Garmin G1000 Pilot's Manual page 292

FLIGHT MANAGEMENT
13) Note the altitude constraints associated with each of the approach waypoints as seen in Figure 5-141. These
altitudes are loaded from the database and are displayed as cyan text, indicating these values are "designated"
for use in computing vertical deviation guidance.
Note: To no longer use the displayed altitude for calculating vertical deviation guidance, perform the
following:
After making the altitude "non-designated", it is displayed as white text.
Altitude constraint values associated with the Final Approach Fix (FAF) and waypoints beyond the FAF
cannot be designated for vertical guidance. These altitude values are always displayed as white text, as in
Figure 5-141. Vertical guidance from the FAF and on to the Missed Approach Point (MAP) is given using
the WAAS GPS altitude source, therefore, the displayed altitude values are for reference only.
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a ) Press the FMS Knob to activate the cursor.
b ) Turn the small FMS Knob to highlight the desired altitude.
c ) Press the CLR Key.
d ) Press the FMS Knob to deactivate the cursor.
Figure 5-141 Vertical Guidance is Active to the FAF
Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Diamond DA42NG 190-00962-04 Rev. A