Content Source: 2021 RZR S4 1000 Owner’s Manual (9931549 R02) > Features and Controls Chapter

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Instrument Cluster

High water pressure may damage components. Wash the vehicle by hand or with a garden hose using mild soap. Do not use alcohol to clean the instrument cluster. Do not allow insect sprays to contact the lens.
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  Speedometer
  Indicator Lamps
  Rider Information Center
  MODE Button

Mode Button

The MODE button is located on the instrument cluster. Use the MODE button to toggle through mode options available in the instrument cluster.

Speedometer

The speedometer displays vehicle speed in either miles per hour (MPH) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

Indicator Lamps

Lamp Indicates Condition
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Vehicle Speed When standard mode is selected, speed displays in miles per hour.
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When metric mode is selected, speed displays in kilometers per hour.
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Over Temperature This lamp illuminates to indicate an overheated engine. If the indicator flashes, the overheating condition remains, and the system will automatically reduce engine power.
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EPS Warning (if equipped) This indicator illuminates briefly when the key is turned to the ON position. If the light remains on, the EPS system is inoperative. See your POLARIS dealer, or other qualified person, as soon as possible for repair. Continued operation could result in permanent damage to the EPS unit and increased steering effort.
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Brake Failure This icon will illuminate if the vehicle sensors detect low pressure in the brake hydraulic system.
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High Beam This lamp illuminates when the headlamp switch is set to high beam.
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Helmet/Seat Belt This lamp is a reminder to the operator to ensure all riders are wearing helmets and seat belts before operating. The driver’s seat belt is equipped with a seat belt interlock. Vehicle speed will be limited to 15 mph (24 km/h) if the seat belt is not secured.
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Check Engine This indicator appears if an EFI-related fault occurs. Do not operate the vehicle if this warning appears. Serious engine damage could result. Your dealer can assist.
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Direction Indicators A direction indicator flashes when a turn signal is active. Both indicators flash when the hazard signal is active.

Rider Information Center

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 dealer can provide proper diagnosis.
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The information center is set to display standard units of measurement and a 12-hour clock at the factory.
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
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. All segments including the fuel icon will flash. Refuel immediately.
If the fuel icon fails to display, an open or short circuit has occurred in the fuel sensor circuit. See your dealer.
Information Display Area This area displays odometer, trip meter, engine hour meter and programmable service hour interval.
Under/Over Voltage This warning usually indicates that the vehicle is operating at an RPM too low to keep the battery charged. It may also occur when the engine is at idle and high electrical load (lights, cooling fan, accessories) is applied. Drive at a higher RPM or recharge the battery to clear the warning.
Clock The clock displays time in a 12-hour or 24-hour format.
Service Indicator A flashing wrench symbol alerts the operator that the preset service interval has been reached. Your dealer can provide scheduled maintenance.
4x4 Indicator This indicator illuminates when the 4X4 system is engaged (switch is on 4X4).
Turf Mode Indicator (if equipped) This indicator illuminates when the operator unlocks the differential.

Display Units

The instrument cluster can be customized to display either standard or metric units of measurement.
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To exit set-up mode at any time, wait 10 seconds. The display automatically exits and returns to the odometer display.
Measurement Standard Metric
Distance Miles Kilometers
Fuel U.S. Gallons Liters, Imperial Gallons
Temperature Fahrenheit Celsius
Time 12-Hour Clock 24-Hour Clock
To change display units, do the following:
  1. Turn key to OFF position.
  2. PRESS and HOLD the Mode Button while turning key to the ON position.
  3. The display will flash to the distance setting (mi / km), tap the Mode Button to toggle between units.
  4. PRESS and HOLD the Mode Button to save the setting and advance to the next unit option.
  5. Repeat procedure to change the subsequent unit settings.

Clock Mode

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The clock must be reset any time the battery has been disconnected or discharged.
To set the clock time, do the following:
  1. Turn key to the ON position. Use the Mode Button to toggle to the odometer display.
  2. PRESS and HOLD the Mode Button until hour segment flashes. Release button.
  3. With segment flashing, tap the Mode Button to advance to the desired hour.
  4. PRESS and HOLD the Mode Button until the next segment flashes. Release button.
  5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 twice to set the 10-minute and 1-minute segments.
  6. PRESS and HOLD the Mode Button exit clock mode.
  7. Turn key to the OFF position.

Odometer

The odometer records and displays the distance traveled by the vehicle.

Trip Meter

The trip meter records the distance traveled by the vehicle between resets.
To reset the trip meter, PRESS and HOLD the Mode Button until the meter changes to zero.
NOTICE
In the Rider Information Center, the trip meter display extends to the tenth decimal place, but the odometer does not contain decimals.

Engine Hours

This screen displays total logged hours of engine operation. Hourglass icon is displayed to indicate this mode is active.

Tachometer

The vehicle’s engine revolutions per minute (RPM) is displayed digitally in the Rider Information Center of the instrument cluster.
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Small day-to-day fluctuations in RPM may be normal due to changes in humidity, temperature, and elevation.

Programmable Service Interval

When the number of logged engine operation hours reaches a programmed service interval, the Wrench icon will appear and flash for 5 seconds each time the engine is started. This feature provides a convenient reminder to perform routine maintenance on your vehicle.
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The service interval is pre-programmed to 50 engine hours at the factory.
To customize the service interval, do the following:
  1. From the Service Interval screen, press the Mode Button until remaining service hours display.
  2. PRESS and HOLD the Mode Button.
  3. When service hours flash, press and RELEASE the Mode Button to set hours to desired setting. PRESS and HOLD the Mode Button to save the new service hour interval.
  4. To disable the service interval feature, toggle through the hours setting until OFF appears. PRESS and HOLD the Mode Button to save setting.

Diagnostic Display Mode

The EFI diagnostic display mode is for informational purposes only. Your POLARIS dealer or other qualified technician can provide all major repairs.
The diagnostic mode is accessible only when the check engine warning indicator is activated after the key is turned on. Leave key ON to view the active code (failure code).
Diagnostic mode becomes inaccessible once the warning has been resolved and key is turned OFF. This allows the determination of persistent as well as intermittent faults.
Inactive codes are stored in the history of the unit.

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 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 light illuminates, retrieve the error codes from the display.

Error Code # (0–9)

Suspect Parameter # (SPN)

Failure Mode Indicator (FMI)

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  1. If the error codes are not displayed, use the MODE button to toggle until “Ck ENG” displays on the main line of the display.
  2. Press and hold the MODE button to enter the diagnostics code menu.
  3. Record the three numbers displayed in the gear position, clock and odometer displays.
  4. Press the MODE button to advance to the next error code.
  5. Press and hold the MODE button to exit the diagnostics code menu.
  6. Your authorized POLARIS dealer or qualified person can provide code details and diagnosis.

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