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GVN 53 Owner’s Manual

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Continuous Auto Routing

—enable or disable the 

Continuous Auto Routing feature. This feature allows 

the navigation system to continually search for a better 

route to your destination. Continuous Auto Routing may 

be useful if a traffic accident occurs or there are time-

restricted turns on the current route. A   is displayed 

on the map when a better route than the one you are 

currently taking is available. Press the 

thumb Stick

 in 

on the Map page to select the   and take the better 

route. 

Avoidance Setup

—see 

page 20. 

Adjusting the Traffic Settings

See 

page 31. 

 

Adjusting the Screen Settings

Press 

Menu

 three times. Then select   

Screen

Adjust Screen position

—use the arrows to select the 

direction in which to adjust the screen.

Adjust Screen Flicker Filter

—select   and   to 

adjust the screen “flicker” filter. The lines on the screen 

appear more or less focused as you adjust these settings.

Summary of Contents for GVN 53 - Navigation System

Page 1: ...GVN 53 owner s manual...

Page 2: ...to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and pr...

Page 3: ...12 Viewing the Map and Using the Tools 13 Viewing the Map Page 13 Trip Computer 14 Turn List 14 GPS Info Page 15 Creating and Editing Routes 16 Creating a New Saved Route 16 Editing a Saved Route 17...

Page 4: ...tings 37 Changing the Navigation Settings 39 Adjusting the Traffic Settings 40 Adjusting the Screen Settings 40 Serial Communication 41 Restoring the Settings 41 Appendix 42 Using the Remote Control 4...

Page 5: ...y discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner Do not become distracted by the navigation system while driving and always be fully aware of all d...

Page 6: ...performance of all GPS equipment including the navigation system Although the navigation system is a precision navigation device any navigation device can be misused or misinterpreted and therefore be...

Page 7: ...scroll through the Map Menu and XM Music Player pages Back returns to the previous page and cancels data entry Speak announces the next turn or the GPS status Thumb Stick highlights options and moves...

Page 8: ...sed in the text They indicate that you should select a series of items For example if you see select Tools GPS Info GPS Settings you should select the Tools button then select GPS Info and then select...

Page 9: ...ind It and Go Using the remote control follow the instructions on the next two pages to find a place and go to it Finding a Restaurant Select Food Hotel Select a place Select Where To Select Food Drin...

Page 10: ...ta line As you travel the navigation system guides you through each turn with voice prompts arrows and directions along the top of the map If you depart from the original route the navigation system r...

Page 11: ...enu page select Where To Select Address Enter the street name Then select Done Enter the address number Then select Done Select the street Select the city if necessary Select the address if necessary...

Page 12: ...ute add this place as the next stop in your route Add As Favorite add this place to your list of Favorites For more information see page 8 Find Near Point find another place near this place Browse Map...

Page 13: ...different city or near your destination From the search results list select Near Select one of the search options Narrowing Your Search To narrow your search you can spell part or all of the name of...

Page 14: ...o these places in the future After you have found a place you want to save select it to open the Information page Then follow the instructions below Select Advanced Select Add As Favorite This place i...

Page 15: ...k in to save your current location as a Favorite Saving Other Places 1 Press the Thumb Stick up 2 Use the Thumb Stick to browse the map and select the place you want to save If you select a labeled pl...

Page 16: ...ou return to most often Press the Menu button and select Where To Select Save Home Select an option Select Go Home After you set your Home Location select Where To Then select Go Home Finding Saved Pl...

Page 17: ...item you want to edit Select Edit Name enter a new name for the location using the on screen keyboard Location edit the location of the place you can use the map or enter new coordinates using the key...

Page 18: ...Data Favorites Select Delete Select Delete Favorites Select By Selection Select a saved location By Selection select each location and delete it individually By Category select one category to delete...

Page 19: ...use the Thumb Stick as described below Map Page while Navigating a Route Shows driving directions Tips for Browsing the Map Press the Thumb Stick left right up or down to view other parts of the map...

Page 20: ...to reset all information on the Trip Computer To reset the Maximum Speed select Reset Max Turn List The Turn List displays a list of turn by turn instructions for your entire route as well as arrival...

Page 21: ...eady for use GPS Settings Press Menu three times to open the Settings menu Select General GPS You can also access the GPS Settings by selecting the GPS Settings button on the GPS Info page Use Indoors...

Page 22: ...nu button twice to open the Tools menu Select My Data Routes Select Create New Saved Route Select an option and select Next Select the starting point Select an option and select Next Select the ending...

Page 23: ...the route using the on screen keyboard Edit Review Points add arrange remove re order and review points in the route For more info see the next page Change Preference change calculation preference to...

Page 24: ...ibed below Follow the steps on the previous page to begin editing the route Auto Arrange arranges the points to provide the shortest route Remove select the point you want to remove Then select Remove...

Page 25: ...to a Route If you need to take a detour from your current route press the Menu button and then select Detour 1 2 mile 2 miles or 5 miles select the distance of the detour For example if a road sign i...

Page 26: ...the Avoidance Setup menu select two times and then select Custom Avoids The procedure to the right tells you how to avoid an area Avoiding a road is very similar When selecting a road or area to avoi...

Page 27: ...of the track log To clear the track log select Percentage Full Yes OK Map Display displays the current track log on the map Select a zoom setting at which the track log is visible Select OK Your trac...

Page 28: ...ake sure your XM antenna is connected Press the Menu button three times and select About Select and to change the channel Select Next Select Power Off XM Select XM Select Subscribe Call XM Then select...

Page 29: ...S version Select Play Select XM Music Player Select Tools Select to adjust the volume Select and to change Categories The Category name is listed above the buttons Select and to change the Channel wi...

Page 30: ...to this channel Playing a Preset To play a preset channel select a preset button along the bottom of the XM Radio page You can also select Browse Presets Select Browse by Category to select a differen...

Page 31: ...elect the preset you want to switch to The set of presets you are currently using appears in the top right corner of the screen Saving Your Favorite Artists 1 From the XM Radio page select My XM 2 Sel...

Page 32: ...ng a weak XM signal to receive the broadcast of weather information Getting Current Conditions Press the Menu button twice and select Weather Current Conditions XM Weather defaults to your current loc...

Page 33: ...cast information To select a different city select Near and follow the steps in the previous section Checking for County Warnings Press the Menu button twice Then select Weather County Warnings This p...

Page 34: ...he map to view a different location Select Next to see the forecast for the next day on the map For more weather information position the map pointer over a weather icon and then select Review Viewing...

Page 35: ...cities for XM NavTraffic see www xmnavtraffic com This section uses traffic module to describe the external device that receives traffic information You can use either an FM traffic receiver such as...

Page 36: ...press the Thumb Stick in on the Map page to select the and avoid traffic Select Detour Around Select an item to avoid Press the Thumb Stick in Severity Color Code The bars to the left of the traffic...

Page 37: ...ut adding an FM traffic subscription If you have an XM smart antenna connected select XM Subscriptions to view the software version your XM subscriptions and the antenna s radio ID Select Subscribe to...

Page 38: ...o open the Settings menu Select About FM Traffic Receiver Then write down your FM traffic receiver s unit ID Go to www garmin com fmtraffic to purchase a traffic subscription and get a 25 character tr...

Page 39: ...open the Audio Settings page See page 35 for more information Select Advanced to adjust the volume levels of the navigation prompts and XM radio separately Changing the General Settings Press Menu th...

Page 40: ...lary and they pronounce the street names as you approach turns Languages without a person s name are prerecorded voices which have a limited vocabulary and do not speak names of locations or streets N...

Page 41: ...on the remote Speed Adjusted Volume select how much the volume increases as your speed increases Low increases your volume slightly High increases your volume the most Customizing Proximity Alerts Pr...

Page 42: ...t maps and charts use different position formats you can choose the correct coordinate system for the type of map you are using Map Datum select the map datum to be used by your GVN 53 If you are navi...

Page 43: ...of travel at the top of the screen 3D Track Up display the map in 3 dimensions 3 D with your direction of travel at the top of the screen This is the default map view Color Mode select Day for a brig...

Page 44: ...r Wide Select Next Select the type of data fields to customize Select a data field you want to change Select the type of data you want to see Select the data field layout Select OK Repeat for each fie...

Page 45: ...Detail Maps enable and disable the detailed maps Changing the Navigation Settings Press Menu three times Then select Navigation Vehicle specify your vehicle type Preference select a preference for ro...

Page 46: ...layed on the map when a better route than the one you are currently taking is available Press the Thumb Stick in on the Map page to select the and take the better route Avoidance Setup see page 20 Adj...

Page 47: ...Digital Gnd wires will be used For more information about the serial communication protocol go to www garmin com products GVN53 Viewing Information About Press Menu three times Then select About Softw...

Page 48: ...remote control pairs with the GVN 53 Updating the Software and Map Data To update the navigation system software you must have an SD card an SD card reader and an Internet connection To update the nav...

Page 49: ...u approach one of these points Caution Garmin is not responsible for the consequences of using a custom POI database or the accuracy of the safety camera or other custom POI database After downloading...

Page 50: ...of POIs you want to be continually notified of Deleting All Custom POIs To delete all custom POIs from your navigation system press the Menu button twice and select My Data Custom POIs Delete All Sele...

Page 51: ...Garmin further do not warrant the accuracy reliability completeness or timeliness of the traffic and weather information disclosed on the Radio Service In no event will XM and Garmin their data suppli...

Page 52: ...law or from a course of dealing or usage in trade is made by NGA as to the accuracy and functioning of the product c Neither NGA nor its personnel will be liable for any claims losses or damages aris...

Page 53: ...ions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment generates uses an...

Page 54: ...ttings 36 custom avoids 20 custom POIs 43 D data fields customizing 38 deleting all saved routes 19 My Favorites 12 routes 17 saved locations 12 detour adding 19 driving directions 14 E edit review po...

Page 55: ...the route 18 recalculating the route 19 recently found places 6 remove all detours 19 remove points from route 18 rename route 17 saved location 11 reset max speed 14 mileage log 21 settings 41 trip...

Page 56: ...e 35 track log 21 track up 37 traffic avoiding 30 events 29 trip computer 14 turn list 14 U unit ID FM traffic receiver 41 software 41 XM 41 use indoors 15 V vehicle type 39 via points 18 video output...

Page 57: ...in Product Support for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly written on the outside of the package The unit should then b...

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