Indian FTR 1200 - Owner's Manual > Using Cruise Control

The cruise control switches are located on the left hand control.

Read this section and understand how to safely operate this feature before using the cruise control.

Cruise control can be activated and adjusted from the left-hand control using the Cruise Control Switch.

WARNING Improper operation of cruise control could cause loss of control and result in serious injury or death. Follow all cruise operation procedures carefully. Never use cruise control when roads are wet or slippery. Do not use cruise control when riding in heavy or congested traffic.

CRUISE CONTROL TIPS

• Cruise control can be set in gears 3-6.
• Vehicle speed must be above 20 MPH (32 km/h).
• Set speed will vary slightly in hilly terrain.
• Cruise control will not resume a pre-set speed if the resulting acceleration or deceleration rate is too high or too low. For example, resuming a set speed of 70 MPH from 40 MPH (64 km/ h), while in 6th gear, may cause cruise to disengage.
• Cruise control will not engage if brake lights are not operating properly.
• The clutch or either brake must have been activated at least once since the engine was started for the cruise control to function.

SET SPEED

1. Press and release the center of the cruise control switch 1. The cruise control indicator will illuminate in the instrument cluster.

Cruise control is enabled, but not set.

2. Accelerate to the desired speed and press down on the cruise control switch to activate cruise control. The Cruise Control Set indicator lamp will illuminate. Cruise control is set to the desired speed.

RESUME SPEED

After disengaging the cruise control with the brake, throttle or clutch, press up on the cruise control switch to return to the set speed.

ACCELERATE

While cruise control is engaged, tap up on the cruise control switch to increase speed in approximately 1 MPH (1-2 km/h) increments. Press and hold up on the cruise control switch to accelerate to a new set speed (resets when switch is released).

TIP If you use the throttle to accelerate and then release it, the cruise control will resume the previously set speed.

DECELERATE

While cruise control is engaged, tap and release down on the cruise control switch to decrease speed in approximately 1 MPH (1-2 km/h) increments. Press and hold the down on the cruise control switch to decelerate to a new set speed (resets when switch is released), or to the minimum cruise speed of 20 MPH (32 km/h).

CANCEL CRUISE CONTROL

To temporarily cancel the cruise control and allow use of the resume feature:

• Apply the brakes, or
• Pull the clutch lever in
• Roll the throttle grip forward past the idle position

To cancel the cruise control and erase the set speed from memory, press the cruise on/off switch.

PARKING

Choose a firm level surface to park the motorcycle.

1. When fully stopped, shift into neutral.

2. Stop the engine.

3. Fully extend the sidestand.

4. Turn the handlebars to the left and lean the motorcycle to the left until the sidestand firmly supports the motorcycle.

5. Remove the ignition key.

PARKING ON A SLOPE

If parking on a slope is unavoidable, park with the front wheel uphill from the rear wheel. Place the transmission in first gear and position the motorcycle so that it is stable when it rests on the sidestand.

NOTICE Always park with the front wheel uphill from the rear wheel when parking on a slope. If the front wheel is downhill from the rear wheel, the sidestand could retract and cause a tipover.

PARKING ON A SOFT SURFACE

If parking on a soft surface is unavoidable, place a sidestand footrest under the foot of the sidestand to provide a firm surface.

The sidestand footrest must be strong enough and large enough to support the motorcycle's weight without sinking into the parking surface.

Asphalt becomes soft in hot weather. A sidestand can sink into soft asphalt and the motorcycle may fall. When parking on asphalt in hot weather, use a sidestand footrest.

CAUTION Hot engine and exhaust components can cause burns to skin and can ignite a fire if exposed to flammable materials. Always park the motorcycle clear of flammable materials and where people are not likely to contact hot components.

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