4-87190-00601-02 Rev. J Garmin G500/G600 Pilot’s GuideCoverTOCForewordSec 1SystemSec 2PFDSec 3MFDSec 4HazardAvoidanceSec 5AdditionalFeaturesSec 6Annun.& AlertsSec 7SymbolsSec 8Glossary Appendix A Index4.7.24 XM IcingThe Icing product shows a graphic view of the current icing environmentin four categories: light, moderate, severe, and extreme (not specific to aircrafttype). The Icing product is not a forecast, but a presentation of the currentconditions at the time of the analysis. Supercooled Large Droplet (SLD) icingconditions are characterized by the presence of relatively large, super cooledwater droplets indicative of freezing drizzle and freezing rain aloft. SLD threatareas are depicted as black and red blocks over the Icing colors. Icing and SLDdata are shown between 1,000 feet and 30,000 feet in 3,000 foot increments.1. While viewing Weather Setup 2/2 menu, turn the large MFD knob to highlightthe Icing Data Viewing Range value.2. Turn the small MFD knob to highlight the desired value. Press ENT to acceptthe displayed value. The next option will be highlighted.3. Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return tothe Navigation Map page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option.Figure 4-66 XM Weather - Icing and SLD4. Press the WX Alt Dn or WX Alt Up keys to increase or decrease thereporting altitude of icing in 3,000 foot increments. The selected altitudeis shown in a window above the altitude keys.
