Table of Contents Parking........... 14 Finding Truck Parking....... 14 Finding Truck Parking in Europe..14 Getting Started......... 1 Finding Parking Near Your Current dēzl OTR500 / LGV500 Device Location..........14 Overview..........1 Finding Parking Near a Specified Mounting and Powering the dēzl Device Location..........
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Adjusting the Daily Driving Limit..35 Viewing Upcoming Traffic....27 Garmin eLog.......... 35 Viewing Traffic on the Map....27 Setting Up Garmin eLog Features On Searching for Traffic Incidents..27 Your dēzl Device........ 35 Customizing the Map......27 Viewing Garmin eLog Information on Your dēzl Device........
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Checking Road Conditions....41 Viewing the Truck Map......41 Device Maintenance....... 49 Trip Planner........... 41 Garmin Support Center......49 Planning a Trip........41 Map and Software Updates....49 Editing and Reordering Locations in a Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network..49 Trip.............
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The device does not charge in my vehicle............ 54 My battery does not stay charged for very long..........54 My device does not connect to my phone............. 54 Appendix........54 Installing a Memory Card for Maps and Data............54 Data Management........ 54 About Memory Cards......
Getting Started WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. • Update the maps and software on your device (Map and Software Updates, page 49). • Mount the device in your vehicle and connect it to power (Mounting and Powering the dēzl Device in Your Vehicle, page 2).
Mounting and Powering the dēzl Device in Your Vehicle WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct sunlight. Before you use your device on battery power, you should charge it.
Turning the Device On or Off • To turn the device on, press the power key , or connect the device to power. • To put the device in power saving mode, press the power key while the device is on. While in power saving mode, the screen is off and the device uses very little power, but it can wake instantly for use.
Garmin eLog status. Select to view the current ELD information. When the icon is blue, the device ™ is connected to the Garmin eLog app. Current time. Select to set the time (Setting the Time, page 47). Battery charge level.
Adjusting the Screen Brightness 1 Select Settings > Display > Brightness. 2 Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness. Vehicle Profiles WARNING Entering your vehicle profile characteristics does not guarantee that your vehicle's characteristics will be accounted for in all route suggestions or that you will receive the warning icons in all cases. Limitations may exist in the map data such that your device cannot account for these restrictions or road conditions in all cases.
The driver alerts and speed limit features are for information only and do not replace your responsibility to abide by all posted speed limit signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin is not responsible for any ®...
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.
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 city name. 1 Select Where To?. 2 Select Search in the search bar. 3 Enter all or part of the search term. Suggested search terms appear below the search bar.
Location Search Results By default, the location search results appear in a list, with the nearest location at the top. You can scroll down to view more results. Select a location to view the option menu. Select to view detailed information about the selected location. Select to find parking areas near the location.
Location Search Results on the Map You can view the results of a location search on the map instead of in a list. From the location search results, select . The nearest location appears at the center of the map, and basic information about the selected location appears at the bottom of the map.
Changing the Search Area By default, the device searches for locations near your current location. You can also search other areas, such as near your destination, near another city, or along your active route. 1 Select Where To?. 2 Select next to the current search area 3 Select a search area.
• Select a subcategory, if necessary, and select a destination. Foursquare NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of information provided by Foursquare. You are responsible for understanding and complying with any applicable rules, laws, or regulations associated with points of interest.
Tripadvisor ® NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the Tripadvisor information. You are responsible for understanding and complying with any applicable rules, laws, or regulations associated with points of interest. Your device includes Tripadvisor traveler ratings. Tripadvisor ratings appear automatically in the search results list for restaurants, hotels, and attractions.
Parking Your dēzl device includes detailed parking data, which can help you find nearby parking based on the likelihood of available parking spots, type of parking area, price, or accepted payment methods. NOTE: Detailed parking data is not available in all areas or for all parking locations. Finding Truck Parking 1 Select Where To? >...
Viewing Recently Found Locations Your device stores a history of the last 50 locations you have found. Select Where To? > Recent. Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations Select Where To? > Recent > > Clear > Yes. Viewing Current Location Information You can use the Where Am I? page to view information about your current location.
Starting a Route 1 Select Where To?, and search for a location (Finding and Saving Locations, page 7). 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.
Your Route on the Map 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 actions appear across the top of the map. Next action in the route.
Active Lane Guidance As you approach some turns, exits, or interchanges in your route, a detailed simulation of the road appears beside the map, if available. A colored line indicates the proper lane for the turn. Viewing Turns and Directions While navigating a route, you can view upcoming turns, lane changes, or other directions for your route.
Completing a Truck Route When you approach some truck destinations, a map tool appears to help you find common truck destinations such as parking areas and loading docks. 1 Select a numbered trucking destination 2 Select Go!. Parking Near Your Destination Your device can help you find a parking spot near your destination.
Changing Your Active Route Adding a Location to Your Route Before you can add a location to your route, you must be navigating a route (Starting a Route, page 17). You can add locations to the middle or end of your route. For example, you can add a fuel station as the next destination in your route.
Using Suggested Routes Before you can use this feature, you must save at least one location and enable the travel history feature (Device and Privacy Settings, page 48). Using the myTrends feature, your device predicts your destination based on your travel history, the day of the ™...
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. •...
(Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features, page 28). Garmin eLog: Displays hours of service information from the Garmin eLog app. Allows you to change duty status while you are not driving. Music: Displays media controls and media information. PrePass ®: Shows notifications for upcoming weigh stations and bypass decisions (PrePass page 39).
Up Ahead The Up Ahead tool provides information about upcoming locations along your route or the road on which you are traveling. You can view upcoming points of interest by category, such as restaurants, fuel stations, or rest areas. You can customize the categories that show in the Up Ahead tool. Viewing Upcoming Locations 1 From the map, select >...
Viewing Customized Trip Information on the Map You can use the trip data map tool to show customized trip information on the map. 1 From the map, select > Trip Data. 2 Select an option: • Select a data field in the trip data tool , and select the information to show in the field.
Viewing Upcoming Traffic NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the traffic information. Before you can use this feature, your device must be receiving traffic data (Traffic, page 33). You can view traffic incidents coming up along your route or along the road on which you are traveling.
2 Turn on your dēzl device, and place the device and your smartphone within 3 m (10 ft.) of each other. 3 On your phone, open the dēzl app. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to a Garmin account and complete the pairing and setup process.
Disabling Bluetooth Features (iPhone ® By default, all compatible Bluetooth features are enabled when you pair your phone. You can disable specific Bluetooth features and remain connected to the other features. 1 Select Settings > Wireless Networks. 2 Select an option: •...
Receiving Notifications WARNING Do not read or interact with notifications while driving, because doing so can cause distraction that could lead to an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death. Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running the dēzl app (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features, page 28).
Viewing the List of Notifications You can view a list of all active notifications. 1 Select Apps > Smart Notifications. The list of notifications appears. Unread notifications appear black, and previously read notifications appear gray. 2 Select an option: • To view a notification, select the notification description. •...
Calling a Location 1 Select Apps > Phone > Browse Categories. 2 Select a point of interest. 3 Select > Call. Placing a Call Using Voice Dial 1 Select Apps > Phone > Voice Dial. 2 Listen for the voice prompt. 3 Say Call, and say the contact name, phone number, or location you want to call.
Your Smartphone, page 33). Traffic data is not available in all areas. For information about traffic coverage areas, go to garmin.com/traffic. Receiving Traffic Data Using Your Smartphone Your device can receive subscription-free traffic data while connected to a smartphone running the dēzl app.
When integrated with a Garmin eLog compliant Electronic Logging Device (ELD), the Garmin eLog 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 garmin.com/elog.
Setting Up Your Garmin eLog Device You must set up and pair your Garmin eLog adapter with the Garmin eLog app in order to use the device. 1 From the app store on your mobile device, install and open the Garmin eLog app.
(Setting Up Garmin eLog Features On Your dēzl Device, page 35). As you drive your vehicle, the device displays your duty status and total drive hours in the Garmin eLog map tool. Select a field to view a summary of remaining drive hours.
Editing Fuel Data 1 Select Apps > IFTA > Fuel Journals. 2 If necessary, select a vehicle profile. 3 If necessary, select a quarter. 4 Select a fuel record. 5 Select an option: • Select a field to edit the information. •...
Logging Service History You can log the date and odometer reading when service or maintenance is performed on your vehicle. The device provides several service categories, and you can add custom categories (Adding Service Categories, page 38). 1 Select Apps > Service History. 2 Select a service category.
® NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the information provided by the PrePass app. NOTE: Before you can use this feature, you must have an active PrePass account. The PrePass app enables drivers to verify the safety, credentials, and weight of a commercial vehicle with upcoming weigh stations.
Viewing the Weather Forecast NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the weather data. Before you can use this feature, your device must be receiving weather data. You can connect your device to the dēzl app to receive weather data (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features, page 28).
Viewing Weather Alerts Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running the dēzl app (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features, page 28). NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas. While you are traveling with your device, weather alerts may appear on the map. You can also view a map of weather alerts near your current location or near a selected city.
Editing and Reordering Locations in a Trip 1 Select Apps > Trip Planner > Saved Trips. 2 Select a saved trip. 3 Select a location. 4 Select an option: • To move the location up or down, select , and drag the location to a new position in the trip. •...
photoLive Traffic Cameras Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to the dēzl app (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features, page 28). photoLive traffic cameras provide live images of traffic conditions on major roadways and intersections. The photoLive service is not available in all areas. Viewing and Saving photoLive Traffic Cameras You can view live images from nearby traffic cameras.
Media Player The media player allows your device to control the media currently playing from a media app on your paired phone. You can open the media player at any time by selecting Music from the main menu. Information about the currently playing media, such as title, artist, album, station, or channel. Playback controls.
Alerts: Sets the type of proximity points for which alerts are played. Backup Camera Settings The backup camera settings allow you to manage paired Garmin backup cameras and camera settings. This menu appears on your navigation device only when the device is connected to a wireless camera receiver cable.
Display Settings Select Settings > Display. Color Mode: Allows you to select day or night color mode. If you select the Auto option, the device automatically switches to day or night colors based on the time of day. Brightness: Allows you to adjust the display brightness. Display Timeout: Allows you to set the amount of idle time before your device enters sleep mode while using battery power.
Device and Privacy Settings Select Settings > Device. About: Displays the software version number, the unit ID number, and information on several other software features. Regulatory: Displays regulatory markings and information. EULAs: Displays the end-user license agreements. NOTE: You need this information when you update the system software or purchase additional map data. Software Licenses: Displays software licensing information.
• Connect the device to an optional power adapter accessory, such as a wall power adapter. You can purchase an approved Garmin AC-DC adapter suitable for home or office use from a Garmin dealer or www.garmin.com. The device may charge slowly when connected to a third-party adapter.
TIP: If a map update is interrupted or canceled before it completes, your device may be missing map data. To repair missing map data, you must update the maps again using either Wi‑Fi or Garmin Express. Device Maintenance...
Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express You can use the Garmin 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/express...
• To install a specific update, click View Details, and click Install next to the update you want. The Garmin Express application downloads and installs the updates onto your device. Map updates are very large, and this process may take a long time on slower internet connections.
Restarting the Device You can restart your device if it stops functioning. Hold the power button for 12 seconds. Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction Cup Removing the Device from the Mount 1 Press the release tab or button on the mount. 2 Tilt the bottom of the device upward, and lift the device from the mount.
• Enable Bluetooth wireless technology on your phone and bring your phone within 10 m (33 ft.) of the device. • Verify your phone is compatible. Go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more information. • Complete the pairing process again. To repeat the pairing process, you must unpair your phone and device (Deleting a Paired Phone, page 33), and...
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About Memory Cards You can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com). Memory cards can be used to store files such as maps and custom POIs. Connecting the Device to Your Computer You can connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
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