Active Trim - Mercury Racing 500R Operation And Maintenance Manual

FEATURES AND CONTROLS
e. Throttle control at the panel mount remote control handle.
NOTE: If the transfer fails, a double horn beep will sound.
4. To return throttle control to the foot throttle:
a. Place the throttle control handle in neutral or in the forward/reverse
detent position.
b. Push the hand throttle on/off switch button.
c. A single horn beep will sound.
d. The hand throttle indicator light is off.
e. Throttle control at the foot throttle.
NOTE: If the transfer fails, a double horn beep will sound.
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Active Trim

INTRODUCTION TO ACTIVE TRIM
Active Trim is Mercury Marine's patented GPS‑based automatic trim system.
This intuitive, hands‑free system continually adjusts engine or drive trim for
changes in operating conditions to improve performance, fuel economy, and
ease of operation. It responds to boat maneuvers with precision and delivers a
better overall driving experience. No knowledge of trimming an engine or drive
is needed to take advantage of Active Trim.
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b
c
d
e
a - Forward detent
position
b - Neutral detent position
c - Reverse detent
position
d - Throttle only button
e - Hand throttle indicator
light
f - Hand throttle on/off
switch button
g - Full reverse position
f
h - Full forward position
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