Chapter 1: Basic Operation 5
In Standby mode:
• You have manual control of the boat.
• The display shows
STANDBY
and the boat’s current compass heading.
Using the autopilot to steer to a heading
Before engaging the autopilot, ensure you can steer the boat satisfactorily by hand,
then steady the boat on the required heading.
To engage the autopilot for automatic steering:
• Press the
auto
key.
The SPX-5R Drive system will steer the boat on the chosen heading, which is shown
on the display. This mode is also known as “point-and-shoot”.
Changing course in Auto mode
In Auto mode, use
-1, -10
,
+1
and
+10
to change the locked heading, in either 1° or
10° steps.Use
-1
or
-10
to apply changes to port and
+1
or
+10
for changes to
starboard. For example: press
-10 three times for a 30° course change to port.
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