Premier ERCs have an integral, supplemental display, and are available for dual, triple, or quad‑engine configurations. Refer to
ERC Supplemental Display for details.
Dual-handle, quad-engine premier ERC shown, others similar
Ref Control/LED Function
a
Neutral (N) LEDs (one on
each handle)
Illuminate when the engine is in the neutral gear position. The lights flash when the
engine is in throttle‑only mode.
b
Brightness (+ and –)
Increases and decreases the brightness settings for the lights and display (if equipped)
on the ERC and Mercury helm components.
c
1 LEVER
Enables the throttle and shift functions of all engines to be controlled by the port lever.
Refer to Single‑Lever Mode.
d
TRANSFER
Allows boat control to be transferred to a different helm. (The LED will be ON at the
active helm.) Refer to Helm Transfer.
e
THROTTLE ONLY
Allows the boat operator to increase engine RPM without shifting into gear. Refer to
Throttle‑Only Mode.
f
ACTIVE TRIM (if equipped)
The ACTIVE TRIM button turns the Active Trim feature ON or OFF. Refer to Active
Trim.
Profile ▲ and ▼
Changes the selected Active Trim profile.
Active Trim LEDs (1, 2, 3, 4,
5)
Indicates the currently selected Active Trim profile.
NOTE: If the LED indicators are flashing, Active Trim is in setup mode.
g
START/STOP individual
engines
Press to start or stop the indicated engine, as equipped: P (port), PC (port center), C
(center), SC (starboard center), S (starboard)
h
Display and display buttons
(premier ERCs only)
Refer to ERC Supplemental Display for details.
i
START/STOP ‑ ALL
ENGINES
Starts or stops all engines. If some, but not all engines are running, pressing this button
will stop all running engines. Refer to Start/Stop All Engines.
j
UP ▲ and DN ▼—trim
control (if equipped)
Raises and lowers the engines/drives for best efficiency, or for conditions such as
shallow water or trailering.
NOTE: Trim switches for the individual engines are located on the front (bow side) of the
ERC.
Some boats are equipped with separately‑mounted trim controls.
Section 1 - DTS Controls and Features
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