Adjusting the Autopilot Response
The Response setting allows you to adjust the autopilot
responsiveness for varying sea and wind conditions.
1
From the autopilot screen, select
Options
>
Response
.
2
Adjust the rudder response.
If you need the rudder to be more responsive and
move quicker, increase the value. If the rudder is
moving too much, decrease the value.
Enabling the Autopilot Controls on a Garmin
Watch
You can control the Garmin autopilot with a compatible
Garmin watch. Go to
for a list of compatible
Garmin watches.
NOTE:
Smart notifications are not available on your watch
when the autopilot remote control is enabled.
1
Select
Communications
>
Wireless Devices
>
Connect IQ™ Apps
>
Autopilot Control
>
Enable
>
New Connection
.
2
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Customizing the Autopilot Button Actions
Before you can set the autopilot button actions, you must
install and configure a compatible Garmin autopilot.
You can select up to three autopilot actions for your
Garmin watch to perform.
NOTE:
Available autopilot actions depend on the autopilot
installed.
1
On the chartplotter, select
Communications
>
Wireless Devices
>
Connect IQ™ Apps
>
Autopilot
Control
>
Button Actions
.
2
Select a button.
3
Select an action.
Controlling the Autopilot with a GRID 20
Remote Control
• Press the knob to change the mode.
• While in step steering mode, turn the knob to steer.
Each turn of the knob produces a 1-degree step turn.
• While in autopilot response mode, turn the knob to
adjust the
Response
setting.
• While in rudder steering mode, hold the joystick to the
right or left to steer.
Reactor
™
Autopilot Remote Control
WARNING
You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation
of your vessel. The autopilot is a tool that enhances
your capability to operate your boat. It does not relieve
you of the responsibility of safely operating your boat.
Avoid navigational hazards and never leave the helm
unattended.
You can wirelessly connect a Reactor autopilot remote
control to the chartplotter to control the compatible
Reactor autopilot system.
For more information about using the remote, see the
Reactor autopilot remote control instructions at
Pairing a Reactor Autopilot Remote Control With a
Chartplotter
1
Select
Options
>
Settings
>
Communications
>
Wireless Devices
>
Wireless Remotes
>
Autopilot
Remote
.
2
If necessary, select
Enable
.
3
Select
New Connection
.
4
On the remote control, select
>
Pair with MFD
.
The chartplotter beeps and shows a confirmation
message.
5
On the chartplotter, select
Yes
to complete the pairing
process.
Changing the Functions of the Reactor Autopilot
Remote Control Action Keys
You can change the patterns or actions assigned to the
Reactor autopilot remote control action keys.
1
Select
Options
>
Settings
>
Communications
>
Wireless Devices
>
Wireless Remotes
>
Autopilot
Remote
>
Button Actions
.
2
Select an action key to change.
3
Select a pattern or action to assign to the action key.
Updating the Reactor Autopilot Remote Control
Software
You can update the Reactor autopilot remote control
software using the chartplotter.
1
Insert a memory card into the card slot on the
computer.
2
garmin.com/software/autopilot_remote_control
and select
Software
.
3
Select
Download
.
4
Read and agree to the terms.
5
Select
Download
.
6
Choose a location, and select
Save
.
7
Double-click the downloaded file.
8
Select
Next
.
9
Select the drive associated with the memory card, and
select
Next
>
Finish
.
10
On the chartplotter, insert the memory card into the
card slot.
11
Select
Options
>
Settings
>
Communications
>
Wireless Devices
>
Autopilot Remote
>
Update
Software
.
Autopilot
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