Navigation; Finding Custom Pois; Starting A Route; Previewing Multiple Routes - Garmin nuvi 2509 Series Owner's Manual

Finding Custom POIs

Before you can find custom POIs, you must load custom POIs
on your device using the POI Loader software
Loader).
1
Select Where To? > Categories.
2
Scroll to the Other Categories section, and select a category.

Navigation

Starting a Route

1
Search for a location (Locations).
2
Select a location.
3
Select Go!.

Previewing Multiple Routes

1
Search for a location (Finding a Location by
2
From the search results, select a location.
3
Select Routes.
4
Select a route.

Changing the Route Calculation Mode

The route calculation is based on road speeds and vehicle
acceleration data for a given route. The calculation mode affects
only automobile routes.
1
Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode.
2
Select an option:
• Select Faster Time to calculate routes that are faster to
drive but can be longer in distance.
• Select Shorter Distance to calculate routes that are
shorter in distance but can take more time to drive.
• Select Off Road to calculate point-to-point routes (without
roads).
• Select Less Fuel to calculate routes that are more fuel-
efficient.
Navigating Off Road
If you are not following roadways as you navigate, you can use
Off Road mode.
1
Select Settings > Navigation.
2
Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save.
The next route will be calculated as a straight line to the
location.
Starting a Route to a Saved Location
1
Select Where To? > Saved.
2
If necessary, select a category, or select All Saved Places.
3 Select a location.
4
Select Go!.
Navigating to Locations Within a Venue
When navigating to a venue that contains more than one point
of interest, the device lists additional points of interest located
within the venue.
1 Search for a venue, such as a mall or airport.
2
Select the venue.
A list of categories appears below the venue.
3
Select a category.
4
Select a point of interest, and select Go!.
Exploring a Venue
You can view a list of all points of interest located within each
venue.
1
Select a venue.
Navigation
2 Select
3
Select a category.
(Installing POI
4
Select a point of interest.
5
Select Go!.
Your Route on the Map
The speed limit feature is for information only and does not
replace your responsibility to abide by all posted speed limit
signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin will
not be responsible for any traffic fines or citations you receive
for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.
The route is marked with a magenta line. A checkered flag
marks your destination.
As you travel, the device guides you to the destination with
Category).
voice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top of
the map. If you depart from the original route, the device
recalculates the route and provides new directions.
A data field displaying the current speed limit may appear as
you travel on major roadways.
Using the Map
1
Select View Map.
2
Select anywhere on the map.
3
Select an option:
• To zoom in or out, select
• To switch between North Up and 3-D views, select .
• To view specific categories, select
Adding a Point to a Route
Before you can add a point, you must be navigating a route.
1
From the map, select
2 Search for a location.
3
Select a location.
4
Select Go!.
5
Select Add to Active Route.
Taking a Detour
Before you can take a detour, you must be navigating a route
and you must add the change route tool to the map tools menu
(Customizing the Map
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
2 Select an option:
• To detour your route for a specific distance, select Detour
• To detour around a specific road on the route, select
Stopping the Route
From the map, select
> Explore this Venue.
NOTICE
> Where To?.
Tools).
> Change Route.
by Distance.
Detour by Road.
> .
or .
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