School zone or nearby school
: The device plays a tone and
displays the distance to and speed limit (if available) for an
upcoming school or school zone.
Speed limit reduction
: The device plays a tone and displays
the upcoming reduced speed limit so you can be prepared to
reduce your speed.
Speed limit exceeded
: The device plays a tone and displays a
red border on the speed limit icon when you exceed the
posted speed limit for the current road.
Wrong way on a one-way street
: The device plays a message
and displays a full-screen warning if you travel the wrong way
on a one-way street. The edges of the screen appear red and
an alert remains at the top of the screen until you leave the
one-way street or correct your direction of travel.
Railroad crossing
: The device plays a tone and displays the
distance to an upcoming railroad crossing.
Animal crossing
: The device plays a tone and displays the
distance to an upcoming animal crossing area.
Curve
: The device plays a tone and displays the distance to a
curve in the road.
Slower traffic
: The device plays a tone and displays the
distance to slower traffic when you approach slower traffic at
a higher speed. Your device must be receiving traffic
information to use this feature (
).
Fatigue warning
: The device plays a tone and suggests
upcoming rest stops after you have been driving for more
than two hours without stopping.
Enabling or Disabling Audible Driver Alerts
You can turn off individual audible driver alerts. The visual alert
appears even when the audible alert is disabled.
1
Select
Settings
>
Map & Vehicle
>
Audible Driver Alerts
.
2
Select or clear the check box next to each alert.
Red Light and Speed Cameras
NOTICE
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the
consequences of using a red light or speed camera database.
NOTE:
This feature is not available for all regions or product
models.
Information about red light and speed camera locations is
available in some areas for some product models. Go to
compatibility, or to purchase a subscription or one-time update.
You can purchase a new region or extend an existing
subscription at any time.
You can go to
to update the camera database on
your device. You should update your device frequently to
receive the most up-to-date camera information.
For some devices and regions, basic red light or speed camera
data may be included with your device. Included data does not
include updates or a subscription.
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
) and avoidances (
).
• You can start navigating to your destination quickly using the
recommended route, or you can select an alternate route
(
).
• If there are specific roads you need to use or avoid, you can
customize the route (
).
• You can add multiple destinations to a route (
).
Starting a Route
1
Select
Where To?
, and search for a location (
).
2
Select a location.
3
Select an option:
• To start navigating using the recommended route, select
Go!
.
• To choose an alternate route, select , and select a route.
Alternate 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 (
).
The device calculates a route to the location and guides you
using voice prompts and information on the map (
). 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
).
Starting a Route by Using the Map
You can start 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, intersection, 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?
>
Saved
>
Set Home Location
.
2
Enter your home location.
Your Route on the Map
NOTICE
The speed limit feature is for information only and does not
replace your responsibility to abide by all posted speed limit
signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin will
not be responsible for any traffic fines or citations you receive for
failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.
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 action appear across the top of the
map.
Navigating to Your Destination
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