Mercury 4.5L User Manual

Section 1 - Getting to Know Your Power Package
Table of Contents
Adaptive Speed Control (ASC)............................................... 2
Additional Operation Instructions for Joystick Piloting
Sterndrive (JPS)..................................................................... 2
Identification........................................................................... 2
Engine Serial Number .....................................................2
Alpha Sterndrive Serial Number...................................... 3
Alpha Transom Serial Number........................................ 3
Bravo Sterndrive Serial Number and Identification.......... 4
Bravo Transom Serial Number........................................ 4
Lanyard Stop Switch............................................................... 5
Keep the Lanyard Stop Switch and Lanyard Cord in
Good Operating Condition .............................................. 6
Instrumentation....................................................................... 6
VesselView ..................................................................... 6
SmartCraft Digital Instruments ....................................... 6
System Link Digital Instruments ..................................... 7
Remote Controls (Non‑DTS Models)...................................... 8
Remote Control Features—Non‑DTS.............................. 8
Gear Shifting ........................................................... 8
Remote Controls (DTS Models)............................................. 9
Remote Controls.............................................................. 9
Panel Mount Features..................................................... 9
DTS Slim Binnacle Single Handle Console Features and
Operation......................................................................... 9
Special Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Features
.............................................................................. 10
Dual‑Handle Electronic Remote Control (ERC)—
Operation and Adjustment............................................. 11
Operation ............................................................... 11
Adjustment ............................................................ 11
Special Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Features.......... 12
Dock ...................................................................... 13
Throttle Only .......................................................... 13
1 Lever .................................................................. 14
Sync ...................................................................... 14
Transfer (Boats Equipped with Dual Helms) ......... 15
Helm Transfer................................................................ 15
Zero Effort Features.......................................................15
Power Trim........................................................................... 16
Single Engine Trim/Trailer ............................................ 17
Dual Engine Trim/Trailer ............................................... 17
Electrical System Overload Protection................................. 17
Visual and Audio Warning Systems..................................... 19
Service Engine Light and OBD‑M MIL Kit......................19
Testing the OBD‑M Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)
.............................................................................. 20
Audio Warning System.................................................. 20
Caution .................................................................. 20
Critical ................................................................... 20
Nonconfigured Alarm–DTS Only ........................... 20
Testing the Audio Warning System ....................... 21
Guardian Strategy..........................................................21
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Mercury 4.5L Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	4.5L
Category	Engine
Language	English