Joystick - Mercury Axius Manual

3. Press the auto heading button. The button illuminates and a single beep sounds acknowledging engagement. A double
horn beep sounds if the auto heading mode does not engage.
a
d
c
• The VesselView screen will change to autopilot.
• The steering wheel will self‑center and be held in an electronic detent position.
NOTE: If you must turn the steering wheel for any reason, you will need to apply sufficient force to overcome the
electronic detent.
•
The autopilot will attempt to hold the compass heading that the boat was following when AUTO HEADING was
pressed.
NOTE: VesselView indicates the current heading of the vessel.
4.
To adjust your course while in auto heading mode, refer to Course Adjustment Using the Turn Buttons or Joystick.
5. To disengage auto heading mode, refer to Disengaging Auto Heading.
6. Press AUTO HEADING a second time to place autopilot in standby mode and turn off all lights other than the standby light.
Course Adjustment Using the Turn Buttons or Joystick
While in auto heading mode, the turn buttons (course adjust buttons) change the set course heading each time they are
pressed. Holding the joystick left or right for one second will also adjust your course.
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a - Port turn (course adjust) button
b - Starboard turn (course adjust) button
c - Auto heading button and light
d - Resume button and light
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