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- Page 1 GARMIN DRIVESMART 66/76/86 ™ 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...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Device Overview........1 Vehicle Power Adapter Overview..2 Finding and Saving Locations..17 Mounting Considerations....... 2 Finding a Location Using the Search Mounting and Powering the Garmin DriveSmart 66/76 Device in Your Bar............18 Vehicle..........3 Finding an Address....... 18 Mounting and Powering the Garmin Location Search Results....... - Page 4 Assigning Categories to a Saved Viewing the Trip Log......34 Location..........26 Resetting Trip Information....35 Deleting a Saved Location....26 Viewing Upcoming Traffic....35 Viewing Traffic on the Map....35 Following a Route......26 Searching for Traffic Incidents..35 Routes............
- Page 5 Restarting the Device......52 Saving a Traffic Camera....43 Removing the Device, Mount, and Wireless Cameras......... 43 Suction Cup........... 52 Pairing the Camera with a Garmin Removing the Device from the Navigation Device......43 Mount..........52 Viewing the Wireless Camera... 43...
- Page 6 Purchasing Additional Maps....56 Purchasing Accessories....... 56 European Emission Standards..... 56 Table of Contents...
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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 (Map and Software Updates, page 49). • Mount the device in your vehicle and connect it to power (Mounting Considerations, page 2). -
Page 8: Vehicle Power Adapter Overview
Vehicle Power Adapter Overview NOTICE The vehicle power adapter included with your Garmin DriveSmart 66/76/86 device is not compatible with any other Garmin ® devices. Connecting this vehicle power adapter to a different device could cause damage to the device. NOTE: Some features are not available for all product models. -
Page 9: Mounting And Powering The Garmin Drivesmart 66/76 Device In Your Vehicle
Mounting and Powering the Garmin DriveSmart 66/76 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 10: Mounting And Powering The Garmin Drivesmart 86 Device In Your Vehicle
6 Fit the tab on the top of the mount into the slot on the back of the device, and press the bottom of the mount into the device until it clicks. Mounting and Powering the Garmin DriveSmart 86 Device in Your Vehicle WARNING This product contains a lithium-ion battery. -
Page 11: Pairing With Your Smartphone
1 From the app store on your smartphone, install the Garmin Drive app. 2 Turn on your Garmin DriveSmart 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 12: Connecting To The Vehicle Stereo
Connecting to the Stereo Using a Bluetooth Connection If you have a compatible vehicle stereo, you can send the Garmin DriveSmart device audio to the vehicle stereo using a wireless Bluetooth connection. This allows you to hear high-quality audio for navigation prompts, media, and phone calls from your vehicle speakers without a wired connection. - Page 13 Bluetooth Audio Modes Your device can send audio, such as navigation prompts, Amazon Alexa responses, and music, to your stereo using two Bluetooth modes. NOTE: Phone calls are always sent to your stereo using Bluetooth hands-free calling mode. Select Volume > Bluetooth Audio Setup > Bluetooth Audio Mode. Play as Media: Sets the device to send audio in Bluetooth media mode using A2DP audio protocol.
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Page 14: Connecting To The Stereo Using An Auxiliary Audio Cable
3.5 mm stereo auxiliary audio cable. NOTE: This feature is not available for all product models. 1 Connect one end of the audio cable to the 3.5 mm audio output jack on the Garmin DriveSmart vehicle power adapter. -
Page 15: 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 16: Status Bar Icons
(Hands-Free Calling, page 38). Current time. Select to set the time (Setting the Time, page 47). Battery charge level. Garmin Drive app connection status (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 5). Temperature. Select to view the weather forecast (Viewing the Weather Forecast, page 40). Using the On-Screen Buttons On-screen buttons allow you to navigate the pages, menus, and menu options on your device. -
Page 17: Using The Audio Mixer
• To enable the device to play a tone when it starts listening to a voice request, select the Start of Voice Request check box. When you press the voice button or say OK, Garmin or Alexa, the device plays a tone to indicate it is listening for your request. -
Page 18: Voice-Activated Features
When using this feature, you should focus on driving and only use this feature when it is safe to do so. The Garmin Drive app must be open and running on your compatible smartphone to use Alexa features and access live services. -
Page 19: Starting A Route
Going to a Saved Location Using Your Voice It is useful to start a route on your Garmin DriveSmart device each time you travel to a saved location, even though you may already know how to get there. Your device can help you avoid reported traffic delays and construction that may affect your route. -
Page 20: Changing Device Settings Using Your Voice
• Alexa, will it snow in Chicago this weekend? Enabling Skills You can enable additional skills by speaking to your Garmin DriveSmart device, or by using the Amazon Alexa app. • To enable a skill using your voice, say a phrase like Alexa, enable the Pandora skill.. -
Page 21: Music Player
• To get information about the currently playing song, say Alexa, what song is this? Adding Music Accounts You can use the Amazon Alexa app to connect your Garmin DriveSmart to your streaming music service accounts, such as Amazon Music service or Pandora ®... -
Page 22: Muting The Microphones
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 23: Enabling Or Disabling Driver Alerts
2 Select or clear the check box next to each alert. 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. -
Page 24: 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 city 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 25: Location Search Results
Location Search Results The location search results appear in a list, with the nearest location at the top. Each numbered location also appears on the map. You can scroll down to view more results. Select a location to view the option menu. Select to view detailed information about the location. -
Page 26: Changing The Search Area
Changing the Search Area By default, the device searches for locations near your current location. You can also search other areas, such as near your destination, near another city, or along your active route. 1 Select Where To?. 2 Select next to the current search area 3 Select a search area. -
Page 27: Finding National Parks
Searching Within a Category After you have performed a search for a point of interest, certain categories may display a Quick Search list that shows the last four destinations you selected. 1 Select Where To? > Categories. 2 Select a category. 3 Select an option: •... -
Page 28: Foursquare
Foursquare location details, check in to a location, and search for points of interest in the online Foursquare database. Connecting to Your Foursquare Account 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 36). -
Page 29: Navigating To Points Of Interest Within A Venue
• To save the coordinates as a location, select Save. • To start a route to the coordinates, select Go!. Finding Fuel Stations and Prices Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running the Garmin Drive (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 5). -
Page 30: Finding Parking Near Your Current Location
Finding Parking Near Your Current Location 1 Select Where To? > Parking. 2 Select Filter Parking, and select one or more categories to filter parking by availability, type, price, or payment methods (optional). NOTE: Detailed parking data is not available in all areas or for all parking locations. 3 Select a parking location. -
Page 31: Getting Directions To Your Current Location
Getting Directions to Your Current Location If you need to tell another person how to get to your current location, your device can give you a list of directions. 1 From the map, select the vehicle. 2 Select > Directions to Me. 3 Select a starting location. -
Page 32: Assigning Categories To A Saved Location
Assigning Categories to a Saved Location You can add custom categories to organize your saved locations. NOTE: Categories appear in the saved locations menu after you have saved at least 12 locations. 1 Select Where To? > Saved. 2 Select a location. 3 Select 4 Select >... -
Page 33: 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. NOTE: This feature is not available on all product models. -
Page 34: Active Lane Guidance
Distance to the next action. Next action in the route. Indicates the next turn, exit, or other action and the lane in which you should travel, if available. Name of the street or exit associated with the next action. Route highlighted on the map. Next action in the route. -
Page 35: 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 several turns or directions beside the map. -
Page 36: 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 26). 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 37: Avoiding Environmental Zones On Your Route
Avoiding Environmental Zones On Your Route Your device can avoid areas with environmental or emissions restrictions that may apply to your vehicle. Before you can use this feature, you must add an environmental zone vehicle profile to your device (Adding an Environmental Zone Vehicle Profile, page 46). -
Page 38: Custom Avoidances
Custom Avoidances Custom avoidances allow you to select specific areas or sections of road to avoid. When the device calculates a route, it avoids these areas and roads unless no other reasonable route is available. Avoiding a Road 1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances. 2 If necessary, select Add Avoidance. -
Page 39: 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 30). -
Page 40: 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 41: Resetting Trip Information
• Select Reset Trip B to reset the odometer. 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 39). -
Page 42: Changing The Map Perspective
• Select 3-D to display the map in three dimensions. Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features The Garmin Drive app allows your device to receive smart notifications and live information, such as live traffic data and weather information. Garmin voice-activated navigation: Allows you to use voice commands to search for locations and addresses,... -
Page 43: Receiving Notifications
Do not read or interact with notifications while driving, because doing so can cause distraction that could lead to an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death. 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 36). -
Page 44: Hands-Free Calling
Hands-Free Calling NOTE: While most phones are supported and can be used, it cannot be guaranteed that a particular phone can be used. All features may not be available for your phone. Using Bluetooth wireless technology, your device can connect to your mobile phone to become a hands-free device (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features, page 36). -
Page 45: Saving A Home Phone Number
Data Using Your Smartphone, page 39). 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 Garmin Drive app. -
Page 46: Viewing Traffic On The Map
• 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 Garmin Drive (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features, page 36). -
Page 47: Viewing Weather Alerts
Viewing Weather Alerts 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 36). NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas. While you are traveling with your device, weather alerts may appear on the map. You can also view a map of weather alerts near your current location or near a selected city. -
Page 48: Changing Routing Options For A Route
The route recalculates each time you make a change. 3 Select Save to save your route, which you can navigate again later (optional). photoLive Traffic Cameras Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to the Garmin Drive app (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features, page 36). -
Page 49: Viewing Photolive Traffic Cameras On The Map
The camera remains in pairing mode for two minutes. If pairing mode expires, you can remove and reinstall the batteries. 3 Bring the compatible Garmin navigation device outside your vehicle and within 1.5 m (5 ft.) of the camera, and turn on the navigation device. -
Page 50: Viewing Previous Routes And Destinations
This allows you to use the parking stall lines at the rear of the vehicle as reference points for alignment. 2 From the paired Garmin navigation device, select Settings > Wireless Cameras. 3 Select the paired camera name, and select Guidance Lines > Adjust Guidance Lines. -
Page 51: Settings
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 buy.garmin.com. 1 Select Settings > Map Display > myMaps. 2 Select a map. -
Page 52: Adding An Environmental Zone Vehicle Profile
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 53: Display Settings
Display Settings Select Settings > Display. Orientation: Allows you to set the display to portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal). NOTE: This feature is not available on all product models. Color Mode: Allows you to select day or night color mode. If you select the Auto option, the device automatically switches to day or night colors based on the time of day. -
Page 54: Device And Privacy Settings
Device and Privacy Settings Select Settings > Device. About: Displays the software version number, the unit ID number, and information on several other software features. Regulatory: Displays regulatory markings and information. EULAs: Displays the end-user license agreements. NOTE: You need this information when you update the system software or purchase additional map data. Software Licenses: Displays software licensing information. -
Page 55: Specifications
• 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 56: Connecting To 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 using either Wi‑Fi or Garmin Express. Device Maintenance... -
Page 57: 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 58: 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 59: Removing The Mount From The Suction Cup
For more information about pairing your smartphone with your vehicle, see your vehicle owner's manual. ◦ Verify your vehicle stereo is set to the Bluetooth audio source. • If you want to connect to your vehicle stereo using the Garmin DriveSmart auxiliary audio output, verify each of these items: ◦... -
Page 60: I Cannot Adjust The Screen Brightness On My Device
OK, Garmin or Alexa to start a request. The device itself does not record or store any audio data. After you start a voice request, the audio data of your request is sent to the Garmin Drive app or the Amazon Alexa app for processing. -
Page 61: My Device Does Not Connect To My Phone
Garmin mapping software. The device supports microSD memory cards from 4 to 256 GB. Memory cards must use the FAT32 file system format. Memory cards greater than 32 GB must be formatted using the device. -
Page 62: Transferring Data From Your Computer
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. - Page 64 October 2022 GUID-6E5DFD2E-EEE4-4EF3-89BC-AACD1B4936C7 v8...
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