Getting Started; Knowing Your Remote - MINN KOTA ULTERRA Owner's Manual

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LAYOUT
The i-Pilot remote is divided into four sections: Manual Control, Tracks, Spot-Lock, and Cruise Control/AutoPilot. Buttons in
the Manual Control section of the remote do not require a GPS signal to operate and give you full, immediate control over steering,
speed and prop functions similar to a CoPilot. All other buttons require a minimum GPS signal strength of one bar in order to operate.
Buttons located in the Tracks section are used for track recording and playback. Spot-Lock buttons are located in the Spot-Lock
section. Cruise Control/AutoPilot are located in the Cruise Control/AutoPilot section.
COnsTRUCTIOn
The remote is waterproof and fl oats.
RAngE
The range of the remote will be greatly reduced if it is used near or mounted to any metal object including aluminum or steel. It is also
recommended that the front end of the remote not be obstructed during use.
bATTERY LIfE
Remote battery life is subject to frequency of use and is especially impacted by how often the LCD backlight is used.
When the remote battery is low, will appear on the remote LCD. The Backlight button will be disabled when is displayed to
conserve battery power.
POWER
When a button is pressed on the remote it will automatically turn on. To turn the remote of press and hold for three seconds. The
remote will automatically turn itself of thirty minutes after the last button press if a learned i-Pilot controller is powered up and within
transmitting range. The remote will turn of after three seconds if the i-Pilot controller is powered down or out of transmitting range.
KEYPAd LOCK
The user can lock the keypad during use to help avoid accidental key activations. To lock or unlock the keypad, press and hold for
3 seconds. When the keypad is locked, will appear on the remote LCD. Note that the keypad is always unlocked when the remote is
i rst turned on.
mOTOR bATTERY sTATUs
The motor battery status graphic on the remote ( ) will display trolling motor battery voltage. When the prop is on, the
battery voltage will not display. The battery voltage meter will reappear once prop is of. This is to ensure that accurate battery charge
information is communicated.
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