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Dodging obstacles in auto mode – Raymarine autopilot control unit User Manual

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Chapter 2: Basic Operation

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3.

If you do not want to accept the new course at this time, either
press the

disp key or allow the display to timeout (10 seconds), to

return to the pilot page.

4.

To accept the new course at a later time, press

set crs to re-display

the new heading.

5.

Press

auto. A confirmation screen is then displayed. This shows

the new heading and the direction the autopilot will steer (

PORT or

STARBOARD) to achieve the new heading.

6.

Press

auto again. The new heading is then applied and the

autopilot assumes the new course.

Dodging Obstacles in Auto Mode

In order to avoid an obstacle when your vessel is under autopilot
control, select a course change in the appropriate direction (for
example, port 30° = press

–10 three times).

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