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Chapter 2: Using the Tiller Pilot 7Chapter 2: Using the Tiller Pilot2.1 OverviewWARNING:Passage making under autopilot control is an enjoyableexperience that can, if you are not careful, lead to the relaxationof the permanent watch. Always maintain a permanent watch nomatter how clear the sea may appear to be.• The tiller pilot always powers up in Standby mode (indicated by aflashing ‘C’ alongside the boat’s current compass heading).• The tiller pilot is controlled using simple push-button operations,all of which are confirmed with a short beep. In addition to themain single key functions, there are several dual key operations.• To select automatic steering:• steady the boat on the required heading• place the pushrod over the tiller pin (if necessary, extend orretract the pushrod using the -1, +1, -10, and +10 keys)• press auto: the display will then show an ‘A’ alongside thecurrent heading• To return to manual steering at any time:• press standby• remove the pushrod from the tiller pin• You can use the -1, +1, -10, and +10 keys to make course changeswhen the boat is under autopilot control.2 Using the Tiller PilotD355-2