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Enabling Emergency Mode

WARNING

This feature is only designed for use in the unlikely event of a full aircraft system failure. Do not use this feature as a primary means of navigation.

WARNING

This feature is for informational purposes only and does not engage your aircraft’s autopilot when activated or otherwise operate your aircraft. You are still responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your aircraft.

WARNING

When activated, this feature provides guidance to the nearest airport. Such guidance is for informational purposes only and does not guarantee that the airport provided is suitable for the landing of your aircraft. You must still use good piloting judgment in safely operating and landing your aircraft.

You can activate emergency mode on your watch to see the direction to your nearest airport and glide information.

  1. Hold Direct-To symbol until your nearest airport appears.
  2. Press UP or DOWN to scroll through other nearby airports.
  3. Press LIGHT to view the airport information.
  4. Follow the pointer to the airport.
    NOTE: When you are within 10 degrees of the correct track, the pointer turns green.
  5. If necessary, pair your watch with your inReach® device (Using the inReach Remote).
  6. Hold START to initiate an SOS rescue with your inReach device.

    The SOS countdown begins, and the inReach device sends a default message to the Garmin® International Emergency Response Coordination Center (IERCC) with details about your location.

    NOTE: You can use the inReach device to reply to the IERCC. You can hold START on your watch to cancel the SOS request. See the owner's manual for your inReach device for more information.
  7. Press BACK to stop the activity.
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