Content Source: 2021 Indian Vintage Dark Horse / Indian Vintage / Indian Springfield Dark Horse Owner’s Manual (9939979 R01) > Operation Chapter

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Using Cruise Control

The cruise control switches are located on the right handlebar. Read this section and understand how to safely operate this feature before using the cruise control.
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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
WARNING
Improper operation of cruise control could cause loss of control and result in serious injury or death. Follow all cruise operation procedures carefully. Never use cruise control when roads are wet or slippery. Do not use cruise control when riding in heavy or congested traffic.

Cruise Control Tips

  • Cruise control can be set in gears 3-6.
  • Vehicle speed must be above 20 MPH (32 km/h).
  • Set speed will vary slightly in hilly terrain.
  • Cruise control will not resume a pre-set speed if the resulting acceleration or deceleration rate is too high or too low. For example, resuming a set speed of 70 MPH from 40 MPH (64 km/h), while in 6th gear, may cause cruise to disengage.
  • Cruise control will not engage if brake lights are not operating properly.
  • The clutch or either brake must have been activated at least once since the engine was started for the cruise control to function.

Set Speed

  1. Press and release the center of the cruise control switch . The amber cruise control indicator will illuminate in the instrument cluster. Cruise control is enabled, but not set.
  2. Accelerate to the desired speed and press left on the cruise control switch to activate cruise control. The green cruise control indicator lamp will illuminate. Cruise control is set to the desired speed.

Resume Speed

After disengaging the cruise control with the brake, throttle or clutch, press right on the cruise control switch to return to the set speed.

Accelerate

While cruise control is engaged, tap right on the cruise control switch to increase speed in approximately 1 MPH (1-2 km/h) increments. Press and hold the right on the cruise control switch to accelerate to a new set speed (resets when switch is released).
NOTICE
If you use the throttle to accelerate and then release it, the cruise control will resume the previously set speed.

Decelerate

While cruise control is engaged, tap and release left on the cruise control switch to decrease speed in approximately 1 MPH (1-2 km/h) increments. Press and hold left on the cruise control switch to decelerate to a new set speed (resets when switch is released), or to the minimum cruise speed of 20 MPH (32 km/h).

Cancel Cruise Control

To temporarily cancel the cruise control and allow use of the resume feature:
  • Apply the brakes, or
  • Pull the clutch lever in, or
  • Roll the throttle grip forward past the idle position
To cancel the cruise control and erase the set speed from memory, press the cruise on/off switch.

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