Garmin GNS 400W Pilot's Manual & Reference

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2 - NAV PAGES44 190-00356-00 Rev GTo enable TERRAIN:Enabling Terrain1. Select the TERRAIN Page and press MENU.“Enable Terrain?” is selected by default.2. Press ENT. The TERRAIN system is functionalagain.Terrain SymbolsThe symbols shown below are used to representobstacles and potential impact points on the TerrainPage. Note that obstacle symbols are shown on displayzoom ranges up to 10 NM:The Garmin TERRAIN system uses yellow (caution)and red (warning) to depict terrain information relativeto aircraft altitude. Each color is associated with analert severity level. Terrain graphics and visual annun-ciations also use these color assignments.NOTE: If an obstacle and the projected flight path ofthe aircraft intersect, the display automatically zooms into the closest potential point of impact on the TERRAINpage.Terrain OperationObstacle SymbolUnlighted Obstacle Lighted Obstacle Color(Alert Level)TERRAIN/ObstacleLocation< 1000’ AGL > 1000’ AGL < 1000’ AGL > 1000’ AGLRed(Warning)Terrain/Obstacle above orwithin 100 ft below currentaircraft altitudeYellow(Caution)Terrain/Obstacle between100 ft and 1000 ft below theaircraft altitudeTerrain Color SymbologyPotential Impact PointUnlighted ObstacleProjected Flight Path£äääÊvÌÊ£ääÊvÌÊ/ÀiÃ`Ê4ERRAINMORETHANFTBELOWTHEAIRCRAFTALTITUDE"LACK4ERRAINBETWEENFTANDFTBELOWTHEAIRCRAFTALTITUDE9ELLOW4ERRAINABOVEORWITHINFTBELOWTHEAIRCRAFTALTITUDE2EDTERRAIN Altitude/Color Correlation