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3. Press
auto
.
The SmartPilot is now in
AUTO
mode and will steer to the chosen heading,
shown on the display. This mode is often known as “pointandshoot”.
How do I return to hand steering?
1. Press
standby
to disengage the SmartPilot:
• in
STANDBY
mode, you have manual control of the boat and the display
shows the boat’s current compass heading.
2. Disengage the autopilot to return to hand steering:
•
Wheel Pilot:
Disengage the wheel drive clutch by rotating the clutch
lever anticlockwise (so the lever
engages fully
onto the locating pip).
•
Tiller Pilot:
Remove the drive unit from the tiller pin. If required, retract
the push rod using
1
,
+1
,
10
and
+10
keys.
CAUTION: Wheel drive systems
On wheel drive systems, always make sure that the clutch is FULLY
DISENGAGED before you leave the boat.
How do I change course in Auto mode?
In Auto mode, use the
1
and
10
(port) and
+1
and
+10
(starboard) buttons to
change the locked heading in steps of 1° or 10°. For example: press
10
three
times for a 30° course change to port.
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