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  • Page 1 TREAD 2 POWERSPORT NAVIGATOR ® Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 © 2024 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 Adjusting the Squelch....... 12 Adding a Custom Radio Preset..12 Selecting a Roger Tone..... 12 Getting Started......... 1 Turning the Radio Off......12 Device Overview........1 Enabling Push-to-Talk with a Installation..........2 Headset..........12 Powered Mount Overview....2 Transmitting Your Voice....
  • Page 4 Music Player.......... 40 Navigating to Points of Interest Within Adding the Music Player Tool to the a Venue..........30 Map............ 40 Location Search Results....... 31 Changing the Media Source..... 40 Changing the Search Area....32 Garmin PowerSwitch™ App....40 Table of Contents...
  • Page 5 Smart Notifications....... 48 Exporting Data from BaseCamp with Receiving Notifications..... 49 an Apple Computer......57 Viewing the List of Notifications..49 Importing Data to Garmin Explore..57 Hands-Free Calling........ 50 Placing a Call........50 Device Information......57 Calling Home........50 Viewing E-label Regulatory and Using In-Call Options......
  • Page 6 My device is not acquiring satellite signals............ 61 My device does not connect to my phone............. 62 The device does not charge in my vehicle............ 62 Changing the Fuse in the Fuse Cable..........62 My battery does not stay charged for very long..........
  • Page 7 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 Wi‑Fi Network, page 59)(optional). ® 2 Pair your Bluetooth phone and headset (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 48) (optional).
  • Page 8 Incorrectly wiring the power cable or the in-line fuse cable can result in damage to the vehicle or the battery and can cause bodily injury. In many cases, you must install the included in-line fuse cable on the device power cable to protect the Tread 2 navigator from excessive electrical current.
  • Page 9 5 Tighten the knob slightly. 6 If necessary, rotate the mount so the Garmin logo faces up, and adjust the mount for better viewing and operation. 7 Tighten the knob to secure the mount. 8 Press the device into the mount until it snaps into place.
  • Page 10 Do not use the suction cup mount on a motorcycle. NOTICE Before mounting the device, check the local laws pertaining to windshield mounting. NOTE: The automobile mount is an optional accessory. Go to garmin.com to purchase optional accessories. 1 Plug the automotive power cable into the port on the device.
  • Page 11 5 Snap the cradle onto the suction cup arm. 6 Fit the top of your device into the cradle. 7 Press the device into the cradle until it snaps into place. 8 Plug the other end of the automotive power cable into a power outlet. Turning the Device On or Off •...
  • Page 12 Status Bar Icons The status bar is located at the top of the main menu. The status bar icons display information about features on the device. You can select some icons to change settings or view additional information. GPS signal status. Select to view GPS accuracy and acquired satellite information . Bluetooth technology status.
  • Page 13 Off-Road Navigation Features Adventurous Routing Garmin Adventurous Routing is a special route calculation mode designed to prefer routes featuring more hills ™ and winding roads. You can choose a level of adventurous routing to fine-tune the route calculation to your preferences.
  • Page 14 Pitch and Roll WARNING The Pitch and Roll application is intended to show vehicle angles based on calibrated measurements only. You are responsible for calibrating the device. Changes to the position of the device after calibration may affect the accuracy of its measurements. Measured values are suggestions only based on your input into the device. Take readings often and carefully, and allow the readings to stabilize after significant changes in environmental conditions.
  • Page 15 7 After other riders have joined your group ride on their devices, select Start. Starting a Mobile Group Ride Before you can start or join a mobile group ride, you must pair your Tread 2 device with the Tread app on your phone, and your phone must have an active internet connection.
  • Page 16 Joining a Group Ride You can join a group ride that was created by another rider. 1 From the main menu, select Group Ride > Join a Group Ride. 2 Enter the Ride ID, and select Done. • To join a radio group ride, select the group ride by the name. •...
  • Page 17 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 2 device configures radio settings automatically when you join or create a group ride.
  • Page 18 Adjusting the Squelch You can adjust the squelch and change squelch modes to filter out unwanted noise and interference in your area. 1 From the main menu, select > Radio. 2 Select an option: • To choose a squelch code within the current mode, select •...
  • Page 19 Transmitting Your Voice Before you can transmit your voice, you must pair your Tread 2 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 20 Response team during your emergency while you wait for help to arrive. You should only use the SOS function in a real emergency situation. Initiating an SOS Rescue Before you can initiate an SOS rescue using your Tread 2 device, you must pair it with a compatible inReach device (Connecting an inReach Device, page 13).
  • Page 21 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. 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.
  • Page 22 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. • The device calculates a recommended route to your destination based on the preferences you set, including the route calculation mode and avoidances (Avoiding Delays, Tolls, and Areas, page 21).
  • Page 23 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 > Round Trip. 2 Select Start Location. 3 Search for a location or select a location, and select Select. 4 Select Trip Attributes.
  • Page 24 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 25 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 26 Changing Your Active Route Adding a Stop to Your Route Before you can add a stop to your route, you must be navigating a route (Starting a Route, page 16). You can add stops to the middle or end of your route. For example, you can add a fuel station as the next destination in your route.
  • Page 27 Avoiding Delays, Tolls, and Areas Avoiding Traffic Delays on Your Route Before you can avoid traffic delays, you must be receiving traffic information. By default, the device optimizes your route to avoid traffic delays automatically. If you have disabled this option in the traffic settings (Traffic Settings, page 53), you can view and avoid traffic delays manually.
  • Page 28 Avoiding an Area 1 Select > Navigation > Custom Avoidances. 2 If necessary, select Add Avoidance. 3 Select Add Avoid Area. 4 Select the upper-left corner of the area to avoid, and select Next. 5 Select the lower-right corner of the area to avoid, and select Next. The selected area is shaded on the map.
  • Page 29 1 Select > Track Recorder. 2 Select Start. If your device is paired with the Tread app, recorded tracks are periodically synchronized to your Garmin account. You can retrace your recorded track by navigating it as a new route (Converting a Track to a Route, page 23).
  • Page 30 Using the Map You can use the map to navigate a route (Your Route on the Map, page 18) or to view a map of your surroundings when no route is active. 1 Select View Map. 2 Touch anywhere on the map. 3 Select an option: •...
  • Page 31 Viewing a Map Tool 1 From the map, select 2 Select a map tool to open it. TIP: With some map tools, you can touch the map tools to expand it or show more detailed information. 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.
  • Page 32 (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 48). NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the traffic information. 1 From the map, select > Traffic. 2 Touch the Traffic panel to view the traffic incidents on the map.
  • Page 33 Customizing the Trip Data Fields 1 From the map, select > Trip Data. 2 Select a trip data field. 3 Select an option. The new trip data field appears in the trip data map tool. Resetting Trip Information 1 From the map, select Speed. 2 Select >...
  • Page 34 Garmin account. You can view the items from your Garmin account directly on the map. NOTE: Items from your Garmin account that were not added to any collection appear in the Unorganized collection on your Tread 2 device.
  • Page 35 Changing the Map Perspective 1 Select > Map > Driving Map View. 2 Select an option: • Select Track Up to display the map in two dimensions (2-D), with your direction of travel at the top. • Select North Up to display the map in 2-D with north at the top. •...
  • Page 36 • To navigate to specific geographic coordinates, select Coordinates (Finding a Location Using Coordinates, page 33). Points of Interest NOTICE You are responsible for understanding and complying with any applicable rules, laws, or regulations associated with points of interest. A point of interest is a place that you may find useful or interesting. Points of interest are organized by category and can include popular travel destinations such as gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues.
  • Page 37 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 38 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 Search. 2 Select the current search area 3 Select a search area.
  • Page 39 Finding Parking Near a Specified Location 1 Select Search. 2 Select the current search area 3 Select Select a Location. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to select a location. 5 Select Categories > Parking. Parking options near the selected location appear. 6 Select a parking location.
  • Page 40 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 48). You can find nearby fuel stations and compare fuel prices. 1 Select Search > Categories > Fuel Stations. 2 If necessary, select , select a fuel type, and select Save.
  • Page 41 Tripadvisor NOTICE Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the Tripadvisor information. You are responsible for understanding and complying with any applicable rules, laws, or regulations associated with points of interest. Your device includes Tripadvisor traveler ratings. Tripadvisor ratings appear automatically in the search results list for restaurants, hotels, and attractions.
  • Page 42 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 Search > Add Shortcut. 2 Select an item.
  • Page 43 • To share a waypoint, select Share. 3 Select an option: • To send the item to the Tread app on your phone, select Garmin Tread. • To save the item to a memory card, select Memory Card. 4 If necessary, edit the name for the .gpx file.
  • Page 44 Before you can synchronize account data, you must pair your device with the Tread app (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 48). You can synchronize data, such as tracks, with your Garmin account. Your device periodically synchronizes data with your account automatically. You can also synchronize data manually at any time. 1 Select > Saved.
  • Page 45 > 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.
  • Page 46 Changing the Media Source You can change the source from which media is played on your device. 1 Select > Music Player. 2 Select Source. 3 Select an available media source from the list. Garmin PowerSwitch ™ Using the Apps...
  • Page 47 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.
  • Page 48 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 49 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.
  • Page 50 Tread Audio App Before you can use the controls in the Tread Audio app, you must install your Tread Audio Box and Tread 6.5" XS-LED Tower Speakers in your vehicle and pair the Tread Audio Box with the Tread Audio app. Displays information about the currently playing media, such as title, artist, album, station, or channel.
  • Page 51 Treble: Sets the relative volume of high-frequency audio. Dog Tracking The dog tracking features allow you to see information transmitted from your compatible Garmin handheld dog device on your Tread device. You can navigate to your dogs, view their current status and location, and observe the distance they have traveled.
  • Page 52 The Tread 2 device searches for a dog tracking device broadcasting within range, and connects automatically. TIP: Your Tread 2 device receives data from one compatible handheld dog device at a time. Stay more than 3 m (10 ft) away from other handheld dog devices or disable broadcasting on handheld dog devices from which you do not want to receive data.
  • Page 53 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 54 Send locations to device: Allows you to send locations from your smartphone to your navigation device. Pairing with Your Smartphone You can pair your Tread 2 navigator with your smartphone and the Tread app to enable additional features and access live information.
  • Page 55 Receiving Notifications WARNING 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 Tread app (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page 48).
  • Page 56 • To mute the microphone, select Mute. • To hang up, select End Call. Showing or Hiding App Notifications You can use the Tread app to customize which types of smartphone notifications appear on your Tread 2 device. 1 On your phone, open the Tread app.
  • Page 57 NOTE: The Phone calls check box is shown only if there is a headset connected. • To disable playing sounds from the phone, such as music, on your Tread 2 or a connected headset, clear the Media Audio check box.
  • Page 58 Media Audio: Enables the navigation device to play media audio from your paired phone. Garmin Tread: Appears when the navigation device is connected to the Tread app on your phone. Forget Device: Removes the connected device from the list of paired devices. This option is available only after a device is paired.
  • Page 59 Navigation Settings Select > Navigation. Off-Route Recalculation: Sets recalculation preferences when navigating away from an active route. Avoidances: Sets road features to avoid on a route. Custom Avoidances: Allows you to avoid specific roads or areas. Traffic: Sets options for traffic features (Traffic Settings, page 53).
  • Page 60 Driver Assistance Settings Select > Driver Assistance. Driver Alerts: Allows you to enable or disable alerts for upcoming zones or road conditions (Driver Awareness Features and Alerts, page 47). Speeding Alert: Alerts you when you are exceeding the speed limit. Reduced Speed Tone: Alerts you when the speed limit decreases. Route Preview: Displays a preview of the major roads in your route when you start navigation.
  • Page 61 7 and newer, and Mac ® OS 10.7 and newer. 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 POIs. Data Management...
  • Page 62 3 From your Tread 2 device, select Tap to Connect to Computer. 4 When your Tread 2 device prompts you to enter file transfer mode, select Continue. A picture of your device connected to a computer appears on the device screen.
  • Page 63 Data to Garmin Explore ™ ™ You can export your BaseCamp data files and import them to Garmin Explore for use with your Tread 2 device. 1 Export your data from BaseCamp: • If you are using an Apple computer, see Exporting Data from BaseCamp with an Apple Computer, page 57.
  • Page 64 • You can connect the device to a computer and update it using the Garmin Express application (garmin.com /express). 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. Device Maintenance...
  • Page 65 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. Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network The first time you turn on the device, it prompts you to connect to a Wi‑Fi network.
  • Page 66 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 67 • 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 68 • Enable Bluetooth wireless technology on your phone, and bring your phone within 10 m (33 ft.) of the device. • Verify your phone is compatible. Go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more information. • Complete the pairing process again. To repeat the pairing process, you must unpair your phone and device (Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device, page 51), and complete the pairing process...
  • Page 70 November 2024 GUID-8C1A9F1D-A749-4151-8B0C-42EEAD6ADB34 v1...
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