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 link above for the Table Of Contents, or download a full PDF of the Owner Manual in the Owner Support area of Polaris.com.
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RIDE COMMAND User Guide |
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For Snowmobiles |
Unless noted, Polaris and Ride Command are trademarks of Polaris Inc.
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Copyright 2023 Polaris Inc. All information contained within this publication is based on the latest product information at the time of publication. Due to constant improvements in the design and quality of production components, some minor discrepancies may result between the actual vehicle and the information presented in this publication. Depictions and/or procedures in this publication are intended for reference use only. No liability can be accepted for omissions or inaccuracies. Any reprinting or reuse of the depictions and/or procedures contained within, whether whole or in part, is expressly prohibited.
The original instructions for this vehicle are in English. Other languages are provided as translations of the original instructions.
Printed in U.S.A.
Thank you for purchasing a POLARIS vehicle, and welcome to our world-wide family of POLARIS enthusiasts. Be sure to visit us online at www.polaris.com for the latest news, new product introductions, upcoming events, career opportunities and more.
Here at POLARIS we proudly produce an exciting line of utility and recreational products. We believe POLARIS sets a standard of excellence for all utility and recreational vehicles manufactured in the world today. Many years of experience have gone into the engineering, design, and development of your POLARIS vehicle, making it the finest machine we’ve ever produced.
For safe and enjoyable operation of your vehicle, be sure to follow the instructions and recommendations in this owner’s manual. Your manual contains instructions for minor maintenance, but information about major repairs is outlined in the POLARIS Service Manual and can be performed by a factory certified Master Service Dealer (MSD) technician.
Your POLARIS dealer knows your vehicle best and is interested in your total satisfaction. Your POLARIS dealership can perform all of your service needs during and after the warranty period.
For the most up-to-date owner’s manual visit
https://www.polaris.com/en-us/owners-manuals.
The following signal words and symbols appear throughout this manual and on your vehicle. Your safety is involved when these words and symbols are used. Become familiar with their meanings before reading the manual.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in minor to moderate injury.
NOTICE provides key information by clarifying instructions.
IMPORTANT provides key reminders during disassembly, assembly, and inspection of components.
The Prohibition Safety Sign indicates an action NOT to take in order to avoid a hazard.
The Mandatory Action Sign indicates an action that NEEDS to be taken to avoid a hazard.
Welcome to Polaris Ride Command. This intuitive software includes a variety of interactive features and access to your snowmobile’s custom information.
For a safe and enjoyable riding experience with your new display, be sure to read your vehicle’s owner’s manual and this user’s guide. Should you need additional assistance with display operation or software updates, please see your authorized Polaris dealer or visit ridecommand.polaris.com .
For the latest Ride Command information, including software, maps, and trails updates, please visit ridecommand.polaris.com .
Before driving with your new display, please complete the following:
Read this manual in its entirety.
Familiarize yourself with the features and operations of the display while the vehicle is stationary.
Download the POLARIS application from your phone’s app store and create your personalized account.
Check your display to ensure you have the appropriate maps and roads visible for your area. For instructions on updating the maps on your display, see USB Hardware.
When updating software, be sure you are using a compatible USB flash drive. See USB Hardware for more information.
Check https://www.polaris.com/en-us/owners-manuals for the latest updates to the owner’s manual.
Phone functionality, in pairing with this display, is dependent on the capabilities of your cell phone.
To satisfy RF exposure requirements, this device and its antennas must operate with a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons.
This vehicle contains the following radio equipment or components that contain radio equipment:
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Ride Command RC-7W Display |
RC-7W |
Polaris Industries Inc. |
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment complies with
part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. These
requirements are intended to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circut different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This vehicle contains the following radio equipment or components that contain radio equipment:
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Ride Command RC-7W Display |
Polaris Industries Inc. |
This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This vehicle contains the following radio equipment or components that contain radio equipment:
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Hereby, Polaris Industries Inc. declares that the above radio equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
https://www.polaris.com/en-us/radio-conformity/
Viewing Regulatory Information on the Display:
Tap the POLARIS logo at the top of the screen or press the POLARIS North Star button beneath the screen.
In the bottom right-hand corner, tap All Settings.
Tap the REGULATORY INFORMATION button.
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MOROCCO AGREE PAR L’ANRT MAROC Numéro d'agrément: MR00035859ANRT2022 Date d'agrément: 16/12/2022 |
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MEXICO
“La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada” Translation: Operation of this equipment is subject to the following two conditions: (1) it is possible that this equipment or device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this equipment or device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation. |
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TAIWAN — NCC
取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前述合法通信，指依電信管理法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。 Rough Translation: For low-power radio frequency equipment that has obtained certification, companies, firms or users are not allowed to change the frequency, increase the power, or change the characteristics and functions of the original design without approval. The use of low-power radio-frequency equipment must not affect flight safety and interfere with legal communications; if any interference is found, it should be stopped immediately, and it can only be used after improvement to no interference. The aforementioned legal communication refers to radio communication operated in accordance with the provisions of the Telecommunications Management Act. Low-power radio frequency equipment must endure the interference of legal communication or industrial, scientific and medical radio wave radiation electrical equipment.) |
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For the latest information about your Ride Command display, including software, maps, and trails updates, please visit: https://ridecommand.polaris.com.
For a video overview of the display, please visit:
https://youtu.be/4-YgaDGQZuo.
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1 5-Way User Interface (UI) Control | Moves the cursor and pans the focus on the map screen. |
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2 Up Button | Zooms in when using the map and scrolls up through lists of features. |
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3 Polaris Button | Opens and closes the Badge Panel. |
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4 Down Button | Zooms out when using the map and scrolls down through lists of features. |
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5 Back Button | Cycles all screens and backs user out of menus. |
The Gauge Screen is the screen that will appear upon vehicle start-up and displays a customizable view of vehicle information including speed, RPM, fuel level, engine temperature, engine hours, trip meter, battery voltage, and compass.
The display allows up to four customized gauge screens. All but one screen can be deleted; one will always remain as the default.
Follow the instructions below to create customized gauge screens.
Press the Gear icon in the bottom right corner of the touchscreen.
On the right side of the configuration panel, press the Screens tab 1 followed by the Add New button 2.
In the left side panel, choose a gauge layout from the three provided options.
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| 3 | Two circular widgets and up to three linear widgets. |
| 4 | Up to five linear widgets. |
| 5 | Four circular widgets. |
Select the Data tab 6. As the widget slots on the left are selected, the selection of what data item to populate that widget slot with is selected on from the list on the right. For single value slots, choose 1 data item. For list slots, choose up to 3 or up to 5 data items, depending on the configuration of the gauge layout as selected above.
Reorder the widgets by pressing and holding down on the widget and sliding the widget up or down into the desired position.
Click the green check mark or Done to close the configuration panel.
Press 1 to toggle between the two available gauge view modes, analog and digital.
The Icon Bar is located across the top of the touchscreen and displays cell phone, headset, and wireless internet connectivity, fuel level, compass heading and local time.
| Icon | Description | Function |
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| 1 | Mobile Device Indicator | Displays icon if mobile device is connected |
| 2 | Headset Indicator | Displays icon if headset is connected |
| 3 | Cellular Signal Strength | Displays current cellular signal strength |
| 4 | Wireless Internet Signal Strength (if equipped) | Displays current wireless internet signal strength (if equipped) |
| 5 | Engine Temperature | Displays current engine temperature |
| 6 | Fuel Level | Displays current fuel capacity percentage |
| 7 | Vehicle Direction | Displays vehicle direction |
| 8 | Clock | Displays current time |
The Badge Panel provides easy access to frequently used features, basic display and vehicle controls, and a list of recent notifications.
There are two ways to open the Badge Panel, press the Badge Panel button (Polaris Logo) 1 at the top of the touchscreen or the Polaris Menu hard button 2 on the right of the display.
1 Badge Panel Button
2 Display Brightness
3 Display Mode
4 App Tray
5 Controls Tab
6 Notifications Tab
7 Heated Grips (if equipped)
8 Fuel Type
9 Lock Vehicle Button (activated by dealer)
10 All Settings Button
The App Tray provides easy access to key features on the display screen. Tap on any of the listed icons to navigate to that display screen. For example, tap the Maps button to navigate to the Map Screen, or press the Music button to navigate to the Audio Screen.
Press the Controls tab to change display mode, display brightness, activate heated grips, and change fuel type.
From the Controls tab, select the Display Mode from the available options. The display mode can be set to Day, Night, or AUTO mode.
Day Mode
Night Mode
From the Controls tab, select Display Brightness by moving the touchscreen slider to the left or right. Press the AUTO check box to allow the screen to adjust automatically based on ambient light conditions.
Change the fuel type in the Badge Panel by opening the Controls tab and pressing the Fuel Type button.
You can also navigate to the fuel type selection from the Vehicle Info category by pressing the All Settings button. See All Settings for more information.
There are two fuel options available. Choose the fuel description that best fits the fuel type in your vehicle’s tank.
For specific fuel recommendations for your vehicle, reference your Owner’s Manual.
The Smartwarmer heated grips automatically adjust in response to ambient temperature and wind chill to always keep the temperature of the grips at the desired temperature. Three individually controlled heated grips comprise the Smartwarmer heated grips. The heated grip surfaces are: the left handgrip, right handgrip, and right thumb throttle lever.
There are four heat level settings:
Low
Medium
High
Off
Change the heat level by pressing the Heated Grip button 1 on the left hand controls or by opening the Badge Panel.
The heat levels of the grips are customizable by temperature. To change the temperature settings of your hand grips heat levels, press the Badge Panel button on the display and then the Controls tab.
In the Heated Grips section of the Badge Panel, press the Heated Grip Settings button on the touchscreen. To customize the temperature of your hand grips and thumb lever, use the Plus and Minus buttons beside each heat level to choose your preferred setting. Click the X in the top left of the screen, or the Back button, to close the menu.
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Heated Grips Settings | Opens the Smartwarmer settings to customize the temperature of each heat level. |
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Plus Button | Increases the grip warmth by one degree. |
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Minus Button | Decreases the grip warmth by one degree. |
| Reset to factory default | Reset to factory default text | Sets the temperatures back to the factory default settings. |
If your vehicle is equipped with a pin activated security system (P.A.S.S.), the Lock Vehicle button will appear on the Badge Panel. Press this button to lock the vehicle before powering off the engine. To unlock your vehicle, you will be prompted to enter a preset passcode. To set up P.A.S.S., see Pin Activated Security System (P.A.S.S.) (if equipped).
Press the Notifications tab to view DTC codes, installed software, and vehicle warnings.
If the engine goes over temperature, a red banner will appear at the top of your display stating: ENGINE OVERHEATING – STOP IMMEDIATELY.
The appearance of this banner indicates continued operation of your snowmobile could result in serious engine damage. The engine management system will automatically reduce engine power and set a fault. Stop the engine immediately. Allow the engine to cool down.
Safety and proper vehicle usage are key to having your snowmobiles run for many years to come. The following safety and ownership tools have been added through the 7S display.
The display provides a status of how far along you are in your engine break-in process. To view the status, navigate to All Settings and then Info. – The display provides a warning if you accelerate for a period of time with the parking brake set on the vehicle
The display provides a warning if you accelerate for a period of time with the parking brake set on the vehicle.
The display provides a warning when a vehicle tip-over event is detected and provides an alert indicating a delayed vehicle start.
From All Settings, you can view important details about your vehicle and personalize your touchscreen display. The settings menu is comprised of four categories: Vehicle Info, General, Time, and Vehicle Settings.
To open Settings, press the Badge Panel button on the display and then the All Settings button 1 from the touchscreen.
From the Info tab you can view the following:
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Model Number
Installed Software Version
Mileage
Total Engine Hours
Next Service Interval
From the General tab you can do the following:
Connect to Ride Command account
Manage wireless internet connections (if equipped)
Manage Bluetooth® devices
Change the display language
Set the speed units of measure (mph or km/h)
Set the temperature units (F or C)
System information
Update software
Update maps and trails
From the Time tab you can do the following:
Set time from internal GPS location
Set time zone
Set time (if GPS time is not enabled)
Set date
Enable GPS Time (automatically sets the time to the time zone you are currently in)
Set the time format (12-hour or 24-hour)
From the Vehicle tab you can do the following:
Access vehicle diagnostics
GPS Status
Set fuel type
Customize heated grip temperatures
Snowmobiles equipped with a 7S display have the ability to lock the snowmobile into a low power mode until a security passcode is entered. Locking the snowmobile using the Lock Vehicle button will limit the vehicle’s RPM so the vehicle will remain motionless.
The default passcode is available at the time of vehicle purchase. Changing the passcode will always require the old passcode. To change the security passcode, do the following:
Go the Settings menu by pressing the Badge Panel button followed by the All Settings button.
Select Vehicle Settings from the left toolbar.
Select Change Passcode.
Enter the existing/old passcode.
Enter the new passcode.
Enter the new passcode again.
A popup box should appear confirming your passcode has changed.
Go the Settings menu by pressing the Badge Panel button followed by the All Settings button.
Select Vehicle Settings from the left toolbar.
Select Passcode Unlock.
Turn off the vehicle using the key ignition switch.
Go the Settings menu by pressing the Badge Panel button followed by the All Settings button.
Select Vehicle Settings from the left toolbar.
Select Passcode Unlock.
Enter passcode code to disable P.A.S.S.
To lock your vehicle, do the following:
Stop vehicle completely. Keep the engine running.
Press the Badge Panel button to open the Badge Panel.
Press the Lock Vehicle button.
Enter your 4-digit passcode.
To unlock your vehicle, do the following:
Start the engine.
A banner will appear that top of the display screen prompting you to enter your passcode. Click on the ribbon or the Unlock Vehicle button from the Badge Panel.
Enter your 4-digit passcode.
To connect your iPhone® to the display, do the following:
In your iPhone® settings turn on Bluetooth®.
If available, make your phone discoverable to other devices in your phone’s Bluetooth® settings.
Go the Settings menu by pressing the Badge Panel button followed by the All Settings button.
Select General from the left toolbar and click on Bluetooth Devices.
Press the Add Device button.
When your phone appears on the display, press the + button next to it to pair with your phone.
Ensure the confirmation code on the screen and your phone are the same then press Pair on your phone.
A prompt will appear on your iPhone® requesting permission to pair with your phone.
Ensure the confirmation code on the screen and your phone are the same then press Pair on your phone.
For optimal experience, enable notifications and sync contacts from your phone’s Bluetooth® settings.
To connect your smartphone to the display, do the following:
In your smartphone settings, turn on Bluetooth®.
If available, make your phone discoverable to other devices in your Bluetooth® settings.
Go the Settings menu by pressing the Badge Panel button followed by the All Settings button.
Select General from the left toolbar and click on Bluetooth Devices.
Press the Add Device button.
When your phone appears on the display, press the + button next to it to pair with your phone.
Ensure the confirmation code on the screen and your phone are the same then press Pair on your phone.
A request will appear to pair with the display. Ensure the confirmation code matches between the Ride Command display and your phone.
Press OK.
For an optimal experience enable notifications and sync contacts from your smartphone’s Bluetooth® settings.
The display will now show a list of previously connected phones on the display. If it is unpaired, click on your phone from the list.
Once the display says connected/paired, your phone is now connected to the display via Bluetooth®. After a phone is connected, the Device Manager Screen will appear.
The Ride Command touchscreen display can be connected to a smartphone and headset simultaneously. The display can connect with Polaris-approved Bluetooth® headsets to listen to music, take phone calls, and talk with other riders.
To connect your Bluetooth® headset to your display, do the following:
Put your device into pairing mode.
Go the Settings menu by pressing the Badge Panel button followed by the All Settings button.
Select General from the left toolbar and click on Bluetooth Devices.
Press the Add Device button.
When your device appears on the display press the + button next to it to pair with your device.
To connect using wi-fi, do the following:
Go the Settings menu by pressing the Badge Panel button followed by the All Settings button.
Select General from the left toolbar and click on Wi-Fi.
Slide the button to ON.
A list of networks within range are shown.
Select the network that you wish to connect to.
If required, enter the network password.
Connect a smart phone and headset to listen to audio, make and receive calls and text messages, access a phone’s contact list, and call history.
When a smartphone is connected to the display, users are able to make phone calls from the display through the keypad, recent calls, or their contacts by pressing the phone icon in the device manager screen or through the pull down menu.
The Ride Command display is compatible with Android® and iOS®. Go to https://ridecommand.polaris.com/en-us/supported-devices for latest operating system compatibility.
Audio playback through USB or Bluetooth® devices are compatible with your Ride Command display. The Music Screen allows you to access music stored on your smartphone or other music device. You can pair your device using Bluetooth®, or by connecting it to the display’s USB port.
Audio playback is only available on USB flash drives formatted to ex-FAT® or FAT32 and operating systems iOS® 10 and Android® 5.0 or newer.
Press the Map button from the App Tray in the Badge Panel or press the Back button to cycle to the map screen. The map will center you based on the location of the in-vehicle GPS.
Use the Plus and Minus buttons 1 on the left side of the screen, the 5–way user interface (UI) control, or pinch the screen with your fingers to zoom in and out on the map.
The waypoint icon appears when navigation is in use and the GPS is routed to a specific waypoint. Press the Waypoint icon 2 to focus on the destination point. To set the focus back to your location, press the Target icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Pinch zoom
Plus / Minus button
Auto-zoom to way-point while navigating
Current zoom level relative to maximum and minimum zoom
The compass icon on the right side of the screen toggles how the map orients itself during navigation. There are two orientation options: North Up and Course Up. Pressing the Compass icon will also re-center your vehicle if not already centered.
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Points of interest (POI), such as restaurants, gas stations, hotels, dealers, and more, are available from the map screen. POI will display on the Map Screen as you zoom in and out of the map. Tap on the POI icon to view more information about the location.
Go to Nav is available from the Map Screen when viewing a waypoint or point of interest (POI). Pressing Go to Nav will display the distance and directional bearing of the POI.
Easily plan rides on your Ride Command mobile app (iOS®/Android®) and on the Ride Command website. Select your start point, end point, and any stops in between and the tool will automatically snap your route to the optimal route on trails or your previously tracked or planned rides. The tool also allows you to easily adjust and reorder stops.
Pressing the Map Menu button 1 at the bottom of the map screen will open the map menu screen.
Waypoints are user-defined locations on the map. Waypoints can be saved and shared with friends.
To add a waypoint, do the following:
From the Map Menu, tap the Add Waypoint 2 from available options.
A menu for the waypoint will pop-up.
From the pop-up menu you can see the distance to the waypoint and edit the details of this waypoint.
To view a saved waypoint, do the following:
From the Map Menu, tap the Rides & Waypoints 3 from available options.
A list of saved waypoints will pop-up.
From the list you can see the distance to waypoints and directional bearing.
Invite your friends to a group to see their live location on the map of your smartphone, tablet, or in-vehicle Ride Command display.
For information on how Group Ride works and for instructions on how to set up Group Ride using your smartphone, or with a vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) antenna, tap the i icon 1 beside the title from the Group Ride Panel.
For a video on setting up a Group Ride, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCWIOXLGYUY
There are two ways to set up a group ride.
Cellular-Based (Cell-Based)
Vehicle-to-Vehicle Antenna
Features of using your mobile phone for group riding:
Works within cellular range
Requires a tethered mobile phone
Infinite range between vehicles
Works with friends using the mobile app
Use the following procedure to set up a cell-based Group Ride:
To set up a group ride using a mobile phone, do the following:
From the Map Menu, tap the Map Menu icon at the bottom of the screen and select the Group Ride button.
Tap the i icon beside the Group Ride title.
Select Setup Mobile Phone Group Ride button on the display screen.
Enable your Bluetooth® tethering or personal hotspot in your phone's settings.
Tap Instructions on the display for more information of how to enable tethering on an iPhone® or Android® phone.
If not previously paired to the display, connect your phone to the Ride Command display by pressing the Bluetooth® Settings button.
In the Bluetooth® device menu, press the Add Device button to bring up the pairing prompt.
Open your phone’s Bluetooth® settings and ensure the device is in pairing mode.
Select the device you wish to pair on the display screen.
Verify that the numbers that appear on your phone match the numbers that appear on the display screen and accept the prompt to pair on your phone.
If your mobile phone and the display fail to pair, cycle the ignition switch and repeat this process.Verify that your Bluetooth® tethering is active before proceeding.
Press the Log In button to login to your Ride Command account. If you do not have a Ride Command account, sign up at ridecommand.polaris.com.
Once you've logged in, if you wish, you can choose to upload vehicle rides and waypoints to your Ride Command account.
Press the X in the upper left-hand corner to close the menu.
See Joining a Ride Group to join a ride group or see Creating a Ride Group to create a new group ride.
Features of using the Vehicle-to-Vehicle antenna for group riding:
Works anywhere, no phone required
1+ miles range between vehicles
Messaging to other vehicles utilizing V2V communications
Use the following procedure to set up a V2V Group Ride:
From the Map Menu, tap the Map Menu icon at the bottom of the screen and select the Group Ride button.
See Joining a Ride Group to join a ride group or see Creating a Ride Group to create a new group ride.
To create a Ride Group, do the following:
From the Map Menu, tap the Map Menu icon at the bottom of the screen and select the Group Ride button.
On the Group Ride Panel, tap the New Group button 2 to create a group for others to join.
Enter a name in the Group Name field.
Select whether to enable a passcode. When enabled, you will be prompted to enter a 4–digit passcode.
Select the Create Group button.
Your newly created group is now shown. If your ride group has the passcode enabled, other riders must enter your chosen passcode to join the group. .
To join a group, do the following:
From the Map Menu, tap the Map Menu icon at the bottom of the screen and select the Group Ride button.
Nearby ride groups will display in order of distance.
Tap the Join button 3 to join a group.
Close the pop-up to show the map view of your chosen ride group. Other riders appear as dots on the map. If a rider is moving, the dot includes a heading arrow pointing in the direction they are riding. The Ride Group Panel on the side of the screen shows the name of the group and lists all group members with their name, icon color, distance and bearing from you to that rider.
Tap the Handle 4 by the group name to minimize the panel and show more map.
After 10 seconds of not interacting with the screen, the map controls will disappear. Tap the screen to make them visible again.
Tap on a Rider icon in the Ride Group Panel to show that rider relative to your location. If center-on-me is enabled, the display reverts to the centered state after 10 seconds.
Easily send text messages to other members of your group over V2V (Vehicle to Vehicle) communication. Includes quick messages/replies as well as the ability to send custom messages. The message sends to all members of the group, and the 7s has a message history on the screen for reference.
The map layers button allows you to turn on and off map items like: hill shading, topography, and satellite view (available with internet connection on models equipped with wireless internet functionality).
To adjust the map layers visible, do the following:
From the Map Menu, tap the Map Layers 1 from available options.
A menu of map layer options will pop-up.
From the pop-up menu you can select what layers you wish to have on or off.
Satellite Layer Shown (available with an internet connection)
Use your phone’s Bluetooth or Wi-Fi hotspot to connect your 7s and toggle on Satellite maps as a new map layer. You can also toggle on and off layers for:
Topographical lines
Hill shading
Trails
Current ride track
To clean the display shell, use a soft cloth with mild soap and water. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners. For best results, use a micro-fiber towel to clean the screen.
When preparing the vehicle for storage make sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position to prevent battery drain and diminished battery life.
Various aspects of the display such as the front and rear cameras, phone contacts, and call logs may be unavailable while driving at high speeds.
You can create a personalized RIDE COMMAND account either by computer at https://ridecommand.polaris.com or in the Polaris app, which can be downloaded to your personal device through your phone’s application store.
Create Account
Open your preferred internet browser and navigate to https://ridecommand.polaris.com .
From the top menu bar, click Create Account.
In the pop-up, type your email address and password.
Accept the Terms of Service agreement.
You should receive a confirmation email from Polaris within 24 hours of creation.
Add Your Vehicle
After signing into your Ride Command account, click on Garage from the top menu bar.
Press the + button to add vehicle.
Type in your vehicle’s VIN number.
Add a vehicle nickname.
Press the Add My Vehicle button.
Create Account
Download and install the Polaris app from your phone’s application store.
You may receive a prompt that “Polaris” wants to access to location information. Click Continue.
Tap the menu button and select Log In or Sign Up from the dropdown menu.
Select the Sign Up tab.
Type your email address and password.
Accept the Terms of Service agreement.
You should receive a confirmation email from Polaris within 24 hours of creation.
Add Your Vehicle
Press the More button on the home screen.
Select Garage from the options menu.
Press the + button.
Connect your phone to your vehicle via Bluetooth® or press the Enter Your VIN button.
Add a vehicle nickname.
Type in your vehicle’s VIN number.
Press Next from the top ribbon.
Displays equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity will check for updates automatically once the display is successfully connected to a network. When a software update is available, a notification will be shown on the display. The notification will prompt you to download and install the update.
To update the display software, complete the following steps:
Go to ridecommand.polaris.com.
Log in to your account, or create a new account.
Click Garage on the menu bar and select Map & Software Updates from the menu.
From the list of displays, click 7” Snow (7S) from the list.
Follow the on-screen direction on how to download the latest software or map to a USB flash drive (8+ GB).
Plug the USB drive into your vehicle's USB port and turn on the display.
On the Ride Command display, press the Badge Panel button at the top of the screen, followed by All Settings.
Select General from the tabs on the left, and scroll down to Update Software or Update Maps / Trails.
Select the file you wish to load (the latest will be automatically displayed next to the newest version detected on the USB drive for software updates).
The display will reboot and install the software or map updates.
After your display has restarted and you’ve determined the update to be successful, power down your vehicle before disconnecting your USB flash drive from the vehicle.
If an error occurs while updating your software or map, perform one or all of the following measures to resolve the issue:
Ensure you are using a Tier 1 USB flash drive. For more information on USB requirements, see USB Hardware.
Remove and reconnect the USB flash drive securely.
Ensure display files are not inside a folder on the flash drive.
Only Polaris display files should be on the flash drive while performing updates. Remove other files, if necessary.
Format the USB drive on your personal computer using FAT32 or exFAT® formatting systems.
Try a different USB flash drive.
For software update, POLARIS recommends using a SanDisk®or similar USB flash drive with a minimum of 1GB or larger in available memory, formatted using exFAT® file system. For best results remove all files from the flash drive before starting the update process.
For Map, Trail and Point of Interest updates, a 64GB or larger USB drive is required (USB 3.0 drive is highly recommended). USB drive must be formatted to exFAT® before copying files onto it.
How do I know whether my software is up-to-date?
From the Badge Panel menu, select All Settings. Navigate to the General Settings tab. Press Update Software.
How do I update my display software?
If your software is out-of-date, log in to your Ride Command account at ridecommand.polaris.com to download the latest software data. For detailed instructions for updating display software, see USB Drive.
If your display is Wi-Fi capable your software will automatically update once the display is successfully connected to a network and logged into your Ride Command account. See Connecting Devices Using Wi-Fi (if equipped).
Why can’t my display acquire a satellite signal?
The GPS may take several minutes to lock on signal if the vehicle has been sitting cold. Let the system warm up for a few moments before troubleshooting.
If less than 4 satellites are appearing on the GPS satellite screen, drive the vehicle to an area free of overhead obstructions.
My phone is Bluetooth®-enabled. How do I connect it to my Ride Command display?
Depending on the brand or model of phone, there are varying processes to connect to Bluetooth® on the display. See Connecting Devices Using Bluetooth® for detailed instruction on pairing your mobile device. For specific Bluetooth® functionality related to your smartphone, refer to your device’s user manual.
How do I adjust the screen brightness on my display?
Tap the Badge Panel icon at the top of the display screen. Adjust the slider to the desired brightness.
How do I set the clock?
There are several options for managing time on your Ride Command display. Press the Time tab of the Settings menu to get started.
Option 1: Set the time zone (GMT offset) and daylight savings mode to your region. correct for your location. GPS automatically sets the clock when there is a locked GPS signal.
Option 2: Tap the Badge Panel icon at the top of the display screen. Press the All Settings button then select Time from the menu on the left toolbar.
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