Garmin G3X Touch Manual

G3X Touch
™
Pilot's Guide

SYSTEM OVERVIEW
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
EIS
CNS INTERFACE
GPS NAVIGATION
FLIGHT PLANNING
HAZARD AVOIDANCE
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
AFCS
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 Touch 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 surround-
ings during flight. The Terrain Proximity feature is only to be used as an aid
for terrain 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 Touch 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 Touch 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 Touch 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 Touch PFD when determining or selecting aircraft alti-
tude.
WARNING: Do not use outdated database information. Databases used in
the G3X Touch 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 Pilots using any outdated database do so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 within
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 deter-
mine 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 Touch to attempt to penetrate a thunderstorm. Both the FAA Advisory
Circular, 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 Touch within the following areas could result in loss of reliable 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 Touch utilize GPS as a
precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs,
information presented by the G3X Touch 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 situational awareness.
WARNING: Do not use the approach information provided by the VFR navi-
gation database residing within the G3X Touch as a means of navigating any
instrument approach. The G3X Touch VFR navigation database is limited to
present 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 col-
lision avoidance maneuvering. The traffic display does not provide collision
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 Touch operational procedures must be
learned on the ground.
CAUTION: The display uses a lens with a special coating that may be
sensitive to abrasive cleaners, etc. CLEANERS CONTAINING AMMONIA OR
SOLVENTS MAY HARM THIS COATING. It is very important to clean the lens
using a clean, lint-free cloth (such as the Garmin cleaning cloth). Avoid any
chemical cleaners or solvents that can damage plastic components.
CAUTION: The Garmin G3X Touch does not contain any user-serviceable
parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center.
Unauthorized 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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NOTE: The Garmin G3X Touch has a very high degree of functional integrity.
However, 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 Touch. 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 Touch panel and displays, are subject to change and may
not reflect the most current G3XTouch system and aviation databases. Depic-
tions 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 Touch system includes products like the GDU 45X,
GDU 46X, GDU 470, and the GSU 73 that are not TSO-certified products and
have not received FAA approval or endorsement. Consequently, the G3X
Touch system is not suitable for installation in type-certificated aircraft.

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NOTE: Unless otherwise specified, all screen images contained within this
document are taken from the GDU 46Xdisplay. The GDU 45X and GDU 470
screen images will vary slightly from the GDU 46X.
NOTE: The GDU 4XX automatically logs flight data including, but not limited
to, primary flight data, engine parameters, and system status information. This
data can be downloaded to an SD card, when the aircraft is on the ground.
The downloaded data can be viewed using common computer software.
It is not possible to disable the logging of this data or to manually delete
logged data. Logged data will be stored only on the GDU 4XX and will not
be transmitted or transferred to Garmin or to any other third party, with
the exception of government agencies investigating an accident or incident
involving your aircraft and/or the parties to any resulting legal proceedings
that may be related to the aircraft accident or incident.
NOTE: The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned
by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license.

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1. FCC
Contains FCC ID: QOQWT32I
NOTE
The GMA 245 and GMA 245R complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
2. IC
Contains IC: 5123A-BGTWT32I
NOTE
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes RSS sans licence d’Industrie Canada. Son
fonctionnement est soumis aux conditions suivantes : (1) cet appareil ne doit pas causer
d’interférences et (2) doit accepter toute interférence,y compris les interférences pouvant
entraîner un fonctionnement indésirable de l’appareil.
RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. This transmitter meets both portable and mobile limits as demonstrated
in the RF Exposure Analysis.This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter except in accordance with FCC multi-transmitter product
procedures.
Énoncé sur l'exposition aux rayonnements RF
Cet appareil est conforme à la réglementation FCC relative aux limites d'exposition aux
radiations applicables en environnement non contrôlé. L’utilisateur doit suivre les directives
d’opération spécifique à la conformité sur l’évitement de l’exposition aux rayonnements RF.
Cet émetteur répond aux limites d’émission pour les appareils portables et mobiles, comme
démontré dans l’analyse d’exposition RF. Cet émetteur ne doit pas être placé ou utilisé en
conjonction avec d'autres antennes ou émetteurs, sauf en conformité aux procédures de
produits multiémetteurs de la FCC.

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Anatel Warning (GMA 245/245R)
Este equipamento não tem direito ã proteção contra interferência prejudicial e não pode
causar interferência em sistemas devidamente autorizados.

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Part Number Change Summary
190-001754-00 Initial release
Rev Date Description
A March, 2014 Production Release
B December, 2014 Added GDU 45X, VIRB Video Input, Ant+, Connext.
C December, 2014 Fixed tabs.
D March, 2015 Added Electronic Stability Protection, Connext updates,
Bluetooth Limitations, Carbon Monoxide Detector, Pulse
Oximeter, Glide Range Ring, Best Airport Bearing Pointer.
E May, 2015 Added Flight Director Configuration.
F April, 2016 Added GMA 245/245R info, miscellaneous updates.
G September, 2016 Added G5 AHRS redundancy
Added new Data Bar fields
Create Waypoints from current position using Info page
Added on-screen volume controls for COM radios, intercom,
Bluetooth audio, and music input
Round Gauges available for PFD instruments
Bluetooth on GMA 245R rackmount radios can be disabled
remotely
Added Best Airport Line
Added Target Trend on Moving Map
Revised description of ESP arming altitudes and use of
AFCS Level mode
H December, 2016 Added enhanced engine monitoring capabilities
Added airspace altitude overlays
Updated Appendix A. Changed DST data field to DIST
Updated Appendix A. Added DISTD data field.
J March, 2017 Added GDU 470 functionality, miscellaneous updates.

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K May, 2018 Added Anatel Statement
Added GMC 507 autopilot mode controller support
Added QWERTY keyboard option
Added Standard Rate Turn Bank Angle Pointers
Added GDL 51/51R and GDL 52/52R support
Added display of AFCS preflight test (PFT) status
L March, 2019 Updated CAS messages
Updated Lightning Detector information
Updated TRK mode information
Clarified Connext information
Clarified LVL mode information
VNAV configuration updates
VNAV deviation indicator updated
VFR annunciation for HSI
Added note regarding disengagement of autopilot when
MET switch is used
Added note regarding IAS mode engagement while on
ground
Added note regarding TAWS suppressed warnings at
marked user waypoints
VRP symbology updated
Added flight plan transfer to GNS/GTN
Added support for FIS-B Cloud Tops Forecast, Icing Forecast,
Lightning, and Turbulence
Updated colors for Icing Forecast
Updated 'Satellite Mosaic' text to 'Cloud Tops'
Updated 'Severe' icing level text to 'Heavy'
Miscellaneous updates for software v. 8.20

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Table of Contents
Section 1 System Overview .................................................................................................. 1
1.1 Line Replaceable Units..................................................................................................... 1
G3X Touch System.............................................................................................................. 11
External Navigators (Optional) ........................................................................................... 12
ADS-B Devices (Optional) ................................................................................................... 14
Automatic Flight Control System (Optional)......................................................................... 14
1.2 Display Overview ............................................................................................................ 15
1.3 Secure Digital (SD) Cards............................................................................................... 17
1.4 System Power-up ............................................................................................................ 18
1.5 System Operation ........................................................................................................... 19
Split Mode ......................................................................................................................... 19
PFD/MFD Display Configuration.......................................................................................... 21
AHRS Operation................................................................................................................. 25
1.6 Accessing System Functionality................................................................................... 27
Menus ............................................................................................................................... 27
Data Entry.......................................................................................................................... 27
Pages................................................................................................................................. 29
1.7 Accessing Additional Information ............................................................................... 31
Viewing GPS Receiver Status .............................................................................................. 31
Position.............................................................................................................................. 34
Transponder....................................................................................................................... 35
Data Bar Setup................................................................................................................... 36
General Display information ............................................................................................... 38
Display setup ..................................................................................................................... 40
Units Setup........................................................................................................................ 44
Time Setup......................................................................................................................... 45
Map Setup......................................................................................................................... 45
Position Setup.................................................................................................................... 45
Alarms Setup ..................................................................................................................... 45
Airspace Setup................................................................................................................... 47
Bluetooth Setup ................................................................................................................. 47
PFD Setup.......................................................................................................................... 47
Navigation Setup ............................................................................................................... 47
Keyboard Setup.................................................................................................................. 48
Section 2 Flight Instruments ............................................................................................... 49
2.1 Flight Instruments........................................................................................................... 49
Airspeed Indicator.............................................................................................................. 52
Attitude Indicator............................................................................................................... 54
Altimeter............................................................................................................................ 57
Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI).............................................................................................. 61
Vertical Deviation Indicator and VNAV Indicator.................................................................. 62
Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)..................................................................................... 65
Trim and Flap Position Indicators (optional)......................................................................... 77

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Turn Rate Indicator............................................................................................................. 77
OBS Mode ......................................................................................................................... 78
2.2 Supplemental Flight Data ............................................................................................. 79
Outside Air Temperature ..................................................................................................... 79
Wind Data ......................................................................................................................... 80
User Timer.......................................................................................................................... 81
Angle of Attack (AOA)........................................................................................................ 82
2.3 Vertical Navigation (VNAV) ............................................................................................ 84
Using the VNAV Feature ..................................................................................................... 85
VNAV Paired With GTN....................................................................................................... 88
Section 3 Engine Indication System................................................................................ 91
3.1 EIS Display & ENG Page ................................................................................................. 91
3.2 Multi-Engine Indications (Optional)............................................................................ 94
Propeller Sync Indicator...................................................................................................... 94
3.3 Lean Assist Mode (Optional)......................................................................................... 96
3.4 Fuel Calculator (Optional) ........................................................................................... 100
3.5 CAS Messages (Optional) ............................................................................................ 101
Section 4 CNS Interface........................................................................................................ 103
4.1 CNS interface ................................................................................................................. 103
4.2 Auto-tuning Frequencies (Optional) ......................................................................... 104
4.3 COM Radio (Optional) .................................................................................................. 106
Automatic Squelch ........................................................................................................... 109
Error Messages ................................................................................................................ 109
4.4 GMA 245/245R (Optional) ............................................................................................ 112
Audio/Intercom Page........................................................................................................ 114
Radios Tab ....................................................................................................................... 114
Intercom Tab .................................................................................................................... 119
Phone & Media Tab .......................................................................................................... 122
Music Input Tab................................................................................................................ 132
DME Tuning ..................................................................................................................... 134
4.5 Remote Transponder Interface (Optional) .............................................................. 135
Transponder CODE and Mode Selection............................................................................ 136
ADS-B Out ....................................................................................................................... 138
Flight ID Reporting........................................................................................................... 139
Additional Transponder Messages..................................................................................... 139
Section 5 GPS Navigation.................................................................................................... 141
5.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................... 141
Compass Arc.................................................................................................................... 141
5.2 Using Map Displays....................................................................................................... 142
Map Page Setup............................................................................................................... 143
Map Range...................................................................................................................... 146

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Map Panning ................................................................................................................... 147
Fuel Range Ring............................................................................................................... 149
Glide Range Ring ............................................................................................................. 150
Best Airport Bearing Pointer.............................................................................................. 152
Best Airport Line............................................................................................................... 153
Selected Altitude Intercept Arc.......................................................................................... 154
Measuring Bearing and Distance ...................................................................................... 154
Topography...................................................................................................................... 155
Map Page Traffic............................................................................................................... 156
Map Symbols ................................................................................................................... 156
5.3 Airways............................................................................................................................ 158
5.4 Waypoints ....................................................................................................................... 160
Automatic Waypoint Selection .......................................................................................... 163
Nearest Information ......................................................................................................... 163
Weather Information........................................................................................................ 165
Intersections .................................................................................................................... 165
NDBs............................................................................................................................... 166
VORs............................................................................................................................... 167
User Waypoints ................................................................................................................ 167
5.5 Airspace........................................................................................................................... 170
Airspace Alert Messages................................................................................................... 170
Smart Airspace™ and Altitude Overlays.............................................................................. 170
5.6 Direct-to Navigation Using the G3X Touch.............................................................. 173
Section 6 Flight Planning..................................................................................................... 175
6.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................... 175
Flight Plan Data Fields...................................................................................................... 176
Manually Switching Between Internal and External Flight Plan Sources.............................. 176
Failure of the External GPS Navigation Source................................................................... 176
6.2 Flight Plan Creation Using the G3X Touch ............................................................... 177
6.3 Flight Plan Storage Using the G3X Touch ................................................................ 179
6.4 Flight Plan Activation Using the G3X Touch............................................................ 180
6.5 Flight Plan Editing......................................................................................................... 181
Adding Waypoints to an Existing Flight Plan...................................................................... 181
Editing Flight Plan Speed, Fuel, and/or Name.................................................................... 182
Copying Flight Plans......................................................................................................... 184
Deleting Flight Plans ........................................................................................................ 184
Inverting a Flight Plan ...................................................................................................... 185
Importing/Exporting Flight Plans....................................................................................... 186
6.6 Approaches (Without External Navigator Configured) ........................................ 187
Selecting an Approach...................................................................................................... 188
Activating Vectors-to-Final................................................................................................ 189

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Section 7 Hazard Avoidance............................................................................................... 191
7.1 Weather Information.................................................................................................... 191
Weather Sources.............................................................................................................. 191
Data Link Weather (Optional) ........................................................................................... 192
7.2 Terrain.............................................................................................................................. 218
Synthetic Vision................................................................................................................ 219
Terrain Information........................................................................................................... 219
Terrain Views.................................................................................................................... 219
Terrain Settings ................................................................................................................ 221
Terrain Alerts.................................................................................................................... 222
7.3 Traffic Systems............................................................................................................... 224
Traffic Source ................................................................................................................... 224
Traffic Prioritization .......................................................................................................... 225
Traffic Information Service (TIS-A) (Optional)..................................................................... 226
Garmin GTS 800 Traffic (Optional) .................................................................................... 231
Data Link Traffic (Optional) ............................................................................................... 238
Section 8 Additional Features........................................................................................... 251
8.1 Synthetic Vision (SVX).................................................................................................. 252
Synthetic Vision Operation................................................................................................ 254
8.2 SafeTaxi®........................................................................................................................ 265
SafeTaxi Cycle Number and Revision................................................................................. 266
8.3 ChartView ....................................................................................................................... 266
Aircraft Symbol................................................................................................................. 268
Chart Range..................................................................................................................... 268
Navigation Database-published NOTAMs.......................................................................... 269
8.4 FliteCharts®.................................................................................................................... 270
Aircraft Symbol................................................................................................................. 273
Chart Range..................................................................................................................... 273
FliteCharts Cycle Number and Expiration Date .................................................................. 273
8.5 Airport Directory Data................................................................................................. 273
8.6 SiriusXM Radio Entertainment (Optional)................................................................ 275
Activating SiriusXM Satellite Radio Services ...................................................................... 275
Using SiriusXM Radio........................................................................................................ 276
8.7 Vertical Power (Optional)............................................................................................ 277
8.8 Electronic Checklists (Optional)................................................................................. 279
8.9 Flight Data Logging...................................................................................................... 280
8.10 VIRB Video Input.......................................................................................................... 280
8.11 Connext Cockpit Connectivity.................................................................................. 287
8.12 Electronic Stability & Protection (ESP-X).................................................................. 293
Roll Engagement.............................................................................................................. 295
Pitch Engagement............................................................................................................ 297
Airspeed Protection.......................................................................................................... 298
8.13 Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector (Optional) ......................................................... 299

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8.14 Pulse Oximeter (Optional) ........................................................................................ 300
Section 9 Automatic Flight Control Systems (Optional).................................... 301
AFCS System Architecture ................................................................................................ 301
G3X Touch AFCS Installations Options .............................................................................. 303
Control Wheel Steering (CWS) (Optional).......................................................................... 303
G3X Touch AFCS Status Box ............................................................................................. 304
9.1 AFCS Operation.............................................................................................................. 305
AFCS PRE-FLIGHT Actions................................................................................................. 306
AFCS Controls.................................................................................................................. 307
Flight Director Operation.................................................................................................. 313
9.2 Vertical Modes ................................................................................................................ 322
Pitch Hold Mode (PIT)....................................................................................................... 324
Selected Altitude Capture Mode (ALTS)............................................................................. 325
Vertical Speed Mode (VS) ................................................................................................. 327
Indicated Airspeed Mode (IAS).......................................................................................... 328
Vertical Navigation Mode (VNAV)..................................................................................... 329
VNAV Target Altitude Capture Mode (ALTV) ...................................................................... 331
Glidepath Mode (GP) (with external WAAS enabled IFR navigator ONLY)........................... 332
Glideslope Mode (GS)....................................................................................................... 333
Go Around (GA) and Takeoff (TO) Modes .......................................................................... 334
9.3 Lateral Modes ................................................................................................................. 334
Roll Hold Mode (ROL)....................................................................................................... 336
Heading Select Mode (HDG)............................................................................................. 337
Track Select Mode (TRK)................................................................................................... 338
Navigation Modes (GPS, VOR, LOC, BC) ............................................................................ 338
Approaches without Vertical Guidance.............................................................................. 343
Approaches with Lateral + Vertical Guidance.................................................................... 346
Section 10 Annunciations & Alerts................................................................................. 351
10.1 Miscellaneous Message Advisories......................................................................... 351
10.2 Airspace Messages...................................................................................................... 352
10.3 System Status Messages ........................................................................................... 353
System Status Messages................................................................................................... 354
10.4 Audio Alerts.................................................................................................................. 358
Voice Alerts...................................................................................................................... 358
AOA Aural Alert................................................................................................................ 358
10.5 PFD Annunciations and Alerting Functions ........................................................... 359
Marker Beacon Annunciation............................................................................................ 359
CAS Messages (Optional) ................................................................................................. 360
Terrain Annunciations....................................................................................................... 361
Traffic Annunciations ........................................................................................................ 361
AHRS Alerts (Optional) ..................................................................................................... 361
AFCS Alerts (Optional)...................................................................................................... 362

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Section 11 Appendices......................................................................................................... 365
Appendix A: Data Field Options ....................................................................................... 365
Appendix B: Utilities ........................................................................................................... 373
Flight Log......................................................................................................................... 373
Track log.......................................................................................................................... 376
Track Vector ..................................................................................................................... 380
Weight & Balance ............................................................................................................ 382
Proximity Waypoints and Alarms ....................................................................................... 384
Appendix C: SD Card Use and Databases ....................................................................... 387
Installing and Removing SD Cards .................................................................................... 387
G3X Touch Databases ...................................................................................................... 388
Updating G3X Touch Databases ....................................................................................... 391
Importing/Exporting Flight Plans To/From the SD Card....................................................... 394
Flight Data Logging.......................................................................................................... 394
Appendix D: Map Datum and Location Formats........................................................... 395
Map Datums.................................................................................................................... 395
Location Formats.............................................................................................................. 395
Appendix E: General TIS-A Information.......................................................................... 397
TIS-A vs. TAS/TCAS ........................................................................................................... 397
TIS-A Limitations.............................................................................................................. 398
Appendix F: Abnormal Operation .................................................................................... 401
Loss of GPS Position......................................................................................................... 401
Hazard Display with Loss of GPS Position.......................................................................... 401
G3X Touch System Failure Annunciations .......................................................................... 402
Unusual Attitudes............................................................................................................. 402
Reversionary Mode (Full-Screen)....................................................................................... 403
AFCS Reversionary Mode.................................................................................................. 404
Failure of the External GPS Navigation Source................................................................... 404
Synthetic Vision Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 404
Appendix G: Display Symbols ........................................................................................... 405
VFR Symbols .................................................................................................................... 405
IFR Symbols ..................................................................................................................... 406
Airspace Symbols ............................................................................................................. 408
Appendix H: Glossary.......................................................................................................... 411
Appendix I: License Agreement and Warranty.............................................................. 417
Contact Garmin................................................................................................................ 417
Software License Agreement............................................................................................. 417
Limited Warranty for G3X Touch Products ......................................................................... 417
AOPA Airport Directory Notice .......................................................................................... 418
AC-U-KWIK LICENSE AGREEMENT.................................................................................... 419
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service Agreement ....................................................................... 419
Weather Data Warranty.................................................................................................... 419
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