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G500
Pilot’s
Guide  

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© 2011 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. All rights reserved.
This manual reflects the operation of System Software version 6.00, or later.  Some differences in operation 
may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to later s\
oftware versions. 
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i190-01102-02  Rev. DGarmin G500 Pilot’s Guide
ForewardSec 1 
System Sec 2 
PFD Sec 3 
MFD Sec 4 
Hazard 
Avoidance
Sec 5 
Additional  Features Sec 6 
Annun. 
& Alerts Sec 7 
Symbols Sec 8 
Glossary Appendix A Appendix B 
Index
AVIATION LIMITED WARRANTY
All Garmin avionics products are warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for: 
two years from the date of purchase for new Remote-Mount and Panel-Mount products; one year 
from the date of purchase for new portable products and any...

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iiGarmin G500 Pilot’s Guide190-01102-02  Rev. D
Foreword
Sec 1 
System
Sec 2 
PFD
Sec 3 
MFD
Sec 4 
Hazard 
Avoidance
Sec 5 
Additional  Features
Sec 6 
Annun. 
& Alerts
Sec 7 
Symbols
Sec 8 
Glossary
Appendix A
Appendix B 
Index
 WARNING:  Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated 
upon the use of the terrain function. The G500 Terrain Proximity feature is NOT intended to be used as a primary reference for terrain avoidance and  does  not  relieve  the  pilot  from  the  responsibility...

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iii190-01102-02  Rev. DGarmin G500 Pilot’s Guide
ForewardSec 1 
System Sec 2 
PFD Sec 3 
MFD Sec 4 
Hazard 
Avoidance
Sec 5 
Additional  Features Sec 6 
Annun. 
& Alerts Sec 7 
Symbols Sec 8 
Glossary Appendix A Appendix B 
Index
 WARNING:  Traffic information shown on the G500 Multi Function Display 
is  provided  as  an  aid  in  visually  acquiring  traffic.  Pilots  must  maneuver the aircraft based only upon ATC guidance or positive visual acquisition of conflicting traffic. 
 WARNING:    Datalink...

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ivGarmin G500 Pilot’s Guide190-01102-02  Rev. D
Foreword
Sec 1 
System
Sec 2 
PFD
Sec 3 
MFD
Sec 4 
Hazard 
Avoidance
Sec 5 
Additional  Features
Sec 6 
Annun. 
& Alerts
Sec 7 
Symbols
Sec 8 
Glossary
Appendix A
Appendix B 
Index
 WARNING:  Because of anomalies in the earth’s magnetic field, operating 
the G500 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 and...

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v190-01102-02  Rev. DGarmin G500 Pilot’s Guide
ForewardSec 1 
System Sec 2 
PFD Sec 3 
MFD Sec 4 
Hazard 
Avoidance
Sec 5 
Additional  Features Sec 6 
Annun. 
& Alerts Sec 7 
Symbols Sec 8 
Glossary Appendix A Appendix B 
Index
 NOTE:  Interference from GPS repeaters operating inside nearby hangars 
can cause an intermittent loss of attitude and heading displays while the aircraft  is  on  the  ground.  Moving  the  aircraft  more  than  100  feet  away from the source of the interference should...

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viGarmin G500 Pilot’s Guide190-01102-02  Rev. D
Foreword
Sec 1 
System
Sec 2 
PFD
Sec 3 
MFD
Sec 4 
Hazard 
Avoidance
Sec 5 
Additional  Features
Sec 6 
Annun. 
& Alerts
Sec 7 
Symbols
Sec 8 
Glossary
Appendix A
Appendix B 
Index
Record of Revisions
Part Number RevisionDate Description
190-01102-02 A6/1/09 Production release
B 6/17/09 Formatting changes
C 11/19/10 Updates for SW Versions 4.00 and 5.00
D 08/05/11 Updates for SW Version 6.00 
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vii190-01102-02  Rev. DGarmin G500 Pilot’s Guide
ForewardSec 1 
System Sec 2 
PFD Sec 3 
MFD Sec 4 
Hazard 
Avoidance
Sec 5 
Additional  Features Sec 6 
Annun. 
& Alerts Sec 7 
Symbols Sec 8 
Glossary Appendix A Appendix B 
Index
Contents
1  System Overview  ........................................................................\
......... 1-1
1.1 System Description  ........................................................................\
........ 1-1
1.1.1  Line Replaceable Units (LRU)...

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viiiGarmin G500 Pilot’s Guide190-01102-02  Rev. D
Foreword
Sec 1 
System
Sec 2 
PFD
Sec 3 
MFD
Sec 4 
Hazard 
Avoidance
Sec 5 
Additional  Features
Sec 6 
Annun. 
& Alerts
Sec 7 
Symbols
Sec 8 
Glossary
Appendix A
Appendix B 
Index
2.3.1  Extreme Attitude  ................................................................. 2-10
2.4  Altimeter  ........................................................................\
.................... 2-12
2.4.1  Setting the Altitude Bug and Alerter...
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