Changing the Map Perspective
1
Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Driving Map View.
2
Select an option:
• Select Track Up to display the map in two dimensions (2-
D), with your direction of travel at the top.
• Select North Up to display the map in 2-D with north at
the top.
• Select 3-D to display the map in three dimensions.
3
Select Save.
Traffic Data
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the
traffic information.
Traffic data is not available in all areas or for all product models.
For information about traffic receivers and coverage areas, go to
www.garmin.com/traffic.
To avoid traffic delays, your device must receive live traffic data.
• If your device includes a traffic receiver, it can receive traffic
data from an over-the-air broadcast signal, where available.
• An FM traffic receiver is included in product models ending
with LT or LMT.
• A digital traffic receiver is included in product models ending
with LMT-D or LMTHD.
• The device must be connected to vehicle power using the
included power cable to receive traffic data using the traffic
receiver.
• The device must be within range of a traffic data signal to
receive information using the traffic receiver.
• The device can receive traffic information as a subscription
service from the Smartphone Link app.
Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic
Receiver
Heated (metallized) windshields could degrade the performance
of the traffic receiver.
If your device includes a traffic receiver, it can receive traffic
data from an over-the-air broadcast signal, where available. This
feature is not available in all areas or for all product models.
NOTE: In some areas, traffic information may be received from
FM radio stations using HD Radio
1
Verify your device includes a traffic receiver.
• An FM traffic receiver is included in product models
ending with LT or LMT.
• A digital traffic receiver is included in product models
ending with LMT-D or LMTHD.
2
Connect the device to vehicle power using the power cable
included with your device
Power, page
2).
The power cable included with your device includes an
antenna for the traffic receiver.
When you are within a traffic coverage area, your device can
display traffic information and help you avoid traffic delays.
Receiving Traffic Data Using Smartphone
Link
The Live Traffic service provides real-time traffic data.
1
Download Smartphone Link onto your compatible phone
(Downloading Smartphone Link, page
Traffic Data
NOTICE
NOTICE
technology.
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(Connecting the Device to Vehicle
13).
2
Subscribe to the Live Traffic service
Live Services, page
14).
3
Connect the device to the phone running Smartphone Link
(Pairing with Your Phone and Connecting to Smartphone
Link, page
12).
About Traffic Subscriptions
You can purchase additional subscriptions or a renewal if your
subscription expires. Go to http://www.garmin.com/traffic.
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
Go to
www.garmin.com/fmtraffic
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.
Voice Command
NOTE: Voice command is not available for all languages and
regions, and may not be available on all models.
NOTE: Voice Activated Navigation may not achieve desired
performance when in a noisy environment.
Voice command allows you to use your device by saying words
and commands. The voice command menu provides voice
prompts and a list of available commands.
Setting the Wakeup Phrase
The wakeup phrase is a word or phrase you can say to activate
voice command. The default wakeup phrase is Voice Command.
TIP: You can reduce the chance of accidental voice command
activation by using a strong wakeup phrase.
1
Select Apps > Voice Command >
2
Enter a new wakeup phrase.
The device indicates the strength of the wakeup phrase as
you enter the phrase.
3
Select Done.
Activating Voice Command
Say your wakeup phrase.
The voice command menu appears.
Voice Command Tips
• Speak in a normal voice directed at the device.
• Reduce background noise, such as voices, or the radio, to
increase the accuracy of the voice recognition.
(Subscribing to Garmin
.
to purchase a subscription
> Wake Up Phrase.
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