Mercury Axius System User Manual

Section 2 - On the Water
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Section 2 - On the Water
Table of Contents
Avoiding Low‑Voltage Conditions......................................... 16
Getting Started..................................................................... 16
Traditional Maneuvering with Steering and Thrust........16
To Maneuver the Boat in Forward or Reverse ...... 16
To Steer the Boat in Tight Turns at Low Speeds ..16
To Spin the Boat at Low Speeds ........................... 16
Maneuvering After Engine or Module Failure................16
Maneuvering with the Joystick.......................................17
Special Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Features..........18
Troll ....................................................................... 19
Transfer ................................................................. 19
Dock ...................................................................... 19
Throttle Only .......................................................... 20
1 (Single) Lever ..................................................... 21
Sync ...................................................................... 21
Helm Transfer—Standard Stations....................................... 22
Helm Transfer................................................................22
Requesting Helm Transfer.............................................22
Helm Transfer and Precision Pilot.................................23
Helm Transfer—Auxiliary Joystick Stations.......................... 23
Auxiliary Joystick Station Transfer.................................23
Requesting Transfer to an Auxiliary Joystick Station.....23
Requesting Transfer from an Auxiliary Joystick Station
.......................................................................................23
Operating Axius Premier (If Equipped)................................. 24
Chartplotter Requirements.............................................24
Features.........................................................................24
Autopilot Screen............................................................24
Trackpad........................................................................25
Trackpad Lights.............................................................25
Trackpad Buttons with the Power Icon..........................25
Precision Pilot Modes....................................................26
Skyhook Station Keeping (If Equipped).........................26
Auto Heading.................................................................27
Engaging Auto Heading ........................................ 27
Course Adjustment Using the Turn Buttons or Joystick
.............................................................................. 28
To Resume a Heading ......................................... 29
Disengaging Auto Heading .................................... 30
Track Waypoint..............................................................31
Engaging Track Waypoint Mode ........................... 32
Disengaging Track Waypoint Mode ...................... 33
Turn Buttons in Track Waypoint Mode .................. 34
Auto Heading Button in Track Waypoint Mode .... 34
Acknowledging a Turn During a Waypoint Arrival . 34
Waypoint Sequence .............................................. 35
Cruise Control................................................................37
Contingent Operations.......................................................... 38
Port Engine–Only Operation..........................................38
Axius Shift Override—Emergency Procedure................38
Transporting an Axius Boat.................................................. 39
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Mercury Axius System Specifications

General

Brand	Mercury
Model	Axius System
Category	Boating Equipment
Language	English