Using The Autopilot To Steer To A Heading; Changing Course In Auto Mode; Autoturn; Avoiding Obstacles - Raymarine SmartPilot X5 Sport Operating Manual

Chapter 1: Basic Operation
In Standby mode:
• You have manual control of the boat.
• The display shows STANDBY and the boat's current compass heading.

Using the autopilot to steer to a heading

Before engaging the autopilot, ensure you can steer the boat satisfactorily by hand,
then steady the boat on the required heading.
To engage the autopilot for automatic steering:
Press the auto key.
•
The SPX-5 Sport system will steer the boat on the chosen heading, which is shown on
the display. This mode is also known as "point-and-shoot".

Changing course in Auto mode

In Auto mode, use -1, -10, +1 and +10 to change the locked heading, in either 1° or
10° steps.Use -1 or -10 to apply changes to port and +1 or +10 for changes to
starboard. For example: press
Port
or

AutoTurn

In Auto mode, you can carry out an AutoTurn of 90° by pressing -1 and -10 for an
AutoTurn to port, or +1 and +10 for an AutoTurn to starboard.

Avoiding obstacles

When your boat is under autopilot control, you can change course to avoid the
obstacle, then resume your previous course. You can either:
• Manually steer away from the obstacle immediately. This is especially useful
when a quick course change is required, e.g. in an emergency situation.
or
three times for a 30° course change to port.
-10
TRUE
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Starboard
or
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