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- OVERLAND EDITION
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TREAD XL - OVERLAND EDITION
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  • Page 1 TREAD - OVERLAND EDITION ® TREAD XL - OVERLAND 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 organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Group Ride Settings......14 Radio............14 Selecting a Preset......14 Getting Started......... 1 Selecting a Radio Channel....14 Device Overview........2 Adjusting the Squelch....... 15 Mounting and Powering the Device in Adding a Custom Radio Preset..15 Your Vehicle..........
  • Page 4 Resetting Trip Information....21 Checking Road Conditions....28 Viewing Upcoming Elevation Creating a Round-Trip Route....29 Changes..........22 Garmin PowerSwitch™ App....30 Viewing Upcoming Traffic....22 Activating a Power Switch....30 Viewing Traffic on the Map....22 Turning Off All Switches....30 Searching for Traffic Incidents..
  • Page 5 Arriving at Your Destination....43 Viewing Current Location Changing the Route Calculation Information..........50 Mode............43 Finding Emergency Services and Taking a Route Using Garmin Fuel............. 50 Adventurous Routing™......43 Getting Directions to Your Current Taking a Detour........43 Location..........50 Going Home...........
  • Page 6 Installing a Memory Card for Maps and Data..........66 Viewing E-label Regulatory and Formatting the Memory Card... 66 Compliance Information....... 55 Connecting the Device to Your Tread - Overland Edition Computer........... 66 Specifications........55 Transferring GPX Files From Your Charging the Device......56 Computer........... 67 Device Maintenance.......

  • 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. • Update the maps and software on your device (Updating Maps and Software Using a Wi‑Fi Network, page 57).

  • Page 8: Device Overview

    Device Overview Power button Volume control microSD memory card slot ® USB power and data port Iridium ® antenna SOS button (under protective cover) Getting Started...

  • Page 9: Mounting And Powering The Device In Your Vehicle

    Mounting and Powering the 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. 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.
  • Page 10 5 Connect the vehicle power cable to the cable on the mount. 6 Tighten the collar around the connected power cables. 7 Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle. 8 Place the device onto the magnetic mount. 9 Push down the lock to secure the device to the mount.

  • Page 11: 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 12: Status Bar Icons

    ® Active vehicle profile. Current time. Battery charge level. Tread app connection status (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 34). Using the Touchscreen • Tap the screen to select an item. • Drag or swipe your finger across the screen to pan or scroll.

  • Page 13: 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 14: Editing A Vehicle Profile

    Editing a Vehicle Profile You can change basic vehicle profile information or add detailed information to a vehicle profile, such as maximum speed. 1 Select > Navigation > Vehicle Profile. 2 Select the vehicle profile to edit. 3 Select an option: •...

  • Page 15: 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 16: Straight Line Routes

    Straight Line Routes For areas without defined roads or trails, the device guides you to your destination using a straight line route. You can set multiple waypoints to navigate a route through areas without roads. Distance to the destination. Route highlighted on the map. Vehicle speed.

  • Page 17: Recording Tracks

    3 Select Go!. Viewing Your Collections on the Map Before you can view the Collections map layer, you must pair your device with the Tread app and sync your device with your Garmin Explore account. You can view your Garmin Explore collections directly on the map. You must enable the collections map layer to use this feature.

  • Page 18: Adjusting Warning Angles

    The Group Ride app allows you to coordinate rides and communicate with nearby riders using preset text messages, live map locations, and voice communications. NOTE: Before you can use the Group Ride app, you must install a Group Ride accessory. Go to garmin.com purchase a Group Ride accessory. 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.

  • Page 19: Joining A Group Ride

    Joining a Group Ride You can join a nearby group ride that was created by another rider. NOTE: For some product models, the Group Ride app is located in the apps menu. 1 From the main menu, select Group Ride > Nearby Group Rides. 2 Select a nearby group ride, and select Join.

  • Page 20: Viewing A Group Ride Notification

    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 - Overland Edition device configures radio settings automatically when you join or create a group ride.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Squelch

    4 Select Transmitting Your Voice Before you can transmit your voice, you must pair your Tread - Overland 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 22: Radio Settings

    SOS, tracking, and inReach Weather. Messages Your Tread - Overland Edition device sends and receives text messages using the Iridium satellite network. You can send messages to an SMS phone number, an email address, or another device that uses inReach technology.

  • Page 23: Checking For Messages

    3 Select Delete > Yes. inReach Tracking You can use the tracking feature on your Tread - Overland 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 tracking page.

  • Page 24: Sos

    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 25: Syncing Inreach Data

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

  • Page 26: 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 take a detour or skip locations in your route (Changing Your Active Route, page 41).

  • Page 27: Customizing The Up Ahead Categories

    Customizing 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 28: 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 44).

  • Page 29: Enabling Adventure Roads And Trails Map Layers

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

  • Page 30: Dog Status Icons

    Dog Status Icons Icons indicate the status and location of your dogs. Sitting Running On point Treed 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 31: 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 32: 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 54). 1 Select > Adventure > BirdsEye Direct. 2 Select 3 Select an option: •...

  • Page 33: Changing Routing Options For A Route

    Changing Routing Options for a Route You can customize how the device calculates your route. 1 Select Route Planner. 2 Select a saved route. 3 Select 4 Select an option: • To add shaping points to your route, select Shaping, and select at least one location. •...

  • Page 34: Viewing The Weather Forecast

    • To add a favorite city, select Add City, and enter a city 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 34).

  • Page 35: 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 36: 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 37: Customizing 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 64). 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: Bluetooth Feature Status Icons

    33). 1 From the app store on your smartphone, install the Tread app. 2 Turn on your Tread - Overland 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 41: 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 34).

  • Page 42: Hands-Free Calling

    3 Select a feature to enable or disable it. Showing or Hiding App Notifications (Android ™ You can use the Tread app to customize which types of smartphone notifications appear on your Tread - Overland Edition device. 1 On your phone, open the Tread app.

  • Page 43: Showing Or Hiding Notification Categories For Your Apple Device

    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 - Overland Edition device by showing or hiding categories. 1 Select > Tools > Smart Notifications >...

  • Page 44: Starting A Route By Using The Map

    Starting a Route by Using the Map You can start a route by selecting a location from the map. 1 Select View Map. 2 Drag and zoom the map to display the area to search. 3 Select a location on the map. 4 Select Go!.

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 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.

  • Page 47: Changing Your Active Route

    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 37). 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.

  • Page 48: Avoiding Toll Stickers

    Avoiding Toll Stickers If the map data on your device contains detailed toll sticker information, you can avoid or allow roads that require toll stickers for each country. NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas. 1 Select > Navigation > Tolls and Fees > Toll Stickers. 2 Select a country.

  • Page 49: Arriving At Your Destination

    Your device can calculate adventurous routes that prefer curvy roads, hills, and fewer highways. 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 50: Parking Near Your Destination

    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 51: Finding And Saving Locations

    Finding and Saving Locations The maps loaded in your device contain locations, such as restaurants, hotels, auto 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 52: Location Search Results

    Select to view alternate 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 53: Finding A Location By Category

    Before you can synchronize account data, you must connect to the Tread app and enable Garmin Explore. You can synchronize 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 synchronizes data with your account automatically.

  • Page 54: Finding Campgrounds

    Finding Campgrounds Select Where To > Ultimate Public Campgrounds. 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 campgrounds near your location.

  • Page 55: Finding Parking Near Your Current Location

    Finding Tripadvisor Points of Interest 1 Select Where To > Tripadvisor. 2 Select a category. 3 If necessary, select a subcategory. A list of nearby Tripadvisor points of interest for the category appears. 4 Select Sort Results to filter the displayed points of interest by distance or popularity (optional). 5 Select , and enter a search term (optional).

  • Page 56: Finding Fuel Stations And Prices

    Finding Fuel 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 34). You can find nearby fuel stations and compare fuel prices.

  • Page 57: 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 47).

  • Page 58: Assigning Categories To A Saved Location

    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 traffic fines or citations you receive for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.

  • Page 59: Enabling Or Disabling Driver Alerts

    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 60: Connecting To A Wireless Network

    Connecting to a Wireless Network 1 Select > Wireless Networks > Wi-Fi. 2 If necessary, select the toggle switch to turn on wireless network technology. 3 Select a wireless network. 4 If necessary, enter the encryption key. The device connects to the wireless network. The device remembers the network information and connects automatically when you return to this location in the future.

  • Page 61: Date And Time Settings

    1.6 Ghz @ 31.7 dBm maximum 2.4 Ghz @ 9.5 dBm maximum 5.1 Ghz @ 12.8 dBm maximum Wireless frequencies and transmit power (Tread XL - Overland Edition) 5.2 Ghz @ 15.6 dBm maximum 1.6 Ghz @ 31.7 dBm maximum 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.

  • Page 62: 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 63: Updating Maps And Software Using A Wi-Fi Network

    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. 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 64 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 65: Device Care

    • 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.

  • Page 66: Troubleshooting

    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 - Overland Edition device.

  • Page 67: Mounting The Device

    Avoid wires, gauges, air bags, air bag covers, HVAC, 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. 1 Place the mount on the selected location.

  • Page 68: 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 counter-clockwise. 2 Pull the front cover off of the device. Appendix...

  • Page 69: Connecting Accessories

    Accessory requirements: • Verify the amperage rating of each accessory before wiring it to the Garmin PowerSwitch device. The device supports accessories up to 30 A for each channel and a maximum of 100 A for the entire system.

  • Page 70: 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 customizable 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 71: Pairing With A Garmin Navigation Device

    The Garmin PowerSwitch device turns off all outputs automatically to preserve your vehicle's battery if it is receiving less than 11 V of power (My accessories are not receiving power, page 66). 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 72: Data Management

    2 Plug the larger end of the USB cable into a port on your computer. 3 When your Tread - Overland Edition device prompts you to enter file transfer mode, select Yes. Depending on your computer operating system, the device appears as either a portable device, a removable drive, or a removable volume.

  • Page 73: Transferring Gpx Files 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 - Overland 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 74: 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 the Maps tab. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Appendix...
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