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Off Course Message on Garmin Watches

Garmin® watches will redirect you to your course if you are off course. When too far from the course, your watch will display the message Off Course. You may use the Compass or Map page to find your way back to the course. Once back on the course, your watch will display the message On Course. Most Garmin watches will allow you to toggle this feature on or off.1

NOTE: The distance off course required to trigger an alert can vary based on terrain.

Enable or Disable Navigation Alerts

Off Course and Turn Prompts are enabled by default, but you can adjust those settings for most watches by following the instructions below. 

  1. Hold UP/MENU (middle left button).

  2. Scroll to or select Settings.

  3. Select Navigation.

  4. Select Alerts.

    • Select Off Course to toggle the alert on or off.

    • Select Turn Prompts to toggle the alert on or off.

Refer to your owner's manual for the exact location of your navigation alert settings.


1Off Course and Turn Prompt alerts cannot be disabled on the D2™ Bravo, fēnix® 3 series, tactix® Bravo, or the original epix™ watches.

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