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Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot’s Guide
190-01117-02 Rev. A
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Hazard Avoidance
Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Index
SECTION 4 HAZARD AVOIDANCE
4.1 XM
®
WEATHER (aera 510 & 560)
NOTE:
You MUST have a GXM 40 smart antenna connected to your aera 510
or aera 560 and a subscription to XM Weather to use XM Weather features.
NOTE:
The weather products displayed on the aera are dependant on the XM
Weather Data Service Package (Aviator LT, Aviator, Aviator Pro) purchased.
ACTIVATING SERVICES
Before XM Satellite Weather can be used, the service must be activated. Service
is activated by providing XM Satellite Radio with a Radio ID unique to the GXM 40
antenna.
XM Satellite Radio uses the Radio ID to send an activation signal that allows the
aera to display weather data and/or entertainment programming provided through the
GXM 40 antenna.
Refer to the GXM 40 Owner’s Manual for more information on activating XM
Satellite Radio.
XM WEATHER INFORMATION
•Radio ID—Eight-digit ID number used for activation.
•ServiceLevel—XMWeathersubscriptionplanpurchased.
•Weather Products—List of weather features and age of weather data in
minutes.
Accessing the Radio ID:
From the ‘Home’ Screen, touch Weather > Menu > Information.