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• The LDWS feature may not detect lane departures on 

extremely wide, narrow or winding roads.

Navigating to your destination

Routes

A route is a path from your current location to one or more 

destinations.
• The device calculates a recommended route to your 

destination based on the preferences you set, including the 

route calculation mode (

Changing the route calculation mode

page 8

) and avoidances (

Avoiding Delays, Tolls and 

Areas

, page 8

).

• You can start navigating to your destination quickly using the 

recommended route, or you can select an alternative route 

(

Starting a route

, page 6

).

• If there are specific roads you need to use or avoid, you can 

customise the route (

Shaping your route

, page 8

).

• You can add multiple destinations to a route (

Adding a 

location to your route

, page 8

).

Starting a route

1

Select 

Where To?

, and search for a location (

Finding and 

saving locations

, page 9

).

2

Select a location.

3

Select an option:
• To start navigating using the recommended route, select 

Go!

.

• To choose an alternative route, select  , and select a 

route.
Alternative routes appear to the right of the map.

• To edit the course of the route, select   > 

Edit Route

, and 

add shaping points to the route (

Shaping your route

page 8

).

The device calculates a route to the location and guides you 

using voice prompts and information on the map (

Your route on 

the map

, page 6

). A preview of the major roads in your route 

appears at the edge of the map for several seconds.
If you need to stop at additional destinations, you can add the 

locations to your route (

Adding a location to your route

page 8

).

Starting a route by using the map

You can start a route by selecting a location from the map.

1

Select 

View Map

.

2

Drag and zoom the map to display the area to search.

3

If necessary, select   to filter the displayed points of interest 

by category.
Location markers (  or a blue dot) appear on the map.

4

Select an option:
• Select a location marker.
• Select a point, such as a street, junction or address 

location.

5

Select 

Go!

.

Going home

The first time you start a route home, the device prompts you to 

enter your home location.

1

Select 

Where To?

 > 

Go Home

.

2

If necessary, enter your home location.

Editing your home location

1

Select 

Where To?

 >   > 

Set Home Location

.

2

Enter your home location.

Your route on the map

As you travel, the device guides you to your destination using 

voice prompts and information on the map. Instructions for your 

next turn or exit, or other actions appear across the top of the 

map.

À

Next action in the route. Indicates the next turn, exit, or other action 
and the lane in which you should travel, if available.

Á

Distance to the next action.

Â

Name of the street or exit associated with the next action.

Ã

Route highlighted on the map.

Ä

Next action in the route. Arrows on the map indicate the location of 
upcoming actions.

Å

Vehicle speed.

Æ

Name of the road on which you are travelling.

Ç

Estimated arrival time.

TIP: 

you can touch this field to change the information it shows 

(

Changing the map data field

, page 14

).

Active lane guidance

As you approach some turns, exits, or interchanges in your 

route, a detailed simulation of the road appears beside the map, 

if available. A coloured line 

À

 indicates the proper lane for the 

turn.

Viewing turns and directions

While navigating a route, you can view upcoming turns, lane 

changes, or other directions for your route.

1

From the map, select an option:
• To view upcoming turns and directions as you navigate, 

select   > 

Turns

.

The map tool displays the next four turns or directions 

beside the map. The list updates automatically as you 

navigate the route.

• To view the complete list of turns and directions for the 

entire route, select the text bar at the top of the map.

2

Select a turn or direction (optional).
Detailed information appears. An image of the junction may 

appear for junctions on major roads, if available.

Viewing the Entire Route on the Map

1

While navigating a route, select anywhere on the map.

2

Select  .

6

Navigating to your destination

Summary of Contents for DriveAssist 51

Page 1: ...GARMINDRIVEASSIST 51 Owner smanual...

Page 2: ...These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Android is a trademark of Google Inc Apple and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries The...

Page 3: ...tickers 9 Avoiding road features 9 Avoiding environmental zones 9 Custom avoidances 9 Navigating off road 9 Finding and saving locations 9 Points of Interest 9 Finding a location using the search bar...

Page 4: ...eras 21 Viewing and Saving photoLive Traffic Cameras 21 Viewing photoLive Traffic Cameras on the Map 21 Saving a traffic camera 21 Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations 21 Garmin DriveAssist settin...

Page 5: ...needs to be replaced page 25 1 Insert a memory card into the camera memory card slot NOTE if you install the memory card into the incorrect slot the camera cannot record video 2 Press it in until it c...

Page 6: ...ain menu Select or to scroll through lists or menus Hold or to scroll faster Select to see a context based menu of options for the current screen Adjusting the volume 1 Select Volume 2 Select an optio...

Page 7: ...he video or photo includes location information a map shows the location Garmin VIRB App The free Garmin VIRB app allows you to view and share recorded dash cam videos and photos on your smartphone To...

Page 8: ...pdate the camera database stored on your device You should update your device frequently to receive the most up to date camera information Incident Detection and Notifications Your Garmin DriveAssist...

Page 9: ...or closer than 5 m 16 ft The FCWS feature may not function properly if the camera placement settings do not correctly indicate your vehicle height or the placement of your device in the vehicle Aligni...

Page 10: ...option Select a location marker Select a point such as a street junction or address location 5 Select Go Going home The first time you start a route home the device prompts you to enter your home loc...

Page 11: ...s to search for nearby parking If the device does not prompt you select Where To Categories Parking and select My Destination 2 Select Filter Parking and select one or more categories to filter parkin...

Page 12: ...When you are finished shaping the route select Go Taking a Detour You can take a detour for a specified distance along your route or detour around specific roads This is useful if you encounter constr...

Page 13: ...orner of the area to avoid and select Next The selected area is shaded on the map 6 Select Done Disabling a custom avoidance You can disable a custom avoidance without deleting it 1 Select Settings Na...

Page 14: ...OI and select Go The device creates a route to the parking area or venue entrance closest to the POI When you arrive at the destination a chequered flag indicates the recommended parking area A labell...

Page 15: ...wn from the list of nearby towns To search near another location select Searching near Changing the search area page 10 To search for a town by name select Enter Search enter a town name and select Fi...

Page 16: ...point to a location a category or a search tool The Where To menu can contain up to 36 shortcut icons 1 Select Where To Personalise 2 Select an item Removing a shortcut 1 Select Where To Remove Short...

Page 17: ...ng your route or the road on which you are travelling You can view upcoming points of interest such as restaurants petrol stations or roadside service When travelling on a motorway you can also view i...

Page 18: ...e weather forecast page 20 LiveTrack allows you to share your trip with selected contacts in real time LiveTrack page 19 Smart Notifications displays phone notifications and messages on your device Th...

Page 19: ...rmin DriveAssist device such as text messages incoming calls and calendar appointments NOTE you may need to wait a few minutes to receive notifications on your navigation device after it connects to t...

Page 20: ...list of favourite locations Editing a favourite location page 12 1 Select Apps Phone Set Home Number 2 Enter your phone number 3 Select Done Calling home Before you can call home you must enter a pho...

Page 21: ...eless Networks 2 Select the phone and select Unpair device Traffic NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the traffic information Your device can provide information about...

Page 22: ...p phrase The device indicates the strength of the wake up phrase as you enter the phrase 3 Select Done Activating voice command Say your wake up phrase The voice command menu appears Voice Command tip...

Page 23: ...k 2 Select each type of alert you want to receive on your watch 3 On your watch start the Watch Link app and select Driver Warnings While you are navigating with your Garmin DriveAssist device the wat...

Page 24: ...ng reordering locations optimising the order of stops adding suggested attractions and adding shaping points You can also use the trip planner to edit and save your active route Planning a trip A trip...

Page 25: ...e you have stopped on the map Select Apps Where I ve Been Garmin DriveAssist settings Map and vehicle settings Select Settings Map Vehicle Vehicle sets the icon that represents your position on the ma...

Page 26: ...cam Destination Arrival with Garmin Real Vision page 7 Go Alert alerts you when stopped traffic starts moving Go Alert page 5 Lane Departure Warning enables an alert when the device detects you may b...

Page 27: ...restore a category of settings or all settings to the factory default values 1 Select Settings 2 If necessary select a settings category 3 Select Restore Device information Viewing Regulatory and Com...

Page 28: ...min Express application to download and install the latest map and software updates for your device 1 If you do not have the Garmin Express application installed on your computer go to garmin com expr...

Page 29: ...e to lock it back into the vehicle power cable Troubleshooting My video recordings are blurry Clean the camera lens Cleaning the camera lens page 24 Clean the windscreen in front of the camera Verify...

Page 30: ...is option is disabled you must select from the Smartphone Link main menu each time you want to connect your device to Smartphone Link Clear the Live Services Check tick box On some smartphones disabli...

Page 31: ...2 Click the Maps tab 3 Follow the on screen instructions Purchasing accessories Go to garmin com accessories Appendix 27...

Page 32: ...forward collision warning system FCWS 3 5 Foursquare 11 fuel stations 12 fuse changing 25 G Garmin Connect 14 Garmin Express updating software 24 Garmin Live Services 15 subscribing 15 Garmin Real Vis...

Page 33: ...s avoiding 8 tools maps 13 traffic 14 17 18 22 adding subscriptions 18 alternative route 8 cameras 21 incidents 14 18 map 14 18 receiver 17 searching for delays 14 18 traffic cameras view 21 travel hi...

Page 34: ...support garmin com September 2018 190 02120 00_0C...

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