Mercury Axius - Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 - Getting to Know the Joystick Piloting System
Features and Controls............................................................... 2
Vessel Personality.............................................................. 2
Instrumentation................................................................... 2
VesselView..................................................................... 2
SmartCraft Digital Instruments....................................... 2
System Link Digital Instruments..................................... 3
Electronic Helm Steering.................................................... 3
Joystick—Basic Operation.................................................. 4
Engine Guardian Strategy.................................................. 4
Premier Features (If Equipped).................................................. 4
Chartplotter Requirements.................................................. 4
VesselView Autopilot Screen.............................................. 5
Trackpad Buttons with the Power Icon............................... 5
Autopilot Trackpad Lights................................................... 5
Autopilot Modes.................................................................. 6
Section 2 - On the Water
Getting Started........................................................................... 8
Starting the Engine............................................................. 8
Traditional Maneuvering with Steering and Thrust............. 8
To Maneuver the Boat in Forward or Reverse............... 8
To Steer the Boat in Tight Turns at Low Speeds............8
To Spin the Boat at Low Speeds.................................... 8
Digital Throttle and Shift (DTS) Features............................ 9
Transfer (Boats Equipped with Dual Helms)................ 10
Dock Mode................................................................... 10
Throttle‑Only Mode....................................................... 11
Single‑Lever Mode....................................................... 12
Synchronizing Engines................................................. 12
Single Engine Operation................................................... 12
Maneuvering with the Joystick.......................................... 13
Centering the Drives after Joystick Operation.............. 14
Moving the ERC Handles while in Joystick Mode........ 14
Auto Trim.......................................................................... 14
Premier Features (If Equipped)................................................ 15
VesselView Autopilot Screen............................................ 15
Skyhook Station Keeping.................................................. 15
Important Safety Considerations.................................. 16
Engaging Skyhook........................................................16
Disengaging Skyhook................................................... 17
Using Skyhook..............................................................17
Response Settings............................................................ 18
Autopilot Modes................................................................ 18
Auto Heading.................................................................... 18
Engaging Auto Heading................................................18
Course Adjustment Using the Turn Buttons or
Joystick......................................................................... 19
To Resume a Heading .................................................20
Disengaging Auto Heading........................................... 20
Track Waypoint................................................................. 21
Engaging Track Waypoint Mode.................................. 22
Disengaging Track Waypoint Mode.............................. 23
Turn Buttons in Track Waypoint Mode......................... 23
Auto Heading Button in Track Waypoint Mode ............ 23
Acknowledging a Turn During a Waypoint Arrival........ 23
Waypoint Sequence..................................................... 24
Cruise Control................................................................... 25
Helm Transfer.......................................................................... 26
Requesting Helm Transfer................................................ 26
Helm Transfer and Autopilot............................................. 26
Battery Information................................................................... 27
Long Term Battery Storage & Maintenance
Recommendations............................................................ 27
Recommissioning......................................................... 27
Transporting a Joystick Piloting Boat....................................... 27
Section 3 - Troubleshooting
Single Engine Operation.......................................................... 30
Port Engine–Only Operation.................................................... 30
Shift Override—Emergency Procedure.................................... 30
Check VesselView First........................................................... 31
Diagnosing DTS Problems....................................................... 31
Engine Guardian System......................................................... 31
Troubleshooting Charts............................................................ 31
Joystick............................................................................. 31
Electronic Remote Controls.............................................. 32
Steering System............................................................... 33
Trackpad Features............................................................ 33
AutoPilot........................................................................... 33
Skyhook............................................................................ 34
Section 4 - Customer Assistance Information
Owner Service Assistance....................................................... 36
Local Repair Service.......................................................... 36
Service Away From Home..................................................36
Stolen Power Package....................................................... 36
Attention Required After Submersion................................. 36
Replacement Service Parts................................................ 36