Switches

Content Source: 2020 Indian Challenger Rider’s Manual (9931163 R02) > Instruments, 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.

Click the CONTENTS link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com

Switches

Power Switch

The power switch is located on the dash. Press and release the power switch to enable or disable all electrical power to the vehicle. The power switch does not have to be on to start the engine.

To disable all electrical power if the motorcycle is moving and the engine is running, press and hold the power switch for more than three (3) seconds.

TIP

To save battery power, the vehicle will automatically power off after five minutes of inactivity. Automatic power down can be overridden on bikes with Ride Command through the settings menu.

TIP

The headlights and any accessories plugged into power ports will remain on until the power switch is turned off.

Hazard Switch

The power switch must be ON to activate the flashers, but once activated, the flashers will continue to flash when the power switch is turned off. When the flashers are active, all four turn signals flash.

To activate the hazard switch, press on the center of the turn signal switch

Press and hold the switch to activate the flashers.
Press the switch again to cancel the flashers.

Engine Stop/Run Switch

Use the engine stop/run switch to turn the engine off quickly.

Press the top of the switch (STOP) to interrupt the circuits and stop the engine. The engine should not start or run when the switch is in the STOP position.
Press the bottom of the switch (RUN) to complete the circuits and allow the engine to start and run.
Press and Release the bottom switch (RUN) to start the engine.

Keyless Ignition

Starting Key Fob Operation:

When the electrical system is activated with either the power switch or the starter switch, the key fob must be within range. If the key fob is not detected, the security light and/or power switch will flash. The electrical system will automatically shut down.

The starter motor will not engage during this time. If a key fob is not available, your personal identification number (PIN) can be entered using the turn signal switches, or on the Ride Command display screen (if equipped), to unlock the security system. See Unlocking the Security System.

Driving Key Fob Operation:

After starting the engine, the Wireless Control Module (WCM) will verify that the key fob is within range again when shifting from neutral into gear. The security light may turn on during this check. The WCM will not search for the key fob again after the vehicle has moved. If the key fob is lost during riding, the PIN will be needed to restart the vehicle.

If the key fob is not detected when shifting into gear, the horn will sound and the security light and/or power switch will flash.

Audio Control Switch

The Audio Control Switch

allows users to control the audio system features from the left control block.

Volume

To increase volume, press up on the audio control switch. To decrease the volume, press down on the audio control switch. To mute the volume, push in on the audio control switch.

NOTE

When using a bluetooth audio device, pushing down on the audio control switch will pause the audio. To resume, press down on the audio control switch again.

Tuner

When the audio source is set to Tuner, press left or right to navigate through preset stations. Press and hold to seek.

Personal Audio

When audio source is set to Bluetooth Audio or USB/iPod, press left or right to navigate through audio tracks.

High/Low Headlight Beam Switch

The headlights automatically come on when the engine is started. See Headlights.

The high/low headlight beam switch toggles the headlight between high beam and low beam. To activate the high beam, press the upper portion of the switch. To activate the low beam, press the lower portion of the switch. To momentarily flash headlights (Flash to Pass), press and hold the lower portion of the switch.

Cruise Control Switch

Cruise control can be activated and adjusted from the right control using the Cruise Control Switch

Toggle Position	Function
Left	Set/Decelerate
Center	Off/On
Right	Resume/Accelerate

For more information about Cruise Control, see Using Cruise Control.

Saddlebag Lock Switch

Use the key fob or the lock switch on the console to lock and unlock the electric saddlebag locks. When using the console lock switch, the key fob must be within range. If the key fob is not detected, the security light and/or power switch will flash. The system will not perform the lock or unlock command.