Single-Handle Console Erc; Dual-Handle Console Erc - Mercury 71712 Operation Manual

Single‑Handle Console ERC
Single‑handle console ERCs control a single engine. There are several variations, but only one of these can be used with
electric steering (ES).
Ref Control/LED
a Neutral (N) LED
b Brightness (+ and –)
c
TRANSFER
d
THROTTLE ONLY
e
QUICK STEER (if equipped)
ACTIVE TRIM (if equipped)
Profile ▲ and ▼
f
Active Trim LEDs (1, 2, 3, 4,
5)
g
START/STOP ENGINE
UP ▲ and DN ▼—trim
h
control
i Mechanical lock bar
Dual‑Handle Console ERC
Dual‑handle console ERCs control two, three, four, five, or six‑engines. Dual‑engine ERCs are available with or without integral
trim switches.
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h
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Illuminates when the engine is in the neutral gear position. The light flashes when the
engine is in throttle‑only mode.
Increases and decreases the brightness settings for the lights on the ERC and Mercury
helm components.
Allows boat control to be transferred to a different helm. (The LED will be ON at the active
helm.) Refer to Helm Transfer.
Allows the boat operator to increase engine RPM without shifting into gear. Refer to
Throttle‑Only Mode.
Decreases the number of steering helm turns, lock‑to‑lock, for quicker response during
docking. This feature also limits engine speed. Refer to Quick Steer.
The ACTIVE TRIM button turns the Active Trim feature ON or OFF. Refer to Active Trim.
Changes the selected Active Trim profile.
Indicates the currently selected Active Trim profile.
NOTE: If the LED indicators are flashing, Active Trim is in setup mode.
Starts or stops the engine.
Raises and lowers the engine/drive for best efficiency, or for conditions such as shallow
water or trailering. Some boats are equipped with separately‑mounted trim controls.
Pressing the mechanical lock bar allows the engine to shift. The mechanical lock bar
must always be pressed when moving the control handle out of the neutral position.
Section 1 - DTS Controls and Features
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