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Viewing AOPA Airport Directory Information, Viewing SafeTaxiTM Diagrams, NRST/FIND, ROCKER

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Aviation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Viewing AOPA Airport Directory Information and SafeTaxi Diagrams Viewing AOPA Airport Directory Information The AOPA Airport Directory contains airport statistics such as pattern altitudes, noise abatement information, FBO phone numbers, hours of operation, local attractions, ground transportation, lodging, and services. To view the AOPA Airport Directory information: 1. Select an airport using the map or the NRST/FIND key. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the AOPA tab. 3. Press up and down on the ROCKER to scroll through the AOPA Directory listings. Viewing SafeTaxiTM Diagrams Garmin SafeTaxi diagrams provide detailed taxiway diagrams and position information on more than 650 airports in the USA. Taxi diagrams are integrated in the Map Page. To view a SafeTaxi diagram: 1. Zoom in on an airport that has a taxi diagram available. 2. Use the ROCKER to view items on the taxi diagram. AOPA Airport Directory Tab SafeTaxi Airport Diagram AOPA Service Icon Legend GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 17

Section	Page
Introduction	3
About This Manual	3
Warnings	7
Battery Warnings	8
Important Information	8
Getting Started	9
Unit Overview	9
Charging the GPSMAP 496	10
Turning On the GPSMAP 496	11
Getting Satellite Signals	12
Learning About the Keypad	15
Using the GPSMAP 496	16
Simulator Mode	19
Basic Operation In Aviation Mode	21
Aviation Mode Page Sequence	21
Creating a Direct To	22
Finding a Nearby Point	26
Selecting an Approach	31
Finding Points on Land	33
Marking a Waypoint	34
Creating a Flight Plan (Route)	35
Following your Flight Plan	36
Aviation Mode Pages	37
Map Page	37
Terrain Page	45
Panel Page	48
Active Route Page	52
Position Data Page	53
Flight Log	54
Aircraft Information	55
E6B Tab	57
XM Audio Page	59
Basic Operation In Automotive Mode	63
Automotive Mode Page Sequence	63
Navigating in Automotive Mode	64
Finding an Item	66
Creating Routes	69
Creating Waypoints	71
Following an Automotive Route	74
Editing Your Route	75
Automotive Mode Pages and Features	77
Map Page	77
Highway Page	78
Current Route Page	80
Trip Computer	81
Editing and Managing Routes	82
Editing and Managing Waypoints	86
Managing Your Tracks	95
Basic Operation in Marine Mode	99
Marine Mode Page Sequence	99
Navigating in Marine Mode	100
Marine Mode Pages and Features	101
Map Page	101
Compass Page	102
DSC	104
Main Menu	109
GPS Tab	109
Weather Tab	110
XM Tab	110
Flights Tab	111
Route Tab	111
Points Tab	112
Track Tab	112
Sonar Tab	113
Aircraft Tab	113
Alarms Tab	114
Celestial Tab	117
Message Tab	121
Display Tab	122
Sound Tab	123
Setup Tab	124
Location Sub Tab	128
Using XM WX Weather	134
Viewing XM WX Weather	134
Setting XM WX Weather Options	135
Using the Weather Tab	138
Finding Weather Information	141
Setting up and Using Sonar	143
Showing Sonar on the Map Page	143
Using the Sonar Page	144
Setting Up the Sonar Page	148
Understanding Sonar	151
Viewing the Sonar Temperature Tab	154
TIS(Traffic Information Service)	155
TIS Limitations	156
TIS Symbology	158
Traffic Ground Track	159
Traffic Warning Window	159
Map Page	160
TIS Operational Procedures	161
VHF Comm	162
Appendix	163
Specifications	163
Care Information	164
Optional Accessories	165
Installation Information	166
Learning About GPS	171
LORAN TD Setup	173
Map Datums and Location Formats	175
Digital Selective Calling (DSC)	176
Jeppesen Database Information	178
Messages	179
Data Field Options	182
License Agreement and Warranty	185
Index	189
Index	189