Garmin GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual page 125

Road Routing Sub Tab
Use the Road Routing sub tab to select road routing settings.
To access the Road Routing sub tab
1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Use the ROCKER to select the Setup tab.
3. Press right on the ROCKER to select the Road Routing sub tab.
Road Routing Sub Tab
route preference—allows the unit to calculate a route for:
• Faster time—routes calculated are faster to drive, but can be
longer in distance.
• Shorter Distance—routes calculated are shorter in distance but
can take more time to drive.
• off road—creates a direct line from your current location to
your destination. This is useful when you are travelling outside of
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detailed map coverage areas or where no roads exist.
ask My preference—determines whether you are asked to select a
route preference before route calculations.
Calculation Method—sets how the unit searches for the route.
• • Quickest Calculation—calculates the route the quickest,
but it might not produce the best route.
• Quick Calculation—takes more time to calculate, but generates
a better quality route.
• Better route—generates an even better quality route, but uses a
longer calculation time.
• Best route—generates the most optimal route, but takes the
longest time to calculate.
Calculate routes for—sets route calculation for the particular
vehicle you are operating to optimize the route for your vehicle type,
some roads have vehicle-based restrictions.
avoid—allows you to avoid certain road types and maneuvers on
your route. The unit uses these road types only if alternative routes
take you too far out of your way or if no other road is available.
Custom avoids—allows you to enter specific areas and roads that
you would like to avoid in your navigation. Refer to
information on creating custom avoids.
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