Volvo Penta D3 Operator's Manual page 49

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Autopilot
Volvo Penta Autopilot consists of a compass unit and
a 4" control panel. The autopilot constantly adjusts
boat steering to hold the boat on a straight course.
Several different steering patterns can be entered and
the autopilot also permits manual steering.
Read the instructions carefully and learn to maneuver
the boat with the aid of the autopilot in calm, open
waters.
The helmsman is responsible for piloting the boat in a
safe, reliable manner. Avoid navigational hazards and
never leave the helm unattended. Always be prepared
to quickly take over the helm.
The autopilot is automatically stand-by mode when the
boat's electrical systems are switched on. The display
will show the main menu or the last menu used.
When the autopilot is active the helm steering unit is
locked but may always be used for e.g. changing
course or giving way to obstacles. The autopilot will
then default to stand-by mode and must be activated
again.
If the Shadow Drive function is activated in the Set-
tings menu the autopilot is re-activated automatically
after a course change has been made manually (with
steering wheel). The autopilot is activated on the new
course once the boat has held this course steady for a
few seconds. When Shadow Drive is activated a sym-
bol is shown in the top right corner of the display.
Menus and settings are controlled by the control panel
buttons.
held down the display will go to the Autopilot menu.
display.
STBY
– Return to the previous menu. If the button is
– Menu button functions are shown on the
– Sets the autopilot in standby mode.
Optional
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