Malibu Boats 21 VLX, Owner'S Manual

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Communication is key to maintaining proper control of the boat. In models
equipped with the optional steering wheel controls and/or the Surf Band, ei-
ther of these devices, as well as the video screen, can take temporary control
of the boat, affecting maneuverability and safety. A designated individual
on-board should manage the operation of these controls at all times. Failure to do so could result in seri-
ous injury or even death as a result of loss of control.
CONTROLS ON PORT SIDE OF STEERING WHEEL: (FROM TOP)
Cruise Control:
Press anywhere on the button to turn Cruise Control ON. Press any -
where on the button to turn Cruise Control OFF.
Cruise Control Speed:
Press left side of button to increase current speed when cruise
control is engaged. Press the right side of button to decrease current speed when cruise
control is engaged.
Power Wedge:
Press the left side of the button to raise the Power Wedge. Press the
right side of the button to lower the Power Wedge. Note that releasing the button will stop
the action at whatever point the process is in. You must read the
Power Wedge information
contained in this section of the Owner’s Manual before attempting to operate it.
Surf Left and Surf Right:
Press the left button to move the left side Surf Gate. Press the right button to move
the right side Surf Gate. You must read the Surf Gate information contained in this section of the Owner’s Manual
before attempting to operate either gate.
CONTROLS ON STARBOARD SIDE OF STEERING WHEEL: (FROM TOP)
Stereo:
Press button to turn the Stereo system ON. Press button again to turn the Stereo unit OFF.
VOL:
Press the left side of the button to increase the Stereo speaker volume from current
level. (Whenever the Stereo is turned ON, it will automatically return to the volume level at
which it was during the last operation.) Press the right side of the button to decrease the
Stereo speaker volume from the current level.
MEDIA:
Press the button repeatedly to move through any electronic media that has been
integrated in the current system. To add or delete items, review the Dashes and Video Screen
section of this Owner’s Manual.
Button to right of MEDIA:
Press the button to temporarily mute whichever media component
is playing. Press again to release the mute.
Bottom button:
This button is a search feature, which will work with any media component that allows the feature.
Press on the left side to search left or lower-numbered ID; press right side to search right or higher-numbered ID.
Models:
Wakesetters offer optional steering wheel controls.
Shifter/Throttle
NOTE: The engine will not start unless the shifter/throttle control is in the neutral position!
To the right of the boat operator is the shift/throttle lever. Any time the boat engine is OFF, the lever should
be in the center upright position, which is Neutral (meaning the boat is not in gear. This is apparent when you
feel it slot in and hear an auditory click). Boats are not equipped with a “Park” gear as land-based vehicles are.
At the base of the throttle is a button. Pushing on the button disengages the transmission, thereby allowing
use of the throttle without engaging the transmission. This is used for warm-up of the engine while it is still
in Neutral. Be sure to position the throttle vertically (in Neutral) before re-engaging the transmission by again
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