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• Select 

Reset Max. Speed

 to reset the maximum speed.

• Select 

Reset Trip B

 to reset the odometer.

Viewing upcoming traffic

You can view traffic incidents coming up along your route or 

along the road on which you are travelling.

1

While navigating a route, select   > 

Traffic

.

The nearest upcoming traffic incident appears in a panel on 

the right side of the map.

2

Select the traffic incident to view additional details.

Viewing traffic on the map

The traffic map shows colour-coded traffic flow and delays on 

nearby roads.

1

From the main menu, select 

Apps

 > 

Traffic

.

2

If necessary, select   > 

Legend

 to view the legend for the 

traffic map.

Searching for traffic incidents

1

From the main menu, select 

Apps

 > 

Traffic

.

2

Select   > 

Incidents

.

3

Select an item in the list.

4

If there is more than one incident, use the arrows to view 

additional incidents.

Customising the map

Customising the map layers

You can customise which data appears on the map, such as 

icons for points of interest and road conditions.

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Map & Vehicle

 > 

Map Layers

.

2

Select the layers to include on the map, and select 

Save

.

Changing the map data field

1

From the map, select a data field.

NOTE: 

you cannot customise Speed.

2

Select a type of data to display.

Changing the map perspective

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Map & Vehicle

 > 

Driving Map View

.

2

Select an option:
• Select 

Track Up

 to display the map in two dimensions (2-

D), with your direction of travel at the top.

• Select 

North Up

 to display the map in 2-D with north at 

the top.

• Select 

3-D

 to display the map in three dimensions.

3

Select 

Save

.

Live services, traffic and smartphone 

features

To get the most from your Garmin DriveAssist device, you 

should pair the device with your smartphone and connect to the 

Smartphone Link app. The Smartphone Link app allows your 

device to receive live data, including live traffic data, parking 

trends, red light and speed cameras and other live services.

Live traffic data

: sends real-time traffic data to your device, 

such as traffic incidents and delays, construction zones and 

road closings (

Traffic

, page 17

).

Live parking information

: sends real-time parking trends to 

your device, where available (

Parking

, page 10

).

Garmin Live Services

: provides subscription-free and paid 

services to send live data to your device, such as red light 

and speed cameras or traffic cameras (

Garmin Live Services

page 15

).

Weather information

: sends real-time weather conditions and 

alerts to your device (

Viewing the 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. This feature is not available for all 

languages.

Hands-Free calling

: allows you to make and receive phone 

calls using your device, and allows you to use the device as a 

hands-free speaker phone.

Watch Link

: provides pedestrian navigation guidance to your 

destination or to your parking spot using a compatible Garmin 

watch with Connect IQ (

Watch Link

, page 19

).

Send locations to device

: allows you to send locations from 

your smartphone to your navigation device.

Foursquare check in

: allows you to check into Foursquare 

locations using your navigation device (

Checking in with 

Foursquare

, page 11

).

Pairing with your phone and connecting to 

Smartphone Link

You must pair your Garmin DriveAssist device with your phone 

and connect to Smartphone Link to use some features, such as 

live traffic and parking information, hands-free calling and other 

connected features.

NOTE: 

product models ending in LMT-D or LMT-HD can receive 

traffic data using either the Smartphone Link app or the built-in, 

over-the-air digital traffic receiver.
After the devices are paired, they connect automatically when 

they are turned on and within range.

1

From the app store on your phone, install the Smartphone 

Link app.

2

Place the Garmin DriveAssist device and your phone within 

3 m (10 ft) of each other.

3

On the Garmin DriveAssist device, select 

Settings

 > 

Wireless Networks

, and select the 

Bluetooth

 check box.

4

Select 

Search for Devices

.

5

On your phone, enable Bluetooth wireless technology, and 

set the phone to be visible.
See your phone owner's manual for more information.

6

On the Garmin DriveAssist device, select 

OK

.

The Garmin DriveAssist device begins searching for nearby 

Bluetooth devices, and a list of Bluetooth devices appears. It 

may take up to a minute for your phone to appear in the list.

7

Select your phone from the list, and select 

OK

.

8

On your phone, confirm the pairing request.

9

On your phone, open the Smartphone Link app.
If you are pairing with an Apple

®

 device, a security code 

appears on the Garmin DriveAssist screen.

10

If necessary, enter the security code on your phone within 30 

seconds.

Bluetooth Feature status icons

Status icons appear in the Bluetooth settings next to each paired 

phone.
Select 

Settings

 > 

Wireless Networks

.

• A grey icon indicates the feature is disabled or disconnected 

for that phone.

• A coloured icon indicates the feature is connected and active 

for that phone.

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Live services, traffic and smartphone features

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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