252 Owner’s Manual
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PERATING
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NFORMATION
9. HORN -
This switch activates the horn. Press the
switch to activate.
ACCESSORY -
These switches are available to
operate switched accessory items.
DOCKING LIGHTS (Optional) -
This switch
operates the docking lights.
Docking lights are to be used for docking only. It is
illegal to use your docking lights while cruising.
INDICATOR LEDS -
The LEDs will illuminate if the
switch is ON.
10. DIMMER SWITCH -
Controls the intensity of
the gauge cluster lighting.
11. 12-VOLT ACCESSORY POWER
RECEPTACLE -
Your Cobalt boat is equipped with
a 12-volt accessory power receptacle. The
receptacle provides electricity to operate 12V DC
accessory items. Limit the accessory to 10 Amps.
12. TILT STEERING RELEASE LEVER -
Adjusts
the steering wheel angle to a comfortable operating
position when the boat is not moving.
13. IGNITION -
Each engine has its separate
ignition switch. In dual-engine applications, the left
switch is for the port engine and the right switch is
for the starboard engine.
14. ACCESSORY/ENGINE HATCH -
This switch
operates the electric motor box assembly. Do not
continue to operate the switch when the motor box
is closed or fully open. Lower the motor box support
after the motor box is opened. Be sure to return the
support to its stowed position before lowering the
box.
15. NAV. LIGHTS -
NAV/ANC “Lights” - This three-
position switch activates the navigational (running)
lights and the anchor light. After installing the light,
press the switch toward the “NAV.” Press the switch
toward the “ANC” and the anchoring/mooring light
(360° white) will illuminate.
Navigational Lights - You must use your
navigational lights (running lights) when operating
your Cobalt boat between sunset and sunrise, and
when day time visibility is limited. Also, check with
the local authorities before operating your boat for
other requirements concerning the use of
navigational lights.
The navigational lights are identified by a red light
on the port side of the vessel and a green light on
the starboard side.
Anchor/Mooring Light - All boats at anchor or
moored must display a proper white anchor light.
The anchor light (all around light) is the white light
located aft of the cockpit. The anchor light must be
visible from 360° and will remain on when operating
the navigational lights.
16. CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL -
Refer to
Section
4
,
Systems, Circuit Breaker Panel
.
17. STEREO REMOTE CONTROL -
This panel
provides remote control of the stereo system from
the helm. An optional transom-mounted control
functions the same way.
18. INTERIOR LIGHTS -
This switch provides
illumination within the cockpit.
BILGE PUMP -
This switch manually controls the
bilge pump.
A
WARNING
Avoid injury, death or explosion.
• Check engine compartment for
gasoline or vapors.
• Operate blower for four minutes.
• Verify blower operation.
• Run blower below cruising speed.
NOTICE: Operate the boat
between sunset and sunrise
using your navigational lights.
Navigational lights are legally
required to indicate direction
and right-of-way at night.
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