Polaris Virage TX 2000 Service Manual page 263

ELECTRICAL
Multi-Function Instrument
Multi-Function Instrument
The Polaris Multi-Function Instrument (MFI) simultaneously displays a great deal of important vehicle information
such as speed, RPM, fuel and oil levels, clock, compass heading, engine hours, and warning conditions. Addition
ally, the MFI acts as a command center for security and speed limit functions and interfaces to an optional depth
sensor to provide a built in digital depth gauge.
DISPLAY SUMMARY
The MFI is configured with a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) on the left, a function/numeric keypad in the center,
and an electronically driven analog speedometer and reverse (PERC ™) indicator on the right. The LCD contains
a highly responsive analog tachometer, fuel and oil gauges, a 16-point compass, clock, battery voltmeter, reset-
table distance meter, and non-volatile engine hour meter. To the right and under the fuel and oil gauges, is a digital
depth gauge, which automatically activates if the optional depth sensor is installed. The bottom row of alphanu
meric characters is a versatile display that normally displays battery voltage, distance traveled, and engine hours.
These displays will be overwritten in the event of a warning condition, or if an optional function is selected, such
as security lock, speed limit, or real time digital display.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
ON/AUTO: The MFI will automatically "wake up" when the engine start button is pressed or alternately by press
ing and holding any button for 1 second.
AUTO OFF: The MFI will return to sleep mode after 5 minutes of inactivity. While in sleep mode, the clock contin
ues to show time, and the fuel level, oil level, and the compass rose are displayed. If the SECURITY LOCK is
active, the display will also show "LOCKED".
TACHOMETER: The analog tachometer visually displays the revolutions per minute (RPM) of the engine in 200
RPM increments from 0-8000 RPM. For more accurate RPM readings, see "DISPLAY" below.
FUEL GAUGE: Displays fuel level in exact 1/8 tank increments. Toggles "LOW FUEL" warning and flashes the
warning LED when fuel reaches 1/8 level. Pressing any key will disable the flashing LED for 15 minutes.
OIL GAUGE: Displays oil level in exact 11A tank increments. Toggles "LOW OIL" warning and flashes the warning
LED when oil reaches 1/4 level. Pressing any key will disable the flashing LED for 15 minutes.
COMPASS: The compass displays true vehicle heading relative to magnetic north with a resolution of 16 points
per revolution. The triangular pointer rotates to indicate the direction of travel.
CLOCK: The center of the LCD display contains a digital clock. To set the clock, simply press and hold the
"CLOCK SET' button until the clock digits begin to flash. Each subsequent press of the CLOCK button advances
the time by one minute. Pressing and holding the button will automatically advance the digits more rapidly. Once
the intended time is reached, simply release the button. After five seconds, the MFI will automatically exit the
"CLOCK SET" mode.
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