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Customizing the Map
Customizing the Map Tools
You can select the shortcuts that appear in the map tools menu.
1
Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Tools.
2
Select the map tools to include in the menu.
3
Select Save.
Customizing the Map Layers
You can customize which data appear on the map, such as
icons for points of interest and road conditions.
1
Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Layers.
2
Select the layers to include on the map, and select Save.
Changing the Map Data Field
1
From the map, select a data field.
NOTE: You cannot customize Speed.
2
Select a type of data to display.
3
Select Save.
Changing the Map Perspective
1
Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > 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.
• Select 3-D to display the map in three dimensions.
Customizing the Vehicle
You can customize the vehicle that appears on the map. You
can download additional vehicles using Garmin Express.
Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Vehicle.
Safety Cameras
NOTICE
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the
consequences of using a custom point of interest or a safety
camera database.
Information about safety camera locations and speed limits is
available in some areas. Go to www.garmin.com/safetycameras
to check availability or to purchase a subscription or one-time
update. You can purchase a new region or extend an existing
subscription at any time.
You can update safety cameras for an existing safety camera
subscription by going to http://my.garmin.com. You should
update your device frequently to receive the most up-to-date
safety camera information.
For some devices and regions, basic safety camera data may
be included with your device. Included data does not include
updates or a subscription.
Traffic
NOTICE
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the
traffic information.
NOTE: This feature is not available on devices that do not
include lifetime traffic (Lifetime Subscriptions).
Traffic information may not be available in all areas or countries.
For information about traffic receivers and coverage areas, go
to www.garmin.com/traffic.
A traffic receiver is included in some packages, built into the
device.
• Traffic alerts appear on the map when there are traffic
incidents along your route or in your area.
• The device must be connected to vehicle power to receive
traffic information through a traffic receiver.
• The powered traffic receiver in the device may need to be in
data range of a station transmitting traffic data to receive
traffic information.
• You do not need to activate the subscription included with
your device or traffic receiver.
Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic
Receiver
NOTICE
Heated (metallized) windshields could degrade the performance
of the traffic receiver.
Before you can receive traffic data, you must have a device
model that includes lifetime traffic and you must use the vehicle
power cable packaged with your device. Go to www.garmin.com
/traffic for more information.
Your device can receive traffic signals from a station
broadcasting traffic data.
1
Connect the traffic-compatible power cable to an external
power source.
2
Connect the traffic-compatible power cable to the device.
When you are within a traffic coverage area, your device
displays traffic information.
Viewing Upcoming Traffic
You can view traffic incidents coming up along your route or
along the road on which you are traveling.
1
While navigating a route, select > Traffic.
The nearest upcoming traffic incident appears in a panel on
the right side of the map.
2
Select the traffic incident to view additional details.
Viewing Traffic on the Map
The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays on
nearby roads.
1
From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic.
2
If necessary, select > Legend to view the legend for the
traffic map.
Searching for Traffic Incidents
1
From the main menu, select Apps > 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.
Traffic on Your Route
When a traffic delay occurs on your route, an alert appears on
the map, and the device calculates an alternate route to avoid
the delay. You can choose whether to use alternate routes
automatically, or upon request. See Traffic Settings for more
information (Traffic Settings). Your device may route you
through a traffic delay if a better alternative route does not exist.
The delay time is added into your estimated time of arrival
automatically.
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