Monterey M3 Owner's Manual page 48

Helm Control Systems
Tow Control System (MSX Premier Package)
Mercury Smart Tow
M3 and M5 boats equipped with the MSX Package
and Mercruiser engines are equipped with Mer-
cury "SmartCraft" electronic controls and Smart
Tow technology. A key pad and LCD screen built
into the tachometer allows the operator to set
and adjust the cruise speed with an RPM-based
cruise control and a Launch Control that deter-
mines the intensity of acceleration you want out
of the water.
To activate the system, the operator uses the key
pad and LCD screen on the tachometer to select
from five Launch Control profiles for the pull inten-
sity your rider wants out of the water and enters
the rpm end point for the desired speed. When
the control handle is advanced to the forward, full
throttle position, the control system recognizes the
settings and automatically accelerates the boat
Mercruiser Smart Tow Tachometer and Key Pad
at the preset intensity to the speed selected and
maintains that speed to avoid going to fast or too
slow for your skier or wake boarder. Minor speed
adjustments can be made in Smart Tow Mode us-
ing the - or + buttons on the key pad. Any move-
ment of the control handle will cancel Smart Tow
mode and return the system to manual control.
The information in this manual is an overview of
the operation of the Smart Tow control system.
Your engine Operator's Manual provides complete
information on the operation and maintenance
of the control system. It is essential that you
read the manual and completely understand the
Smart Tow system features and operation before
operating your boat. Please contact your dealer
or the Monterey Customer service department if
you have any questions regarding the operation
of the control system.
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