Autopilot
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.
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From the watch face, press
, and select
Autopilot.
After you pair the devices, they connect automatically when turned on, within range, and the app is open on the watch.
and select
.
Controlling the Autopilot
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From the watch face, press
, and select
Autopilot.
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Select an option:
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To engage the autopilot heading hold, hold a steady course, press
, and release the helm.
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To change the heading, with the autopilot engaged, press
for starboard and
for port.
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To change the steering mode, hold
, select
Steering Mode, and select an option.
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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
.
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