How do I set a Bushnell Tour V4 rangefinder to stay on golf mode?
Answer
On many Bushnell Tour V4 units, mode and unit settings are chosen by cycling the display through Yards/Meters with Slope ON or OFF, then releasing at the golf combination you want. If the unit keeps leaving golf mode, re-enter the setting sequence carefully and confirm Slope and units match what you need before measuring again.
Before you start: stop right away if…
- Do not stare into the laser aperture or point the rangefinder at eyes.
Follow these steps
Power on and enter the unit/mode cycle
Turn the Tour V4 on, then use the mode or unit control as described in your model’s guide so the display begins cycling through unit and Slope combinations.
You should see: The screen steps through Yards and Meters options with Slope ON and Slope OFF.
Stop on the golf yardage setting you need
Wait for the cycle to reach Yards + Slope ON, Yards + Slope OFF, Meters + Slope ON, or Meters + Slope OFF, and release or confirm on the golf-oriented combination you want to keep.
You should see: The chosen yards/meters and Slope state remain on screen instead of jumping to another mode.
Test that golf mode stays selected
Power the unit off and on again, then take a short distance reading on a flag or known target to confirm it still behaves in golf mode.
You should see: The rangefinder stays on the saved golf unit/Slope setting after restart.
Retry after a battery reseat if it still changes
If the setting will not stick, remove the battery for about 30 seconds, reinstall it firmly, set yards again, and repeat the mode cycle once more.
You should see: The display holds the golf setting, or you see a clear pattern that it resets every power cycle and may need service.
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Extra tips
What to look for: Whether the display cycles through Yards + Slope ON, Yards + Slope OFF, Meters + Slope ON, and Meters + Slope OFF, and which combination remains after you stop pressing.
Before you change anything: Confirm the model is a Bushnell Tour V4 (or Tour V4 Shift if labeled that way). Note whether Slope is supposed to be ON or OFF for your course rules. Have a fresh battery ready if the display is dim or unstable. Do not force buttons or open the housing beyond the battery door.