back engine speed, vehicle speed and throttle position sensor information for up to three minutes.

To Record

Press and hold the center button on the instrument cluster to enter the Options Menu.
Press and release the MODE button until PLAYBACK appears in the information display area.
Press and release the SET button.
RECORD will appear in the information display area.

To begin recording, Press and release the SET button.

The playback indicator will flash while recording is in progress. Recording is complete when the light stops flashing.

NOTE

To stop recording at any time during the recording process, press and release the SET button.

To Playback

To play back the recorded data, stop the vehicle and wait for engine speed to drop below clutch engagement.
Press and hold the center button on the instrument cluster to enter the Options Menu.
Press and release the MODE button until PLAYBACK appears in the information display area.
Press and release the SET button twice.
PLAY will appear in the information display area.
Press and release the SET button to play the recorded data.
Once playback has concluded, REPLAY will appear in the information display area.
Press and release the SET button to REPLAY recorded data.
Press and release the MODE button to end playback and return to the Options Menu.

Standard/Metric Display

The odometer and temperature displays can be viewed in either standard or metric units of measurement. Both displays change if units are changed. The new settings will remain until changed by the operator.

Change Method 1

Press and hold the center button on the instrument cluster to enter the Options Menu.
Press and release the MODE button until engine temperature appears in the information display area.
Press and release the SET button or SET switch to change units.

Change Method 2

Press and release the SET button or SET switch until the odometer appears in the information display area.
Press and hold the SET button or SET switch until the units change.

Security System (Ignition Lock System)

This system is an optional feature and will not function until it has been activated by your authorized POLARIS dealer. If you have this feature activated, you can lock the ignition to prevent unauthorized use when leaving the snowmobile unattended. A locked system will limit engine speed to 3000 RPM, which prevents clutch engagement, and the snowmobile will not move when throttle is applied.

If you wish to use this feature, you must complete all four tasks on the following pages to have your system activated and to change the security code to one of your own choosing.

First Time Use of Your Security System

Perform all tasks in the order shown if you wish to activate and use the optional security system.

TASK 1: Activate the security system

See your authorized POLARIS dealer to have the optional security system feature activated in the electronic control unit (ECU).

TASK 2: Lock the System the First Time

NOTE

To lock the system for the first time, use code 000.

Press and hold the center button on the instrument cluster to enter the Options Menu.
Press and release the MODE button until SECURITY OFF appears in the information display area.
Press and release the SET button.
ENTER CODE will appear in the information display area.
Press and release the SET button to increase the 1st digit.
Press and hold the SET button to accept the 1st digit and advance to the 2nd digit.
Press and release the SET button to increase the 2nd digit.
Press and hold the SET button to accept the 2nd digit and advance to the 3rd digit.
Press and hold the SET button to accept the 3rd digit and submit code.
If code is correct, SECURITY ON will appear in the information display area. The system is now locked. Proceed immediately to Task 3.

If code is incorrect, BAD CODE will appear in the information display area. Return to step 3 to re-enter code.

TASK 3: Unlock the System

NOTE

To unlock the system for the first time, use code 000.

While the engine is running, Press and release the SET button.
ENTER CO will appear in the information display area.
Press and release the SET button to increase the 1st digit.
Press and hold the SET button to accept the 1st digit and advance to the 2nd digit.
Press and release the SET button to increase the 2nd digit.
Press and hold the SET button to accept the 2nd digit and advance to the 3rd digit.
Press and release the SET button to increase the 3rd digit.

Press and hold the SET button to accept the 3rd digit and submit code.

If code is correct, SECURITY OFF will appear in the information display area

NOTE

The system is now unlocked.

If code is incorrect, BAD CODE will appear in the information display area. Return to step 1 to re-enter code.

You must now enter a new security code. Proceed immediately to TASK 4.

TASK 4: Enter Your New Security Code

Immediately after locking and unlocking the system, and while SECURE OFF is displayed, simultaneously press and hold the MODE and SET buttons.
SET NEW CODE will appear on the information display area.
Press and release the SET button to increase the 1st digit.
Press and hold the SET button to accept the 1st digit and advance to the 2nd digit.
Press and release the SET button to increase the 2nd digit.
Press and hold the SET button to accept the 2nd digit and advance to the 3rd digit.
Press and release the SET button to increase the 3rd digit.

Press and hold the SET button to accept the 3rd digit.

CODE SET will appear in the information display area, and then the new code will blink three times in the information display area

NOTE

Your new code is now set. The system is NOT locked.

Record your new security code in a safe place for future reference.

Record your new personal security code here: __________________

TIP

If you lose your personal security code, see your dealer to have the code reset to “000”. Then perform TASK 2 through TASK 4 to change the code to one of your own choosing.

Locking System With Personal Security Code

Start the engine.
Press and hold the center button on the instrument cluster to enter the Options Menu.
Press and release the MODE button until SECURITY OFF appears in the information display area.
Press and release the SET button.
ENTER CODE will appear in the information display area.
Press and release the SET button to increase the 1st digit.
Press and hold the SET button to accept the 1st digit and advance to the 2nd digit.
Press and release the SET button to increase the 2nd digit.
Press and hold the SET button to accept the 2nd digit and advance to the 3rd digit.
Press and hold the SET button to accept the 3rd digit and submit code.
If code is correct, SECURITY ON will appear in the information display area. The system is now locked. Proceed immediately to Task 3.
If code is incorrect, BAD CODE will appear in the information display area. Return to step 3 to re-enter code.

Unlocking System With Personal Security Code

While the engine is running, Press and release the SET button.
ENTER CODE will appear in the information display area.
Press and release the SET button to increase the 1st digit.
Press and hold the SET button to accept the 1st digit and advance to the 2nd digit.
Press and release the SET button to increase the 2nd digit.
Press and hold the SET button to accept the 2nd digit and advance to the 3rd digit.
Press and release the SET button to increase the 3rd digit.

Press and hold the SET button to accept the 3rd digit and submit code.

If code is correct, SECURITY OFF will appear in the information display area

NOTE

The system is now unlocked.

If code is incorrect, BAD CODE will appear in the information display area. Return to step 1 to re-enter code.

Changing to a New Security Code

Any time you wish to change your current security code to a new code, perform TASK 2 through TASK 4 of the First Time Use of Your Security System procedure. Instead of using the factory default code “000” in TASK 2 and TASK 3, use your current security code.

Security System Access Quick Reference

Now that you have become familiar with the procedure for locking and unlocking the system, use the chart below as a quick reference.

Security System Access Quick Reference Chart
Action	Result
Start engine Press and hold the center button Press and release the SET button until SECURITY appears in information display area. Press and release SET button.	Displays ENTER CODE (to lock the system)
Press and release the SET button	Advances a digit on the ENTER CODE screen
Press and hold the SET button	Accepts a digit and displays the next digit position (if any remain) on the ENTER CODE screen
While SECURITY OFF is shown on the information display area, simultaneously Press and hold the MODE and SET button.	Allows user to change security code.

Diagnostic Display Mode

The diagnostic display mode is for informational purposes only. Your POLARIS dealer can perform all major repairs.

The diagnostic mode is accessible only when the check engine warning indicator is illuminated and a diagnostic code is active.

Do not stop the engine if you want to view the active code (failure code). Active codes cannot be retrieved if power is interrupted to the instrument cluster. The codes will become inactive codes if power is interrupted. Inactive codes are stored in the history of the unit. Please see your POLARIS dealer can help retrieve inactive codes.

Use the following procedure to view active codes.

Do not stop the engine.
Press and hold the center button on the instrument cluster to enter the Options Menu.

Press and release the MODE button until DIAGCODE appears in the information display area. The Diagnostic display mode will appear in the Options Menu if there is an active trouble code.

TIP

When the diagnostic mode is displayed, the check engine warning indicator will begin to flash.

A set of two numbers will appear in the display.
- The 2-6 digit suspect parameter number (SPN) in the information display area indicates which component is generating the fault code.
- The 1-2 digit failure mode indicator (FMI) number in the odometer area indicates the fault mode, such as open or short circuit.
More than one fault may be active. Press and hold the SET button or SET switch for two seconds to toggle to the next active code. Repeat until all codes are retrieved.
See Diagnostic Trouble Codes for code definitions and failure descriptions.