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Initiating an SOS Rescue
You can initiate an SOS rescue with the device turned on or off if the device has battery power.
1 Lift the protective cap
2 Press and hold the SOS button.
3 Wait for the SOS countdown.
The device sends a default message to the emergency response service with details about your location.
4 Reply to the confirmation message from the emergency response service.
Your reply lets the emergency response service know that you are capable of interacting with them during
the rescue. If you do not reply, the emergency response service will still initiate a rescue.
For the first 10 minutes of your rescue, an updated location is sent to the emergency response service every
minute. To conserve battery power after the first 10 minutes, an updated location is sent every 10 minutes.
TIP: You can also initiate an SOS rescue and interact with the Garmin Response team using the Garmin
Messenger app. You must have an active satellite subscription to use the SOS feature in the app.
Sending a Custom SOS Message
After pressing the SOS button to initiate an SOS rescue, you can reply with a custom message using the SOS
page.
1 Press MENU twice to open the main menu.
2 Select SOS > Reply.
3 Select Type Message to compose a custom SOS message.
4 Select Send Message.
Your reply lets the emergency response service know that you are capable of interacting with them during the
rescue.
Canceling an SOS Request
If you no longer need assistance, you can cancel an SOS request after it is sent to the emergency response
service.
1 Lift the protective cap, and hold the SOS button.
2 Select Cancel SOS.
3 When prompted to confirm your cancellation request, select Cancel SOS.
Your device transmits the cancellation request. When you receive a confirmation message from the
emergency response service, the device returns to normal operation.
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