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- Page 1 GARMIN DRIVE ™ Owner’s manual...
- Page 2 © 2022 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...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Finding emergency services and fuel............. 12 Getting directions to your current Getting started......... 1 location..........12 Garmin Drive 55 device overview... 1 Adding a shortcut........13 Mounting and powering the Garmin Drive Removing a shortcut......13 device in your vehicle......2 Saving Locations........ - Page 4 Pairing with Your Smartphone..... 26 Device and privacy settings....33 Going to an address or location using Resetting Data and Settings..... 34 the Garmin Drive app......26 Traffic..........27 Device information......34 Viewing Regulatory and Compliance Receiving traffic data using your Information..........
- Page 5 Removing the Device from the Mount..........38 Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup............. 39 Removing the Suction Cup from the Windscreen........39 Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable............39 Troubleshooting......39 The suction cup will not stay on my windscreen..........
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Page 7: Getting Started
• Update the maps and software on your device (Map and Software Updates, page 35). • Mount the device in your vehicle and connect it to power (Mounting and powering the Garmin Drive device in your vehicle, page • Acquire GPS signals (Acquiring GPS signals, page •... -
Page 8: Mounting And Powering The Garmin Drive Device In Your Vehicle
Mounting and powering the Garmin Drive 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. -
Page 9: 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 10: Status Bar Icons
Current time. Select to set the time (Setting the Time, page 33). Battery charge level. Garmin Drive app connection status. A coloured icon indicates the app is connected (Live services, traffic and smartphone features, page 26). Temperature. Select to view the weather forecast (Viewing the Weather Forecast, page 28). -
Page 11: Driver Awareness Features And Alerts
CAUTION 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 12: Red Light And Speed Cameras
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. Information about red light and speed camera locations is available in some areas for some product models. -
Page 13: Finding A Location Using The Search Bar
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 town 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. -
Page 14: Location Search Results
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. -
Page 15: Location Search Results On The Map
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 centre of the map, and basic information about the selected location appears at the bottom of the map. -
Page 16: Points Of Interest
• 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. -
Page 17: Navigating To Points Of Interest Within A Venue
Finding Tripadvisor points of interest 1 Select Where To? > Categories > TripAdvisor. 2 Select a category. A list of nearbyTripadvisor points of interest for the category appears. 3 Select Sort Results to sort the search results by distance or popularity (optional). Navigating to points of interest within a venue NOTE: this feature may not be available in all areas or for all product models. -
Page 18: Parking
Parking Finding Parking Near Your Current Location 1 Select Where To? > Categories > Parking. 2 Select a parking location. 3 Select Go!. Finding Parking Near a Specified Location 1 Select Where To?. 2 Search for a location. 3 From the location search results, select a location. 4 Select A list of parking areas near the selected location appears. -
Page 19: Adding A Shortcut
Adding a shortcut You can add shortcuts to the Where To? menu. A shortcut can point to a location, a category, or a search tool. The Where To? menu can contain up to 36 shortcut icons. 1 Select Where To? > Personalise. 2 Select an item. -
Page 20: 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? > Favourites. 2 Select a location. 3 Select 4 Select >... -
Page 21: 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 If necessary, select to filter the displayed points of interest by category. Location markers ( or a blue dot) appear on the map. -
Page 22: 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 23: Viewing Turns And Directions
Viewing turns and directions While navigating a route, you can view upcoming turns, lane changes, or other directions for your route. 1 From the map, select an option: • To view upcoming turns and directions as you navigate, select > Turns. The map tool displays the next four turns or directions beside the map. -
Page 24: 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 14). You can add locations to the middle or end of your route. For example, you can add a petrol station as the next destination in your route. -
Page 25: Changing The Route Calculation Mode
Changing the route calculation mode 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode. 2 Select an option: • Select Faster Time to calculate routes that are faster to drive, but can be longer in distance. • Select Off Road to calculate point-to-point routes (without roads). •... -
Page 26: 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 Settings > Navigation > Tolls and Fees > Toll Stickers. 2 Select a country. -
Page 27: Navigating Off Road
Disabling a custom avoidance You can disable a custom avoidance without deleting it. 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances. 2 Select a created avoidance. 3 Select > Disable. Deleting custom avoidances 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances. 2 Select an option: •... -
Page 28: Map Tools
Report Camera: allows you to report a speed or red light camera. This tool is available only when you have speed or red light camera data on your device and you have an active connection to the Garmin Drive app (Live services, traffic and smartphone features, page 26). -
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 The Trip Information Page
Viewing Customised Trip Information on the Map You can use the trip data map tool to show customised 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. -
Page 31: Viewing Upcoming Traffic
Viewing upcoming traffic Before you can use this feature, your device must be receiving traffic data (Traffic, page 27). You can view traffic incidents coming up along your route or along the road on which you are travelling. 1 While navigating a route, select > Traffic. The nearest upcoming traffic incident appears in a panel on the right side of the map. -
Page 32: Live Services, Traffic And Smartphone Features
1 From the app store on your smartphone, install the Garmin Drive app. 2 Turn on your Garmin Drive device and place the device and your smartphone within 3 m (10 ft.) of each other. 3 On your phone, open the Garmin Drive app. -
Page 33: Traffic
1 Connect your device to the Garmin Drive app (Live services, traffic and smartphone features, page 26). 2 On your Garmin Drive device, select Settings > Traffic and verify the Traffic check box is selected. Enabling traffic You can enable or disable traffic data. -
Page 34: Viewing The Weather Forecast
• 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 Garmin Drive (Live services, traffic and smartphone features, page 26). -
Page 35: Planning A Trip
Planning a trip A trip can include many locations, and it must include at least a starting point and a destination. The starting point is the location from which you plan to start your trip. If you start navigating the trip from a different location, the device gives you the option to route to your starting point first. -
Page 36: Navigating To A Favourite Trip
Enabling maps You can enable map products installed on your device. TIP: to purchase additional map products, go to http://buy.garmin.com. 1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > myMaps. 2 Select a map. -
Page 37: Navigation Settings
2 From the main menu, select View Map. 3 Tap the map twice to select an area. The address of the location appears at the bottom of the screen. 4 Select the location description. 5 Select Set Location. Garmin Drive settings... -
Page 38: Wireless Network Settings
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. -
Page 39: Traffic Settings
Travel History: allows the device to store a record of the places you go. This allows you to view the trip log, use the Where I've been feature and use myTrends suggested routes. Reset: allows you to clear your travel history, reset settings or delete all user data. Garmin Drive settings... -
Page 40: Resetting Data And Settings
• 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 41: Map And Software Updates
• You can connect the device to a Wi‑Fi network to update directly on the device (recommended). This option allows you to update your device conveniently without connecting it to a computer. • You can connect the device to a computer and update it using the Garmin Express application (garmin.com /express). -
Page 42: 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 using either Wi‑Fi or Garmin Express. Device maintenance... -
Page 43: Updating Maps And Software With Garmin Express
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 44: Device Care
1 On your computer, go to garmin.com/express. 2 Select an option: • To view the system requirements and verify the Garmin Express application is compatible with your computer, select System Requirements. • To install on a Windows computer, select Download for Windows. - Page 45 1 Clean the suction cup and windscreen with surgical spirit. 2 Dry with a clean, dry cloth. 3 Mount the suction cup (Mounting and powering the Garmin Drive device in your vehicle, page My device is not acquiring satellite signals • Verify the GPS simulator is turned off (Navigation settings, page 31).
- Page 46 You can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping software (www.garmin.com). In addition to map and data storage, the memory card can be used to store files such as maps, images, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs.
- Page 47 3 Select a file. 4 Select Edit > Copy. 5 Browse to a folder on the device. NOTE: for a removable drive or volume, you should not place files in the Garmin folder. 6 Select Edit > Paste. Disconnecting the USB cable If your device is connected to your computer as a removable drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from your computer to avoid data loss.
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