Content Source: 2020 RS1 Owner’s Manual (9930796 R02) > Features and Controls Chapter

IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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Rider Information Center

Gear Indicator This indicator displays gear shifter position.
H = High Gear
L = Low Gear
N = Neutral
R = Reverse Gear
P = Park
-- = Gear Signal Error (or shifter between gears)





Transmission Mode Indicator This indicator shows whether 2X4 or AWD is active.
Service Indicator A flashing wrench symbol alerts the operator that the preset service interval has been reached. Your POLARIS dealer, or other qualified person, can provide scheduled maintenance. See Programmable Service Interval for resetting instructions.
Fuel Gauge 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. The outline of the fuel display will flash. Refuel immediately.
Speed Limitation (if equipped) This vehicle may be equipped with a maximum speed limitation function. This would be displayed on the screen as “LIM” followed by the speed. “LIM 30” for example.

  • The rider information center is located in the instrument cluster. All segments will light up for one second at start-up.
  • If the instrument cluster fails to illuminate, a battery over-voltage may have occurred and the instrument cluster may have shut off to protect the electronic speedometer. If this occurs, your POLARIS dealer, or other qualified person, can provide proper diagnosis.
  • The information center is set to display standard units of measurement and a 12-hour clock at the factory. To change to metric and/or a 24-hour clock hold the mode button and cycle to the clock menu. Use the directional arrows to change the clock settings.

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Mode Information Displays

The rider information center contains three areas that display mode information.

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Area 1 Modes Description
Engine Temperature Temperature of engine coolant
Vehicle Speed Speed of vehicle
Tachometer Engine speed (RPM)
Area 2 Modes Description
Odometer The odometer records and displays the distance traveled by the vehicle.
Trip Meters (T1/T2) A trip meter records the distance traveled by the vehicle if reset before each trip. To reset, see Trip Meter.
Engine Hours Total hours of engine operation since manufacture
Service Hours A flashing wrench symbol indicates that the preset service interval has been reached. To reset, see Programmable Service Interval.
Trip Time Time length of vehicle operation since mode was last reset
Area 3 Modes Description
Clock The clock displays time in a 12-hour or 24-hour format. To reset, see Clock.


Accessing Menus and Options

Gauge Settings Menu

Press and release the MODE button to cycle through the Area 1 modes until the desired default mode displays. See the Mode Information Displays section for details.
Press and hold the MODE button to enter the settings menu.
The OPTIONS screen will display for a few seconds.

  1. Press and release either toggle button to cycle to the desired option.
  2. Press MODE to select the option.
  3. Press either toggle button to cycle to the desired setting.
  4. Press MODE to save and exit to the settings menu.
  5. Press and hold the MODE button to exit the settings menu.

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Backlight Color

The information center backlight can be set to either blue or red.

  1. Press and hold the MODE button to enter the settings menu.
  2. Press either toggle button to cycle to the “BL COLOR” option. Press MODE to select.
  3. Press either toggle button to cycle to the desired setting.
  4. Press MODE to save and exit to the settings menu,

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Backlight Brightness

The information center backlight can be set to either blue or red.

  1. Press and hold the MODE button to enter the settings menu.
  2. Press either toggle button to cycle to the “BL LEVEL” option. Press MODE to select.
  3. Press “UP” button to increase brightness. Press “DOWN” button to decrease brightness.
  4. Press MODE to select and exit to the settings menu.

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Clock

The clock must be reset any time the battery has been disconnected or discharged.

  1. Press and hold the MODE button to enter the settings menu.
  2. Press either toggle button to cycle to the “CLOCK” option. Press MODE to select.
  3. Press either toggle button to cycle to the desired setting (12H or 24H). Press MODE to select.
  4. Press either toggle button to change each segment of the clock. Press MODE to accept a change and advance to the next segment.

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Display Units (Standard/Metric)

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  1. Press and hold the MODE button to enter the settings menu.
  2. Press either toggle button to cycle to the desired “UNITS” option (distance, temperature or volume). Press MODE to select.
  3. Press either toggle button to cycle to the desired setting.
  4. Press MODE to save and exit to the settings menu.

Trip Meter

Use a trip meter to track the distance traveled during a specific trip or period of time. Reset the meter to zero before traveling.

  1. Press either toggle button to cycle to the desired trip meter option (T1 or T2).
  2. Press and hold either toggle button until the meter resets to zero.

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Trip Time

Use a trip time meter to track the travel time during a specific trip. Reset the meter to zero before traveling.

  1. Press either toggle button to cycle to the trip time option (TT).
  2. Press and hold either toggle button until the meter resets to zero.

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Programmable Service Interval

The service interval counter is programmed to 25 hours at the factory. As hours of engine operation increase, the counter decreases. The wrench icon will flash for about 10 seconds when the counter reaches zero (0), and each time the key is turned on thereafter, until the counter is reset.
When this feature is enabled, it provides a convenient reminder to perform routine maintenance. Refer to the Periodic Maintenance Chart for recommended service intervals.
Use the following procedure to reset or change the service interval.

  1. Press and hold the MODE button to enter the settings menu.
  2. Press either toggle button to cycle to the “Service Hours” option. Press MODE to select.
  3. Press MODE to reset the existing value and exit, or press either toggle button to change the value. Press MODE to save and exit to the settings menu.

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Engine Error Codes

The error screen displays only when the CHECK ENGINE indicator is on or when it goes on and off during one ignition cycle. Error codes are not stored. When the key is turned OFF, the code and message is lost, but will reappear if the fault reoccurs after restarting the engine.
If the CHECK ENGINE lamp or the EPS lamp illuminates, retrieve the active error codes from the display.

  • Failure Mode Indicator (FMI)
  • Suspect Parameter Number (SPN)
  • Code Count

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  1. Press and hold the MODE button to enter the settings menu.
  2. Press either toggle button to cycle to the “DIAGCODE” option. Press MODE to select.
  3. More than one diagnostic code may be present. Press the toggle UP button to see if more codes are present. Press MODE to select a code.
    NOTE
    If the displayed code is an engine fault code, the CHECK ENGINE lamp will blink. If the displayed code is an EPS fault code, the EPS lamp will blink.
  4. Record the three (3) numbers displayed.
  5. Press MODE to exit to the settings menu.

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