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Accessing Dealer Mode on a Garmin Autopilot

After the initial set up of an autopilot system, the Dealer Autopilot Setup menus will no longer display. If fine-tune heading adjustments, or the need to rerun the sea trial, or other adjustments to settings are required, enter the GHC™ autopilot controller into Dealer Mode to access menu settings.  


GHC™ 20 Autopilot Controller Dealer Mode


To set the GHC 20 in Dealer Mode from the Heading screen, press Menu > Set up > System > System Information - press and hold the center soft key button for five seconds until Dealer Mode appears. Press the back button twice.  Dealer Autopilot Setup now displays.


If the option for Dealer Autopilot Configuration (GHC 10) or Dealer Autopilot Setup (GHC 20) is available on the Setup screen, then the mode is enabled, and can be selected.


Accessing Dealer Mode with a GHC 20 Autopilot Controller Video


GHC™ 50 Autopilot Controller Dealer Mode


The GHC 50 has Autopilot Setup and does not require extra steps to access Dealer Mode. 

From the main screen, press the three dots > Autopilot Setup > Autopilot Installation, and press OK to the caution message. The following options display under Autopilot Installation. 

  • Wizards

  • Speed Source Setup

  • Steering system Setup

  • Compass Setup

  • Autopilot tuning

  • Restore Defaults


Compatible Chartplotter Autopilot Installation Setup


You can also access dealer mode from a compatible Chartplotter or MFD. 

From the Autopilot screen, select Options > Autopilot Setup > Autopilot Installation Setup > Yes. 


Accessing Autopilot Installation Setup with a Compatible Chartplotter