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Controller Guide
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ENGLISH
Software version: 1.3.257
www.simrad-yachting.com

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  • Page 1 Mercury Controller Guide ® ENGLISH Software version: 1.3.257 www.simrad-yachting.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 4 Overview 4 Safety 4 Requirements 5 Mercury controller 6 Cruise Control 6 Engage cruise control 6 Disengage cruise control 7 Troll Control 7 Engage troll control 7 Disengage troll control 8 Active Trim 8 Engage Active Trim 8 Active Trim behavior 9 Sport exhaust 10 Engine messages...
  • Page 3 About this manual Product features Features described and illustrated in this guide may vary from your display unit due to continuous development of the software. More information Document version: 001 For the latest version of this document in supported languages, visit: www.simrad-yachting.com/downloads/nsx.
  • Page 4: Overview

    OVERVIEW The Mercury controller is a navigation tool that automatically keeps vessels equipped with a Mercury Marine engine at a steady speed via cruise or troll control modes. SAFETY ⚠ WARNING: An engine controller is a useful navigational aid, but it does not replace a human navigator.
  • Page 5: Mercury Controller

    Cruise control – use to set a speed limiting function at higher engine RPMs. Troll control – use to set a speed limiting function for use at slower speeds. Sport exhaust – use to turn activate the sport exhaust mode on compatible Mercury engines. ¼ Note: You can start and stop cruise control or troll control directly from this panel by pressing C or D.
  • Page 6: Cruise Control

    CRUISE CONTROL Cruise control is a speed limiting function which can be activated above trolling speed. The minimum and maximum engine RPM should be configured by your engine and/or SmartCraft Connect installer. ¼ NOTE: Cruise control can only be engaged in F (Forward) or R (Reverse) throttle positions. Engage cruise control Follow these steps to engage cruise control when it is safe to do so.
  • Page 7: Troll Control

    ¼ NOTE: Troll control can only be engaged with the throttle in the forward idle position, and engine RPMs are controlled via the Mercury engine controller. Engage troll control Follow these steps to engage troll control when it is safe to do so.
  • Page 8: Active Trim

    ACTIVE TRIM Active Trim is an integrated GPS, speed-based automatic engine trim system from Mercury Marine. This system continually adjusts engine trim based on changes in boat speed to improve performance, fuel economy, and ease of operation. Active Trim should be configured by your engine and/or SmartCraft Connect installer.
  • Page 9: Sport Exhaust

    Select Sport Exhaust to toggle between quiet operation and a ‘throatier’-sounding sport mode. ¼ Note: The Sport Exhaust button is enabled only when the Mercury engine has a sport exhaust feature.
  • Page 10: Engine Messages

    ENGINE MESSAGES Your multi-function display presents maintenance and warning messages generated by the Mercury Marine engine. ¼ Note: Consult the Mercury Marine engine operator manual or an authorized Mercury Marine engine specialist to resolve the displayed issue.
  • Page 11 ®Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off, and ™ common law marks. Visit www.navico.com/intellectual-property to review www.simrad-yachting.com the global trademark rights and accreditations for Navico Holding AS and other entities.

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