Traffic
NOTICE
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the
traffic information.
Your device can provide information about traffic on the road
ahead or on your route. You can set your device to avoid traffic
when calculating routes, and to find a new route to your
destination if a large traffic delay occurs on your active route
(
). The traffic map allows you to
browse the map for traffic delays in your area.
To provide traffic information, your device must be receiving
traffic data.
• Your device receives free traffic data through the
Smartphone Link app (
).
• All product models can receive traffic data using an over-the-
air traffic receiver cable accessory (
). Go to your product page
to find and purchase a compatible traffic
receiver cable accessory.
Traffic data is not available in all areas. For information about
.
Receiving Traffic Data Using Smartphone
Link
Your device can receive free traffic data through the
Smartphone Link app.
1
Connect your device to Smartphone Link (
Phone and Connecting to Smartphone Link
).
2
On your dēzl device, select
Settings
>
Traffic
, and verify the
Traffic
check box is selected.
Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic
Receiver
NOTICE
Heated (metallized) windshields could degrade the performance
of the traffic receiver.
A traffic receiver receives traffic data from an over-the-air
broadcast signal, where available. An over-the-air traffic receiver
cable is available as an accessory for all product models. Go to
your product page at
to find and purchase a
compatible traffic receiver cable accessory. Traffic data is not
available in all areas.
Connect the device to vehicle power using the traffic receiver
cable (
Mounting and Powering the dēzl Device in Your
).
When you are within a traffic coverage area, your device can
display traffic information and help you avoid traffic delays.
Traffic Receiver Subscriptions
A regional traffic data subscription is included with most traffic
receivers. You can add subscriptions for additional regions to
your traffic receiver. For more information, go to
Viewing Traffic Subscriptions
Select
Settings
>
Traffic
>
Subscriptions
.
Adding a Subscription
You can purchase traffic subscriptions for other regions or
countries.
1
From the main menu, select
Traffic
.
2
Select
Subscriptions
> .
3
Write down the FM traffic receiver unit ID.
4
and get a 25-character code.
The traffic subscription code cannot be reused. You must
obtain a new code each time you renew your service. If you
own multiple FM traffic receivers, you must obtain a new
code for each receiver.
5
Select
Next
on the device.
6
Enter the code.
7
Select
Done
.
Enabling Traffic
You can enable or disable traffic data.
1
Select
Settings
>
Traffic
.
2
Select the
Traffic
check box.
Viewing Traffic on the Map
The traffic map shows color-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.
Vehicle and Driver Tools
Break Planning
NOTICE
This device by itself is NOT an approved substitute for logbook
recording requirements under Federal Motor Carrier Safety
Administration (FMCSA) regulations. Drivers should comply with
all applicable federal and state hours-of-service requirements.
When integrated with a Garmin eLog
™
compliant Electronic
Logging Device (ELD), this device enables a motor carrier to
comply with hours of service logging and break requirements.
For more information, or to purchase a Garmin eLog device, go
to
.
When the break planning feature is enabled, the device notifies
you one hour before suggested break times and drive hour limits
and suggests break locations on your route. You can use this
feature to keep track of your working hours, which may help you
comply with safety regulations.
NOTE:
Break planning features are not available when using the
car vehicle profile.
Taking a Suggested Break
When it is time for a break, the device notifies you and displays
suggested break location POIs along your route.
Select a POI from the list of suggested break locations.
The device adds the break location as the next destination on
your route.
Starting the Break Timer
The break timer starts automatically when the vehicle is moving
at least 8 kph (5 mph) for 30 seconds. You can start the timer
manually at any time.
1
From the map, select >
Break Planner
.
2
Select
Start Timer
.
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