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Garmin G3X Quick Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 ™ Multi Function Display Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 3 Overview GPS NaviGatiON FliGht PlaNNiNG hazard avOidaNce additiONal FeatureS aPPeNdiceS iNdex...
  • Page 4 WARNING: Do not use outdated database information. Databases used in the G3X MFD 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 Pilots using any outdated database do so entirely at their own risk.
  • Page 5 G3X MFD. 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.
  • Page 6 FAA/FCC regulations. NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen images of the G3X MFD, are subject to change and may not reflect the most current G3X MFD system and aviation databases. Depictions of equipment may differ slightly from the actual equipment.
  • Page 7 NOTE: The purpose of this document is to provide a resource with which to find operating instructions on the major features of the G3X MFD more easily. It is not intended to be a comprehensive operating guide. Complete operating procedures for the G3X MFD are found in the G3X MFD Pilot’s Guide.
  • Page 8 & Notes Blank Page Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    5.3 aOPa data ...34 5.4 xM radio entertainment (Optional) ...35 ® Section 6 appendices ... 37 Messages, alerts & data Field Options ...37 Miscellaneous Message Advisories ... 37 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide table of contents...
  • Page 10 Heading Line ... 45 E6B Calculator ... 45 Weight & Balance ... 46 Proximity Waypoints ... 46 display Symbols ...49 VFR Symbols ... 49 IFR Symbols ... 50 Airspace Symbols ... 52 Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 11: Section 1 Overview

    The purpose of this document is to provide a resource with which to find operating instructions on the major features of the G3X MFD more easily. This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to be a comprehensive operating guide. Refer to the G3X MFD Pilot’s Guide and the G3X Installation Manual (available at www.garmin.com) for...
  • Page 12 CLR Key Press to cancel an entry, revert to the previous value in a data entry field or remove menus Press and hold to return to the default page Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide G3X MFD Controls 190-01055-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 13: Softkeys

    Press to select softkey shown above the bezel key on the display Selection Keys 1.2 SOFtkeyS MaP PaGe SOFtkeyS Enables second-level Map Page softkeys TERRAIN Displays/removes terrain awareness information WEATHER Displays/removes weather information PANEL Displays/removes the Panel 190-01055-00 Rev. A TERRAIN WEATHER Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide Overview PANEL...

  • Page 14: Waypoint Page Softkeys

    LOW AWY HIGH AWY BACK wayPOiNt PaGe SOFtkeyS INFO INFO CHART AOPA WEATHER Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide Press the BACK Softkey to return to the top-level softkeys. IFR MAP TOPO SAT VIEW IFR MAP LOW AWY HIGH AWY...

  • Page 15: Weather Page Softkeys (Optional)

    Displays a list of favorite channels Enables second-level VOLUME softkeys. Press and hold to toggle Mute on and off. Press the BACK Softkey to return to the top-level softkeys. VOL - VOL + MUTE Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide Overview LEGEND VOLUME VOLUME BACK...

  • Page 16: Info Page Softkey

    3) Press the ENT Key to select the desired option. 4) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, the EXIT Softkey, or the MENU Key to remove the menu and cancel the operation. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide Decreases XM audio volume Increases XM audio volume...

  • Page 17: Data Entry

    FMS Joystick to move the cursor, until the fields are complete. d) Press the ENT Key to confirm entry. 4) Press the FMS Joystick or the CLR Key to cancel data entry (the field reverts back to its previous information). 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide Overview...

  • Page 18: Pages

    Bar Fields, Display, Date & Time, Position, or Alarms), and press the ENT Key. 4) Press the MENU Key. 5) With the ‘Restore Default’ highlighted press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide Selected Page Input Focus on Navigation Bar (Page Cursor Off)

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Color Mode

    4) With the ‘Color Mode’ field highlighted, turn the FMS Joystick to select the desired color mode (Auto, Day, or Night). 5) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, the EXIT Softkey or the MENU Key to remove the menu. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide Overview...
  • Page 20 5) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired field and turn the FMS Joystick to select the desired option from the menu. Press the ENT Key if necessary to highlight the next field. 6) With ‘Done’ highlighted press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 21: Section 2 Gps Navigation

    1) From the Map Page with the Panel or Compass Arc displayed, press the MENU Key to display the Map Page Menu 190-01055-00 Rev. A - Next Waypoint -Distance Panel (Map Page) Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide GPS Navigation Altitude Vertical Speed CDI Scale...

  • Page 22: Vertical Navigation (Vnav)

    Flight Plan or Direct-to and have the Panel displayed). Capturing/cancelling VNAV profile: 1) Enter a valid VNAV profile and begin navigation. 2) From the Map Page, press the MENU Key to display the Map Page Menu Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 23: Using Map Displays

    2) Move the FMS Joystick to move the Map Pointer around the map. 3) Press the FMS Joystick to remove the Map Pointer and re-center the map on the aircraft’s current position. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide GPS Navigation...

  • Page 24: Gps Navigation

    1) From any Map Page, press the CLR Key. ‘CLEAR-1’ appears below the map range. The background map detail (such as highways, cities, rivers & smaller lakes) is removed from the map. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 25: Waypoints

    Viewing additional information for a frequency: 1) With the Waypoint (WPT) Page displayed, press the INFO Softkey. 2) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide GPS Navigation...

  • Page 26: Nearest Information

    3) Press the ENT Key. The Airport Criteria Window is displayed. 4) Move the FMS Joystick to select the desired criteria to be defined. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the desired option. 6) Press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 27: User Waypoints

    3) Move the FMS Joystick to the User Waypoint Name Field and enter the waypoint name, if desired. 4) If desired, select the waypoint symbol: a) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the Symbol. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide GPS Navigation...

  • Page 28: Deleting User Waypoints

    2) Turn or Move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘User Waypoints’ and press the ENT Key. 3) Highlight a User Waypoint in the User Waypoint List, or enter a waypoint in the User Waypoint field. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 29: Airspace

    4) With ‘Activate’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. Selecting a waypoint as a direct-to destination using the pointer: 1) From a navigation map page, press the FMS Joystick to display the pointer. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide GPS Navigation...
  • Page 30 2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight 'Stop Navigation' or ‘Resume Flight Plan’ if a flight plan was active. 3) Press the ENT Key. If a flight plan is still active, the G3X MFD resumes navigating the flight plan along the closest leg.

  • Page 31: Section 3 Flight Planning

    6) Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter each additional flight plan waypoint. 7) When all waypoints have been entered, press the FMS Joystick to return to the Flight Plan List Page. The new flight plan is now in the list. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide Flight Planning...

  • Page 32: Flight Planning

    2) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the Flight Plan List Page. 3) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor. 4) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired flight plan and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 33: Flight Plan Activation

    1) Press the FPL Key and turn the FMS Joystick to display the Active Flight Plan Page. 2) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor, and move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Fuel Flow’ field. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide Flight Planning...

  • Page 34: Deleting The Active Flight Plan

    3) Press the CLR Key. The ‘Remove XXXXX From Flight Plan?’ window is displayed. 4) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. To cancel the request, press the CLR Key, the FMS Joystick, or highlight ‘No’ and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A...
  • Page 35 4) Press the MENU Key, highlight ‘Invert Flight Plan?’, and press the ENT Key. 5) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. To cancel the request, press the CLR Key, the FMS Joystick, or highlight ‘No’ and press the ENT Key. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide Flight Planning...

  • Page 36: Approaches

    5) With ‘Activate Approach’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. To cancel the request, press the CLR Key or the FMS Joystick. 1) With an approach loaded on the Active Flight Plan Page, press the MENU Key. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 37: Activating Vectors-To-Final

    After an approach has been activated, the VECTORS Softkey is used when being vectored to the final approach course by Air Traffic Control (ATC). If the VECTORS Softkey is selected, the G3X MFD creates an extension of the final course, beyond the final approach waypoint in the database (final approach fix [FAF]).
  • Page 38 The map shows an extension of the final approach course using a bold magenta line. If the VECTORS Softkey is not selected, the G3X MFD creates a straight-line course directly to the first waypoint in the approach. Loading the approach cancels the Direct-to and initiates a route to the FAF.

  • Page 39: Section 4 Hazard Avoidance

    4) Press the PAN MAP Softkey to get abbreviated information about the selected weather product or map feature (if available). 5) With the desired weather product selected press the ENT Key to get detailed information (if available). 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide hazard avoidance...

  • Page 40: Hazard Avoidance

    Select ‘Animate Weather’ and press the ENT Key to begin animation. 4) To stop animation, press the MENU Key again, turn or move the FMS Joystick to select ‘Stop Animation’ and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 41: Terrain

    Setting up and customizing TIS traffic on the map page: 1) From the Map Page press the MENU Key. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Set Up Map’ and press the ENT Key. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide hazard avoidance...
  • Page 42 Displaying TIS information using the map pointer: 1) With traffic displayed on the Map Page, press the FMS Joystick. The Map Pointer is activated. 2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired traffic. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 43: Section 5 Additional Features

    Turn or move the FMS Joystick to select the desired chart, and press the ENT Key. 1) From the Active Flight Plan Page or the Select Approach Window, press the MENU Key. 190-01055-00 Rev. A additional Features Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 44: Aopa Data

    2) Press the AOPA Softkey. 3) To return to the map, press the ENT Key, the CLR Key, or the FMS Joystick. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide Key to zoom in (decreasing), or the up Joystick to scroll the chart CHART Softkey.

  • Page 45: Xm ® Radio Entertainment (Optional)

    2) With ‘Add To Favorites’ selected, press the ENT Key. 3) With ‘Yes’ selected, press the ENT Key. Selecting Favorites: 1) Select the FAVORITE Softkey on the XM Audio Page. The Favorites category is displayed. 190-01055-00 Rev. A additional Features Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Volume

    1) With the XM Audio Page displayed, select the VOLUME Softkey. 2) Select the MUTE Softkey to mute the audio. Select the MUTE Softkey again to unmute the audio. Press and hold the VOLUME Softkey to mute and unmute the audio. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 47: Section 6 Appendices

    • Can’t Unlock Maps—no applicable unlock code for one or more maps was found. All MapSource maps are not accessible. • Database Error—internal problem with the system. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to have the unit repaired. • Fuel Tank—a reminder for switching fuel tanks. The reminder message repeats at the specified interval after the beginning of each trip.

  • Page 48: Airspace Messages

    • Airspace Ahead, Within 10 Minutes—the projected course takes you inside an airspace within the next 10 minutes or less. • Near Airspace, Within 2 nm—within two nautical miles of an airspace but not projected to enter it. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 49: Aural Alerts

    190-01055-00 Rev. A Obstacle “caution, obstacle” “caution, obstacle ahead” “obstacle ahead! pull up!” up!” “obstacle! obstacle! pull up! pull up!” Aural Alerts Summary Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide appendix a Descent Rate “caution, sink rate” “sink rate, pull up!” “pull up!”...

  • Page 50: Info Page Data Field Options

    • Course to Steer (CTS)—the recommended direction to steer in order to reduce cross-track error and return to the course line. • Crosstrack Error (XTK)—the distance the aircraft is off a desired course in either direction, left or right. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A...
  • Page 51 • Next Waypoint—the next waypoint in the flight plan or direct-to route. • Sunrise—the time at which the sun rises on this day. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide appendix a...
  • Page 52 • Weather (Rel. Humidity) (WX HUMIDITY)—the relative humidity at the nearest weather reporting station. • Weather (Temperature) (WX TEMP)—the temperature at the nearest weather reporting station. • Weather (Wind) (WXWIND)—the wind speed and direction at the nearest weather reporting station. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 53: Utilities

    5) Turn the FMS Joystick to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’, and press the ENT Key. 6) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, or the EXIT Softkey to return to the Map Page. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide appendix B...

  • Page 54: Changing Track Log Settings

    3) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired saved track, and press the ENT Key. 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired field. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to make the desired changes. 6) With ‘Done’ selected, press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 55: Heading Line

    True Airspeed and Density Altitude are shown in the designated fields. Calculating winds aloft: 1) Calculate or enter the true airspeed into the ‘True Airspeed’ field, and press the ENT Key. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide appendix B...

  • Page 56: Weight & Balance

    PrOxiMity wayPOiNtS Defining proximity waypoints: 1) Press the MENU Key twice to open the Main Menu. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘User Waypoints’, and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 57: Deleting Proximity Waypoints

    4) Press the CLR Key or MENU Key and select ‘Remove Selected Waypoint’ or ‘Remove All Waypoints’. 5) Press the ENT Key. The ‘Remove Proximity Waypoint for XXXX’ Window is displayed 6) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide appendix B...
  • Page 58 B Blank Page Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A...

  • Page 59: Display Symbols

    Paved, Private Seaplane Base Heliport Americas/Pacific Database Airports 190-01055-00 Rev. A Symbol Item Civilian, Non-serviced Military, Non-serviced Civilian, Serviced Military, Serviced Civilian, Soft/Unknown Surface, Non-serviced Civilian, Soft/Unknown Surface, Serviced Atlantic Database Airports Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide appendix c Symbol...

  • Page 60: Ifr Symbols

    VORTAC TACAN Navaids iFr SyMBOlS Item VFR, Soft/unknown Surface, Non-serviced VFR, Soft/unknown Surface, Serviced Atlantic Database Airports Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide Symbol Item Interstate Highway US Highway State Highway National Highway Small City Medium City Large City Miscellaneous...
  • Page 61 VFR Seaplane Base VFR Heliport Americas/Pacific Database Airports 190-01055-00 Rev. A Symbol Item Intersection LOM (compass locator at outer marker) NDB (non-directional radio beacon) VOR/DME ILS/DME or DME Only VORTAC TACAN Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide appendix c Symbol Navaids...

  • Page 62: Airspace Symbols

    Restricted, Prohibited, or Warning Area Radar Area ATZ, TIZ MATZ ADIZ Misc/Unknown VFR Americas/Pacific Database Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide Symbol Item Class B, Class E, Class A, Class C, TMA, TRSA Class D Danger, Alert, or Training Area...
  • Page 63 Item Symbol Item Symbol Danger or Alert Training Area Area Restricted, IFR Atlantic Database Exceptions Prohibited, or Warning Area Training Area VFR Atlantic Database Exceptions 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 64 Blank Page Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A...
  • Page 65 Orientation 13 Panning 13 Map Page Declutter 14 Measuring 14 Menus 6 Main Menu 6 Page Menu 6 Messages 37 Nearest Information 16 Pages 8 Panel 11 Panning 13 Proximity Waypoints 46 Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide index Index-1...
  • Page 66 Renaming 18 Vectors-to-Final 27 Activating 27 Cancelling 28 Vertical Navigation 12 VNAV 12 Waypoints 15 Weight & Balance 46 Winds Aloft 45 Index-2 Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide XM Radio 35 XM Weather 29 Legends 30 190-01055-00 Rev. A...
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  • Page 68 Liberty House, Bulls Copse Road Hounsdown Business Park Southampton, SO40 9RB, U.K. p: 44/0870.8501241 f: 44/0870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan p: 886/2.2642.9199 f: 886/2.2642.9099 www.garmin.com 190-01055-00 Rev. A © 2008 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries...

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