I recently got a new 2016 Sportsman 850 SP, and perusing the manual testing this and that on the 850, I was puzzled by my understanding or lack thereof in regards to the EPS indicator light on the speedo.

I see this in the manual about the EPS light: "This indicator illuminates when the key is turned to the ON position and goes off when the engine is started."

So I take this mean just leaving the key on w/o starting the engine that the light s/b on?? and then go off when I start it? Correct?

What I’m finding happens is when I just insert the key and turn on, everything goes on momentarily including the EPS light, and then goes off. While in the on position (not started) only the speedo back light, digital display, gas, clock. etc, is on but no EPS light.

So, as long as it’s not on, seems good news no issue, but shouldn’t the EPS light be on with the key just in the "ON" position? It’s late and I’m rambling.. sorry for the long winded question..lol

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