To take the alternative route, tap the balloon at the top of the screen. If you don't want to follow the
alternative route, keep driving to continue to receive instructions for your original route.
Tip: The alternative route disappears when it is no longer faster than your original route or it is too
late for you to choose it.
To change how you are asked about alternative routes, tap Settings and then Route planning. Tap
Next until you reach Replanning settings.
Selecting a route type
Every time you plan a route, you can choose to be asked about the type of route you want to plan. To
do this, tap Settings followed by Route planning and then tap Ask me every time I plan.
The types of route you can choose from are as follows:
Fastest route - the route which takes the least time.
Eco route - the most fuel-efficient route for your trip.
Shortest route - the shortest distance between the locations you set. This may not be the
quickest route, especially if the shortest route is through a town or city.
Avoid highways - a route which avoids highways.
Walking route - a route designed for making the trip on foot.
Bicycle route - a route designed for making the trip on a bicycle.
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