Panel Mount ERC
Panel mount ERCs control a single engine. There are several variations, but only one of these can be used with electric
steering (ES).
Ref Control/LED Function
a
Neutral (N) LED
Illuminates when the engine is in the neutral gear position.
The light flashes when the engine is in throttle‑only mode.
b
Brightness (+ and –)
Increases and decreases the brightness settings for the
lights on the ERC and Mercury helm components.
c
THROTTLE ONLY
Allows the boat operator to increase engine RPM without
shifting into gear. Refer to Throttle‑Only Mode.
d
QUICK STEER (if equipped)
Decreases the number of steering helm turns, lock‑to‑lock,
for quicker response during docking. This feature also limits
engine speed. Refer to Quick Steer.
e
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.
f
Lanyard stop switch (emergency
stop)
In conjunction with the lanyard cord, shuts off the engine
when the operator moves away from the ERC.
g
START/STOP ENGINE
Starts or stops the engine.
h
UP ▲ and DN ▼—trim control
Raises and lowers the engine/drive for best efficiency, or for
conditions such as shallow water or trailering. Some boats
are equipped with separately‑mounted trim controls.
i Mechanical lock bar
Pressing the mechanical lock bar allows the engine to shift.
The mechanical lock bar must always be pressed when
moving the control handle out of the neutral position.
Section 1 - DTS Controls and Features
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