Garmin G1000 Reference Manual page 7

WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, & NOTES
WARNING: The Garmin G1000, as installed in Cessna Nav III aircraft, 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 G1000. 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.
WARNING: For safety reasons, G1000 operational procedures must be learned on the ground.
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 G1000 utilize GPS as a precision electronic
NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all NAVAIDs, information presented by the G1000 can be misused
or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of the G1000
Pilot's Guide documentation. Thoroughly practice basic operation prior to actual use. During flight operations,
carefully compare indications from the G1000 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 illustrations in this guide are only examples. Never use the G1000 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: Lamp(s) inside this product may contain mercury (HG) and must be recycled or disposed of according
to local, state, or federal laws. For more information, refer to our website at www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/
environment/disposal.jsp.
WARNING: Because of anomalies in the earth's magnetic field, operating the G1000 within the following areas
could result in loss of reliable attitude and heading indications. North of 70° North latitude and south of 70°
South latitude. An area north of 65° North latitude between longitude 75º West and 120º West. An area south
of 55° South latitude between longitude 120º East and 165º East.
CAUTION: The PFD and MFD displays use 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.
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