Switches

Content Source: 2021 Indian Vintage Dark Horse / Indian Vintage / Indian Springfield Dark Horse Owner’s Manual (9939979 R01) > Instruments, Features and Controls Chapter

IMPORTANT

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Switches

Power Switch

The power switch is located on the console for all non-fairing motorcycles. The power switch is located on the dash for all models equipped with the infotainment 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.

NOTICE

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

NOTICE

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

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 Vehicle Control Module (VCM) 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 VCM 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.
The engine will then turn off.
The electrical system will then automatically shut down.

Key Fob Storage:

The key fob should not be stored in the phone storage compartment, or near devices that can interfere with radio waves, such as cell phones, power supplies, or magnets, during operation.

Horn Switch

Press the horn switch

to sound the horn.

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.

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.

Cruise Control Switch

Cruise control can be activated and adjusted from the right control using the cruise control switch

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

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

Auxiliary Light Switch (if equipped)

The auxiliary lights provide additional lighting on each side of the headlight. Some drivers prefer using the auxiliary lights when operating in foggy conditions or when passing a vehicle to help improve visibility to other motorists.

Press the auxiliary light switch to turn the auxiliary lights on or off. The switch background light changes color to indicate whether lights are on or off.

OFF: Red Light

ON: Green Light

The auxiliary lights turn off when the power switch is turned off. The auxiliary lights automatically turn on when the engine starts if they were on when the engine was shut down.

The switch background light flashes if a fault exists with either auxiliary light.

Saddlebag/Trunk Lock Switch (if equipped)

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