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Polaris Ride Command RC-7 User Manual

Polaris Ride Command RC-7 User Manual

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SLINGSHOT
7" DISPLAY POWERED BY
RIDE COMMAND

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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE SLINGSHOT 7" DISPLAY POWERED BY RIDE COMMAND...
  • Page 2 For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle. For videos and more information about a safe riding experience with your Polaris vehicle, scan this QR Code® with your smartphone.
  • Page 3 Slingshot User Guide for 7” Display Powered by RIDE COMMAND...
  • Page 4 Unless noted, trademarks are the property of Polaris Industries Inc. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. iPhone®, Apple®, iPod®, and CARPLAY® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. iOS® is a registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. Android® is a registered trademark of Google LLC.
  • Page 5 If you need additional assistance with display operation or software updates, please see your authorized POLARIS dealer or visit https://ridecommand. slingshot. polaris. com/en-us/. For the latest information about your Slingshot display powered by RIDE COMMAND, including software updates, please visit https://ridecommand.slingshot.polaris.com/en-us/.
  • Page 6 SAFETY SYMBOLS AND SIGNAL WORDS The following signal words and symbols appear throughout this manual and on your vehicle. Your safety is involved when these words and symbols are used. Become familiar with their meanings before reading the manual. DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ....7 Features and Controls ....15 Operation .
  • Page 9 • Familiarize yourself with the features and operations of the display while the vehicle is stationary. • Download the Polaris app from your phone’s app store and create your personalized account. • Check your display to ensure you have the appropriate maps and roads visible for your area.
  • Page 10 INTRODUCTION DEVICE OPERATING REQUIREMENTS Phone functionality, in pairing with this display, is dependent on the capabilities of your cell phone. NOTICE Some cell phones or operating systems will not work as shown in this manual. DEVICE COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS This vehicle contains the following radio equipment or components that contain radio equipment: USA RADIO COMPLIANCE This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 11 This vehicle contains the following radio equipment or components that contain radio equipment: COMPONENT COMPONENT ID MANUFACTURER Ride Command RC-7 RC–7 Polaris Industries Inc. Display This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receive(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s license exempt RSS (s).
  • Page 12 3 dBi is prohibited for use with this device. EUROPEAN UNION (EU) RADIO COMPLIANCE Hereby, Polaris Industries Inc. declares that the above radio equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://www.polaris.com/en-us/radio-conformity/...
  • Page 13 INTRODUCTION REGULATORY INFORMATION Viewing Regulatory Information on the Display: 1. Tap the POLARIS logo at the top of the screen or press the POLARIS North Star button beneath the screen. 2. In the bottom right-hand corner, tap All Settings. 3. Tap the REGULATORY INFORMATION button.
  • Page 14 INTRODUCTION UNITED ARAB EMIRATES PARAGUAY Manufacturer: Polaris Industries Brand Name: Polaris Model Number: RC7 Distributor: Asuncion Motor Sport SA Address: Mayor Evacio Perinciolo Merlo 2501, Asunción 001401, Paraguay Contact Name: Jose de Ayala jose.ayala@amssa.com.py MEXICO “La operación de este equipo está sujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones: (1) es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y (2) este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia, incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada”...
  • Page 15 INTRODUCTION TAIWAN — NCC 取得審驗證明之低功率射頻器材，非經核准，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率 或變更原設計之特性及功能。低功率射頻器材之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有 干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前述合法通信，指依電信管理法規定 作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻器材須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之 干擾。 Rough Translation: For low-power radio frequency equipment that has obtained certification, companies, firms or users are not allowed to change the frequency, increase the power, or change the characteristics and functions of the original design without approval. The use of low-power radio-frequency equipment must not affect flight safety and interfere with legal communications;...
  • Page 16 INTRODUCTION 電鍵 Display Digital Assembly (contains the PCB, screen, electrical 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 compo- nents) 触控显示 (包含 PCB、屏 幕和電氣 元件) Cable, Black 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 導線,黑 Cable, Blue 〇 〇 〇 〇 〇 導線, 藍 Lower Case 〇...
  • Page 17 The icon bar at the top of the touchscreen display shows mobile device connectivity, headset connections, cellular signal strength, fuel range, compass, ambient temperature, and clock. Some of these built-in features are functional only with the addition of Polaris accessories. Your Polaris dealer can assist. Mobile Device Indicator Fuel Range...
  • Page 18 FEATURES AND CONTROLS BADGE PANEL Select the Badge Panel (Slingshot logo) to access the following tabs: • Controls • Notifications • Open the All Settings menu. NOTICE Badge Panel will automatically close after 10 seconds of inactivity. CONTROLS TAB The Controls tab gives access to the following: •...
  • Page 19 FEATURES AND CONTROLS BUTTONS Rider Screen Button Audio Button Map Button Volume Decrease Button Device Manager Button Volume Increase Button Settings Button...
  • Page 20 FEATURES AND CONTROLS BUTTON DESCRIPTION FUNCTION Rider Screen Press the Rider Screen button to access the Button Rider Screens and use split screen views. Navigation Press the Navigation button for navigation (if Button equipped) and to manage your saved routes and destinations.
  • Page 21 FEATURES AND CONTROLS DRIVER BUTTON The Driver Screens display upon vehicle start up. This customizable split-screen view communicates important information. The Driver Screens can be accessed at any time by pressing the Driver button (shown above). You can page through these views by swiping your finger horizontally across the touchscreen display or by pressing the Driver button once to rotate to the next view.
  • Page 22 FEATURES AND CONTROLS Navigation Screen Vehicle Statistics Screen Current Ride Screen...
  • Page 23 FEATURES AND CONTROLS CUSTOMIZE DRIVER SCREEN The right portion of the Driver Screen can be customized. To customize the widgets on the screen, press the Settings Icon the lower right corner. From the Settings Screen, swipe up and down to find the widgets you would like to add.
  • Page 24 FEATURES AND CONTROLS NAVIGATION BUTTON The Navigation Screen utilizes your Slingshot’s GPS to provide directions to specific addresses and points-of-interest within your vicinity. The position indicator arrow centers itself based on the location of the GPS. NOTE In order to use navigation on your Slingshot, an active RIDE COMMAND+ subscription is required.
  • Page 25 FEATURES AND CONTROLS ZOOM Auto-zoom to the position indicator is always active during navigation. The current zoom level is relative to the maximum and minimum zoom capabilities. Zoom In To zoom in on the position indicator, press the plus button or expand your fingers on the touchscreen.
  • Page 26 FEATURES AND CONTROLS MAP ORIENTATION The Map Orientation button is located on the upper right side of the screen. This button allows users to change map orientation between three modes: North Up, Course Up, and 3D. Pressing this button will also re-center the map on the position indicator arrow.
  • Page 27 FEATURES AND CONTROLS SEARCH Pressing the search icon will bring up the search screen. The search screen allows you to search for destinations, find points-of-interest, set a destination as your “home” location, browse saved locations, and view recent searches.
  • Page 28 NOTICE The Ride Command display is not equipped with a built-in microphone. Voice audio can only be transmitted through your mobile device or Polaris-approved headset. NOTICE Dialing and texting options may be unavailable at speeds greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).
  • Page 29 FEATURES AND CONTROLS RECENT CALLS The Recent Calls tab displays all recent calls to and from your smartphone. On this screen, you can do the following: • View and refresh call history. • Respond to calls. CONTACTS The Contacts tab connects to your smartphone’s contact list.
  • Page 30 FEATURES AND CONTROLS KEYPAD The Keypad tab allows you to free-dial phone numbers to make calls outside your phone’s saved contact list. TEXT MESSAGES The Text tab shows message history sent from the display. From this screen, you can perform the following actions: •...
  • Page 31 FEATURES AND CONTROLS DEVICES From the Devices tab you can perform the following actions: • Connect a device via Bluetooth®. • View connected devices. For steps on how to connect a device to the display, please see page 39.
  • Page 32 FEATURES AND CONTROLS SETTINGS BUTTON The Settings Menu allows access to all of the information and settings that control your display. NOTICE The Settings menu can also be accessed by pressing the Badge Panel at the top of the touchscreen display and selecting All Settings. The Settings menu contains the following tabs: •...
  • Page 33 FEATURES AND CONTROLS INFO The Info tab displays vehicle and display information for your vehicle. On this screen, you can view the following: • Model Year • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) • Software Version • Total Distance the Vehicle has traveled •...
  • Page 34 FEATURES AND CONTROLS TIME Select the Time tab to do the following: • Sync clock with GPS satellite (if equipped). • View the time zone. • Choose between a 12- or 24-hour clock format. Selecting “No” to satellite sync will display the following options: •...
  • Page 35 Slingshot vehicle. Select the Vehicle tab to view the following: Passcode Unlock When the key fob is not present, a passcode can be entered on the display to unlock the vehicle. If you don’t know your passcode, contact your POLARIS dealer. Oil Life/Service Reset The Oil Life/Service Reminder will display when the vehicle is 300, 200, and 100 miles from service.
  • Page 36 FEATURES AND CONTROLS AUDIO BUTTON The Audio Screen utilizes the Slingshot’s radio, Bluetooth®, and USB port to provide audio and music through the built-in speaker system or through a Polaris-approved headset. Your display offers the following audio options: • FM Radio •...
  • Page 37 FEATURES AND CONTROLS RADIO The display utilizes frequencies from five radio sources: AM, FM, MW (Medium Wave - Europe), LW (Long Wave - Europe), and WX (Weather). To access one of the available radio frequencies, press the Audio button, followed by the blue Source button to choose from AM, FM or weather...
  • Page 38 FEATURES AND CONTROLS BLUETOOTH AUDIO The display utilizes Bluetooth® technology to play audio through the built-in speaker system or any Polaris-approved Bluetooth® headset. For a list of supported devices, visit ridecommand.slingshot.polaris. com/en-us/supported-devices. For more information on using Bluetooth® devices with your display, see page Make sure your device is paired to the display, see page 39 for directions.
  • Page 39 FEATURES AND CONTROLS VOLUME BUTTONS The Volume buttons control the volume level of audio and music through the built-in speaker system or through a Polaris-approved headset. Volume Decrease Button Volume Increase Button Volume Controls • Press and hold volume buttons to rapidly increase or decrease volume.
  • Page 40 FEATURES AND CONTROLS REVERSE CAMERA (IF EQUIPPED) NOTICE The reverse camera is not intended to replace standard driving practices of checking your surroundings before operating in reverse. Always check for pedestrians, vehicles and other obstacles before operating in reverse. View the image on the display screen as needed while operating in reverse.
  • Page 41 OPERATION OPERATION PAIRING YOUR DEVICE The display is Bluetooth®-compatible. You can pair both Bluetooth®-enabled headsets and iOS® and Android® smartphones. Connecting a smartphone via Bluetooth® allows users to make and receive phone calls, send and receive text messages (when supported), browse recent calls, and access contacts from your display.
  • Page 42 OPERATION IPHONE® To pair your iPhone®, complete the following steps: ON YOUR IPHONE® • In your iPhone® settings, turn on Bluetooth®. • If available, make your phone discoverable to other devices in your phone’s Bluetooth® settings. ON THE DISPLAY • Press the Device Manager button on the Ride Command display. •...
  • Page 43 • Ensure the confirmation code on the screen and your phone are the same, then press Pair on your phone. ON YOUR SMARTPHONE • A request will appear to pair with “Polaris Slingshot”. Ensure the confirmation code matches between the Ride Command display and your phone. • Press OK.
  • Page 44 OPERATION HEADSETS Listen to music, receive phone calls, and chat with a passenger by pairing your Ride Command display with any Polaris-approved Bluetooth® headset. For a list of supported devices, visit ridecommand.slingshot.polaris. com/en-us/supported-devices. To connect your Bluetooth® headset to your display, do the following: ON YOUR HEADSET •...
  • Page 45 OPERATION MAKING A CALL To make a call: 1. Press the Device Manager button on the display. 2. To return a call, press the Recent tab. 3. To make a new call from your contact list, press the Contacts tab, scroll to the contact you wish to call and select their...
  • Page 46 OPERATION PLAY AUDIO The display plays audio from AM, FM, weather radio bands, USB drives or devices, and Bluetooth®-enabled devices. RADIO The Ride Command display utilizes frequencies from three radio sources: • AM • FM • WX (Weather)
  • Page 47 OPERATION FM AND AM RADIO The radio screen displays the current station, song, and artist (if available). To change stations: • Press tune icons, left or right, to change station frequency incrementally. • Press scan arrows, left or right, to find the next available station with a clear signal.
  • Page 48 OPERATION RADIO SETTINGS SET STATION PRESETS: Up to 18 radio stations can be preset on your display. To save your favorite radio stations, complete the following steps: 1. Use the tuner arrows to navigate to a station of your choice. 2.
  • Page 49 OPERATION USB AND IPOD® AUDIO Music from a portable data storage device such as a USB flash drive, Apple iPod®, or other MP3 player, can be played through the display by connecting your device to the vehicle’s USB port. CONNECT USB To access USB or iPod®...
  • Page 50 OPERATION AUDIO CONTROLS AUDIO FUNCTION AUDIO ICON Play To start a track, press the Play button from the bottom control bar of the touchscreen. Pause To pause or stop a track, press the Pause button from the bottom control bar of the touchscreen. The pause button will only appear if an audio track is in progress.
  • Page 51 OPERATION View Playlist 1. Press the Song Queue button from the bottom of the audio screen. 2. Remove files from the song queue by pressing “X” next to the title. Create Playlist 1. Press the Song Queue button from the bottom of the audio screen.
  • Page 52 OPERATION BLUETOOTH® AUDIO NOTICE To ensure your device is connected, press the Device Manager button on the display. Press the Devices icon, and confirm your device is listed with “Connected” displayed below it. If “Disconnected” is displayed, select your device while its Bluetooth® is active. To play audio from a streaming service, do the following: 1.
  • Page 53 OPERATION NAVIGATION ROUTING ROUTING WINDOW Your navigation routing window displays as follows: • Estimated time of day when you will reach your destination. • Estimated time to your destination. • Distance to your destination. • Name of the roadway of your next turn.
  • Page 54 You assume all risks associated with using this device. Read your User’s Guide thoroughly and always ride with the latest maps and road data from ridecommand.slingshot.polaris.com. To get started, press the Navigation button (shown below) on your display.
  • Page 55 OPERATION KEYBOARD 1. Press the Navigation button. 2. Select the Search icon from the lower right corner of the touchscreen. 3. Touch the Search from the navigation pop-up menu to bring up the keyboard. NOTICE Pressing the X will close out of the navigation search screen and take you back to the map screen.
  • Page 56 OPERATION POINTS OF INTEREST (POI) Points of Interest (POI) are specific destinations you may find useful or interesting, such as gas stations and restaurants. Your display includes a searchable list of POIs to assist you when traveling. The example below explains how to use the Gas Station tab. The other POI button operate similarly.
  • Page 57 OPERATION HOME You can set a location as your “home” waypoint. Use this button to navigate to your house quickly. Select the Set Home button to do the following: • Set a home waypoint. • Navigate to your home waypoint. SAVED ROUTES The Saved tab stores all your previously saved destinations and routes.
  • Page 58 OPERATION 4. Select a destination from the list and confirm route. NOTICE Edit route names by pressing the Gear (settings) icon in the upper right-hand side of the screen. Select the Saved tab to do the following: • View saved destinations and routes. •...
  • Page 59 OPERATION RECENT ROUTES The Recent tab displays a list of previously routed destinations. To route to a recent destination, complete the following steps: 1. Press the Navigation button on the display. 2. Press the Search icon from the lower right corner of the touchscreen.
  • Page 60 OPERATION GPS MAPPING NOTICE The compass is controlled by the global positioning system (GPS), if equipped. Calibration is not required. Use the compass and full-featured GPS when the GPS receiver is installed (includes the display of latitude, longitude, and elevation). Mark and save waypoints and drives.
  • Page 61 2. From the top menu bar, click Create Account. 3. In the popup, type your email address and password. 4. Accept the Terms of Service agreement. 5. You should receive a confirmation email from Polaris within 24 hours of creation. Add Your Slingshot 6.
  • Page 62 Click Continue. 4. Type your email address and password. 5. Accept the Terms of Service agreement. 6. You should receive a confirmation email from Polaris within 24 hours of creation. Add Your Slingshot 7.
  • Page 63 MAINTENANCE USB HARDWARE NOTICE POLARIS recommends using this flash drive for all updates and storage with your display. NOTICE Prior to downloading a software or map update to your USB flash drive, ensure that the flash drive is empty of all other files. If other files are present, the Map Toolbox will be unable to read the key from the display.
  • Page 64 1. Go to ridecommand.slingshot.polaris.com/en-us/ridecommand. 2. Log in to your account, or create a new account. 3. Using the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), add your new Polaris Slingshot to your Garage. 4. Locate and download the latest software to a USB flash drive.
  • Page 65 6. Format the USB drive on your personal computer using the FAT32 or exFAT® formatting system. 7. Try a different USB flash drive. UPDATE MAPS For information on how to update your display’s map data, please visit https://ridecommand.slingshot.polaris.com/en-us/app/display/ for detailed instructions.
  • Page 66 Indian mobile app. You will need a cellular connection to view these features. To learn more about RIDE COMMAND+, including equipped or compatible vehicles, specific features, and to access the RIDE COMMAND+ User Guide, visit ridecommand. slingshot.polaris.com or scan the QR code: Disclaimer: RIDE COMMAND+ only available in North America.
  • Page 67 GPS automatically sets the clock when there is a locked GPS signal. 8. Why isn’t navigation working on my display? The navigation kit does not come standard on select Slingshot models. To purchase a navigation kit, visit your authorized Polaris dealer or visit slingshot.polaris.com/en-us/shop/accessories to get started.
  • Page 69 Audio Button GPS Mapping ......58 Bluetooth® Audio ....36 Radio ........35 USB Audio ......35 Icon Bar........15 Badge Panel......16 Before You Drive ......7 Buttons ........17 Making a Call......43 Audio Button......34 Map Orientation ......24 Device Manager Button ...
  • Page 70 FM and AM Radio....45 Radio Settings ....... 46 Weather Radio....... 45 Regulatory Information ....11 Reverse Camera ....... 38 RIDE COMMAND+ ....64 Safety Symbols ......4 Search ........25 Keyboard ......53 Settings Button ......33 Audio ........32 General ........
  • Page 72 For your nearest Polaris dealer, call 1-800-POLARIS (765-2747) or visit www.polaris.com Polaris Industries Inc. 2100 Highway 55 Part No. 9930830 Rev 03 Printed in USA Medina, MN 55340...