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2023 Indian FTR Owner’s Manual

i 2023 Indian FTR Owner’s Manual
ii Congratulations!
iii Safety Symbols and Signal Words
Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
- 1.1.1: Service and Warranty Information
  - 1.1.1.1: Operating Motorcycle Outside the U.S.A.
- 1.1.2: Key Identification Number
- 1.1.3: Engine Identification Number
- 1.1.4: Identification Number Record
- 1.1.5: Industry Canada ICES-002 (Interference-Causing Equipment Standard)
- 1.1.6: Touchscreen Display Compliance Statement
Chapter 2: Safety
- 2.2.1: About the Rider’s Manual
- 2.2.2: Safe Riding Practices
  - 2.2.2.1: Motorcycling Has Inherent Risks
  - 2.2.2.2: Design Characteristics Affect How You Should Ride The Motorcycle
  - 2.2.2.3: Follow These General Safe Riding Practices
- 2.2.3: Protective Apparel
- 2.2.4: Anti-Lock Brake System Response
- 2.2.5: Carrying a Passenger
- 2.2.6: Use of Accessories
- 2.2.7: Modifications
- 2.2.8: Parking the Motorcycle
- 2.2.9: Saddlebag
- 2.2.10: Carrying Cargo
- 2.2.11: Transporting the Motorcycle
- 2.2.12: Fuel and Exhaust Safety
- 2.2.13: Safety Maintenance
- 2.2.14: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
- 2.2.15: Reporting Safety Defects
- 2.2.16: Safety and Information Labels
  - 2.2.16.1: Vehicle Identification Number
  - 2.2.16.2: Vehicle Emission Information
  - 2.2.16.3: Operator Warning/Fuel Caution
Chapter 3: Features and Controls
- 3.3.1: Overview
- 3.3.2: Console
  - 3.3.2.1: FTR / FTR Rally
  - 3.3.2.2: FTR Sport / FTR R Carbon
- 3.3.3: Switch Symbols
- 3.3.4: Switch Locations
  - 3.3.4.1: Left Control
  - 3.3.4.2: Right Control
- 3.3.5: Switch Functions
  - 3.3.5.1: Ignition/Light Key Switch
  - 3.3.5.2: Cruise Control Switch
  - 3.3.5.3: Turn Signal/Hazard Switch
  - 3.3.5.4: Horn Button
  - 3.3.5.5: Engine Stop/Run Switch
  - 3.3.5.6: Trigger Switches
- 3.3.6: Instrument Cluster
  - 3.3.6.1: Speedometer
  - 3.3.6.2: Indicator Lamps
  - 3.3.6.3: MFD Tell-Tales
- 3.3.7: Multi-Function Display Modes
  - 3.3.7.1: Odometer
  - 3.3.7.2: Trip Odometer
  - 3.3.7.3: Engine Speed
  - 3.3.7.4: Gear Indicator
  - 3.3.7.5: Battery Voltage
  - 3.3.7.6: Average Fuel Economy
  - 3.3.7.7: Instantaneous Fuel Economy
  - 3.3.7.8: Ambient Air Temperature
  - 3.3.7.9: Display Units (Standard/Metric)
  - 3.3.7.10: Clock
  - 3.3.7.11: Engine Error Codes
  - 3.3.7.12: Diagnostic Functionality
  - 3.3.7.13: Over Temperature Display and Warning Indicator
- 3.3.8: Misfire Detection
- 3.3.9: Rear Cylinder Deactivation
- 3.3.10: Throttle Control Grip
- 3.3.11: Gear Shift Lever
- 3.3.12: Clutch Lever
- 3.3.13: Side-stand
- 3.3.14: Feeler Pegs
- 3.3.15: Wheelie Mitigation
- 3.3.16: Mirrors
- 3.3.17: Brakes
  - 3.3.17.1: Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
  - 3.3.17.2: Front Brake Lever
  - 3.3.17.3: Rear Brake Pedal
Chapter 4: Ride Command (If Equipped)
- 4.4.1: Overview
- 4.4.2: Before you Ride
- 4.4.3: Device Operating Requirements
- 4.4.4: Care and Maintenance
- 4.4.5: Getting Started
  - 4.4.5.1: Overview
  - 4.4.5.2: Ride Command Buttons
  - 4.4.5.3: Icon Bar
- 4.4.6: Display Screens
  - 4.4.6.1: Bike Information
  - 4.4.6.2: Ride Information
  - 4.4.6.3: Maps and Navigation
  - 4.4.6.4: Music
  - 4.4.6.5: Controls
- 4.4.7: App Tray
- 4.4.8: Ride Command Hand Controls
  - 4.4.8.1: 5–Way Toggle
- 4.4.9: Ride Command Ride Modes
- 4.4.10: Settings
- 4.4.11: Bluetooth® Pairing
- 4.4.12: Update Software
- 4.4.13: Update Maps
- 4.4.14: USB Port
Chapter 5: Pre-Ride Inspections
- 5.5.1: Overview
  - 5.5.1.1: Electrical Inspections
  - 5.5.1.2: General Inspections
- 5.5.2: Engine Oil Level Check
- 5.5.3: Tires
  - 5.5.3.1: Tire Pressure
  - 5.5.3.2: Tire Condition
  - 5.5.3.3: Tire Tread Depth
- 5.5.4: Brake Fluid Level Inspection
- 5.5.5: Front Brake Lever
- 5.5.6: Rear Brake Pedal
- 5.5.7: Brake Lines
- 5.5.8: Mechanical Clutch
- 5.5.9: Throttle
- 5.5.10: Front Suspension
- 5.5.11: Rear Suspension
- 5.5.12: Sprocket Inspection
- 5.5.13: Drive Chain
- 5.5.14: Fuel Level
- 5.5.15: Side-stand
- 5.5.16: Fasteners
Chapter 6: Operation
- 6.6.1: Overview
- 6.6.2: Engine Break-In
  - 6.6.2.1: Operating Speeds and Gears
- 6.6.3: Fueling
- 6.6.4: Priming the Fuel System
- 6.6.5: Starting the Engine
  - 6.6.5.1: Idle Shut Down
- 6.6.6: Shifting Gears
  - 6.6.6.1: Shifting Gears While Stationary
  - 6.6.6.2: Shifting Gears While Driving
  - 6.6.6.3: Recommended Shift Points
- 6.6.7: Braking
- 6.6.8: Accelerating
- 6.6.9: Stopping the Engine
- 6.6.10: Using Cruise Control
  - 6.6.10.1: Cruise Control Tips
  - 6.6.10.2: Set Speed
  - 6.6.10.3: Resume Speed
  - 6.6.10.4: Accelerate
  - 6.6.10.5: Decelerate
  - 6.6.10.6: Cancel Cruise Control
- 6.6.11: Parking
- 6.6.12: Parking on a Slope
- 6.6.13: Parking on a Soft Surface
Chapter 7: Maintenance
- 7.7.1: Safety During Service Procedures
- 7.7.2: Replacement Parts
- 7.7.3: Proper Maintenance
- 7.7.4: Road Tests
- 7.7.5: Break-In Maintenance
- 7.7.6: Major Maintenance
- 7.7.7: Periodic Maintenance
  - 7.7.7.1: Severe Use Definition
  - 7.7.7.2: Maintenance Intervals
- 7.7.8: Engine Oil & Filter Change
- 7.7.9: Cooling System
  - 7.7.9.1: Coolant Level Inspection
  - 7.7.9.2: Adding Coolant
- 7.7.10: Air Filter Replacement
- 7.7.11: Chain Tension
- 7.7.12: Drive Chain Stretch Inspection
- 7.7.13: Drive Chain Tension - Specifications
- 7.7.14: Drive Chain Adjustment
- 7.7.15: Rear Shock Preload Inspection
- 7.7.16: Rear Shock Preload Adjustment
- 7.7.17: Rear Shock Adjustment Guide
- 7.7.18: Swing Arm/Rear Axle Inspection
- 7.7.19: Front Fork/Suspension Inspection
- 7.7.20: Front Fork Adjustment Guide
- 7.7.21: Steering Head Inspection
- 7.7.22: Fuel System Components
- 7.7.23: Crankcase Breather Hoses
- 7.7.24: Throttle Control Inspection
- 7.7.25: Evaporative Emission Control System
- 7.7.26: Mechanical Clutch Lever Free Play
- 7.7.27: Clutch Lever Lubrication
- 7.7.28: Side Stand Lubrication
- 7.7.29: Rear Brake Pedal
- 7.7.30: Brake Hoses/Connections
- 7.7.31: Brake Fluid Precautions
- 7.7.32: Rear Brake Fluid
- 7.7.33: Front Brake Lever
- 7.7.34: Front Brake Fluid
- 7.7.35: Front Brake Pad Inspection
- 7.7.36: Rear Brake Pad Inspection
- 7.7.37: Brake Disc Inspection/Cleaning
- 7.7.38: Wheel Inspection
- 7.7.39: Wheel Alignment
- 7.7.40: Front Wheel Removal / Installation
- 7.7.41: Tires
  - 7.7.41.1: Tire Replacement
  - 7.7.41.2: Tire Condition
  - 7.7.41.3: Tire Tread Depth
  - 7.7.41.4: Tire Pressure
- 7.7.42: Seat Removal
- 7.7.43: Seat Installation
- 7.7.44: Spark Plugs
- 7.7.45: Headlight Aim Inspection
- 7.7.46: Headlight Aim Adjustment
- 7.7.47: Headlight Cowl Removal (If Applicable)
- 7.7.48: Headlight Removal
- 7.7.49: Battery
  - 7.7.49.1: Battery Removal
  - 7.7.49.2: Battery Installation
- 7.7.50: Battery Charging and Maintenance
  - 7.7.50.1: AGM Battery Charger Recommendations
  - 7.7.50.2: AGM Battery Charging Recommendations – Low Charge
  - 7.7.50.3: AGM Battery Charging Recommendations – Deeply Discharged (Below 3 Volts)
  - 7.7.50.4: AGM Battery Charging Recommendations Table
  - 7.7.50.5: AGM Battery Maintenance Tips
- 7.7.51: Fuse Replacement
- 7.7.52: Electrical Precautions
- 7.7.53: Exhaust System Inspection
- 7.7.54: Elevating the Motorcycle
- 7.7.55: Fastener Inspection
- 7.7.56: Fastener Torques
Chapter 8: Troubleshooting
- 8.8.1: Troubleshooting
  - 8.8.1.1: Engine Cranks But Will Not Start
  - 8.8.1.2: Starter Motor Clicks, Does Not Turn or Turns Slowly
  - 8.8.1.3: Engine Starts But Misses or Runs Poorly
  - 8.8.1.4: Shifting Difficulties or Hard to Find Neutral
  - 8.8.1.5: Engine Overheating
  - 8.8.1.6: Battery Charging Rate Low or Battery Discharges
  - 8.8.1.7: Brake Noise/Poor Brake Performance
  - 8.8.1.8: Anti-Lock Brake Light Remains Illuminated or Illuminates Intermittently
Chapter 9: Cleaning and Storage
- 9.9.1: Cleaning Products
- 9.9.2: Washing the Motorcycle
- 9.9.3: Windshield Care (if equipped)
- 9.9.4: Gloss Clear Coat Finish Care
- 9.9.5: Matte Clear Coat Finish Care
- 9.9.6: Storage Area Preparation
- 9.9.7: Fuel Stabilizer
- 9.9.8: Tire Inflation
- 9.9.9: Engine Protection
- 9.9.10: Cooling System
- 9.9.11: Maintenance During Storage
- 9.9.12: Rodents
- 9.9.13: Park and Cover the Motorcycle
- 9.9.14: Removal From Storage
Chapter 10: Specifications
- 10.10.1: FTR
- 10.10.2: Fuel Recommendation
- 10.10.3: Engine Oil Recommendation
- 10.10.4: Fork Oil
- 10.10.5: Brake Fluid
Chapter 11: Warranty
- 11.11.1: INDIAN MOTORCYCLE Warranty Policy
  - 11.11.1.1: LIMITED WARRANTY
  - 11.11.1.2: REGISTRATION
  - 11.11.1.3: LIMITATIONS OF WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES
    - 11.11.1.3.1: LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS
  - 11.11.1.4: HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
  - 11.11.1.5: EXPORTED VEHICLES
  - 11.11.1.6: NOTICE
  - 11.11.1.7: Motorcycle Noise Regulation
  - 11.11.1.8: Noise Emission Warranty
- 11.11.2: Emissions Control System Warranty
  - 11.11.2.1: INDIAN MOTORCYCLE COMPANY - Emission Control System Warranty Statement
    - 11.11.2.1.1: Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
    - 11.11.2.1.2: Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage
    - 11.11.2.1.3: Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage (Korea)
    - 11.11.2.1.4: Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities
    - 11.11.2.1.5: I. Coverage
    - 11.11.2.1.6: II. Limitations
    - 11.11.2.1.7: III. Limited Liability
    - 11.11.2.1.8: IV. Legal Rights
    - 11.11.2.1.9: V. This warranty is in addition to the INDIAN MOTORCYCLE Limited Motorcycle Warranty
    - 11.11.2.1.10: VI. Additional Information
Chapter 12: Maintenance Log
- 12.12.1: Maintenance Log
Index

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