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2023 Trail Performance Owner’s Manual

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i 2023 Matryx Trail Performance 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
    SKS
    - 2.2.2.1.1: Fuel Transport Warning
    - 2.2.2.1.2: Hot Surface Caution
    - 2.2.2.1.3: Moving Parts Warning
    - 2.2.2.1.4: General Warning
    - 2.2.2.1.5: Clutch Warning
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: Overview
  - 4.4.1.1: Before You Drive
    - 4.4.1.1.1: Speed Limitation
  - 4.4.1.2: Device Operating Requirements
- 4.4.2: Ride Command Buttons
- 4.4.3: Gauge Screen
  - 4.4.3.1: Configure Gauge Screen
  - 4.4.3.2: Gauge View Mode
- 4.4.4: Icon Bar
- 4.4.5: Badge Panel
  - 4.4.5.1: App Tray
  - 4.4.5.2: Controls Tab
    - 4.4.5.2.1: Display Mode
    - 4.4.5.2.2: Display Brightness
    - 4.4.5.2.3: Smartwarmer Heated Grips (if equipped)
    - 4.4.5.2.4: Fuel Setting
    - 4.4.5.2.5: Lock Vehicle Button
  - 4.4.5.3: Notifications Tab
  - 4.4.5.4: Engine Overheat Indicator
  - 4.4.5.5: Warning Features
- 4.4.6: All Settings
  - 4.4.6.1: Information
  - 4.4.6.2: General
  - 4.4.6.3: Time
  - 4.4.6.4: Vehicle
- 4.4.7: Pin Activated Security System (P.A.S.S.) (if equipped)
- 4.4.8: Audio Screen
- 4.4.9: Phone Screen
- 4.4.10: Map Screen
  - 4.4.10.1: Zoom
  - 4.4.10.2: Map Orientation
  - 4.4.10.3: Points of Interest (POI)
  - 4.4.10.4: Snap to Trail
- 4.4.11: Group Ride (WHERE AUTHORIZED)
  - 4.4.11.1: Creating a Ride Group
  - 4.4.11.2: Joining a Ride Group
- 4.4.12: Display Maintenance
  - 4.4.12.1: Care and Maintenance
  - 4.4.12.2: Create Account
  - 4.4.12.3: Software & Map Updates
    - 4.4.12.3.1: Over-the-Air (if equipped)
    - 4.4.12.3.2: USB Drive
    - 4.4.12.3.3: USB Hardware
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: Pre-Season Maintenance
- 9.9.4: Polaris Maintenance Schedule
- 9.9.5: Lubrication
  - 9.9.5.1: Rear Suspension
  - 9.9.5.2: Chaincase Oil (if equipped)
    - 9.9.5.2.1: Oil Level Check
    - 9.9.5.2.2: Oil Change (Pump Method)
    - 9.9.5.2.3: Oil Change (Cover Drain Method)
    - 9.9.5.2.4: Oil Lines
- 9.9.6: Side Panel and Hood
- 9.9.7: Intake Screens
- 9.9.8: Fuel Pump
- 9.9.9: Fuel Filter / Fuel Lines
- 9.9.10: Spark Plugs
  - 9.9.10.1: Spark Plug Recommendations
  - 9.9.10.2: Spark Plug Inspection
  - 9.9.10.3: Spark Plug Condition
- 9.9.11: Cooling System
  - 9.9.11.1: Coolant
  - 9.9.11.2: Coolant Level
  - 9.9.11.3: Flushing the Cooling System
  - 9.9.11.4: Bleeding the Cooling System
- 9.9.12: Exhaust System
- 9.9.13: Drive Chain Tension
- 9.9.14: Brakes
  - 9.9.14.1: Hydraulic Brake Inspection
  - 9.9.14.2: Brake Components
  - 9.9.14.3: Excessive Lever Travel
  - 9.9.14.4: Brake Fluid
  - 9.9.14.5: Bleeding the Hydraulic Brake System
- 9.9.15: Lights
- 9.9.16: Fuse Replacement
  - 9.9.16.1: Constant Power Fuse
- 9.9.17: Clutch System
  - 9.9.17.1: Clutch Alignment Offset
  - 9.9.17.2: Drive Belt Condition
  - 9.9.17.3: Drive Belt Deflection
  - 9.9.17.4: Drive Belt Deflection Adjustment
  - 9.9.17.5: Drive Belt Removal
  - 9.9.17.6: Drive Belt Installation
- 9.9.18: Track Maintenance
  - 9.9.18.1: Track Inspection
  - 9.9.18.2: Track Lubrication
  - 9.9.18.3: Track Tension
  - 9.9.18.4: Track Alignment
- 9.9.19: Steering System
  - 9.9.19.1: Front Suspension Inspection
  - 9.9.19.2: Ski Alignment
  - 9.9.19.3: Ski Skags
    - 9.9.19.3.1: Skag Replacement
  - 9.9.19.4: Rail Slide Wear Inspection
- 9.9.20: Battery Maintenance
  - 9.9.20.1: Battery Identification
  - 9.9.20.2: Battery Removal
  - 9.9.20.3: Battery Installation
  - 9.9.20.4: Battery Charging
  - 9.9.20.5: Battery Charge Relay Control
  - 9.9.20.6: Battery Maintenance
- 9.9.21: Transporting the Snowmobile
- 9.9.22: Summer Storage Guide
  - 9.9.22.1: Treating the Fuel System
  - 9.9.22.2: Fogging the Engine
  - 9.9.22.3: Drive Belt Storage
  - 9.9.22.4: Battery/Electrical System Storage
  - 9.9.22.5: Chaincase
  - 9.9.22.6: Cleaning the Snowmobile
  - 9.9.22.7: Lubricate the Pivots
  - 9.9.22.8: Storing the Snowmobile
- 9.9.23: Winter Ride Preparation
Chapter 10: Specifications
- 10.10.1: 650 Indy SP
  650 Indy VR1
  650 Indy XC
  650 Indy Adventure
- 10.10.2: 650 Indy XCR
- 10.10.3: 650 Switchback Assault
  650 Switchback XC
  650 Switchback SP
  650 Voyageur
  650 Nordic Pro
  650 SKS
- 10.10.4: 850 INDY VR1
  850 INDY XC
  850 INDY Adventure
- 10.10.5: 850 Indy XCR
- 10.10.6: 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