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Chapter 5: Commissioning the Tiller Pilot 552. Select display illumination level 0 (LAMP 0) on any other SeaTalkinstrument or autopilot control unit.D170-23. The tiller pilot should immediately respond by switching off itsdisplay illumination. If the illumination does not switch off, thereis a cabling fault between the tiller pilot and the instruments orcontrol unit.5 Commissioning the Tiller Pilot5.2 Initial sea trialCAUTION:Failure to carry out the sea trial may result in impaired autopilotperformance on some compass headings.When you have checked that the system is operating correctly, youmust complete a short sea trial to calibrate the compass.The tiller pilot has a built-in calibration capability so you canfine-tune it to suit your boat, its steering system and its dynamicsteering characteristics.As supplied from the factory, the autopilot is calibrated to providesafe, stable control for most boats.• Do not attempt to make any permanent changes to therecommended calibration values until you have completed thesea trial.• You must carry out the initial sea trial in conditions of light windand calm water – so you can assess the autopilot’s performancewithout the influence of strong winds or large waves.