Navigation Settings; Calculation Mode Settings; Setting A Simulated Location; Driver Assistance Settings - Garmin DRIVE 53 Owner's Manual

Navigation Settings

Select Settings > Navigation.
Calculation Mode: Sets the route calculation method.
Avoidances: Sets road features to avoid on a route.
Custom Avoidances: Allows you to avoid specific roads or areas.
Restricted Mode: Disables all functions that require significant operator attention.
GPS Simulator: Stops the device from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power.

Calculation Mode Settings

Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode.
The route calculation is based on road speeds and vehicle acceleration data for a given route.
Faster Time: Calculates routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance.
Straight Line: Calculates a direct line from your location to your destination.

Setting a Simulated Location

If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS simulator to plan routes from a
simulated location.
1 Select Settings > Navigation > GPS Simulator.
2 From the main menu, select View Map.
3 Tap the map twice to select an area.
The address of the location appears at the bottom of the screen.
4 Select the location description.
5 Select Set Location.

Driver Assistance Settings

Select Settings > Driver Assistance.
Driver Alerts: Allows you to enable or disable alerts for upcoming zones or road conditions (Driver Awareness
Features and Alerts, page 5).
Speeding Alert: Alerts you when you are exceeding the speed limit.
Reduced Speed Tone: Alerts you when the speed limit decreases.
Route Preview: Shows a preview of the major roads in your route when you start navigation.
Proximity Alerts: Alerts you when you approach speed cameras or red light cameras.

Proximity Alerts Settings

NOTE: You must have custom points of interest (POIs) loaded for proximity points alerts to display.
NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas.
Select Settings > Driver Assistance > Proximity Alerts.
Audio: Sets the style of alert that plays when you approach proximity points.
Alerts: Sets the type of proximity points for which alerts are played.
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