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2

Select an option:

NOTE: 

the menu changes based on your area and the map 

data on your device.
• Select 

Toll Roads

.

• Select 

Tolls and Fees

 > 

Toll Roads

.

3

Select an option:
• To be asked each time before routing through a toll area, 

select 

Always Ask

.

• To always avoid tolls, select 

Avoid

.

• To always allow tolls, select 

Allow

.

4

Select 

Save

.

Avoiding toll stickers

NOTE: 

this feature is not available in all areas.

The map data on your device may contain detailed toll sticker 

information for some countries. You can avoid or allow toll 

stickers for each country.

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Navigation

 > 

Tolls and Fees

 > 

Toll 

Stickers

.

2

Select a country.

3

Select an option:
• To be asked each time before routing through a toll area, 

select 

Always Ask

.

• To always avoid tolls, select 

Avoid

.

• To always allow tolls, select 

Allow

.

4

Select 

Save

.

Avoiding road features

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Navigation

 > 

Avoidances

.

2

Select the road features to avoid on your routes and select 

Save

.

Avoiding environmental zones

Your device can avoid areas with environmental or emissions 

restrictions that may apply to your vehicle.

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Navigation

 > 

Environmental Zones

.

2

Select an option:
• To be asked each time before routing through an 

environmental zone, select 

Always Ask

.

• To always avoid environmental zones, select 

Avoid

.

• To always allow environmental zones, select 

Allow

.

3

Select 

Save

.

Custom avoidances

Custom avoidances allow you select specific areas or sections 

of road to avoid. When the device calculates a route, it avoids 

these areas and roads unless no other reasonable route is 

available.

Avoiding a road

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Navigation

 > 

Custom Avoidances

.

2

Select 

Add Avoid Road

.

3

Select the starting point of the section of road to avoid and 

select 

Next

.

4

Select the ending point of the road section and select 

Next

.

5

Select 

Done

.

Avoiding an area

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Navigation

 > 

Custom Avoidances

.

2

If necessary, select 

Add Avoidance

.

3

Select 

Add Avoid Area

.

4

Select the upper left corner of the area to avoid and select 

Next

.

5

Select the lower right corner 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

 > 

Navigation

 > 

Custom Avoidances

.

2

Select a created avoidance.

3

Select   > 

Disable

.

Deleting custom avoidances

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Navigation

 > 

Custom Avoidances

.

2

Select an option:
• To delete all custom avoidances, select  .
• To delete one custom avoidance, select the avoidance 

and select   > 

Delete

.

Navigating off road

If you are not following roadways as you navigate, you can use 

Off Road mode.

1

Select 

Settings

 > 

Navigation

.

2

Select 

Calculation Mode

 > 

Off Road

 > 

Save

.

The next route will be calculated as a straight line to the 

location.

Finding and saving locations

The maps loaded in your device contain locations, such as 

restaurants, hotels, vehicle services, and detailed street 

information. The Where To? menu helps you find your 

destination by providing several methods to browse, search, and 

save this information.
• Enter search terms to quickly search all location information 

(

Finding a location using the search bar

, page 9

).

• Browse or search pre-loaded points of interest by category 

(

Points of Interest

, page 9

).

• Search and check into Foursquare

®

 points of interest 

(

Searching Foursquare points of interest

, page 11

).

• Use search tools to find specific locations, such as 

addresses, junctions, or geographic coordinates (

Search 

tools

, page 11

).

• Search near a different town or area (

Changing the search 

area

, page 10

).

• Save your favourite locations to find them quickly in the future 

(

Saving Locations

, page 12

).

• Return to recently found locations (

Viewing history

page 12

).

Points of Interest

A point of interest is a place that you may find useful or 

interesting. Points of interest are organised by category and can 

include popular travel destinations such as petrol stations, 

restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues.

Finding a location using the search bar

You can use the search bar to search for locations by entering a 

category, brand name, address or town name.

1

Select 

Where To?

.

2

Select 

Enter Search

 in the search bar.

3

Enter all or part of the search term.
Suggested search terms appear below the search bar.

Finding and saving locations

9

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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