Furuno NAVpilot NAVpilot-500 - Manual (Page 37)

3. STEERING MODES
3-18
3.5.2 Dodging in AUTO or NAV mode
1. Press the [PORT] or [STBD] key down to change the course until the boat
finishes to avoid the obstruction.
The equipment goes into the DODGE mode and the audible alarm sounds when
one of the above keys is operated, to alert you to dodge operation. Note also
that “DODG” appears on the display.
Note: Press the [PORT] and [STBD] keys together to fix the course setting
value.
DODG
Course set
359
359.9
DODGE mode
Heading from
heading sensor
Rudder angle
HDG
M
RUDDER
0
40 20 10 40 20 10
Heading mode
M: Magnetic
T: True
Dodge mode display 2
2. Release the key pressed to return to the previous mode (AUTO or NAV).
You can operate the autopilot with the status before the DODGE mode.