Autopilot

WARNING

You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel. The autopilot is a tool that enhances your capability to operate your boat. It does not relieve you of the responsibility of safely operating your boat. Avoid navigational hazards and never leave the helm unattended.

Always be prepared to promptly regain manual control of your boat.

Learn to operate the autopilot on calm and hazard-free open water.

Use caution when operating the autopilot near hazards in the water, such as docks, pilings, and other boats.

Pairing With an Autopilot

You can pair your watch with a compatible Garmin autopilot to steer your vessel from your watch.

1. Bring your quatix watch within 3 m (10 ft.) of the marine device.
2. From the watch face, press , and select Autopilot.
3. Set your compatible Garmin autopilot helm control to search for a remote control.

See your autopilot helm control owner's manual for more information.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions on both devices to complete the pairing process.

After you pair the devices, they connect automatically when turned on, within range, and the app is open on the watch.

NOTE: If you need to pair with another autopilot helm control, in the Autopilot app, hold and select Settings > Pair New.

Controlling the Autopilot

1. From the watch face, press , and select Autopilot.
2. Select an option:
   • To engage the autopilot heading hold, hold a steady course, press , and release the helm.
   • To change the heading, with the autopilot engaged, press for starboard and for port.
   • To change the steering mode, hold , select Steering Mode, and select an option.
   • To perform a steering pattern, hold , select Pattern Steering, and select a pattern.

   NOTE: You can change the steering patterns available on your watch from your autopilot.

   • To take the helm and place the autopilot in standby mode, press .