Selecting the DPS Antenna as the Preferred Autopilot
Heading Source
1
From the autopilot screen, select
Options
>
Autopilot
Setup
>
Preferred Sources
>
Change Source
.
2
Select whichever option appears,
Built-in
or
GPSMAP
Volvo Penta
.
One of these options will appear if the DPS (Dynamic
Positioning System) antenna is available. Either option
selects the DPS Antenna.
Opening the Autopilot Screen
Before you can open the autopilot screen, you must have
a compatible Garmin autopilot installed and configured.
Select
Vessel
>
Autopilot
.
Autopilot Screen
Actual heading
Intended heading (heading the autopilot is steering
toward)
Actual heading (when in standby mode)
Intended heading (when engaged)
Rudder position indicator (This functionality is
available only when a rudder sensor is connected.)
Adjusting the Step Steering Increment
1
From the Autopilot screen, select
Options
>
Autopilot
Setup
>
Step Turn Size
.
2
Select an increment.
Setting the Power Saver
You can adjust the level of rudder activity.
1
From the autopilot screen, select
Options
>
Autopilot
Setup
>
Power Mode Setup
>
Power Saver
.
2
Select a percentage.
Selecting a higher percentage reduces rudder activity
and heading performance. The higher the percentage,
the more the course deviates before the autopilot
corrects it.
TIP:
In choppy conditions at low speeds, increasing the
Power Saver percentage reduces rudder activity.
Enabling Shadow Drive
From the autopilot screen, select
Options
>
Autopilot
Setup
>
Shadow Drive
>
Enabled
.
Autopilot Overlay Bar
NOTE:
Not all options are available on all autopilot
models.
Autopilot mode
Enables the heading hold
Steers left
Actual heading
Rudder position indicator (available only when a
rudder sensor is connected)
Intended heading (heading the autopilot is steering
toward)
Steers right
Engages the steering pattern
Opens the full autopilot screen and menu
Engaging the Autopilot
When you engage the autopilot, the autopilot takes control
of the helm and steers the boat to maintain your heading.
From any screen, select
Engage
.
Your intended heading shows in the center of the
Autopilot screen.
Adjusting the Heading with the Helm
NOTE:
You must enable the Shadow Drive feature before
you can adjust the heading using the helm (
With the autopilot engaged, manually steer the boat.
The autopilot activates Shadow Drive mode.
When you release the helm and manually maintain
a specific heading for a few seconds, the autopilot
resumes a heading hold at the new heading.
Autopilot
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