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Max. Speed settings, where applicable, before performing the autotune procedure (Performing the Autotune Procedure). Autopilot Tuning Settings To open the general autopilot tuning settings, select Menu > Setup > Dealer Autopilot Setup. Acceleration Limiter: Allows you to limit the speed of autopilot- controlled turns. You can increase the percentage to limit the turn rate, and decrease the percentage to allow higher turn rates. Speed Source Settings NOTE: Speed source settings are available only for power boats. To open the speed source settings, select Menu > Setup > Dealer Autopilot Setup > Speed Source Setup. Speed Source: Allows you to select the speed source. Verify Tachometer: Allows you to compare the RPM readings on the helm control with the tachometers on the dashboard of your boat. Planing RPM: Allows you to adjust the RPM reading on the helm control at the point when your boat transitions from displacement to planing speed. If the value does not match the value on the helm control, you can adjust the value. Planing Speed: Allows you to adjust the planing speed of your boat. If the value does not match the value on the helm control, you can adjust the value. Low RPM Limit: Allows you to adjust the lowest RPM point of your boat. If the value does not match the value on the helm control, you can adjust the value. High RPM Limit: Allows you to adjust the highest RPM point of your boat. If the value does not match the value on the helm control, you can adjust the value. Max. Speed: Allows you to adjust the maximum speed of your boat. If the value does not match the value on the helm control, you can adjust the value. Rudder Gain Settings NOTE: If you set these values too high or too low, the autopilot may become overactive, attempting to constantly adjust the heading at the slightest deviation. An overactive autopilot can cause excess wear on the pump and drain the battery at a faster-than-normal rate. Select Menu > Setup > Dealer Autopilot Setup > Rudder Gains. NOTE: These settings apply only to sailboats, displacement-hull powerboats, and powerboats with the speed source set to None. Gain: Allows you to adjust how tightly the rudder holds a heading and makes turns. Counter Gain: Allows you to adjust how tightly the rudder corrects turn overshoot. If you set this value too low, the autopilot can overshoot a turn when attempting to counter the original turn. NOTE: These settings apply only to planing-hull powerboats with the speed source set to Tach. - NMEA 2000 or Proprietary or GPS. Low Speed: Allows you to set the rudder gain for low speeds. This setting applies when the vessel operates below planing speed. Low Speed Counter: Allows you to set the rudder gain countercorrection for low speeds. This setting applies when the vessel operates below planing speed. High Speed: Allows you to set the rudder gain for high speeds. This setting applies when the vessel operates above planing speed. High Speed Counter: Allows you to set the rudder gain countercorrection for high speeds. This setting applies when the vessel operates above planing speed. Steering System Settings To open the steering system settings, select Menu > Setup > Dealer Autopilot Setup > Steering System Setup. Verify Steering Dir.: Allows you to set the direction the rudder must move to turn the vessel to port and to starboard. You can test and reverse the steering direction if necessary. Registering Your Device Help us better support you by completing our online registration today. • Go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Contacting Garmin Product Support • Go to www.garmin.com/support and click Contact Support for in-country support information. • In the USA, call (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. • In the UK, call 0808 2380000. • In Europe, call +44 (0) 870.8501241. Garmin® and the Garmin logo are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. GHP™, GHC™, and Reactor™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. NMEA®, NMEA 2000®, and the NMEA 2000 logo are trademarks of the National Marine Electronics Association. © 2014 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries www.garmin.com/support