Garmin G3X Touch Manual

G3X Pilot’s Guide
™

SYSTEM OVERVIEW
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
EIS
CNS INTERFACE
GPS NAVIGATION
FLIGHT PLANNING
HAZARD AVOIDANCE
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
INTEGRATED AUTOPILOT
ANNUNCIATIONS & ALERTS
APPENDIX
INDEX

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Warnings, Cautions & Notes
WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated upon
the use of the terrain function. The G3X Terrain Proximity feature is NOT
intended to be used as a primary reference for terrain avoidance and does
not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of being aware of surroundings
during flight. The Terrain Proximity feature is only to be used as an aid for ter-
rain avoidance and is not certified for use in applications requiring a certified
terrain awareness system. Terrain data is obtained from third party sources.
Garmin is not able to independently verify the accuracy of the terrain data.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and
understand all aspects of the G3X Pilot’s Guide documentation and the Pilot’s
Operating Handbook of the aircraft. Thoroughly practice basic operation
prior to actual use. During flight operations, carefully compare indications
from the G3X to all available navigation sources, including the information
from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety purposes, always
resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.
WARNING: The displayed minimum safe altitudes (MSAs) are only advisory
in nature and should not be relied upon as the sole source of obstacle and
terrain avoidance information. Always refer to current aeronautical charts
for appropriate minimum clearance altitudes.
WARNING: The altitude calculated by G3X internal GPS receivers is geometric
height above Mean Sea Level and could vary significantly from the altitude
displayed by pressure altimeters. Always use pressure altitude displayed by
the G3X PFD when determining or selecting aircraft altitude.
WARNING: Do not use outdated database information. Databases used in the
G3X system must be updated regularly in order to ensure that the information
remains current. Pilots using any outdated database do so entirely at their
own risk.
WARNING: Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in,
near, or around areas of hazardous weather. Information contained with in
data link weather products may not accurately depict current weather condi-
tions.

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WARNING: Do not use the indicated data link weather product age to
determine the age of the weather information shown by the data link weather
product. Due to time delays inherent in gathering and processing weather
data for data link transmission, the weather information shown by the data
link weather product may be significantly older than the indicated weather
product age.
WARNING: The data contained in the terrain and obstacle databases comes
from government agencies. Garmin accurately processes and cross-validates
the data, but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the data.
WARNING: The illustrations in this guide are only examples. Never use the
G3X to attempt to penetrate a thunderstorm. Both the FAA Advisory Circu-
lar, Subject: Thunderstorms, and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)
recommend avoiding “by at least 20 miles any thunderstorm identified as
severe or giving an intense radar echo.”
WARNING: Because of variation in the earth’s magnetic field, operating the
G3X within the following areas could result in loss of reliable attitude and
heading indications. North of 72° North latitude at all longitudes; South of
70° South latitude at all longitudes; North of 65° North latitude between
longitude 75° W and 120° W. (Northern Canada); North of 70° North latitude
between longitude 70°W and 128°W. (Northern Canada); North of 70° North
latitude between longitude 85° E and 114° E. (Northern Russia); South of
55° South latitude between longitude 120° E and 165° E. (Region south of
Australia and New Zealand)
WARNING: The United States government operates the Global Positioning
System and is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The GPS
system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance
of all GPS equipment. Portions of the Garmin G3X utilize GPS as a precision
electronic NAVigationAID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs, informa-
tion presented by the G3X can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore,
become unsafe.

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WARNING: Do not use basemap (land and water data) information for primary
navigation. Basemap data is intended only to supplement other approved
navigation data sources and should be considered as an aid to enhance situ-
ational awareness.
WARNING: Do not use the approach information provided by the VFR
navigation database residing within the G3X as a means of navigating any
instrument approach. The G3X VFR navigation database is limited to pres-
ent only the waypoints for the final approach leg of a published procedure.
These waypoints and associated course line are made available for monitoring
purposes only.
WARNING: Do not rely solely upon the display of traffic information for
collision avoidance maneuvering. The traffic display does not provide colli-
sion avoidance resolution advisories and does not under any circumstances
or conditions relieve the pilot’s responsibility to see and avoid other aircraft.
WARNING: Do not rely solely upon the display of traffic information to
accurately depict all of the traffic within range of the aircraft. Due to lack
of equipment, poor signal reception, and/or inaccurate information from
aircraft or ground stations, traffic may be present that is not represented on
the display.
WARNING: For safety reasons, G3X operational procedures must be learned
on the ground.
CAUTION: The display uses a lens coated with a special anti-reflective coating
that is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners. CLEANERS
CONTAINING AMMONIA WILL HARM THE ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING. It is
very important to clean the lens using a clean, lint-free cloth and an eyeglass
lens cleaner that is specified as safe for anti-reflective coatings.
CAUTION: The Garmin G3X does not contain any user-serviceable parts.
Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unau-
thorized repairs or modifications could void both the warranty and the pilot’s
authority to operate this device under FAA/FCC regulations.

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Warnings, Cautions & Notes
NOTE: The Garmin G3X has a very high degree of functional integrity. How-
ever, the pilot must recognize that providing monitoring and/or self-test
capability for all conceivable system failures is not practical. Although unlikely,
it may be possible for erroneous operation to occur without a fault indication
shown by the G3X. It is thus the responsibility of the pilot to detect such
an occurrence by means of cross-checking with all redundant or correlated
information available in the cockpit.
NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen
images of the G3X panel and displays, are subject to change and may not
reflect the most current G3X system and aviation databases. Depictions of
equipment may differ slightly from the actual equipment.
NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive
harm. This notice is being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition
65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please
refer to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65.
NOTE: Interference from GPS repeaters operating inside nearby hangars can
cause an intermittent loss of attitude and heading displays while the aircraft
is on the ground. Moving the aircraft more than 100 yards away from the
source of the interference should alleviate the condition.
NOTE: Use of polarized eyewear may cause the flight displays to appear dim
or blank.
NOTE: Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) data is provided by the FAA and
may not be updated outside of normal business hours. Confirm data currency
through alternate sources and contact your local FSS for interpretation of TFR
data.
NOTE: The Garmin G3X system includes products like the GDU 37X and
the GSU 73 that are not TSO-certified products and have not received FAA
approval or endorsement. Consequently the G3X system is not suitable for
installation in type-certificated aircraft.

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Part Number Change Summary
190-01115-00 Initial release
Rev Date Description
A August,
2009
Production Release
B January,
2010
Added System Software Version 2.50 parameters
C March,
2010
System Software Version 2.50-2.60 changes:
• Added message to indicate if config module is missing
• Added warning text to Weight & Balance Page
D June, 2010 System Software Version 2.60-2.70:
• Added support for Integrated Autopilot control and display via the PFD
Page
• Added PFD Setup Menu
• Added second Bearing Pointer to PFD HSI
• Added fuel range ring to map
• Added menu option to XM Page to allow selection of a specific chan-
nel number
System Software Version 2.70-3.00:
• Added Synthetic Vision
• Added mach number to configurable Data Fields
E April,
2011
System Software Version 3.00-3.10:
• Added ability to import/export flight plans using the SD card
• Added Softkeys to Nearest Airports Page to quickly show/hide private
airports and heliports
• Removed ability to adjust Roll Mode reference using the FMS Joystick
System Software Version 3.10-3.20:
• Added ability to display checklist files from SD Card
• Added ability to log data to SD Card
• Added ability to export Track Log and User Waypoints to SD Card
• Added ability to display fuel calculator values in data bar
System Software Version 3.20-4.00:
• Added support for Jeppesen ChartView and geo-referenced FliteCharts
• Added ability to use VNAV when using an external GPS navigation
Source
• Added Softkey to Terrain Page to quickly enabled/disable terrain alerts
• Added display of Navaid frequency to PFD bearing pointer data fields

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Rev Date Description
E April,
2011
System Software Version 4.00-4.10:
• Added support for displaying flight time in databar
System Software Version 4.10 - 5.00 :
• Added support for VOR, localizer, and glideslope modes for integrated
autopilot
• Added option to display trim and flap position on PFD
• Added persistent sky/ground display to PFD
• Added ability to configure and display Vse (blue line) and Vmc (red
line) on PFD airspeed tape for multiengine aircraft
• Added ‘User Selected’ configuration option to allow the position of the
EIS strip to be changed via the Display Setup Page
• Added ability to view EGT/CHT cylinder temperature bar graph on a
single-display system
• Added automatic sync of altimeter setting to local terrain elevation
when FMS Joystick is pressed and held while BARO Softkey is selected
and aircraft is stationary on the ground
• Added display of displaced runway threshold distance to Airport
Review Page
• Added menu options to the Waypoint Page to quickly view the depar-
ture and destination airports
• Added menu option and softkey to the FPL VNAV Page to force a
capture of a VNAV profile
• Added Sirius/XM warning text
• Improved HSI localizer course auto-slew and localizer backcourse
presentation
System Software Version 5.0 - 5.10 :
• Added Fuel Flow to list of configurable data fields
System Software Version 5.10 - 6.00 :
• Added pathways
• Note about VPX Page
F October,
2011
System Software Version 6.00 - 6.10 :
• Added baro minimums altitude reference bug and audio alert to PFD
• Changed CRS Softkey on PFD Page to indicate which course it controls
(LOC, VOR, or OBS).

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Rev Date Description
F October,
2011
System Software Version 6.10 - 6.20 :
• Added remote transponder interface information
• Added ability to switch between internal and external GPS flight plan
sources
• Added optional dedicated Traffic Page
• Added softkey to Map Page to enable/disable traffic display
• Added ability to enable/disable ‘Traffic Not Available’ audio alert
• Added ability to enable/diable traffic data on Synthetic Vision display
• Added ability to change the layout of PFD1 between full-screen and
split-screen in normal mode via the Display Setup Page
• Added arrows to PFD traffic and terrain messages to indicate traffic
and terrain alerts which are outside the Synthetic Vision field of view
• Added display of peak EGT temperature to bar graph display on Engine
Page when Lean Mode is active
• Added softkey to Terrain page
• Changed EGT gauge in EIS strip to display the cylinder with the tem-
perature closest to its own peak value when Lean Mode is active
• Changed AP NAV Softkey on PFD Page to cancel armed GS Mode on
the first press if GPS Mode is active and LOC and GS Modes are both
armed

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Rev Date Description
G May, 2012 System Software Version 6.20 to 6.30:
• Added ability to adjust PFD pitch attitude offset, using the PFD Setup
page.
• Added ability to configure the initial MFD page that is displayed after
powerup, using the Display Setup page.
• Added ability to display synthetic vision field of view on the map.
• Added configurable data fields to display current climb gradient in
percent or altitude gain per nautical mile.
• Added runway number labels to runway extension lines on map.
• Added items to Map Setup page to adjust visibility of water labels, park
and land cover areas, runway numbers, and runway extension lines.
• Simplified requirements for availability of autopilot VNAV mode, and
reduced the need for pilot acknowledgement before VNAV mode can
be activated.
• Changed screenshot utility to be activated when Menu key is pressed
and held.
• Changed selected altitude data field on PFD to flash in conjunction
with armed autopilot VNAV indicator if an altitude has not been
selected prior to VNAV descent.
• Changed Fuel Calculator display on Engine page to show fuel quantity
and pressure gauges if space is available.
• Changed wind direction display on PFD to use system units settings for
heading offset.
• Changed display of XTK data fields to more closely resemble G1000
presentation.
• Improved flight log to more closely match airframe timer, and to
account for time spent with the engine running while on the ground
before or after a flight.
System Software Version 6.30 - 6.40 :
• Added option to display G-meter on PFD.
• Added option to display track-up orientation on PFD HSI.
• Added support for GTS 8xx active traffic system.
• Added support for GNS 480.
H July, 2012 System Software Version 6.40 - 7.00
• Added GDL39 Support
J August,
2012
System Software Version 7.00 - 7.20
• Added TargetTrend™

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Table of Contents
Section 1 System Overview.................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Line Replaceable Units..................................................................................................... 1
G3X Single Display............................................................................................................... 4
G3X Dual Display ................................................................................................................. 5
Split-Screen vs. Full-Screen Configurations ............................................................................ 6
External Navigators (Optional).............................................................................................. 6
Integrated Autopilot (Optional)............................................................................................. 7
1.2 Display Overview .............................................................................................................. 8
1.3 Secure Digital (SD) Cards................................................................................................. 9
1.4 G3X Controls..................................................................................................................... 10
1.5 System Power-up ............................................................................................................ 12
1.6 System Operation ........................................................................................................... 13
Display Operation............................................................................................................... 13
PFD Display Configuration.................................................................................................. 16
G3X System Annunciations................................................................................................. 17
AHRS Operation................................................................................................................. 18
1.7 Accessing System Functionality................................................................................... 19
Menus ............................................................................................................................... 19
Data Entry.......................................................................................................................... 21
Pages................................................................................................................................. 22
Main Page Softkeys ............................................................................................................ 27
Flight Planning Softkeys...................................................................................................... 39
Nearest Page Softkeys ........................................................................................................ 40
1.8 Accessing the Information (INFO) Page ..................................................................... 41
Viewing GPS Receiver Status .............................................................................................. 41
Position.............................................................................................................................. 44
Data Fields and Layout (Full-Screen MFD) ........................................................................... 45
1.9 System Settings................................................................................................................ 46
Transponder....................................................................................................................... 47
Data Bar Fields................................................................................................................... 48
Display............................................................................................................................... 50
Sound................................................................................................................................ 53
Units.................................................................................................................................. 54
Date & Time ....................................................................................................................... 55
Position.............................................................................................................................. 56
Alarms............................................................................................................................... 56
Setting Airport Criteria........................................................................................................ 58
Section 2 Flight Instruments ............................................................................................... 61
2.1 Flight Instruments........................................................................................................... 61
Airspeed Indicator.............................................................................................................. 64
Attitude Indicator............................................................................................................... 66
Altimeter............................................................................................................................ 67

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Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI).............................................................................................. 71
Vertical Deviation Indicator and VNAV Indicator.................................................................. 71
Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) ..................................................................................... 73
Trim and Flap Position Indicators (optional)......................................................................... 86
Heading Strip and Turn Rate Indicator................................................................................. 87
OBS Mode ......................................................................................................................... 88
2.2 Supplemental Flight Data ............................................................................................. 89
Outside Air Temperature ..................................................................................................... 89
Wind Data ......................................................................................................................... 90
2.3 Vertical Navigation (VNAV) ........................................................................................... 91
Using the VNAV Feature ..................................................................................................... 92
Section 3 Engine Indication System................................................................................ 95
3.1 EIS Display & ENG Page ................................................................................................. 95
ENG Page Softkeys (Example Configuration) ....................................................................... 99
3.2 Lean Assist Mode (Optional)......................................................................................... 99
3.3 Fuel Calculator (Optional) ........................................................................................... 103
Fuel Calculator Softkeys.................................................................................................... 105
Confirming Fuel Quantity.................................................................................................. 106
Confirm Fuel Quantity Softkeys......................................................................................... 106
3.4 CAS Messages (Optional) ............................................................................................ 108
Section 4 CNS Interface....................................................................................................... 111
4.1 Auto-tuning Frequencies (Optional) ......................................................................... 111
4.2 Remote Transponder Interface (Optional) .............................................................. 113
Transponder Mode Selection............................................................................................. 116
Entering a Transponder Code............................................................................................ 118
IDENT Function ................................................................................................................ 118
Flight ID Reporting ........................................................................................................... 119
Section 5 GPS Navigation.................................................................................................... 121
5.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................... 121
Compass Arc.................................................................................................................... 121
5.2 Using Map Displays....................................................................................................... 122
Map Page Setup............................................................................................................... 123
Map Range...................................................................................................................... 127
Map Panning ................................................................................................................... 128
Fuel Range Ring............................................................................................................... 130
Measuring Bearing and Distance ...................................................................................... 131
Topography...................................................................................................................... 132
Satellite View ................................................................................................................... 133
Map Page Traffic............................................................................................................... 134
Map Symbols ................................................................................................................... 134

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5.3 Airways............................................................................................................................ 136
5.4 Waypoints ....................................................................................................................... 138
Nearest Information ......................................................................................................... 143
Weather Information........................................................................................................ 145
Intersections .................................................................................................................... 146
NDBs............................................................................................................................... 147
VORs............................................................................................................................... 147
User Waypoints ................................................................................................................ 148
Automatic Waypoint Selection .......................................................................................... 152
5.5 Airspace........................................................................................................................... 153
Airspace Alert Messages................................................................................................... 154
Smart Airspace™............................................................................................................... 154
5.6 Direct-to Navigation Using the G3X ......................................................................... 155
Section 6 Flight Planning..................................................................................................... 159
6.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................... 159
Flight Plan Data Fields...................................................................................................... 160
Manually Switching Between Internal and External Flight Plan Sources.............................. 162
Failure of the External GPS Navigation Source................................................................... 163
6.2 Flight Plan Creation Using the G3X........................................................................... 164
6.3 Flight Plan Storage USing the G3X............................................................................ 166
6.4 Flight Plan Activation Using the G3X........................................................................ 167
6.5 Flight Plan Editing......................................................................................................... 168
Adding Waypoints to an Existing Flight Plan...................................................................... 168
Editing Flight Plan Speed, Fuel, and/or Name.................................................................... 170
Copying Flight Plans......................................................................................................... 173
Deleting Flight Plans ........................................................................................................ 173
Inverting a Flight Plan ...................................................................................................... 175
Importing/Exporting Flight Plans....................................................................................... 176
6.6 Approaches (Without External Navigator Configured) ........................................ 176
Selecting an Approach...................................................................................................... 177
Activating Vectors-to-Final................................................................................................ 180
Section 7 Hazard Avoidance............................................................................................... 183
7.1 Weather Information.................................................................................................... 183
SiriusXM Weather (Optional) ............................................................................................. 185
Using SiriusXM Weather Products...................................................................................... 198
Data Link weather (FIS-B)................................................................................................. 202
7.2 Terrain.............................................................................................................................. 218
Synthetic Vision................................................................................................................ 219
Terrain Information........................................................................................................... 219
Terrain Views.................................................................................................................... 220
Terrain Settings ................................................................................................................ 222
Terrain Alerts.................................................................................................................... 223

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7.3 Traffic Systems............................................................................................................... 226
Traffic Information Service (TIS-A) (Optional)..................................................................... 227
Garmin GTS 800 Traffic (Optional) .................................................................................... 234
Data Link Traffic (GDL 39) (Optional)................................................................................. 241
Section 8 Additional Features........................................................................................... 253
8.1 Synthetic Vision (SVX).................................................................................................. 254
Synthetic Vision Operation................................................................................................ 255
8.2 SafeTaxi®........................................................................................................................ 267
SafeTaxi Cycle Number and Revision................................................................................. 268
8.3 ChartView ....................................................................................................................... 268
Aircraft Symbol................................................................................................................. 271
Chart Range..................................................................................................................... 272
Jeppesen Database-published NOTAMs ............................................................................ 272
8.4 FliteCharts®.................................................................................................................... 273
Aircraft Symbol................................................................................................................. 276
Chart Range..................................................................................................................... 277
FliteCharts Cycle Number and Expiration Date .................................................................. 278
8.5 Airport Directory Data................................................................................................. 278
8.6 SiriusXM Radio Entertainment (Optional)................................................................ 280
Activating SiriusXM Satellite Radio Services ...................................................................... 280
Using SiriusXM Radio........................................................................................................ 281
8.7 Vertical Power (Optional)............................................................................................ 285
8.8 Electronic Checklists (Optional)................................................................................. 287
8.9 Flight Data Logging...................................................................................................... 287
Section 9 Integrated Autopilot (Optional) ................................................................ 289
9.1 Integrated Autopilot Operation ................................................................................ 290
Controls........................................................................................................................... 290
G3X Autopilot Status Box................................................................................................. 293
Integrated Autopilot Modes.............................................................................................. 294
9.2 Vertical Modes ............................................................................................................... 296
Pitch Hold Mode (PIT)....................................................................................................... 297
Selected Altitude Capture mode (ALTS) ............................................................................. 298
Altitude Hold Mode (ALT) ................................................................................................. 299
Vertical Speed Mode (VS) ................................................................................................. 301
Vertical Navigation Mode (VNAV)..................................................................................... 303
Glidepath Mode (GP) (WAAS Only)................................................................................... 307
Glideslope Mode (GS)....................................................................................................... 308
9.3 Lateral Modes ................................................................................................................ 311
Roll Hold Mode (ROL)....................................................................................................... 312
Heading Mode (HDG)....................................................................................................... 313
GPS, VOR & LOC Modes ................................................................................................... 314

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Approaches without Vertical Guidance.............................................................................. 319
Approaches with Lateral + Vertical Guidance .................................................................... 323
Coupled Approach............................................................................................................ 327
9.4 Integrated Autopilot Alerts ........................................................................................ 328
Section 10 Annunciations & Alerts................................................................................. 329
10.1 Miscellaneous Message Advisories......................................................................... 329
10.2 System Status Messages (INFO Page) .................................................................... 331
10.3 Aural Alerts................................................................................................................... 336
10.4 PFD Annunciations and Alerting Functions........................................................... 336
Uncertain Heading ........................................................................................................... 336
External Navigator Messages (Optional)............................................................................ 337
CAS Messages (Optional) ................................................................................................. 337
Terrain Annunciations....................................................................................................... 339
Traffic Annunciations ........................................................................................................ 340
Integrated Autopilot Alerts (Optional) ............................................................................... 340
Vertical Power Fault Indications ........................................................................................ 342
Section 11 Appendices......................................................................................................... 343
Appendix A: Data Field Options ....................................................................................... 343
Appendix B: Utilities ........................................................................................................... 349
Flight Log......................................................................................................................... 349
Track Log ......................................................................................................................... 351
Heading Line.................................................................................................................... 355
Weight & Balance ............................................................................................................ 356
EPE Circle ........................................................................................................................ 358
Proximity Waypoints ......................................................................................................... 358
Appendix C: SD Card Use and Databases ....................................................................... 361
Installing and Removing SD Cards .................................................................................... 361
G3X Databases ................................................................................................................ 362
Updating G3X Databases ................................................................................................. 365
Exporting Track Logs and User Waypoints.......................................................................... 368
Importing/Exporting Flight Plans....................................................................................... 368
Flight Data Logging.......................................................................................................... 369
Appendix D: Map Datum and Location Formats........................................................... 371
Map Datums.................................................................................................................... 371
Location Formats.............................................................................................................. 371
Appendix E: General TIS-A Information.......................................................................... 373
TIS-A vs. TAS/TCAS ........................................................................................................... 373
TIS-A Limitations.............................................................................................................. 373

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Appendix F: Abnormal Operation .................................................................................... 377
Loss of GPS Position......................................................................................................... 377
Hazard Display with Loss of GPS Position.......................................................................... 377
G3X System Failure Annunciations.................................................................................... 378
Unusual Attitudes............................................................................................................. 379
Reversionary Mode (Full-Screen)....................................................................................... 380
Failure of the External GPS Navigation Source................................................................... 380
Synthetic Vision Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 382
Appendix G: Display Symbols ........................................................................................... 383
VFR Symbols .................................................................................................................... 383
IFR Symbols ..................................................................................................................... 384
Airspace Symbols ............................................................................................................. 386
Appendix H: Glossary.......................................................................................................... 389
Appendix I: License Agreement and Warranty.............................................................. 395
Contact Garmin................................................................................................................ 395
Software License Agreement............................................................................................. 395
Limited Warranty.............................................................................................................. 395
AOPA Airport Directory Notice .......................................................................................... 396
AC-U-KWIK LICENSE AGREEMENT.................................................................................... 397
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service Agreement ....................................................................... 397
Weather Data Warranty.................................................................................................... 397
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