Pilot's Guide

4-109190-00601-02 Rev. H
Garmin G500/600 Pilot’s Guide
CoverTOC
Foreword
Sec 1
System
Sec 2
PFD
Sec 3
MFD
Sec 4
Hazard
Avoidance
Sec 5
Additional
Features
Sec 6
Annun.
& Alerts
Sec 7
Symbols
Sec 8
Glossary Appendix A
Appendix B
Index
2) To activate or deactivate the WATCH™ feature, press the WATCH soft key.
Figure 4-86 Horizontal Scan without WATCH™ Figure 4-87 Horizontal Scan with WATCH™
4.9.6.8 Weather Alert (GWX Radars Only)
The Weather Alert feature indicates the presence of heavy radar returns
beyond the currently displayed range. Weather Alert targets appear as red bands
along the outer range ring at the approximate azimuth of the detected returns.
If the antenna tilt is adjusted too low, a weather alert can be generated by
ground returns.
Weather Alerts
Figure 4-88 Weather Alert Display
If a Weather Alert is detected within ±10° of the aircraft heading, an text alert
will be displayed on the MFD in the Alerts Window. These text Weather Alerts
can be deactivated without deactivating the red bands on the radar display.
1) While viewing the Weather Radar page of the Wx page group, press the MENU
key.