Taking The Ecochallenge; Adjusting Your Vehicle Profile - Garmin NUVI 1490TV Owner's Manual

Using the Tools

Taking the ecoChallenge

The ecoChallenge tool helps you
maximize your fuel economy by
scoring your driving habits. The
higher your overall score for a
ecoChallenge, the more fuel you
could save.
Touch Tools > ecoRoute
ecoChallenge > Start.
Understanding Your
ecoChallenge Score
Touch on the Map page to view
details about your current challenge.
The leaf color on the ecoChallenge
icon changes depending on your
performance in the challenge.
Your overall score is the average of
three scores:
40
Acceleration score—gain points for
gradual acceleration; lose points for
rapid acceleration.
Deceleration score—gain points for
gradual braking; lose points for hard
braking.
Speed score—gain points for driving
>
at the best speed for conserving
fuel, which is 45–60 mph for most
vehicles.
Stopping the ecoChallenge
1. From the Map page, touch
2. Touch

Adjusting Your Vehicle Profile

Touch
Profile.
Fuel Type—select a fuel type.
Stop > Yes.
Tools > ecoRoute
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