Content Source: 2020 Indian Chief, Chieftain, Springfield and Roadmaster Rider’s Manual (9930566 R03) > Instruments, Features and Controls Chapter

IMPORTANT

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Multi-Function Display (MFD) Modes (if equipped)

The power switch must be ON to access the MFD. Use the mode switches to toggle through the modes of the multi-function display and to change settings in the display.
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Available Modes:

  • Odometer
  • Trip Odometer 1
  • Trip Odometer 2
  • Clock
  • Gear Position
  • Engine Speed

  • Average Fuel Economy
  • DC Voltage
  • Ambient Air Temperature
  • Fuel Range
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Odometer

The odometer displays total distance traveled.

Trip Odometers

The trip odometers (Trip 1 and Trip 2) display total distance traveled since being reset. To reset a trip odometer, toggle to the trip odometer, then press and hold the LEFT-TOGGLE switch until the trip odometer resets to zero.

Clock

TIP
The clock must be reset any time the battery has been disconnected or discharged.
  1. Use the LEFT-TOGGLE switch to toggle to the odometer display.
  2. Press and hold the LEFT-TOGGLE switch until the hour segment flashes. Release the switch.
  3. With the segment flashing, tap the LEFT-TOGGLE switch to advance to the desired setting.
  4. Press and hold the LEFT-TOGGLE switch until the next segment flashes. Release the switch.
  5. Repeat steps 3–4 twice to set the 10-minute and 1-minute segments. After completing the 1-minute segment, step 4 will save the new settings and exit the clock mode.

Gear Position

Gear position displays at all times while the engine is running, unless a fault occurs with the gear position sensor.

Engine Speed

Engine speed displays in revolutions per minute (RPM).

Average Fuel Economy

Average Fuel Economy displays the vehicle’s average fuel economy as of the last time the mode was reset. To reset, press and hold the left hand trigger while viewing the fuel economy display.

DC Voltage

The volt meter displays battery voltage. If the engine is not running, approximate battery voltage displays. If the engine is running, approximate charging voltage displays.

Temperature

The temperature area displays ambient air temperature.

Fuel Range

The fuel range displays the distance the motorcycle can travel on the remaining fuel in the fuel tank.

Ride Modes

NOTE
For models equipped with Ride Command, ride modes can be selected on the display. The following procedure is for models not equipped with Ride Command.
To select a ride mode, do the following:
  1. Press right-hand trigger until Ride Md displays.
  2. Hold down on the right-hand trigger. STND, SPORT, or TOUR will display.
  3. Using the right-hand trigger, toggle to change ride mode.
  4. Press and hold right-hand trigger to save settings
NOTE
Flashing ride mode means ride mode has been requested, but parameters to change the ride mode have not been met (throttle not in range, etc.)

Display Units (Standard/Metric)

The display can be changed to display either standard or metric units of measurement.
  Standard Display Metric Display
Distance Miles Kilometers
Fuel U.S. Gallons I = Imperial Gallons Liter = Liters
Temperature Fahrenheit Celsius
Time 12-Hour Clock 24-Hour Clock
  1. Stop the engine.
  2. Wait 10 seconds.
  3. Press and hold the LEFT-TOGGLE switch while pressing the power switch.
  4. When the display flashes the distance setting, tap the LEFT-TOGGLE switch to advance to the desired setting.
  5. Press and hold the LEFT-TOGGLE switch to save the setting and advance to the next display option.
  6. Repeat the procedure to change remaining display settings.

Diagnostic Functionality

Certain conditions will cause an error message to display in the screen. If this occurs, please see your authorized dealer.
Message Location Indicates
ERROR All Checksum error (gauge malfunction)
LO (CHIEF/SPRINGFIELD) DC Voltage Screen Voltage remains below 11.0 volts for more than 10 seconds
OV (CHIEF/SPRINGFIELD) DC Voltage Screen Voltage remains above 15.0 volts for more than 10 seconds

Engine Error Codes

The error screen displays only when the CHECK ENGINE light is on or when it goes on and off during one ignition cycle. Error codes display only during the current ignition cycle. When the power switch is turned OFF, the code and message is lost, but will reappear if the fault reoccurs after restarting the engine.
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  • Error Code Number (0–9)
  • Suspect Parameter Number (SPN)
  • Failure Mode Indicator (FMI)
If the CHECK ENGINE indicator lamp illuminates, retrieve the error codes from the display. Error codes can also be viewed on Ride Command™ display (if equipped). Codes will include a short description of the error and recommend action.
  1. If the error codes are not displayed, use the LEFT-TOGGLE switch to toggle until “Ck ENG” displays on the main line of the display.
  2. Press and hold the LEFT-TOGGLE switch to enter the diagnostics code menu.
  3. Record the three numbers displayed in the gear position, clock and odometer displays.
  4. See an authorized dealer for code details and diagnosis.

Low Oil Pressure Display

“LO OIL” displays under the following conditions.

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Condition Indicates Action Required
Engine oil pressure has dropped while the engine is running. Oil pressure is below a safe operating pressure. Stop the engine as soon as safely possible and check the oil level. If the oil level is sufficient, but “LO OIL” continues to display after restarting the engine, stop the engine immediately.


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