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  • Page 1 TREAD - SXS EDITION ® Owner’s manual...
  • Page 2 © 2021 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organisation of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Calibrating the compass....13 Group Ride..........13 Starting a Group Ride......14 Getting started......... 1 Joining a Group Ride......14 Device Overview........1 Rejoining a Recent Group Ride..14 Turning the device on or off....2 Adding Riders to a Group Ride..14 Acquiring GPS signals......2 Broadcasting a Message....
  • Page 4 Viewing trip data from the map..23 Checking road conditions....30 Resetting trip information....23 Creating a Round-Trip Route....31 Viewing Upcoming Elevation Garmin PowerSwitch™ App....32 Changes..........24 Activating a Power Switch....32 Viewing upcoming traffic..... 24 Turning Off All Switches....32 Viewing traffic on the map....
  • Page 5 Clearing the list of recently found Changing the route calculation places..........52 mode............44 Viewing current location information.. 52 Taking a Route Using Garmin Finding emergency services and Adventurous Routing™......45 fuel............. 52 Taking a detour........45 Getting directions to your current Going home...........
  • Page 6 Data management........ 70 Viewing E-label Regulatory and About memory cards......70 Compliance Information....... 58 Installing a memory card for maps and Tread - SXS Edition Specifications..58 data............ 70 Group Ride Specifications....58 Formatting the Memory Card... 70 Charging the Device......59 Connecting the Device to Your Computer...........

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. 1 Connect to a Wi‑Fi network (Connecting to a Wireless Network, page 56)(optional). ® 2 Pair your Bluetooth phone and headset (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 36) (optional).

  • Page 8: Turning The Device On Or Off

    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.

  • Page 9: Status Bar Icons

    Bluetooth technology status. Wi‑Fi signal strength. Active vehicle profile. Current time. Battery charge level. Tread app connection status (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 36). Using the Touchscreen • Tap the screen to select an item. • Drag or swipe your finger across the screen to pan or scroll.

  • Page 10: Vehicle Profiles

    Vehicle Profiles WARNING Entering your vehicle profile characteristics does not guarantee that your vehicle's characteristics will be accounted for in all route suggestions. Limitations may exist in map data for some route suggestions. Always defer to all posted road signs and conditions during vehicle operation. Failure to do so could lead to an accident involving personal injury or death.

  • Page 11: Editing A Vehicle Profile

    WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Garmin strongly recommends having an experienced installer with the proper knowledge of electrical systems ® install the device. Incorrectly wiring the power cable can result in damage to the vehicle or the battery and can cause bodily injury.

  • Page 12: Mounting The Device On A Roll Bar

    Mounting the Device on a Roll Bar WARNING Both the device and its mount contain magnets. Under certain circumstances, magnets may cause interference with some internal medical devices and electronic devices, including pacemakers, insulin pumps or hard drives in laptop computers. Keep the device away from medical devices and electronic devices. 1 Loosen the knob on the roll bar mount.

  • Page 13: Mounting The Antenna

    Mounting the Antenna NOTE: the mounted antenna must be at least 4 cm (1.57 in.) away from the nearest roll bar or metal surface to avoid radio interference. You can use the external antenna mount to mount your antenna in a more suitable location for your vehicle, such as a roll bar at the rear of your vehicle, to receive better radio reception.

  • Page 14: Installing The Antenna On The Group Ride Mount

    6 Screw down and tighten the antenna onto the external antenna mount plate. 7 Route the antenna cable along a suitable path using the roll bars in your vehicle, and secure it using the included zip ties. 8 Secure any loose cable to the roll bar using the included zip ties. NOTE: you should avoid bundling loose cable behind body panels to reduce antenna interference.

  • Page 15: Installing The Fist Microphone And Mount

    Avoid wires, gauges, air bags, air bag covers, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and other items when drilling pilot holes and attaching the mount to the vehicle. Garmin is not responsible for any damages or consequences arising from the installation.

  • Page 16: Off-Road Navigation Features

    7 Slide the fist microphone onto the mount. Off-Road Navigation Features Routes A route is a path from your current location to one or more destinations. • For off-road use, you can set the device to calculate point-to-point routes in a straight line (Straight Line Routes, page 11).

  • Page 17: Adventure Roads And Trails

    Adventure Roads and Trails WARNING Entering your vehicle profile characteristics does not guarantee that your vehicle's characteristics will be accounted for in all route suggestions. Limitations may exist in map data for some route suggestions. Always defer to all posted road signs and conditions during vehicle operation. Failure to do so could lead to an accident involving personal injury or death.

  • Page 18: Skipping The Next Stop On Your Route

    3 Select Go!. Viewing Your Collections on the Map You can view your Garmin Explore collections directly on the map. You must enable the collections map layer to use this feature. NOTE: if you do not assign a collection category to your Garmin Explore data, it appears as an unorganised collection.

  • Page 19: Calibrating Pitch And Roll

    Calibrating Pitch and Roll You can set the angle of your vehicle to zero at any time. 1 Park your vehicle on a flat, level surface. 2 Adjust the position of your device in the mount so you can comfortably view the screen. 3 From the main menu, swipe to the left and select Pitch and Roll >...

  • Page 20: Starting A Group Ride

    Starting a Group Ride You can create a group ride that allows you to choose the group radio channel, view and remove riders who join your group ride and set the group ride name. 1 From the main menu, select Group Ride > Start a Group Ride. 2 Enter your rider name and select Done.

  • Page 21: Broadcasting A Location

    You can use the Radio app to create radio presets, select a radio channel and select squelch codes. To use this feature, you must connect the device and the antenna to the Group Ride mount. The Tread - SXS Edition device configures radio settings automatically when you join or create a group ride.

  • Page 22: Selecting A Radio Channel

    Selecting a Radio Channel 1 From the main menu, select Radio. 2 Select an option: • To move to a different channel, select • To select a MURS channel from the menu, select Channel. Adjusting the Squelch You can adjust the squelch and change between CTCSS, DCS and Open squelch modes to improve audio quality and avoid radio interference in your area.

  • Page 23: Transmitting Your Voice

    Transmitting Your Voice Before you can transmit your voice, you must pair your Tread - SXS Edition device with a compatible Bluetooth headset or connect the fist microphone. You can transmit your voice over the radio using the connected fist microphone or a compatible Bluetooth headset.

  • Page 24: Sending A Text Message

    3 Select Delete > Yes. Tracking You can use the tracking feature on your Tread SXS Edition device to record track points and transmit them over the Iridium satellite network at the specified send interval. Track points appear on the Garmin Explore website and the MapShare ™...

  • Page 25: Sharing Your Mapshare Web Page

    Garmin IERCC, and they notify the appropriate emergency responders of your situation. You can communicate with the Garmin IERCC during your emergency while you wait for help to arrive. You should only use the SOS function in a real emergency situation.

  • Page 26: Initiating An Sos Rescue

    Changes made to data such as collections, waypoints, routes and tracks update automatically. You can now sync your data to your Tread SXS Edition device. Contacts You can add, delete and edit contacts on the Tread SXS Edition device. inReach Features...

  • Page 27: Adding A Contact

    2 Select a contact. 3 Select > Yes. Data Use and History You can view plan details and data use on the Tread SXS Edition device. Viewing Plan and Usage Details Select inReach > > About This Device. Using the Map...

  • Page 28: Map Tools

    Map tools Map tools provide quick access to information and device functions while you view the map. When you activate a map tool, it appears in a panel at the edge of the map. Stop: stops navigation of the active route. Edit Route: allows you to re-route or skip locations in your route (Changing Your Active Route, page 42).

  • Page 29: Customising The Up Ahead Categories

    Customising the up ahead categories You can change the location categories that appear in the Up Ahead tool. 1 From the map, select > Up Ahead. 2 Select a category. 3 Select 4 Select an option: • To move a category up or down in the list, select and drag the arrow next to the category name. •...

  • Page 30: Viewing Upcoming Elevation Changes

    • Select the arrows to scroll the chart. 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 46).

  • Page 31: Enabling Adventure Roads And Trails Map Layers

    The dog tracking features allow you to see information transmitted from your handheld dog device on your Tread - SXS Edition device. You can navigate to your dogs, view their current status and location, and observe the distance they have travelled.

  • Page 32: Dog Status Icons

    Dog Status Icons Icons indicate the status and location of your dogs. Sitting Running On point Has an animal up a tree Unknown* Collar battery low Collar connection lost Collar GPS reception lost *The unknown status icon indicates the collar has not acquired a satellite signal and the handheld device cannot determine the location of the dog.

  • Page 33: Music Player

    Music 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 > Tools > Music from the main menu. Information about the currently playing media, such as title, artist, album, station or channel.

  • Page 34: Downloading Birdseye Imagery

    Downloading BirdsEye Imagery Before you can download BirdsEye imagery directly to your device, you must connect to a wireless network (Connecting to a Wireless Network, page 56). 1 Select > Adventure > BirdsEye Direct. 2 Select 3 Select an option: •...

  • Page 35: Changing Routing Options For A Route

    3 Enter a name and select Done. Viewing the weather forecast Before you can use this feature, your device must be receiving weather data. You can connect your device to the Tread app to receive weather data (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 36).

  • Page 36: Viewing Weather Near A Different Town

    • To add a favourite town, select Add Town, and enter a town name. Viewing the weather radar Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running the Tread app (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 36).

  • Page 37: Creating A Round-Trip Route

    Creating a Round-Trip Route The device can create a round-trip route using a specified starting location and a distance, duration or destination. 1 From the main menu, select > Navigation > Round Trip. 2 Select Start Location. 3 Select a location, and select Select. 4 Select Trip Attributes.

  • Page 38: Garmin Powerswitch™ App

    Displays Garmin PowerSwitch device tabs and custom layout tabs Activating a Power Switch Before you can use the Garmin PowerSwitch app to activate a switch, you must install your Garmin PowerSwitch device in your vehicle and pair it with the Garmin PowerSwitch app.

  • Page 39: Customising A Button

    Before you can use control input functions, you must connect a control input to your Garmin PowerSwitch device (Connecting a Control Input, page 67). You can assign one or more switches to turn on when the Garmin PowerSwitch device receives a signal from a control input. 1 Select 2 Select your Garmin PowerSwitch device.

  • Page 40: Routines

    Routines Routines automate your Garmin PowerSwitch device. When you define a routine on your compatible Garmin navigation device, it turns switches on or off automatically when the conditions of the routine are met. For example, you can set a routine to turn on a switch at specific time each day or when your vehicle reaches a specific speed.

  • Page 41: Live Services, Traffic And Smartphone Features

    NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the traffic information. The Tread app allows your device to receive smart notifications and live information, such as live traffic data and weather information. Live traffic data: sends live traffic data to your device, such as traffic incidents and delays, construction zones...

  • Page 42: Bluetooth Feature Status Icons

    35). 1 From the app store on your smartphone, install the Tread app. 2 Turn on your Tread - SXS Edition device and place the device and your smartphone within 3 m (10 ft.) of each other. 3 On your phone, open the Tread app.

  • Page 43: Receiving Notifications

    Do not read or reply to notifications while driving. If you do so, you could become distracted by the display, which could lead to an accident causing serious personal injury or death. Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running the Tread app (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 36).

  • Page 44: Viewing The List Of Notifications

    All features may not be available for your phone. Using Bluetooth wireless technology, your device can connect to your compatible mobile phone and wireless headset or helmet to become a hands-free device. To check compatibility, go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth. Placing a call 1 Select >...

  • Page 45: Enabling Or Disabling Bluetooth Features

    Showing or hiding notification categories for your Apple device ® If you are connected to an Apple device, you can filter the notifications shown on your Tread - SXS Edition device by showing or hiding categories. 1 Select > Tools > Smart Notifications >...

  • Page 46: Street Navigation

    Street Navigation Starting a route 1 Select Where To, and search for a location (Finding and saving locations, page 47). 2 Select a location. 3 Select an option: • To start navigating using the recommended route, select Go!. • To choose an alternative route, select and select a route.

  • Page 47: Your Route On The Map

    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.

  • Page 48: Active Lane Guidance

    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 coloured line indicates the proper lane for the turn. Viewing turns and directions While navigating a route, you can view next turns, lane changes, or other directions for your route.

  • Page 49: Shaping Your Route

    Shaping Your Route Before you can shape your route, you must start a route (Starting a route, page 40). You can manually shape your route to change its course. This allows you to direct the route to use a certain road or go through a certain area without adding a destination to the route.

  • Page 50: Arriving At Your Destination

    Avoiding a road 1 Select > Navigation > Custom Avoidances. 2 If necessary, select Add Avoidance. 3 Select Add Avoid Road. 4 Select the starting point of the section of road to avoid and select Next. 5 Select the ending point of the road section and select Next. 6 Select Done.

  • Page 51: Taking A Route Using Garmin Adventurous Routing

    Your device can calculate adventurous routes that prefer curvy roads, hills and fewer motorways. This feature can provide a more enjoyable ride, but it may increase the time or distance to your destination. The Garmin Adventurous Routing feature is not compatible with off-road trails.

  • Page 52: Traffic

    To provide traffic information, your device must be receiving traffic data. • All product models can receive subscription-free traffic data using the Tread app. 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 Tread app.

  • Page 53: Finding And Saving Locations

    Finding and saving locations The maps loaded in your device contain locations, such as restaurants, hotels, vehicle services, and detailed street information. The Where To menu helps you find your destination by providing several methods to browse, search, and save this information. From the main menu, select Where To.

  • Page 54: Location Search Results

    Select to view alternative routes to the location. Select to start navigating to the location using the recommended route. Select to start navigating using Garmin Adventurous Routing. Changing the search area By default, the device searches near your current location. You can also search other areas, such as near your destination, near another city, or along your active route.

  • Page 55: Navigating To Points Of Interest Within A Venue

    Before you can synchronise account data, you must connect to the Tread app and enable Garmin Explore. You can synchronise data, such as tracks, with your Garmin Explore account. This can be helpful to keep your data available on each of your compatible devices. Your device periodically synchronises data with your account automatically.

  • Page 56: Finding Ultimate Campgrounds Points Of Interest

    Finding Ultimate Campgrounds points of interest NOTE: this feature is not available in all areas. Your device includes Ultimate Campgrounds points of interest, which allow you to find public campsites near your location. 1 Select Where To > Ultimate Public Campgrounds. 2 If necessary, select Search Filters, select one or more search filters and select Search.

  • Page 57: Finding Parking Near Your Current Location

    Finding Tripadvisor points of interest 1 Select Where To > Tripadvisor. 2 Select a category. A list of nearby Tripadvisor points of interest for the category appears. 3 Select Sort Results to sort the search results by distance or popularity (optional). Finding Parking Near Your Current Location 1 Select Where To >...

  • Page 58: Finding Petrol Stations And Prices

    Finding petrol stations and prices Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running the Tread app (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 36). You can find nearby petrol stations and compare fuel prices.

  • Page 59: Removing A Shortcut

    Removing a shortcut 1 Select Where To > > Remove Shortcut(s). 2 Select a shortcut to remove. 3 Select the shortcut again to confirm. 4 Select Done. Saving Locations Saving a location 1 Search for a location (Finding a location by category, page 48).

  • Page 60: Assigning Categories To A Saved Location

    Assigning Categories to a Saved Location You can add custom categories to organise your saved locations. NOTE: categories appear in the saved locations menu after you have saved more than 12 locations. 1 Select Where To > Waypoints. 2 Select a location. 3 Select 4 Select >...

  • Page 61: Driver Awareness Features And Alerts

    The driver alerts and speed limit features are for information only. They do not replace your responsibility to abide by all posted speed limit signs and to use safe driving judgement at all times. Garmin is not responsible for any traffic fines or citations that you receive for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.

  • Page 62: Settings

    Units: sets the units of measure. myMaps: sets which installed maps the device uses. Enabling maps You can enable map products installed on your device. TIP: to purchase additional map products, go to garmin.com/maps. 1 Select > Map Display > myMaps. 2 Select a map.

  • Page 63: Driver Assistance Settings

    Driver Assistance Settings Select > Driver Assistance. Driver Alerts: enables an audible alert for each type of driver alert (Driver awareness features and alerts, page 55). Proximity Alerts: alerts you when you approach speed cameras or red light cameras. Route Preview: shows a preview of the major roads in your route when you start navigation. Break Planning: reminds you to take a break and shows upcoming services after you drive for an extended time.

  • Page 64: Device Settings

    The device is protected against the ingress of dust and withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.

  • Page 65: Charging The Device

    • 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.

  • Page 66: Updating Maps And Software Using A Wi-Fi Network

    TIP: if a map update is interrupted or cancelled before it completes, your device may be missing map data. To repair missing map data, you must update the maps again. Product updates On your computer, install Garmin Express (www.garmin.com/express). This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices: • Software updates • Map updates • Product registration...
  • Page 67 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...

  • Page 68: Device Care

    • Remove the residue left on the windscreen by the suction cup. • Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment. • Register your device using the Garmin Express software (garmin.com/express). Restarting the Device You can restart your device if it stops functioning.

  • Page 69: My Battery Does Not Stay Charged For Very Long

    Incorrectly wiring the power cable can result in damage to the vehicle or the battery and can cause bodily injury. You can use a connected Garmin PowerSwitch device to control lights, fans and more from your Tread - SXS Edition device.

  • Page 70: Mounting Considerations

    Avoid wires, gauges, air bags, air bag covers, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning and other items when drilling pilot holes and attaching the mount to the vehicle. Garmin is not responsible for any damages or consequences arising from the installation.

  • Page 71: Opening The Front Cover

    Opening the Front Cover You must open the front cover to make electrical connections. 1 Lift the front cover latch and rotate it anticlockwise. 2 Pull the front cover off of the device. Appendix...

  • Page 72: Connecting Accessories

    Connecting Accessories NOTICE Do not use the device to control or power a winch. Failure to follow this notice could cause damage to your vehicle or your device. Do not connect a power source to an accessory output terminal. Failure to follow this notice could cause damage to your vehicle or your device.

  • Page 73: Connecting A Control Input

    3 Verify that all electrical connections are tight and will not come loose during use. Connecting a Control Input You can connect to the control terminals to enable the Garmin PowerSwitch device to turn on customisable outputs. For example, you can connect your vehicle ignition switch to a control input terminal to turn on accessories automatically each time you start your vehicle.

  • Page 74: Connecting The Device To Vehicle Power

    Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power Before you can connect the device to vehicle power, you must remove the warning tag from the +12V terminal on the device. You should always confirm all electrical connections are secure and will not come loose while operating the device.

  • Page 75: Pairing With A Garmin Navigation Device

    If the device detects a system load of more than 100 A, it turns off all outputs automatically. • Inspect all electrical connections for an electrical short circuit. The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating. Appendix...

  • Page 76: Data Management

    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. Installing a memory card for maps and data You can install a memory card to increase the storage space for maps and other data on your device.

  • Page 77: Transferring Data From Your Computer

    Adding BaseCamp Data to Garmin Explore ™ You can export your BaseCamp data files and import them to Garmin Explore for use with your Tread - SXS Edition device. 1 Export your data from BaseCamp: • If you are using an Apple computer, see Exporting Data from BaseCamp with an Apple Computer, page •...

  • Page 78: Purchasing Additional Maps

    2 Select the Map tab. 3 Select 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. Purchasing additional maps 1 Go to your device product page at garmin.com. 2 Click on the Map tab. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Appendix...

  • Page 79: Index

    13, 55 audio 57 Garmin Connect 35 proximity points 57 on-screen buttons 3 Garmin Explore 49 altimeter 13 owner's manual 26 Garmin Express, updating software 60, 61 overview 32 going home 45 audio, proximity points 57 GPS 2 pairing 25, 36, 69 avoidances simulator 58 disconnecting 39 area 43, 44 group ride 13–15 Headset 36 deleting 44...
  • Page 80 simulated locations 58 sleep mode 2 smartphone features 36, 39 connecting 36 software updating 59–61 version 58, 62 SOS 17, 19 cancelling 20 sending 20 sound 57 specifications 58, 69 theft, avoiding 62 time settings 57 tolls, avoiding 43 tools, maps 22 touchscreen 3 TracBack 29 tracking 17, 18 tracks 12, 18, 19 Tracks 12 traffic 24, 46, 57 alternative route 43 incidents 24, 46 map 24, 46 searching for...
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