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2022 INDY VR1 / INDY XC / SB Assault Owner’s Manual

i 2022 INDY VR1 / INDY XC / SB Assault Owner’s Manual
ii Welcome
iii Safety Symbols and Signal Words
Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
- 1.1.1: Important Notes for Owners and Drivers
- 1.1.2: Preservation of the Environment
  - 1.1.2.1: Noise Level
  - 1.1.2.2: Air Pollution
- 1.1.3: Vehicle Identification Numbers
  - 1.1.3.1: Engine Serial Number
  - 1.1.3.2: Key Identification
- 1.1.4: Near-field Communication (NFC)
  (if equipped)
- 1.1.5: Radio Compliance Statements
- 1.1.6: Reporting Safety Defects (Canada)
Chapter 2: Safety
- 2.2.1: Operator Safety
  - 2.2.1.1: Stay Clear of Track
  - 2.2.1.2: Stay Clear of Engine
  - 2.2.1.3: Riding Position
  - 2.2.1.4: Rider Capacity
  - 2.2.1.5: Riding Apparel
    - 2.2.1.5.1: Helmet
    - 2.2.1.5.2: Eye Protection
    - 2.2.1.5.3: Clothing
  - 2.2.1.6: Survival Preparation
  - 2.2.1.7: Excessive Speed
  - 2.2.1.8: Driver Awareness
  - 2.2.1.9: Disabled Operators
  - 2.2.1.10: Mountainous Terrain Riding
    - 2.2.1.10.1: Get the Safety Gear
    - 2.2.1.10.2: Get to Know Your Safety Gear
    - 2.2.1.10.3: Get the Picture
    - 2.2.1.10.4: Get Out of Harm’s Way
    - 2.2.1.10.5: Get the Forecast
    - 2.2.1.10.6: Get Avalanche Safety Training
    - 2.2.1.10.7: Avalanche Awareness
  - 2.2.1.11: Ice and Snow Build-up
  - 2.2.1.12: Driving on Slippery Surfaces
  - 2.2.1.13: Inadequate Snow Conditions
  - 2.2.1.14: Operating in Deep Snow
  - 2.2.1.15: Hidden Obstructions
  - 2.2.1.16: Driving Downhill
  - 2.2.1.17: Driving in Hilly Terrain
  - 2.2.1.18: Drive Belt
  - 2.2.1.19: Intake Silencer
  - 2.2.1.20: Clutches
  - 2.2.1.21: Cold Weather Drive-Away
  - 2.2.1.22: Maneuverability
  - 2.2.1.23: Driving Responsibly
  - 2.2.1.24: Windchill/Temperature Charts
    - 2.2.1.24.1: Windchill Chart (°F)
    - 2.2.1.24.2: Windchill Chart (°C)
- 2.2.2: Safety Labels and Locations
  - 2.2.2.1: INDY
    Switchback
    Voyageur
    Nordic Pro
    - 2.2.2.1.1: Clutch Warning
    - 2.2.2.1.2: General Warning
    - 2.2.2.1.3: Moving Parts Warning
    - 2.2.2.1.4: Hot Surface Caution
Chapter 3: Features
- 3.3.1: Component Locations
- 3.3.2: Controls
- 3.3.3: Ignition Switch
- 3.3.4: 12-Volt DC Power Receptacle
- 3.3.5: 12-Volt RCA Power Sources
- 3.3.6: Adjustable Headlight
- 3.3.7: Tools
- 3.3.8: Cargo Storage
- 3.3.9: Rail Scratchers
- 3.3.10: Accessories
- 3.3.11: Detonation Elimination Technology (DET)
- 3.3.12: Oil Pump Failure Protection
- 3.3.13: Extended Idle Engine Shutoff
- 3.3.14: Security System (Ignition Lock System)
- 3.3.15: Gauge
  - 3.3.15.1: Standard Instrument Cluster
    - 3.3.15.1.1: Indicator Lamps
    - 3.3.15.1.2: Rider Information Center
      - 3.3.15.1.2.1: Information Display Area
      - 3.3.15.1.2.2: Speed Display Area
      - 3.3.15.1.2.3: Fuel Gauge (if equipped)
      - 3.3.15.1.2.4: Odometer/Engine Hour Display Area
      - 3.3.15.1.2.5: Playback Function
      - 3.3.15.1.2.6: Standard/Metric Display
    - 3.3.15.1.3: Security System (Ignition Lock System)
      - 3.3.15.1.3.1: First Time Use of Your Security System
      - 3.3.15.1.3.2: Locking System With Personal Security Code
      - 3.3.15.1.3.3: Unlocking System With Personal Security Code
      - 3.3.15.1.3.4: Changing to a New Security Code
      - 3.3.15.1.3.5: Security System Access Quick Reference
    - 3.3.15.1.4: Diagnostic Display Mode
  - 3.3.15.2: Fuel Type Selection
  - 3.3.15.3: Heated Grips
  - 3.3.15.4: Engine Overheat Indicator
    - 3.3.15.4.1: Flashing Indicator
    - 3.3.15.4.2: Engine-Cooling Actions
Chapter 4: Ride Command Display
- 4.4.1: Introduction
- 4.4.2: Before you Ride
- 4.4.3: Device Operating Requirements
- 4.4.4: Overview
- 4.4.5: Ride Command Buttons
- 4.4.6: Gauge Screen
  - 4.4.6.1: Configure Gauge Screen
  - 4.4.6.2: Gauge View Mode
- 4.4.7: Icon Bar
- 4.4.8: Badge Panel
  - 4.4.8.1: Controls Tab
  - 4.4.8.2: App Tray
  - 4.4.8.3: Display Mode
  - 4.4.8.4: Polaris Button
  - 4.4.8.5: Notifications Tab
    - 4.4.8.5.1: Engine Overheat Indicator
  - 4.4.8.6: Heated Grips
  - 4.4.8.7: Fuel Type
  - 4.4.8.8: Display Brightness
  - 4.4.8.9: Lock Vehicle Button
  - 4.4.8.10: All Settings Button
- 4.4.9: Music Screen
- 4.4.10: Phone Screen
- 4.4.11: Map Screen
  - 4.4.11.1: Zoom
  - 4.4.11.2: Map Orientation
  - 4.4.11.3: Waypoints
  - 4.4.11.4: Points of Interest (POI)
  - 4.4.11.5: Go to Nav
- 4.4.12: Group Ride
  - 4.4.12.1: Group Ride Setup
  - 4.4.12.2: Joining a Ride Group
  - 4.4.12.3: Riding with a Group
  - 4.4.12.4: Creating a Ride Group
- 4.4.13: Settings
  - 4.4.13.1: Vehicle Information
  - 4.4.13.2: General Settings
  - 4.4.13.3: Time Settings
  - 4.4.13.4: Vehicle Settings
- 4.4.14: Pin Activated Security System (if equipped)
- 4.4.15: Maintenance
  - 4.4.15.1: Care and Maintenance
  - 4.4.15.2: Vehicle Storage
  - 4.4.15.3: Speed Limitation
  - 4.4.15.4: Update Software
  - 4.4.15.5: Update Maps
  - 4.4.15.6: USB Hardware
  - 4.4.15.7: USB Port
Chapter 5: The Perfect Fit
- 5.5.1: Suspension Quick Set-Up Guide
  - 5.5.1.1: Shock Locations
  - 5.5.1.2: Shock Compression Damping
  - 5.5.1.3: Torsion Spring Adjustments
    - 5.5.1.3.1: Rear Torsion Spring Kits
  - 5.5.1.4: Front Suspension (IFS) Shock Settings
  - 5.5.1.5: Front Track Shock Settings
  - 5.5.1.6: Rear Track Shock Settings
- 5.5.2: Rear Rear Scissor Stop (RRSS) (if equipped)
  - 5.5.2.1: Rear Rear Scissor Stop (RRSS) - Attributes
  - 5.5.2.2: Weight Transfer During Acceleration
- 5.5.3: Handlebar Component Fastener Torques
- 5.5.4: Cyclone Brake Master Cylinder Alignment
- 5.5.5: Throttle Block Alignment
- 5.5.6: Engine Stop Switch Alignment
- 5.5.7: Handlebar Angle Adjustment
- 5.5.8: Chaincase Gearing (if equipped)
- 5.5.9: Traction Products
  - 5.5.9.1: Track Studding
  - 5.5.9.2: Studs
  - 5.5.9.3: Carbide Skags
Chapter 6: Snowmobile Break-In
- 6.6.1: Engine Break-In
- 6.6.2: Automatic Engine Break-In Timers
- 6.6.3: Drive Belt Break-In
- 6.6.4: Track Break-In
Chapter 7: Pre-Ride Inspections
- 7.7.1: Pre-Ride Checklist
- 7.7.2: Pre-Ride Suspension Inspection
- 7.7.3: Before Starting the Engine
  - 7.7.3.1: Read and Understand Your Owner's Manual
  - 7.7.3.2: Steering System
  - 7.7.3.3: Throttle Lever
  - 7.7.3.4: Throttle Safety Switch
  - 7.7.3.5: Brakes
    - 7.7.3.5.1: Brake Lever Travel
    - 7.7.3.5.2: Lever Feel
  - 7.7.3.6: Parking Brake Lever Lock
    - 7.7.3.6.1: Lock Engagement
    - 7.7.3.6.2: Lock Release
  - 7.7.3.7: Oil Injection System
  - 7.7.3.8: Track
  - 7.7.3.9: Hood and Side Panel Fasteners
  - 7.7.3.10: Recoil Rope
- 7.7.4: Start the Engine and Check
  - 7.7.4.1: Engine Stop Switch
  - 7.7.4.2: Ignition Switch
  - 7.7.4.3: Tether Switch (if equipped)
  - 7.7.4.4: Lighting
  - 7.7.4.5: Mirrors (if equipped)
  - 7.7.4.6: Operating Area
Chapter 8: Operation
- 8.8.1: Starting the Engine
  - 8.8.1.1: Restarting an Engine
- 8.8.2: Track Warm-Up
- 8.8.3: Slide Rail and Track Cooling
- 8.8.4: Fuel
  - 8.8.4.1: Fuel Recommendation
  - 8.8.4.2: Low Fuel Level Warning Indicator
  - 8.8.4.3: Fuel System Deicers
  - 8.8.4.4: Running Out of Fuel
- 8.8.5: Oil
  - 8.8.5.1: Oil Recommendation
  - 8.8.5.2: Low Oil Level
- 8.8.6: Throttle Lever
- 8.8.7: Engine Stop Switch
- 8.8.8: Throttle Safety Switch
- 8.8.9: POLARIS Electronic Reverse Control (PERC)
  - 8.8.9.1: Engaging Reverse
  - 8.8.9.2: Disengaging Reverse
- 8.8.10: Emergency Stopping
- 8.8.11: Daily Storage
- 8.8.12: Towing
Chapter 9: Maintenance
- 9.9.1: Emission Control Information
  - 9.9.1.1: Emission Control Label
  - 9.9.1.2: Emission Control Maintenance Requirements
  - 9.9.1.3: Owner's Responsibilities
  - 9.9.1.4: Non-ionizing Radiation
- 9.9.2: POLARIS Recommended Maintenance Program
- 9.9.3: Periodic Maintenance Chart
- 9.9.4: Lubrication
  - 9.9.4.1: Rear Suspension
  - 9.9.4.2: Chaincase Oil (if equipped)
    - 9.9.4.2.1: Oil Level Check
    - 9.9.4.2.2: Oil Change (Pump Method)
    - 9.9.4.2.3: Oil Change (Cover Drain Method)
    - 9.9.4.2.4: Oil Lines
- 9.9.5: Side Panel and Hood
- 9.9.6: Intake Screens
- 9.9.7: Fuel Pump
- 9.9.8: Fuel Filter / Fuel Lines
- 9.9.9: Spark Plugs
  - 9.9.9.1: Spark Plug Recommendations
  - 9.9.9.2: Spark Plug Inspection
  - 9.9.9.3: Spark Plug Condition
- 9.9.10: Cooling System
  - 9.9.10.1: Coolant
  - 9.9.10.2: Coolant Level
  - 9.9.10.3: Flushing the Cooling System
  - 9.9.10.4: Bleeding the Cooling System
- 9.9.11: Exhaust System
- 9.9.12: Drive Chain Tension
- 9.9.13: Brakes
  - 9.9.13.1: Hydraulic Brake Inspection
  - 9.9.13.2: Brake Components
  - 9.9.13.3: Excessive Lever Travel
  - 9.9.13.4: Brake Fluid
  - 9.9.13.5: Bleeding the Hydraulic Brake System
- 9.9.14: Lights
- 9.9.15: Fuse Replacement
  - 9.9.15.1: Constant Power Fuse
- 9.9.16: Clutch System
  - 9.9.16.1: Clutch Alignment Offset
  - 9.9.16.2: Drive Belt Condition
  - 9.9.16.3: Drive Belt Deflection
  - 9.9.16.4: Drive Belt Deflection Adjustment
  - 9.9.16.5: Drive Belt Removal
  - 9.9.16.6: Drive Belt Installation
- 9.9.17: Track Maintenance
  - 9.9.17.1: Track Inspection
  - 9.9.17.2: Track Lubrication
  - 9.9.17.3: Track Tension
  - 9.9.17.4: Track Alignment
- 9.9.18: Steering System
  - 9.9.18.1: Front Suspension Inspection
  - 9.9.18.2: Ski Alignment
  - 9.9.18.3: Ski Skags
    - 9.9.18.3.1: Skag Replacement
  - 9.9.18.4: Rail Slide Wear Inspection
- 9.9.19: Battery Maintenance
  - 9.9.19.1: Battery Removal
  - 9.9.19.2: Battery Installation
  - 9.9.19.3: Battery Identification
  - 9.9.19.4: Battery Charging
  - 9.9.19.5: Battery Charge Relay Control
  - 9.9.19.6: Off Season Storage
  - 9.9.19.7: Lead Acid Conventional Battery Maintenance
  - 9.9.19.8: Dry Shipped AGM Battery Maintenance
  - 9.9.19.9: Lead Acid Low Maintenance Battery Maintenance
  - 9.9.19.10: AGM Low Maintenance Battery Maintenance
- 9.9.20: Transporting the Snowmobile
- 9.9.21: Summer Storage Guide
  - 9.9.21.1: Treating the Fuel System
  - 9.9.21.2: Fogging the Engine
  - 9.9.21.3: Drive Belt Storage
  - 9.9.21.4: Battery/Electrical System Storage
  - 9.9.21.5: Chaincase
  - 9.9.21.6: Cleaning the Snowmobile
  - 9.9.21.7: Lubricate the Pivots
  - 9.9.21.8: Storing the Snowmobile
- 9.9.22: Winter Ride Preparation
Chapter 10: Specifications
- 10.10.1: 650 Voyageur
  650 Nordic Pro
- 10.10.2: 650 INDY VR1
  650 INDY XC
  650 INDY Adventure
- 10.10.3: 650 INDY XCR
- 10.10.4: 650 Switchback Assault
- 10.10.5: 850 INDY VR1
  850 INDY XC
  850 INDY Adventure
- 10.10.6: 850 INDY XCR
- 10.10.7: 850 Switchback Assault
Chapter 11: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)
- 11.11.1: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
- 11.11.2: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) – Left Hand Controls
Chapter 12: Troubleshooting
- 12.12.1: Engine Troubleshooting
- 12.12.2: Drive System Troubleshooting
- 12.12.3: Drive Belt Troubleshooting
- 12.12.4: Suspension Troubleshooting
- 12.12.5: DET Troubleshooting
Chapter 13: Warranty
- 13.13.1: Service and Warranty Information
  - 13.13.1.1: Obtaining Service and Warranty Assistance
  - 13.13.1.2: Limited Warranty
  - 13.13.1.3: Registration
  - 13.13.1.4: Warranty Coverage and Exclusions
    - 13.13.1.4.1: Limitations of Warranties and Remedies
      - 13.13.1.4.1.1: Lubricants and Fluids
  - 13.13.1.5: How to Obtain Warranty Service
    - 13.13.1.5.1: In the country where your product was purchased:
    - 13.13.1.5.2: Outside the country where your product was purchased:
    - 13.13.1.5.3: If you move:
    - 13.13.1.5.4: If you purchase from a private party:
  - 13.13.1.6: Exported Products
  - 13.13.1.7: Notice
  - 13.13.1.8: U.S.A. EPA Emissions Limited Warranty
Chapter 14: Maintenance Log
- 14.14.1: Maintenance Log
Index

Brakes

In this section:

Hydraulic Brake Inspection
Brake Components
Excessive Lever Travel
Brake Fluid
Bleeding the Hydraulic Brake System

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