When an automotive device is connected to external power, it will be operate from that external
power source. The battery will not drain.
Your device will be placed into a Standby mode when the power button is pressed and released.
Before storing the device, it is recommended to fully power off the device to preserve the charge
on the battery. To do this, press and hold the power button for 5 seconds and touch OFF.
Temperature/Environment
Lithium-ion batteries used in Garmin automotive devices are designed to be safely charged
between 0°C – 45°C (32°F – 113°F). Charging of the device outside of this temperature range
can have detrimental effects on the battery.
Use the vehicle power cable
that came with your device.
A full charge may take up
to 6 hours
All devices come with a
vehicle power cable to
charge the device
This is the recommended
method for charging your
device.
Use a Garmin-branded AC power adapter accessory,
such as a wall power adapter.
A full charge via a Garmin AC power adapter may
take 3 to 4 hours
When you plug the device into an AC charger and
push the button to turn it “off”, the device will
remain on enough to charge the battery, then fully
suspend or turn off
It is recommended that you use the port directly on
the device when charging indoors, and not the
powered mount that is used when plugging the
device into the vehicle power cable.
Third-party AC adapters may not be able to charge
the device. A Garmin-compatible AC adapter can
be purchased from Garmin's online store
