Tiara Yachts 53 COUPE, Owner'S Manual

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EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES
1-3 53 COUPE
located on the helm, to starboard of the steering wheel. The PORT ignition
button is for the port engine and the STARBOARD button is for the starboard
engine. Review chapter 5 and your engine user manual for starting and operat-
ing procedures.
TRIM TABS : The Lenco™ switches, marked BOW UP/DOWN, are located aft of
the engine control head and operate the port and starboard trim tabs. The elec-
trically actuated trim tabs control the fore and aft ‘trim’ and port and starboard
‘heel’ of your boat while it is on plane. Refer to the Lenco™ user manual for more
information.
CAUTION
!
Before backing your boat at more than idle speed, depress both trim
switches to UP to fully retract the trim tabs. Failure to do so could
result in damage to trim tab actuators.
1.2.2 Engine Monitoring with the Multi-Function Displays (MFDs)
The Multi-Function Displays (MFDs) allow you to monitor engine functions,
operate the stereo system, and more. Interact with the MFDs by touching the
screens or by using the GRID (Garmin ® Remote Input Device) found on the
helm seat armrest. On boats equipped with Volvo ® engines, review the Volvo ®
Glass Cockpit electronics package user manual(s) thoroughly before operating
your boat. On boats equipped with Cummins ® engines, review the Garmin ®
electronics package user manual(s) thoroughly before operating your boat.
1.2.3 Steering: Volvo
®
IPS Engines
Boats equipped with the Volvo ® Inboard Performance System (IPS) engine
package may be steered using the steering wheel, joystick control, or engine
controls. For detailed information, see the engine user manual.
1.2.3.1 Volvo
®
IPS Steering Wheel Driving
Steering wheel responsiveness can be quick. Aggressive steering can turn and
heel the boat dramatically. While underway, maneuverability is highly responsive
to the skipper’s command.