Updating the Media Player Software
You can update the software on compatible connected
stereos and accessories.
See the stereo
Owner's Manual
at
for instructions on updating the software.
SiriusXM Weather
WARNING
The weather information provided through this product is
subject to service interruptions and may contain errors,
inaccuracies, or outdated information, and consequently
should not be relied upon exclusively. Always use
common sense while navigating, and check alternate
weather information sources prior to making safety-related
decisions. You acknowledge and agree that you shall be
solely responsible for use of the weather information and
all decisions taken with respect to navigating in weather.
Garmin will not be responsible for any consequences of
using SiriusXM weather information.
NOTE:
SiriusXM data is not available in all regions.
A Garmin SiriusXM satellite weather receiver and antenna
receives satellite weather data and shows it on various
Garmin devices, including the Navigation chart on a
compatible chartplotter. The weather data for each feature
comes from reputable weather data centers such as the
National Weather Service and the Hydrometeorological
Prediction Center. For more information, go to
.
SiriusXM Equipment and Subscription
Requirements
To use satellite weather, you must have a compatible
satellite weather receiver. To use SiriusXM satellite radio,
you must have a compatible satellite radio receiver. Go
to
for more information. You must also
have a valid subscription to receive satellite weather and
radio. For more information, refer to the instructions for
your satellite weather and radio equipment.
Weather Data Broadcasts
Weather data is broadcast at different intervals for each
weather feature. For example, radar is broadcast at five-
minute intervals. When the Garmin receiver is turned
on, or when a different weather feature is selected, the
receiver must receive new data before it can be shown.
You might experience a delay before weather data or a
different feature appears on the chart.
NOTE:
Any weather feature can change in appearance if
the source that provides the information changes.
Weather Warnings and Weather Bulletins
When a marine weather warning, weather watch, weather
advisory, weather bulletin, or other weather statement
is issued, shading indicates the area to which the
information applies. The aqua lines on the chart indicate
the boundaries of marine forecasts, coastal forecasts, and
offshore forecasts. Weather bulletins may consist of either
weather watches or weather advisories.
To view information about the warning or bulletin, select
the shaded area.
Color
Marine Weather Group
Cyan
Flash Flood
Blue
Flood
Red
Marine
Yellow
Severe Storm
Red
Tornado
Viewing Precipitation Information
Precipitation ranging from very light rain and snow, up to
strong thunderstorms, is indicated in varying shades and
colors. Precipitation is shown either independently or with
other weather information.
Select
Charts
>
Precipitation
.
The time stamp in the upper-left corner of the screen
indicates the elapsed time since the weather data
provider last updated the information.
Storm Cell and Lightning Information
Storm cell are represented by the
icon on the weather
precipitation chart. They indicate both the present position
of a storm and the projected path of that storm in the
immediate future.
Red cones appear with a storm cell icon, and the widest
part of each cone points in the direction of the projected
path of the storm cell. The red lines in each cone indicate
where the storm will most likely be in the near future. Each
line represents 15 minutes.
Lightning strikes are represented by the icon. Lightning
appears on the weather precipitation chart if strikes
were detected within the last seven minutes. The ground-
based lightning detection network detects cloud-to-ground
lightning only.
NOTE:
This feature is not available on all devices and in
all subscriptions.
Hurricane Information
The weather Precipitation chart can show the present
position of a hurricane , a tropical storm, or a tropical
depression. A red line stemming from a hurricane icon
indicates the projected path of the hurricane. Darkened
dots on the red line indicate the projected locations
through which the hurricane will pass, as received from
the weather data provider.
Forecast Information
The Forecast chart shows city forecasts, marine forecasts,
warnings, hurricane warnings, METARS, county warnings,
weather fronts and pressure centers, surface pressure,
and weather buoys.
SiriusXM Weather
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