Transfer (Boats Equipped With Dual Helms); Dock Mode - Mercury Joystick Piloting for Outboards Manual

Control
Allows boat control to be transferred to a different helm. Refer to Helm Transfer.
TRANSFER
Available with joystick operation and the control levers.
•
DOCK
•
Allows the boat operator to increase engine RPM without shifting into gear. Refer to Throttle‑Only
THROTTLE ONLY
Mode.
Enables the throttle and shift functions of all engines to be controlled by the port lever. Refer to Single
1 LEVER
Lever Mode.
Turns the auto‑synchronization feature off or on. Refer to Synchronizing Engines.
SYNC
Increases and decreases brightness settings for the trackpad, VesselView display, and SmartCraft
+ (increase) and
gauges.
– (decrease)
NOTE: On dash‑mounted DTS trackpads, these buttons increase or decrease the trolling speed.

Transfer (Boats Equipped with Dual Helms)

The transfer function allows the boat operator to transfer control of the boat from the active helm to the inactive helm on boats
equipped with dual helms. Refer to Helm Transfer.

Dock Mode

Dock mode reduces the RPM throughout the throttle lever range by 50%, allowing finer control of engine power in close‑quarter
situations. If more power is needed for vessel maneuvering when environmental conditions require more thrust, use the
electronic remote control levers.
NOTE: When the joystick is enabled, dock mode reduces available power to 70% of the already reduced power available with
the joystick.
To engage dock mode:
1. Place both ERC levers in neutral.
2. Press the dock button located on the DTS trackpad.
3. The dock light turns on.
4. Place either ERC lever into gear.
NOTE: Engine RPM and available power will be proportionately reduced throughout the throttle lever range.
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Joystick operation reduces throttle capacity to approximately 70% of normal joystick throttle
demand.
Control lever operation reduces throttle capacity to approximately 50% of normal control lever
throttle demand.
Transfer button and light
Dock button and light
Function
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