Gets even better - reply from Garmin today as follows:
"The language guide has been removed from the devices since January of 2013, as the full guide is not compatible with the unit. This removal prevents the impression that it is. I am sorry for any confusion this may have caused. That feature is not planned to be added to the device again. I hope that provides some clarity."
Wunch of Bankers! Feature was working just fine for me until they removed it. But I'm glad that sitting in Europe I am fully compliant with the California energy regulations!