Ride Command

Content Source: 2021 Indian Challenger Owner’s Manual (9931587 R01) > 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.

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Ride Command

Overview

For the latest information about you INDIAN MOTORCYCLE Ride Command display, including software updates, please visit https://ridecommand.indianmotorcycle.com

NOTICE

Using the display for an extended period of time while the vehicle’s engine is off can drain the battery.

WARNING

Do not enter information while operating your vehicle. Failure to pay attention to operating your vehicle could result in loss of control, injury, or death. You assume all risks associated with using this device. Read your User Guide.

WARNING

Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash, and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held device while driving and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when possible. Make sure you are aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of electronic devices while driving.

Before riding with your new display, do the following:

Read this entire manual.
Familiarize yourself with the features and operations of the display while the vehicle is stationary.
Download the INDIAN MOTORCYCLE Ride Command app from the Apple® Store or Google Play® store and create your personalized account.
Check http://www.polaris.com/en-us/rider-support/owners-manual for the latest updates to the owner’s manual.

Ride Command Buttons

Button	Function
Rider Screens	Press the Rider Screens button to access the customizable split screen menu system, access to ride data, vehicle status, and vehicle information.
Navigation	Press the Navigation button to access Ride Command navigation features (if equipped), find directions, and look up addresses, gas stations, and other points of interest.
Controls	Press the Controls Button to access the INDIAN MOTORCYCLE Badge Panel and additional settings.
Phone	Press the Phone button to pair a phone or headset to the INDIAN MOTORCYCLE Ride Command display.
Audio	Press the Audio Button to change the audio source, adjust volume level, and set radio presets.

Rider Screens

The Rider Screens are a customizable and provides unique access to ride data, vehicle status, and vehicle information. The Rider Screens also provide easy access to other often used features, such as Audio controls, Bluetooth® features, and Maps.

Navigation

Press the Navigation button to access Ride Command navigation features (if equipped), find directions, and look up addresses, gas stations, and other points of interest.

Control Panel

From the Control Panel you can access settings, adjust display brightness, select ride mode, and vehicle climate controls.

You can access the Control Panel at anytime by pressing the gear button on the gauge.

Phone

The Phone screen displays recent calls, contact list, key pad, and messages. The display will only show messages received while smartphone is paired via Bluetooth®.

Audio Screen

The Audio screen allows you to access music stored on your smart-phone or other music device. You can pair your device using Bluetooth®, or by connecting it to the display’s USB port.

USB audio playback is only available on flash drives formatted to ex-FAT or FAT32. Playback from an iOS™ devices is only available on iPhone® 5S models or later.

Ride Command Hand Controls

Media Switch

Use the 5–way media switch

to do the following:

Press center to mute
Press up/down to increase/decrease volume.
Press left/right to move to previous/next track.

Select Switch

Use the 3–way select switch

to do the following:

Press up and down to navigate display screen.
Press center to select.

Trigger Switches

There are trigger switches located on the reverse side of both the right and left

switch cubes.

Use the trigger switches to do the following:

Press the right trigger switch to confirm selection.
Press the left trigger switch to back out of menu screens.

Ride Command Ride Modes

You can choose between three ride modes, Rain, Standard, or Sport for an experience customized to your riding style. The throttle map for each ride mode was designed with a specific application in mind, resulting in one motorcycle with three distinct personalities.

NOTICE

For the ride mode to change the throttle must be fully disengaged. If you change the ride mode while the throttle is engaged, a spinning icon will appear indicating that the ride mode has not yet changed. Once the throttle is disengaged the icon will disappear and the ride mode will change.

Rain

Rain mode is ideal for rainy conditions, or when the road is wet. The throttle response is decreased, giving you more control and traction.

Standard

Standard mode features a crisp throttle response and well-balanced power delivery for responsive passing power and predictable, slow-speed handling.

Sport

Sport mode is designed for situations when instant response is needed. Sport mode quickens the throttle response and has a more aggressive power delivery for increased acceleration.

Traction Control

To disable the Traction Control, do the following:

Press the Menu/Control button to bring up the Control Panel.
Tap on the Traction Control toggle switch to disable Traction Control.

A prompt will appear asking you to confirm that you want to disable the Traction Control. Press DISABLE to confirm.

NOTICE

Traction Control will not become disabled until vehicle speed is at zero.

To re-enable Traction Control, press the Traction Control toggle switch again.

NOTICE

Traction Control is automatically enabled after every power cycle of the bike.

Ride Command Settings

From the Settings Menu you can view important details about your vehicle and personalize your touchscreen display. The settings menu is comprised of four categories: Information, General, Time, and Vehicle.

General Information

From the Information settings menu you can view the following:

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Mileage
Installed Software Version
Oil Change Interval

General Settings

From the General settings menu you can do the following:

Themes (Day/Night/Auto)
Manage Bluetooth® Devices
Change the Language
Set the Speed Units of Measure (MPH or KPH)
Set the Temperature Units (F or C)
Update Software

Clock

From the Time Settings you can do the following:

Set the Time Format (12 hour or 24 hour)
Enable GPS Time (automatically sets the time to the time zone you are currently in)
Set Time (if GPS Time is not enabled)

Vehicle Information

From the Vehicle Settings you can do the following:

Oil Life/ Service Reset
Access Vehicle Diagnostics

Bluetooth® Pairing

The INDIAN MOTORCYCLE Ride Command touchscreen display can be connected to a smart-phone and a headset simultaneously.

To pair a device, do the following:

From the Bluetooth® Devices settings screen, the Phone screen, or the Music screen, tap on the Add Device button to bring up the pairing prompt.
Put your Bluetooth® device into pairing mode.
Select the name of the device you want to pair from the touchscreen display to finish the pairing process.
Confirm pairing (if applicable). Depending on the device you are pairing to the display you may be prompted to confirm pairing.

Connected Services

Certain INDIAN MOTORCYCLE Ride Command equipped models include connected services, provided for a limited time starting on the date of purchase. The features include real time traffic, weather, and enhanced destination search capabilities. To check your connected service status and to renew, go to:http://ridecommand.indianmotorcycle.com.

Update Software and Maps

For the latest software and maps for the Ride Command display, go to:
https://ridecommand.indianmotorcycle.com.

The display software and maps can be updated by connecting a USB stick containing the latest software version to the USB port located in the right-hand storage compartment. The Update Software menu in Settings will list any available updates on the USB stick. Choose the correct version and wait for the update to complete before removing the USB stick. The touchscreen display will automatically restart when software is updated.

NOTICE

A USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 flash drive formatted to ex-FAT or FAT32 is required to successfully perform a software update. The display will not recognize flash drives that do not meet these requirements.

NOTICE

For map updates, a 32GB or greater USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 flash drive formatted to exFAT is required.

IMPORTANT

Do not remove power from the display during the update process.

Over the Air Updates

NOTICE

Over the air updates are only available on models equipped with a cell modem.

If your model is equipped with a cell modem, the motorcycle will automatically download software updates from the cloud when the motorcycle is powered on and a cell modem connection is available. All downloads occur in the background and can be resumed if the connection is interrupted or if the motorcycle is turned off.

How to Install Software

Once new software has been downloaded to your display, you will be prompted with a notification.

To install new software, do the following:

Navigate to the General Settings tab in the Settings menu.

Press the “Install” button.

NOTICE

The following conditions must be met for the installation to initiate: the battery voltage must be greater than 12.5 V, the wheel speed must be at 0 mph, and the RPMs must equal 0.

NOTICE

The display will restart after the installation has successfully completed.

NOTICE

Critical updates will be installed automatically. A notification will display once the update is compete.

After the update had been completed, release notes will be provided on the software update screen.

USB Port

The USB Port makes it easy to power devices, such as phones, audio sources, or GPS units, in addition to allowing you to stream music through the LCD display to your Bluetooth® headset. On models equipped with a Ride Command display, the USB port is also used to update the display software. The USB port is located in the right-hand storage compartment. For the latest software, go to https://ridecommand.indianmotorcycle.com.

Apple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay™ seamlessly integrates your iPhone® with the motorcycle’s Ride Command display and hand controls. Make phone calls, access your music, send and receive messages, get directions, and more while you stay focused on the road.