Table of Contents Finding Parking Near Your Current Location..........18 Search Tools..........18 Getting Started......... 1 Finding an Intersection..... 18 Device Overview........1 Finding a Location Using Mounting and Powering the Device in Coordinates........18 Your Vehicle..........2 Viewing Recently Found Locations..18 Installing the Screw-Down Mount on Clearing the List of Recently Found the Dashboard........
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Road Condition Warnings....32 Adjusting Drive Hours....... 38 Alerts..........33 Garmin eLog.......... 39 Trip Information........33 Setting Up Garmin eLog Features On Your dēzl Device........ 39 Viewing Trip Data from the Map..33 Viewing Garmin eLog Information on Viewing Your Trip History....33 Your dēzl Device........
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Charging the Device......54 Viewing the Weather Radar....44 Device Maintenance....... 54 Viewing the Wind Forecast....44 Viewing Weather Near a Different Garmin Support Center......54 City............. 44 Updating Maps and Software Using a Music Player.......... 45 Wi‑Fi Network........55...
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Mounting the Device......60 Opening the Front Cover....61 Connecting Accessories....62 Connecting a Control Input....62 Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power..........63 Pairing with a Garmin Navigation Device..........63 Garmin PowerSwitch Specifications........64 Troubleshooting........ 64 Wireless Cameras......... 64 Pairing a BC™...
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 55). •...
Microphone for hands-free calling and voice command Volume control Power key USB power and data port Map and data memory card slot Magnetic mount interface with 14-pin connector Speaker 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.
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3 If necessary, loosen the thumbscrew on the suction cup arm and the nut on the ball mount , and adjust the mount for better viewing and operation. 4 Tighten the thumbscrew on the suction cup arm and the nut on the ball mount. 5 Place the device onto the magnetic mount.
Garmin ® is not responsible for any damages or consequences arising from the installation. NOTICE To avoid possible damage to your vehicle, Garmin recommends professional installation of the screw-down ball mount. 1 Place the mount on the selected location.
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5 Insert the ball mount arm into the mount. 6 Insert the thumbscrew into the mount, and tighten it to secure the ball mount arm. Getting Started...
Installing the Ball Mount Adapter Your device includes a one-inch ball mount that is compatible with third-party mounting solutions. 1 Remove the four screws securing the mount socket to the magnetic mount. 2 Remove the mount socket. 3 Secure the one-inch ball mount to the magnetic mount using the screws removed in step 1.
Turning the Device On or Off • To turn the device on, press the power button , or connect the device to power. • To put the device in power saving mode, press the power button 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.
Home Screen Select to start a route. Select to view the map. Select various app shortcuts to use features on your navigation device. The current vehicle profile. The battery status. Select to stop an active route. Select to open the apps menu. The app drawer contains shortcuts to all of the apps available on your device.
Garmin eLog ™ status. Select to view the current ELD information. When the icon is blue, the device is connected to the Garmin eLog app. Current time. Select to set the time. Battery charge level. dēzl app connection status (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 35).
Adjusting the Volume 1 Select 2 Select an option: • Use the slider bar to adjust the volume. • Select to mute the device. • Select a check box to enable or disable additional sound options. Vehicle Profiles WARNING Entering your vehicle profile characteristics does not guarantee that your vehicle's characteristics will be accounted for in all route suggestions or that you will receive the warning icons in all cases.
Changing Your Trailer Information Before you can change your trailer information, you must enter a vehicle profile for a tractor (Adding a Vehicle Profile, page 10). When you change the trailer on your tractor, you can change the trailer information in your vehicle profile without changing the tractor information.
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.
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.
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.
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 a map of your destination and find a truck destination.
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 the current search area 3 Select a search area.
, and enter a search term (optional). 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.
Parking Finding Truck Parking 1 Select Where To? > Truck Parking. 2 Select a parking location. 3 Select Go!. Using Truck Parking Europe If you pair your dēzl device with the dēzl app and log in to your Truck Parking Europe account, you can view parking availability and ratings on your navigation device.
3 Select > Save. 4 If necessary, enter a name, and select Done. 5 Select Save. Saved locations synchronize to your Garmin account automatically while you are connected to the dēzl app on your compatible phone. Finding and Saving Locations...
Saving Your Current Location 1 From the map, select the vehicle icon. 2 Select Save. 3 Enter a name, and select Done. Editing a Saved Location 1 Select Where To? > Saved. 2 If necessary, select a category. 3 Select a location. 4 Select Edit.
Starting a Route 1 Select Where To?, and search for a location (Finding and Saving Locations, page 13). 2 Select a location. 3 Select an option: • To start navigating using the recommended route, select Go!. • To choose an alternate route, select , and select a route.
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Next action in the route. Indicates the next turn, exit, or other action and the lane in which you should travel, if available. Distance to the next action. Name of the street or exit associated with the next action. Notifications about your route. Select to view an overview of the route.
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 Popular Truck Paths on the Map You can enable the device to highlight popular truck paths on the map.
Planning Your Arrival Before you start a route, you can plan to arrive at a popular truck destination, such as a loading dock or truck parking, at the end of your route. You can also add your own destinations to the map. 1 Select Where To?, and search for a location (Finding and Saving Locations, page 13).
Parking Near Your Destination Your device can help you find a parking spot near your destination. When you approach some destinations, the device automatically suggests parking areas. NOTE: This feature should be used only when you are using the car vehicle profile. While using a truck vehicle profile, you can search for truck parking near your destination (Finding Truck Parking, page 18).
Taking a Detour You can take a detour for a specified distance along your route or detour around specific roads. This is useful if you encounter construction zones, closed roads, or poor road conditions. 1 From the map, select > Edit Route. 2 Select an option: •...
Avoiding Environmental Zones Your device can avoid areas with environmental or emissions restrictions that may apply to your vehicle. This option applies to the vehicle type in the active vehicle profile (Vehicle Profiles, page 10). 1 Select > Navigation > Environmental Zones. 2 Select an option: •...
Report Safety 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 dēzl app. Garmin eLog: Displays hours of service information from the Garmin eLog app.. Music: Displays media controls and media information.
Viewing a Map Tool 1 From the map, select 2 Select a map tool. The map tool appears in a panel at the edge of the map. 3 When you are done using the map tool, select Up Ahead The Up Ahead tool provides information about upcoming locations along your route or the road on which you are traveling.
Road Restrictions on the Map WARNING Entering your vehicle profile characteristics does not guarantee that your vehicle's characteristics will be accounted for in all route suggestions or that you will receive the warning icons in all cases. Limitations may exist in the map data such that your device cannot account for these restrictions or road conditions in all cases. Always defer to all posted road signs and road conditions when making driving decisions.
Restriction Warnings Height Weight Axle Weight Length Width No Trucks Allowed No Trailers Allowed Material Restrictions No Flammables or Explosives Allowed No Water Pollutants Allowed No Left Turn No Right Turn No U Turn Road Condition Warnings Risk of grounding Lateral wind Narrow road Sharp curve...
• 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 37).
Searching for Traffic Incidents 1 From the main menu, select > Traffic. 2 Select > Incidents. 3 Select an item in the list. 4 If there is more than one incident, use the arrows to view additional incidents. Customizing the Map Customizing the Map Layers You can customize which data appear on the map, such as icons for points of interest and road conditions.
2 Turn on your dēzl device, and place the device and your smartphone within 3 m (10 ft.) of each other. 3 On your phone, open the dēzl app. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to a Garmin account and complete the pairing and setup process.
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 (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 35).
Your Smartphone, page 37). 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 dēzl app.
When integrated with a Garmin eLog compliant Electronic Logging Device (ELD), the Garmin eLog device enables a motor carrier to comply with hours of service logging and break requirements. For more information, or to purchase a Garmin eLog device, go to garmin.com/elog.
Setting Up Your Garmin eLog Device You must set up and pair your Garmin eLog adapter with the Garmin eLog app in order to use the device. 1 From the app store on your mobile device, install and open the Garmin eLog app.
Entering Fuel Data 1 Select > IFTA > At the Pump. 2 Enter the fuel price per gallon. 3 Select the Fuel Used field. 4 Enter the amount of fuel purchased. 5 If necessary, select the fuel type: • To record the amount in liters, select Gallons > Liters > Save. •...
Viewing Exported Jurisdiction Summaries and Trip Reports NOTICE If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted. 1 Connect the device to your computer. 2 From the file browser on your computer, browse to the internal device storage, and open the Reports folder.
® NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the information provided by the PrePass app. NOTE: Before you can use this feature, you must have an active PrePass account. The PrePass app enables drivers to verify the safety, credentials, and weight of a commercial vehicle with upcoming weigh stations.
Planning a Route A route can include many locations, and it must include at least a starting location and one destination. The starting location is the location from which you plan to start your route. If you start navigating the route from a different location, the device gives you the option to route to your starting location first.
Viewing the Weather Forecast Before you can use this feature, your device must be receiving weather data. You can connect your device to the dēzl app to receive weather data. 1 Select > Weather. The device shows the current weather conditions and a forecast for the next several days. 2 Select a day.
Music Player The music player allows your device to control the music currently playing from a media app on your paired phone. You can open the media player at any time by selecting Music from the main menu. Information about the currently playing media, such as title, artist, album, station, or channel. Progress through the current media item.
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.
Before you can use control input functions, you must connect a control input to your Garmin PowerSwitch device. You can assign one or more switches to turn on when the Garmin PowerSwitch device receives a signal from a control input.
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.
Adding a Routine 1 From the Garmin PowerSwitch app, select > Routines. 2 If necessary, select Add Routine. 3 Select When. 4 Select a trigger: • To set a switch to trigger when your vehicle reaches a specific speed, select Speed > Next, and follow the on-screen instructions to enter speed thresholds.
Phone calls: Enables the navigation device to control calls on your paired phone. Garmin dēzl: Appears when the navigation device is connected to the dēzl app on your phone. Garmin eLog Adapter: Displays the status of your paired Garmin eLog adapter. This setting is not available in all areas.
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 > myMaps. 2 Select a map.
Wireless Camera Settings The wireless camera settings allow you to manage paired Garmin wireless cameras and camera settings. Settings in this menu only appear when a wireless camera is connected to your dēzl device. See the manual for your wireless camera for more information about pairing a wireless camera with your dēzl device.
System Settings Select > System. Voice Language: Sets the language for voice prompts. Text Language: Sets all on-screen text to the selected language. NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names.
• 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.
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...
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...
• 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.
Cleaning the USB Port 1 Turn off the device and disconnect the device from power. 2 Clean the USB port using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth or cotton swab. NOTE: If necessary, you can lightly dampen the cloth or cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol. 3 Allow the device to dry completely before you connect it to power.
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 dēzl device. Mounting Considerations •...
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.
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...
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.
Pairing with a Garmin Navigation Device You can pair your Garmin PowerSwitch device with a compatible Garmin navigation device. 1 Turn on power to your Garmin PowerSwitch device, and place your compatible Garmin navigation device within 1 m (3.3 ft.) of it.
Wireless Cameras Your device can display the video feed from one or more connected wireless cameras (sold separately). 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...
> Cameras > Add New Camera. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to finish pairing and setting up the camera. After you complete the pairing process with a camera for the first time, it connects automatically to the Garmin navigation device when power is applied.
After you pair your camera with a compatible Garmin navigation device, the camera view appears automatically when you turn on your navigation device, and you can manually show the camera at any time.
Before you connect a dash camera to the powered mount, you should mount the dash camera device to your windshield. You can use the dēzl device mount to power a compatible Garmin dash camera. This can be useful if you need to connect the dēzl device and the dash camera to the same power source in your vehicle.
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. Purchasing Additional Maps 1 Go to your device product page at garmin.com.
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