Garmin GPSMAP 5215 - Manual (Page 10)

6 GPSMAP ® 4000/5000 Series Owner’s Manual
Charts and 3D Chart Views
Chart Symbols
BlueChart g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision Charts use graphic symbols to denote map features, which follow the
standards for US and international charts. Some other common symbols you might see include, but are not
limited to, those shown below.
Icon Description
Current station
Information
Marine services
Tide station
Overhead photo available
Perspective photo available
Other features common to most charts include depth contour lines (with deep water represented in white),
intertidal zones, spot soundings (as depicted on the original paper chart), navigational aids and symbols, and
obstructions and cable areas.
Navigating to a Point on a Chart
 CAUTION
The Auto Guidance feature of the BlueChart g2 Vision data card is based on electronic chart information. That
data does not ensure obstacle and bottom clearance. Carefully compare the course to all visual sightings and
avoid any land, shallow water, or other obstacles that may be in your path.
When using Go To, a direct course and a corrected course may pass over land or shallow water. Use visual
sightings and steer to avoid land, shallow water, and other dangerous objects.
Note: The Fishing Chart is available if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision data card or a BlueChart g2 data card,
or if your built-in map supports Fishing Charts.
1. From the Home screen, select Charts.
2. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, or Radar overlay.
3. Select where you want to go.
4. Select Navigate to.
5. Select an option:
• Select Go to to navigate directly to the location.
• Select Route to to create a route to the location, including turns (
page 34 ).
• Select Guide to to use Auto Guidance ( page 26 ).
6. Review the course indicated by the magenta line.
Note: When using Auto Guidance, a gray line within any part of the magenta line indicates that Auto
Guidance cannot calculate part of the Auto Guidance line. This is due to the settings for minimum safe
water depth and the minimum safe obstacle height ( page 53 ).
7. Follow the magenta line, steering to avoid land, shallow water, and other obstacles.
Panning the Navigation or Fishing Chart
You can pan away from your current location to other areas on the Navigation Chart, the Fishing Chart, or the
Radar Overlay.
Note: The Fishing Chart is available if you use a BlueChart g2 Vision data card or a BlueChart g2 Data
card, or if your built-in map supports Fishing Charts. The Radar Overlay is available when connected to a
compatible radar.
1. From the Home screen, select Charts.
2. Select Navigation Chart, Fishing Chart, or Radar overlay.