Garmin DRIVE 53 LIVE TRAFFIC User manual

GARMIN DRIVE™53 AND LIVE TRAFFIC
Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents
Getting Started................................. 1
Garmin Drive 53 Device Overview.......... 1
Mounting Considerations....................... 1
Mounting and Powering the Garmin
Drive Device in Your Vehicle............... 2
Pairing with Your Smartphone............... 3
Turning the Device On or Off.................. 4
Acquiring GPS Signals............................ 4
Status Bar Icons...................................... 5
Using the On-Screen Buttons................. 5
Adjusting the Volume..............................5
Using the Audio Mixer......................... 5
Enabling or Disabling Sounds and
Audio Sources..................................... 6
Adjusting the Screen Brightness............ 6
Driver Awareness Features and
Alerts............................................... 6
Enabling or Disabling Driver Alerts.........6
Finding and Saving Locations........... 7
Finding a Location Using the Search
Bar............................................................ 7
Finding an Address................................. 7
Location Search Results......................... 8
Changing the Search Area...................... 9
Points of Interest..................................... 9
Finding a Location by Category.......... 9
Foursquare®......................................10
Tripadvisor......................................... 10
Navigating to Points of Interest Within
a Venue.............................................. 10
Search Tools..........................................10
Finding an Intersection..................... 11
Finding Fuel Stations and Prices...... 11
Finding a Location Using
Coordinates....................................... 11
Parking................................................... 11
Finding Parking Near Your Current
Location............................................. 11
Finding Parking Near a Specified
Location............................................. 11
Viewing Recently Found Locations...... 11
Clearing the List of Recently Found
Locations........................................... 11
Viewing Current Location
Information............................................ 12
Finding Emergency Services and
Fuel..................................................... 12
Getting Directions to Your Current
Location............................................. 12
Adding a Shortcut................................. 12
Removing a Shortcut......................... 12
Saving Locations................................... 12
Saving a Location.............................. 12
Saving Your Current Location........... 13
Editing a Saved Location.................. 13
Assigning Categories to a Saved
Location............................................. 13
Deleting a Saved Location................ 13
Following a Route........................... 14
Routes.................................................... 14
Starting a Route.....................................14
Starting a Route by Using the Map...14
Going Home....................................... 14
Your Route on the Map......................... 15
Viewing Turns and Directions...........16
Viewing the Entire Route on the
Map.................................................... 16
Arriving at Your Destination................. 16
Parking Near Your Destination......... 16
Changing Your Active Route.................17
Adding a Location to Your Route..... 17
Shaping Your Route...........................17
Taking a Detour................................. 17
Changing the Route Calculation
Mode.................................................. 17
Stopping the Route............................... 17
Avoiding Delays, Tolls, and Areas........ 18
Avoiding Traffic Delays on Your
Route.................................................. 18
Avoiding Toll Roads.......................... 18
Avoiding Road Features.................... 18
Custom Avoidances.......................... 18
Using the Map................................ 19
Map Tools.............................................. 19
Viewing a Map Tool...........................19
Up Ahead............................................... 20
Viewing Upcoming Locations........... 20
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Customizing the Up Ahead
Categories..........................................20
Cities Ahead.......................................... 20
Viewing Upcoming Cities and Exit
Services..............................................20
Trip Information.................................... 20
Viewing Trip Data from the Map...... 20
Viewing Trip Data.............................. 21
Viewing Your Trip History................. 21
Resetting Trip Information................21
Viewing Upcoming Traffic.................... 21
Viewing Traffic on the Map.............. 21
Searching for Traffic Incidents......... 21
Customizing the Map............................ 22
Customizing the Map Layers............ 22
Changing the Map Data Field........... 22
Changing the Map Perspective........ 22
Live Services, Traffic, and
Smartphone Features..................... 22
Disconnecting a Bluetooth® Device.... 22
Deleting a Paired Phone....................... 22
Traffic............................................ 23
Receiving Traffic Data Using Your
Smartphone........................................... 23
Enabling Traffic..................................... 23
Viewing Traffic on the Map.................. 23
Searching for Traffic Incidents......... 23
Using the Apps............................... 23
Viewing the Owner's Manual on
YourDevice............................................23
photoLive Traffic Cameras................... 24
Viewing and Saving photoLive Traffic
Cameras.............................................24
Viewing photoLive Traffic Cameras on
the Map.............................................. 24
Saving a Traffic Camera................... 24
Route Planner........................................ 24
Planning a Route............................... 25
Editing and Reordering Locations in a
Route.................................................. 25
Changing Routing Options for a
Route.................................................. 25
Navigating to a Saved Route............ 25
Editing and Saving Your Active
Route.................................................. 26
Wireless Cameras................................. 26
Pairing the BC 40 Camera with a
Garmin Navigation Device................ 26
Pairing a BC 50 Camera with a Garmin
Navigation Device............................. 26
Viewing the Wireless Camera...........26
Viewing Previous Routes and
Destinations.......................................... 27
Settings..........................................27
Map and Vehicle Settings..................... 27
Enabling Maps................................... 28
Navigation Settings............................... 28
Calculation Mode Settings............... 28
Setting a Simulated Location........... 28
Wireless Network Settings................... 29
Driver Assistance Settings................... 29
Proximity Alerts Settings.................. 29
Backup Camera Settings...................... 29
Display Settings.....................................30
Traffic Settings...................................... 30
Units and Time Settings....................... 30
Setting the Time................................ 30
Language and Keyboard Settings........ 30
Device and Privacy Settings................. 30
Resetting Data and Settings............. 31
Device Information......................... 31
Viewing E-label Regulatory and
Compliance Information....................... 31
Specifications........................................31
Charging the Device.............................. 31
Device Maintenance....................... 31
Garmin Support Center......................... 31
Map and Software Updates.................. 32
Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network......... 32
Updating Maps and Software Using a
Wi‑Fi Network.................................... 33
Updating Maps and Software with
Garmin Express................................. 34
Device Care............................................35
Cleaning the Outer Casing................ 35
Cleaning the Touchscreen................ 35
Avoiding Theft................................... 35
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Restarting the Device............................ 35
Removing the Device, Mount, and
Suction Cup........................................... 35
Removing the Device from the
Mount................................................. 35
Removing the Mount from the Suction
Cup..................................................... 36
Removing the Suction Cup from the
Windshield......................................... 36
Troubleshooting............................. 36
I cannot adjust the screen brightness on
my device............................................... 36
The suction cup will not stay on my
windshield..............................................36
My device is not acquiring satellite
signals....................................................36
My battery does not stay charged for
very long................................................ 36
My device does not connect to my
phone..................................................... 36
Appendix........................................ 37
Installing a Memory Card for Maps and
Data........................................................ 37
Data Management................................ 37
About Memory Cards........................ 37
Connecting the Device to Your
Computer........................................... 37
Transferring Data From Your
Computer........................................... 37
Disconnecting the USB Cable........... 37
Viewing GPS Signal Status................... 38
Purchasing Additional Maps................ 38
Purchasing Accessories....................... 38
European Emission Standards............. 38
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Getting Started
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other
important information.
• Update the maps and software on your device (Map and Software Updates, page32).
• Mount the device in your vehicle and connect it to power (Mounting Considerations, page1).
• Acquire GPS signals (Acquiring GPS Signals, page4).
• Adjust the volume (Adjusting the Volume, page5) and display brightness (Adjusting the Screen Brightness,
page6).
• Navigate to your destination (Starting a Route, page14).
Garmin Drive 53 Device Overview
Power key
USB power and data port
Map and data memory card slot
Mounting Considerations
• Do not mount the device in a location that obscures the driver's view of the road.
WARNING
It is your responsibility to ensure the mounting location complies with all applicable laws and ordinances, and
does not block your view of the road during the safe operation of your vehicle.
• Choose a location that allows you to route the power cable safely.
WARNING
When installing the device in a vehicle, install the device and power cable securely so they do not interfere with
the vehicle operating controls. Interference with the vehicle operating controls can result in a collision, which
could result in injury or death.
• Choose a location that is within easy reach.
• Thoroughly clean the windshield before installing the mount.
Getting Started 1

Mounting and Powering the Garmin Drive Device in Your Vehicle
WARNING
This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the possibility of personal injury or product damage
caused by battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct sunlight.
Before you use your device on battery power, you should charge it.
1Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever back toward the windshield.
2Press the mount onto the suction cup ball until it snaps into place.
3Plug the vehicle power cable into the USB port on the device.
2 Getting Started

4Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle.
5Fit the tab on the top of the mount into the slot on the back of the device, and press the bottom of the mount
into the device until it clicks.
Pairing with Your Smartphone
You can pair your Garmin Drive device with your smartphone and the Garmin Drive app to enable additional
features and access live information (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features, page22) .
1From the app store on your smartphone, install the Garmin Drive app.
2Turn on your Garmin Drive device, and place the device and your smartphone within 3m (10ft.) of each
other.
3On your phone, open the Garmin Drive app.
4Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to a Garmin® account and complete the pairing and setup
process.
The main app dashboard appears. After the devices are paired, they connect automatically when they are turned
on and within range.
Getting Started 3

Turning the Device On or Off
• To turn the device on, press the power button , or connect the device to power.
• To put the device in power saving mode, press the power button while the device is on.
While in power saving mode, the screen is off and the device uses very little power, but it can wake instantly
for use.
TIP: You can charge your device faster by putting it in power saving mode while charging the battery.
• To turn off the device completely, hold the power button until a prompt appears on the screen, and select Off.
The prompt appears after five seconds. If you release the power button before the prompt appears, the
device enters power saving mode.
Acquiring GPS Signals
When you turn on your navigation device, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current
location. The time required to acquire satellite signals varies based on several factors, including how far you are
from the location where you last used your navigation device, whether you have a clear view of the sky, and how
long it has been since you last used your navigation device. The first time you turn on your navigation device, it
may take several minutes to acquire satellite signals.
1Turn on the device.
2Wait while the device locates satellites.
3If necessary, go to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees.
in the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength. When at least half the bars are filled, the device is
ready for navigation.
4 Getting Started

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. Hold to view GPS accuracy and acquired satellite information (Viewing GPS
Signal Status).
Wi‑Fi® signal strength. Select to change the Wi‑Fi settings (Wireless Network Settings, page29).
Current time. Select to set the time (Setting the Time, page30).
Battery charge level.
Garmin Drive app connection status.
Temperature. Select to view the weather forecast.
Using the On-Screen Buttons
On-screen buttons allow you to navigate the pages, menus, and menu options on your device.
• Select to return to the previous menu screen.
• Hold to quickly return to the main menu.
• Select or to scroll through lists or menus.
• Hold or to scroll faster.
• Select to see a context-based menu of options for the current screen.
Adjusting the Volume
1Select Volume.
2Select an option:
• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
• Select to mute the device.
• Select a check box to enable or disable additional sound options.
Using the Audio Mixer
You can use the audio mixer to set the volume levels for different audio types, such as navigation prompts or
phone calls. The level for each audio type is a percentage of the master volume.
1Select Volume.
2Select Mixer.
3Use the sliders to adjust the volume for each audio type.
Getting Started 5

Enabling or Disabling Sounds and Audio Sources
You can turn specific audio sources and system sounds on or off without affecting other audio sources.
1Select Volume.
2In the Sounds section, select an option:
• To enable the device to speak navigation prompts and directions, select the Spoken Navigation check
box.
• To enable the device to speak traffic alerts and prompts, select the Spoken Traffic Alerts check box.
• To enable the device to play a tone when a driver awareness alert is triggered, select the Alerts and Tones
check box.
• To enable the device to play a sound when you touch on-screen buttons, select the Button Presses check
box.
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
1Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
2Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.
Driver Awareness Features and Alerts
CAUTION
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.
Your device provides features that can help encourage safer driving and increase efficiency, even when you are
driving in a familiar area. The device plays an audible tone or message and displays information for each alert.
You can enable or disable the audible tone for some types of driver alerts. Not all alerts are available in all areas.
Schools: The device plays a tone and displays the speed limit (if available) for an upcoming school or school
zone.
Speed limit exceeded: The device displays a red border on the speed limit icon when you exceed the posted
speed limit for the current road.
Speed limit reduced: The device plays a tone and displays the upcoming speed limit so you can be prepared to
adjust your speed.
Wrong way on a one-way street: The device plays a message and displays a full-screen warning if you travel the
wrong way on a one-way street. The edges of the screen appear red and an alert remains at the top of the
screen until you leave the one-way street or correct your direction of travel.
Railroad crossing: The device displays the distance to an upcoming railroad crossing.
Animal crossing: The device plays a tone to indicate an upcoming animal crossing area.
Curves: The device plays a tone to indicate a bend in the road.
Slower traffic: The device plays a tone to indicate slower traffic when you approach slower traffic at a higher
speed. Your device must be receiving traffic information to use this feature (Traffic, page23).
Construction zone: The device plays a tone and displays a message when you approach a construction zone.
Lane closure: The device plays a tone and displays a message when you approach a lane closure.
Break planning: The device plays a tone and suggests upcoming rest stops after you have been driving for a
long time.
Enabling or Disabling Driver Alerts
You can enable or disable several types of driver alerts.
1Select Settings > Driver Assistance > Driver Alerts.
2Select or clear the check box next to each alert.
6 Driver Awareness Features and Alerts

Finding and Saving Locations
The maps loaded in your device contain locations, such as restaurants, hotels, auto services, and detailed street
information. The Where To? menu helps you find your destination by providing several methods to browse,
search, and save this information.
From the main menu, select Where To?.
• To quickly search all locations on your device, select Search (Finding a Location Using the Search Bar,
page7).
• To find an address, select Address (Finding an Address, page7).
• To browse or search pre-loaded points of interest by category, select Categories (Finding a Location by
Category, page9).
• To search near a different city or area, select next to the current search area (Changing the Search Area,
page9).
• To view and edit your saved locations, select Saved (Saving Locations, page12).
• To view locations you have recently selected from the search results, select Recent (Viewing Recently Found
Locations, page11).
• To browse and search Tripadvisor® traveler ratings, select Tripadvisor (Tripadvisor, page10).
• To navigate to specific geographic coordinates, select Coordinates (Finding a Location Using Coordinates,
page11).
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar
You can use the search bar to search for locations by entering a category, brand name, address, or city name.
1Select Where To?.
2Select Search in the search bar.
3Enter all or part of the search term.
Suggested search terms appear below the search bar.
4Select an option:
• To search for a type of business, enter a category name (for example, "movie theaters").
• To search for a business name, enter all or part of the name.
• To search for an address near you, enter the house number and street name.
• To search for an address in another city, enter the house number, street name, city, and state.
• To search for a city, enter the city and state.
• To search for coordinates, enter latitude and longitude coordinates.
5Select an option:
• To search using a suggested search term, select the term.
• To search using the text you entered, select .
6If necessary, select a location.
Finding an Address
NOTE: The order of the steps may change depending on the map data loaded on your device.
1Select Where To?.
2If necessary, select to search near a different city or area.
3Select Address.
4Follow the on-screen instructions to enter address information.
5Select the address.
Finding and Saving Locations 7

Location Search Results
By default, the location search results appear in a list, with the nearest location at the top. You can scroll down
to view more results.
Select a location to view the option menu.
Select to view detailed information about the selected location.
Select to find parking areas near the location.
Select to view alternate routes to the locations.
Go! Select to start navigating to the location using the recommended route.
Select to view the search results on the map.
8 Finding and Saving Locations

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.
1Select Where To?.
2Select next to the current search area .
3Select a search area.
4If necessary, follow the on-screen instructions to select a specific location.
The selected search area appears next to . When you search for a location using any of the options in the
Where To? menu, the device suggests locations near this area first.
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.
Finding a Location by Category
1Select Where To?.
2Select a category, or select Categories.
3If necessary, select a subcategory.
4Select a location.
Searching Within a Category
After you have performed a search for a point of interest, certain categories may display a Quick Search list that
shows the last four destinations you selected.
1Select Where To? > Categories.
2Select a category.
3Select an option:
• Select a destination from the quick search list on the right side of the screen.
The quick search list provides a list of recently found locations in the selected category.
• Select a subcategory, if necessary, and select a destination.
Finding and Saving Locations 9

Foursquare®
NOTICE
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of information provided by Foursquare.
You are responsible for understanding and complying with any applicable rules, laws, or regulations associated
with points of interest.
Foursquare is a location-based social network. Your device includes millions of pre-loaded Foursquare points of
interest, which are indicated by the Foursquare logo in your location search results.
Searching Foursquare Points of Interest
You can search for Foursquare points of interest loaded on your device.
Select Where To? > Foursquare®.
Viewing Foursquare Location Details
You can view Foursquare location information and user ratings.
1From the location search results, select a Foursquare point of interest.
2Select .
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. You can also search for nearby Tripadvisor points of interest and
sort by distance or popularity.
Finding Tripadvisor Points of Interest
1Select Where To? > Tripadvisor.
2Select a category.
3If necessary, select a subcategory.
A list of nearby Tripadvisor points of interest for the category appears.
4Select Sort Results to filter the displayed points of interest by distance or popularity (optional).
5Select , and enter a search term (optional).
Navigating to Points of Interest Within a Venue
NOTE: This feature may not be available in all areas or for all product models.
You can create a route to a point of interest (POI) within a larger venue, such as a store in a shopping mall or a
specific terminal in an airport.
1Select Where To? > Search.
2Enter the name of the venue, and select .
3Select the venue.
A list of categories for POIs within the venue appears.
4Select a category, select a location, and select Go!.
The device creates a route to the parking area or venue entrance closest to the POI. When you arrive at the
destination, a checkered flag indicates the recommended parking area. A labeled point indicates the location of
the POI within the venue.
Search Tools
Search tools allow you to search for specific types of locations by responding to on-screen prompts.
10 Finding and Saving Locations

Finding an Intersection
You can search for an intersection or junction between two streets, highways, or other roads.
1Select Where To? > Intersections.
2Follow the on-screen instructions to enter street information.
3Select the intersection.
Finding Fuel Stations and Prices
Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running the Garmin Drive
app .
You can find nearby fuel stations and compare fuel prices.
1Select Where To? > Fuel Prices.
2If necessary, select > Fuel Type, select a fuel type, and select Save.
3Select a fuel station.
Finding a Location Using Coordinates
You can find a location using latitude and longitude coordinates.
1Select Where To? > Coordinates.
2If necessary, select , and change the coordinate format or datum.
3Enter the latitude and longitude coordinates.
4Select an option:
• To save the coordinates as a location, select Save.
• To start a route to the coordinates, select Go!.
Parking
Finding Parking Near Your Current Location
1Select Where To? > Categories > Parking.
2Select a parking location.
3Select Go!.
Finding Parking Near a Specified Location
1Select Where To?.
2Search for a location.
3From the location search results, select a location.
4Select .
A list of parking areas near the selected location appears.
5Select a parking location.
6Select Go!.
Viewing Recently Found Locations
Your device stores a history of the last 50 locations you have found.
Select Where To? > Recent.
Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations
Select Where To? > Recent > > Clear > Yes.
Finding and Saving Locations 11

Viewing Current Location Information
You can use the Where Am I? page to view information about your current location. This feature is helpful if you
need to tell emergency personnel your location.
From the map, select the vehicle.
Finding Emergency Services and Fuel
You can use the Where Am I? page to find the nearest hospitals, police stations, and fuel stations.
1From the map, select the vehicle.
2Select Hospitals, Police Stations, or Fuel.
NOTE: Some service categories are not available in all areas.
A list of locations for the selected service appears, with the nearest locations at the top.
3Select a location.
4Select an option:
• To navigate to the location, select Go!.
• To view the phone number and other location details, select .
Getting Directions to Your Current Location
If you need to tell another person how to get to your current location, your device can give you a list of
directions.
1From the map, select the vehicle.
2Select > Directions to Me.
3Select a starting location.
4Select Select.
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.
1Select Where To? > Add Shortcut.
2Select an item.
Removing a Shortcut
1Select Where To? > > Remove Shortcut(s).
2Select a shortcut to remove.
3Select the shortcut again to confirm.
4Select Done.
Saving Locations
Saving a Location
1Search for a location (Finding a Location by Category, page9).
2From the search results, select a location.
3Select > Save.
4If necessary, enter a name, and select Done.
5Select Save.
12 Finding and Saving Locations

Saving Your Current Location
1From the map, select the vehicle icon.
2Select Save.
3Enter a name, and select Done.
Editing a Saved Location
1Select Where To? > Saved.
2If necessary, select a category.
3Select a location.
4Select .
5Select > Edit.
6Select an option:
• Select Name.
• Select Phone Number.
• Select Categories to assign categories to the saved location.
• Select Map Symbol to change the symbol used to mark the saved location on a map.
7Edit the information.
8Select Done.
Assigning Categories to a Saved Location
You can add custom categories to organize your saved locations.
NOTE: Categories appear in the saved locations menu after you have saved at least 12 locations.
1Select Where To? > Saved.
2Select a location.
3Select .
4Select > Edit > Categories.
5Enter one or more category names, separated by commas.
6If necessary, select a suggested category.
7Select Done.
Deleting a Saved Location
NOTE: Deleted locations cannot be recovered.
1Select Where To? > Saved.
2Select > Delete.
3Select the box next to the saved locations to delete, and select Delete > Yes.
Finding and Saving Locations 13

Following a oute
Routes
A route is a path from your current location to one or more destinations.
• The device calculates a recommended route to your destination based on the preferences you set, including
the route calculation mode (Changing the Route Calculation Mode, page17) and avoidances (Avoiding
Delays, Tolls, and Areas, page18).
• You can start navigating to your destination quickly using the recommended route, or you can select an
alternate route (Starting a Route, page14).
• If there are specific roads you need to use or avoid, you can customize the route (Shaping Your Route,
page17).
• You can add multiple destinations to a route (Adding a Location to Your Route, page17).
Starting a Route
1Select Where To?, and search for a location (Finding and Saving Locations, page7).
2Select a location.
3Select an option:
• To start navigating using the recommended route, select Go!.
• To choose an alternate route, select , and select a route.
Alternate routes appear to the right of the map.
• To edit the course of the route, select > Edit Route, and add shaping points to the route (Shaping Your
Route, page17).
The device calculates a route to the location and guides you using voice prompts and information on the map
(Your Route on the Map, page15). A preview of the major roads in your route appears at the edge of the map
for several seconds.
If you need to stop at additional destinations, you can add the locations to your route (Adding a Location to Your
Route, page17).
Starting a Route by Using the Map
You can start a route by selecting a location from the map.
1Select View Map.
2Drag and zoom the map to display the area to search.
3Select an option:
• Select a location marker.
• Select a point, such as a street, intersection, or address location.
4Select Go!.
Going Home
The first time you start a route home, the device prompts you to enter your home location.
1Select Where To? > Go Home.
2If necessary, enter your home location.
Editing Your Home Location
1Select Where To? > > Set Home Location.
2Enter your home location.
14 Following a Route