Snowmobile Polaris ProStar S4, Indy XC 129 / 137, Indy Adventure 137, Voyageur 146, Nordic Pro 146. Owner’s Manual (2024)

ENGINE-COOLING ACTIONS

If the engine is overheating, promptly take action to cool the engine.

• Drive in loose snow.
• Stop the engine and allow it to cool down.
• View the coolant level.

Do not open the pressure cap while the engine is hot

• Add coolant if the level is low.

Do not add coolant while the engine is hot. Wait

for the engine to cool before adding coolant.

• If snowmobile is equipped with rail scratchers, make sure they are deployed.

NOTICE

If you must continue to operate while the indicator light is

illuminated

, drive

slowly and stop the engine frequently to allow it to cool down.

GAUGE

RIDE COMMAND

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a RIDE COMMAND Display, and welcome to the
Polaris RIDE COMMAND App. This intuitive display gives you access to your
vehicle’s custom information and a variety of features.

For a safe and enjoyable riding experience with your new Display, please read
your vehicle’s owner’s manual and this Display owner’s manual. If you should
need additional assistance with Display operation or software updates, please
see your Polaris dealer or visit

polaris.com/ridecommand

For the latest information about your RIDE COMMAND Display, including
software updates, please visit

ridecommand.polaris.com

WARNING

Do not enter information while operating your vehicle. Failure to pay attention

to operating your vehicle could result in loss of control, injury, or death. You

assume all risks associated with using this device. Read your User Guide.
Always ride with the latest maps and trails data from

https://ridecommand.

polaris.com/en-us/update

BEFORE YOU RIDE

Before riding with your new display, do the following:

• Read this entire manual.
• Familiarize yourself with the features and operations of the Display while the

vehicle is stationary.

• Download the Polaris Ride Command App from the Apple® App Store® or the

Google Play® store and create your personalized Ride Command account.

• Check your display to ensure you have the appropriate maps and trails visible

for your area.

• Check

https://www.polaris.com/en-us/owners-manuals/

for the latest updates

to the owner’s manual.

• Complete the pre-ride checklist.

NOTICE

Trails change often, and the trail data file is only considered valid for 90 days

after the release date. Please keep your trail data up to date. Download the

latest trails at http://ridecommand.polaris.com.

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NOTICE

Using the display for an extended period of time while the vehicle’s engine is

off can drain the battery (if equipped).

DEVICE OPERATING REQUIREMENTS

Phone functionality is dependent on the capabilities of your cell phone.

NOTICE

Some cell phones or operating systems will not work as shown in this manual.

ENGINE OVERHEAT INDICATOR

When the engine goes over temperature, a red banner will appear at the top of
your 7S 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.

NOTICE

If engine overheating seems to be caused by something other than poor

cooling conditions, see your dealer or other qualified technician for service.

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OVERVIEW

For the latest information about your Ride Command display, including software
updates, please visit:

https://ridecommand.polaris.com

WARNING

Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash, and injury.

We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device

that may take your focus off the trail. Your primary responsibility is the safe

operation of your vehicle. We recommend against the use of any hand-held
device while riding and encourage the use of voice-operated systems when

possible. Be aware of all applicable local laws that may affect the use of

electronic devices while riding.

NOTICE

If your vehicle is equipped with electric start, the 7S display (if equipped) will

remain on when the key is in the ON position and will continue to pull power

from the battery. This snowmobile is not equipped with manual start. If the

battery drain from the display depletes the battery, the engine will fail to restart.

After 60 seconds, the display backlight will dim and then fully shut down after

10 minutes of inactivity.

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RIDE COMMAND BUTTONS

DISPLAY

BUTTON

DESCRIP-
TION

FUNCTION

5-Way UI
Control

Moves the cursor and pans the
focus on the map screen.

Back Button

Cycles all screens and backs
user out of menus.

Up/Down
Buttons

Zooms in and out of map and
scrolls through lists of features.

Polaris Button

Opens and closes the Badge
Panel.

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LEFT HAND CONTROLS

The electronic hand controls are
located on the left side of the
handlebars. The hand controls
operate certain Ride Command
features, headlights, reverse
operation, and heated grips.

BUTTON

DESCRIPTION

FUNCTION

Back Button

Cycles all screens and backs user
out of menus.

Heated Grips
Button

Activates the SmartWarmers in the
handlebars and throttle lever.

Up and Down
Buttons

Zooms in and out of map and scrolls
through lists of features.

Select Button

Opens the Badge Panel and
chooses options.

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CONFIGURE GAUGE SCREEN

The display allows up to four customized gauge screens. All but one screen can
be deleted; one will always remain as the default.

NOTICE

When in the gauge configuration panel, the display buttons and left-hand

control buttons will not function. You must use the touchscreen to change

screen settings and layouts.

Follow the instructions below to create customized gauge screens.

1. Press the Gear Icon in the bottom

right corner of the touchscreen.

2. On the right side of the configuration

panel, press the Screens Tab
followed by the “Add New” button.

3. In the left side panel, choose a

gauge layout from the three
provided options.

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CONFIGURATION

DESCRIPTION

Two circular widgets and three linear
widgets.

Five linear widgets.

Four circular widgets.

4. Select the Data Tab. Choose up to 5

widgets to display on the screen.

TIP

Keep your display software up-to-date

as more widget options become

available. For more information, see

page 104.

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5. Reorder the widgets by pressing and

holding down on the widget and
sliding the widget up or down into
the desired position.

6. Click the green check mark or “Done” to close the configuration panel.

GAUGE VIEW MODE

Press

to toggle between the two available gauge view modes,

Analog

and

Digital

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ICON BAR

The Icon Bar is located across the top of the touchscreen and displays cell
phone and headset connectivity, fuel range, compass heading and local time.

NOTICE

The Icon Bar will not appear when the Badge Panel is open.

ICON

DESCRIPTION

FUNCTION

Headset

Displays icon if headset is connected

Signal Strength

Displays current cell signal strength

Fuel Level

Displays current fuel capacity
percentage

Vehicle Direction

Displays vehicle direction

Clock

Displays current time

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BADGE PANEL

The badge panel provides easy access to frequently used features, basic
display and vehicle controls, and a list of recent notifications.

ACCESSING THE BADGE PANEL

There are two ways to open the Badge Panel, press the Polaris icon

at the

top of the touchscreen or the Polaris Button

on the right side of the display.

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FEATURES

NOTICE

Press and hold the Polaris Icon for 2 seconds to disable the touchscreen.

Controls Tab

App Tray

Display Mode

Display Brightness

Badge Panel/Polaris Icon

Notifications Tab

Heated Grips

Fuel Type

Lock Vehicle Button

All Settings Button

CONTROLS TAB

Press the Controls tab to change display mode, display brightness, activate
heated grips, and change fuel type.

APP TRAY

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
map icon to navigate to the map screen, or press the audio icon to navigate to
the audio screen.

DISPLAY MODE

From the Control tab, select the display mode from the available options. The
display mode can be set to Day, Night, or AUTO mode.

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Day Mode

Night Mode

POLARIS BUTTON

The Polaris icon opens and closes the Badge Panel.

NOTIFICATIONS TAB

Press the Notifications tab to view DTC codes, installed software, and vehicle
warnings.

HEATED GRIPS

Matryx models are equipped with three individual SmartWarmers heated grips:
the left hand grip, right hand grip, and right thumb throttle lever. The warmers
automatically adjust with the ambient temperature and wind chill to always keep
the temperature of the grips at the preset temperature.

There are four heat settings:

• Low
• Medium
• High
• Off

Change the heat level by pressing the Heated Grip button

on the left hand

controls or by opening the Badge Panel.

The heat levels of the grips are customizable by temperature. To change the
heat settings of your hand grips, press the Polaris button to open the Badge
Panel.

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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 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.

BUTTON

BUTTON NAME

FUNCTION

Heated Grips Button

Changes the level of hand grip
warmth to low, medium, high, or
off.

Heated Grips Settings

Opens the SmartWarmers
settings to customize the
temperature of each heat level.

Plus Button

Increases the grip warmth by
one degree.

Minus Button

Decreases the grip warmth by
one degree.

NOTICE

To change the temperature units from Fahrenheit or Celsius, open the All

Settings menu from the Badge Panel and navigate to the General tab.

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DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS

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.

LOCK VEHICLE

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.

NOTICE

The vehicle can be locked only when the engine is running and the vehicle is

not in motion. If the engine is OFF, the Lock Vehicle button will be disabled.

CHANGING YOUR PASSCODE

A 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:

1. Press the Polaris button to open the Badge Panel.

2. Press the All Settings button and open the Vehicle Settings tab.

3. Under Passcode Security, click “Change Passcode”.

4. Enter the existing/old passcode.

5. Enter the new passcode.

6. Enter the new passcode again.

7. A popup box should appear confirming your passcode has changed.

LOCKING YOUR SNOWMOBILE

To lock your vehicle, do the following:

1. Stop vehicle completely. Keep the engine running.

2. Press the Polaris Button to open the Badge Panel.

3. Press the Lock Vehicle button.

4. Enter your 4-digit passcode.

LOCKING YOUR SNOWMOBILE

To unlock your vehicle, do the following:

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1. Start the engine.

2. 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.

3. Enter your 4-digit passcode.

ALL SETTINGS BUTTON

Press the All Settings button to navigate to the settings menu. For more
information about the settings menu, see page 99.

MUSIC SCREEN

NOTICE

Your snowmobile is not equipped with a speaker system. Audio can only be

transmitted through a Bluetooth® media device or headset. Only one device

and one headset can be connected at a time.

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.

DEVICE REQUIREMENTS

Audio playback is only available on USB flash drives formatted to exFAT® or
FAT32 and operating systems iOS® 10 and Android® 5.0 or newer.

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PHONE SCREEN

The phone screen displays recent calls, contact list, keypad, and messages.
The display will only show messages received while smartphone is paired via
Bluetooth® and “show notifications” is enabled on your smartphone.

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.

CONNECT YOUR PHONE TO THE DISPLAY

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.

Connect your Bluetooth® device to do the following:

• Connect your Bluetooth® device to pair and connect phones and Bluetooth®

headsets.

• View list of paired devices with connection status.
• For phones, view signal strength.
• Listen to music using headset or optional vehicle speakers.

NOTICE

Ensure that your smartphone Bluetooth® settings are set to share phone calls,

media audio, text messages, and contact information.

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NOTICE

There is no built in microphone in the display. Phone call audio will play

through the phone speakers or Polaris approved headset if connected. Some

dial options may be unavailable at speeds greater than 3 MPH.

IPHONE®

To connect your iPhone® to the display, do the following:

1. In your iPhone® settings turn on Bluetooth®. If available, make your phone

discoverable to other devices in your Bluetooth® settings. When your phone
appears on the display press the “+” button next to it.

2. A prompt will appear on your iPhone® requesting permission to pair with

your phone.

3. Ensure the confirmation code on the screen and your phone are the same

then press “Pair” on your phone.

4. For optimal experience, enable notifications and sync contacts from your

smartphone’s Bluetooth® settings.

ANDROID®

To connect your Android® device to the display, do the following:

1. From your smartphone settings, open the Bluetooth® options on your device

and ensure that Bluetooth® is turned on.

NOTICE

On some phones you have to make the phone visible to other devices. If your

phone has this feature, it should show up on the Bluetooth® connection screen

of your phone. If no option exists to make your phone visible to the display, it is

already visible to the display.

2. Press the add device button, then press “OK” on the display.

3. When your phone appears on the display press the “+” button next to it to

pair with your phone.

4. Ensure the confirmation code on the screen and your phone are the same

then press “OK” on your phone.

5. For optimal experience press “Accept” on your phone when requested to

access contacts and messages.

6. 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.

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7. 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.

8. When a smartphone is connected to the display via Bluetooth®, 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.

CONNECTING YOUR BLUETOOTH® HEADSET
WITH THE DISPLAY

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:

1. Put your Bluetooth® device into pairing mode.

2. Press the Polaris button to open the Badge Panel.

3. From the Bluetooth® device settings screen, the Phone screen, or the Music

screen, tap on the Add Device button to bring up the pairing prompt.

4. Select the name of the device you want to pair from the touchscreen display

to finish the pairing process.

NOTICE

For a better riding experience, connect your headset directly to the display, not

your mobile device.

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MAP SCREEN

Press the Back Button to cycle to the map screen or press the Map button from
the App Tray in the Badge Panel. The map will center you based on the location
of the in-vehicle GPS.

NOTICE

Controls on the map surface disappear after 10 seconds of inactivity, return

with a tap anywhere on the map.

ZOOM

Use the plus and minus signs on the left side of the screen, 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 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 waypoint while navigating
• Current zoom level relative to maximum and minimum zoom

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MAP ORIENTATION

MAP ICON

North Up view locks the maps orientation so that
North is always at the top of the screen, regardless
of your vehicle’s position or direction.

Course Up view rotates the map to match the
direction of your vehicle.

WAYPOINTS

Waypoints are user-defined locations on the map. Waypoints can be saved and
shared with friends.

To add a waypoint, do the
following:

1. From the map screen,

tap the map menu icon
at the bottom of the
display screen

2. Select

Add Waypoint

from available

options.

POINTS OF INTEREST (POI)

Points of interest (POI), such as restaurants, gas stations, hotels, dealers, and
more, are available from the map screen. POI will display on 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

Go to Nav is available from the map screen when viewing a waypoint or POI. Go
to Nav will display the distance and directional bearing of the POI.

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NOTE

Go to Nav does not provide turn-by-turn directions to a POI.

GROUP RIDE

NOTICE

The display requires a GPS lock, indicated by a blue arrow marker (as shown

below), before you are able to setup or join a group ride.

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 beside the title from the Group Ride Panel

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GROUP RIDE SETUP

There are two ways to set up a group ride.

• Mobile Phone
• Vehicle-to-Vehicle Antenna

MOBILE PHONE GROUP RIDE

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

To set up a group ride using a mobile phone, do the following:

1. Enable your Bluetooth® tethering in your phone's settings. Tap instruction for

more information of how to enable tethering on an iPhone® or Android®
phone.

2. Connect your phone via Bluetooth®. If you phone is currently connected you

MUST disconnect and reconnect it.

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3. Press the

login

button to login to your Ride Command account. If you do not

have a ride command account, sign up at

ridecommand.polaris.com

NOTICE

Once you've completed all three steps above, your information will be stored

(unless cleared manually) and you will not need to login again into your Ride

Command account for future group rides.

4. Press the back button to go back to the group ride screen and join your

Group Ride.

NOTICE

In order for mobile phone users to join a V2V ride group, at least one group

member must be connected via both the V2V antenna and a mobile phone.

VEHICLE TO VEHICLE (V2V) ANTENNA

Features of using the Vehicle-to-Vehicle antenna for group riding:

• Works anywhere, no phone required
• Requires an installed V2V antenna, standard on vehicles equipped with a 7S

display

• 1+ miles range between vehicles

Use the following procedure to setup a V2V Group Ride:

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1. From the map menu, tap the

Group Ride

button.

2. Tap

Setup V2V Group Ride

button on the display screen.

3. Tap the

Antenna Installed

toggle switch to the

Yes

position.

JOINING A RIDE GROUP

To join a group, do the following:

1. From the map menu, tap the Group Ride button.

2. Nearby ride groups will display in order of distance.

3. Tap the

Join

button

to join a group.

NOTICE

You can only be active in one ride group at a time.

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.

NOTICE

The map is set to zoom-to-group and as you ride it will automatically zoom to

keep all riders in view. Tap the zoom control to return to manual zoom mode.

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RIDING WITH A GROUP

1. Tap the handle by the group name

to minimize the panel and show more

map.

2. After 10 seconds of not interacting with the screen, the map controls will

disappear. Tap the screen to make them visible again.

3. 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.

CREATING A RIDE GROUP

To create a Ride Group, do the following:

1. On the Group Ride Panel, tap the “New Group” button

to create a group

for others to join.

2. Give the group a name and choose whether a passcode should be required

for others to join the group. If the “Private” toggle is tapped, you will be
prompted to enter a four-digit passcode.

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3. After creating a group, the panel closes and shows the new group on the

map.

4. If your ride group has been set to Private, other riders must enter your

chosen passcode to join the group.

5. After a second rider joins, the map will switch to zoom-to-group and as you

ride it will automatically zoom to keep all riders in view. Tap the zoom control
to return to manual zoom mode.

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