RV 795 Owner's Manual

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

1. Select Where To?.
2. Select a category, or select Categories.
3. If necessary, select a subcategory.
4. Select 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.

1. Select Where To? > Categories.
2. Select a category.
3. Select 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 Campgrounds

Notice

You are responsible for understanding and complying with any applicable rules, laws, or regulations associated with campgrounds.

Select Where To? > Campgrounds.

Finding Campgrounds with Amenities

You can search for RV parks and campgrounds based on the amenities available.

1. Select Where To?.
2. Select an RV parks and campgrounds search provider, such as ACSI, Campercontact, or KOA.
3. If necessary, select a category.
4. Select Filter by Amenities, select one or more amenities, and select OK.
5. Select a location.

Finding RV Services

NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas. You can find nearby locations that offer repair, towing, and other services for RVs.

Select Where To? > PlanRV™ Services.

Finding National Parks

Device models that include maps for North America or the United States also include detailed information for national parks in the United States. You can navigate to a national park or to a location within a national park.

Notice

You are responsible for understanding and complying with any applicable rules, laws, or regulations associated with national parks.

1. Select Where To? > National Parks. A list of national parks appears, with the nearest park at the top.
2. Select Search, and enter all or part of the park name to narrow the results (optional).
3. Select a national park. A list of categories for locations of features and amenities within the park appears below the park name.
4. Select an option:

• To start navigating to the park, select Go!.
• To view more park information or explore the park features and amenities, select .
• To quickly find a location within the park, select a category from the list below the park name, and select a location.

Exploring National Park Features and Amenities

On North American product models, you can explore detailed information about the features and amenities available inside a national park, and navigate to specific locations in the park. For example, you can find campgrounds, landmarks, visitor centers, and popular attractions.

1. From the location search results, select a national park. A list of categories for park features and amenities appears.
2. Select a category.
3. Select a location, and select Go!.

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

1. Select Where To? > Tripadvisor.
2. Select a category.
3. If necessary, select a subcategory. A list of nearby Tripadvisor points of interest for the category appears.
4. Select Sort Results to filter the displayed points of interest by distance or popularity (optional).
5. Select , 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.

1. Select Where To? > Search.
2. Enter the name of the venue, and select .
3. Select the venue. A list of categories for POIs within the venue appears.
4. Select 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.

Exploring a Venue

NOTE: This feature may not be available in all areas or for all product models. You can view a list of all points of interest located within each venue.

1. Select a venue.
2. Select > Explore this Venue.

Search Tools

Search tools allow you to search for specific types of locations by responding to on-screen prompts.

Finding an Intersection

You can search for an intersection or junction between two streets, highways, or other roads.

1. Select Where To? > Intersections.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter street information.
3. Select the intersection.

Finding a Location Using Coordinates

You can find a location using latitude and longitude coordinates.

1. Select Where To? > Coordinates.
2. If necessary, select , and change the coordinate format or datum.
3. Select Coordinates.
4. Enter the latitude and longitude coordinates, and select Done.
5. Select an option:

• To save the coordinates as a location, select Save.
• To start a route to the coordinates, select 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.

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.

1. From the map, select the vehicle.
2. Select Hospitals, Police Stations, or Fuel. A list of locations for the selected service appears, with the nearest locations at the top.
3. Select a location.
4. Select 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.

1. From the map, select the vehicle.
2. Select > Directions to Me.
3. Select a starting location.
4. Select 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.

1. Select Where To? > Add Shortcut.
2. Select an item.

Removing a Shortcut

1. Select Where To? > > Remove Shortcut(s).
2. Select a shortcut to remove.
3. Select the shortcut again to confirm.
4. Select Done.

Saving Locations

Saving a Location

1. Search for a location (Finding a Location by Category).
2. From the search results, select a location.
3. Select > Save.
4. If necessary, enter a name, and select Done.
5. Select Save.

Saving Your Current Location

1. From the map, select the vehicle icon.
2. Select OK.
3. Enter a name, and select Done.

Editing a Saved Location

1. Select Where To? > Saved.
2. If necessary, select a category.
3. Select a location.
4. Select .
5. Select  > Edit.
6. Select an option:

• Select Name.
• Select Phone Number.
• Select Categories to assign categories to the saved location.
• Select Change Map Symbol to change the symbol used to mark the saved location on a map.

7. Edit the information.
8. Select 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.

1. Select Where To? > Saved.
2. Select a location.
3. Select .
4. Select > Edit > Categories.
5. Enter one or more category names, separated by commas.
6. If necessary, select a suggested category.
7. Select Done.

Deleting a Saved Location

NOTE: Deleted locations cannot be recovered.

1. Select Where To? > Saved.
2. Select > Delete.
3. Select the box next to the saved locations to delete, and select Delete > Yes.

Starting a Route

1. Select Where To?, and search for a location (Finding and Saving Locations).
2. Select a location.
3. Select an option:

• To start navigating using the recommended route, select Go!.
• To edit the course of the route, select  >  , and add shaping points to the route (Shaping Your Route).

The device calculates a route to the location and guides you using voice prompts and information on the map (Your Route on the Map). 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).

Starting a Route by Using the Map

You can start a route by selecting a location from the map.

1. Select View Map.
2. Drag and zoom the map to display the area to search.
3. If necessary, select  to filter the displayed points of interest by category. Location markers (colored dots) appear on the map.
4. Select an option:

• Select a location marker.
• Select a point, such as a street, intersection, or address location.

5. Select Go!.

Starting a Route Using the Road Trip Routes Feature

Your device can calculate routes that prefer curvy roads, hills, and fewer highways. This feature can provide a more enjoyable drive, but it may increase the time or distance to your destination.

1. Select Where To? > Categories.
2. If necessary, select a subcategory.
3. Select a location.
4. Select .
5. Use the slider to increase or decrease the length of your route.
6. If necessary, select to add shaping points to your route.
7. Select Go!.

Going Home

The first time you start a route home, the device prompts you to enter your home location.

1. Select Where To? > Go Home.
2. If necessary, enter your home location.

Editing Your Home Location

1. Select Where To? > > Set Home Location.
2. Enter your home location.

Changing the Route Calculation Mode

1. Select > Navigation > Calculation Mode.
2. Select an option:

• Select Turn-by-Turn to calculate routes on streets that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance.
• Select Straight Line to calculate off-road, point-to-point routes in a straight line.

Your Route on the Map

As you travel, the device guides you to your destination using voice prompts and information on the map. Instructions for your next turn or exit, or other actions appear across the top of the map.

1	Distance to the next action.	5	Next action in the route. Arrows on the map indicate the location of upcoming actions.
2	Next action in the route. Indicates the next turn, exit, or other action and the lane in which you should travel, if available.	6	Map tools. Provides tools to show you more information about your route and surroundings.
3	Name of the street or exit associated with the next action.	7	Name of the road on which you are traveling.
4	Route highlighted on the map.	8	Vehicle speed.

Active Lane Guidance

As you approach some turns, exits, or interchanges in your route, a detailed simulation of the road appears beside the map, if available. A colored line indicates the proper lane for the turn.

Viewing Turns and Directions

While navigating a route, you can view upcoming turns, lane changes, or other directions for your route.

1. From the map, select an option:

• To view upcoming turns and directions as you navigate, select > Turns. The map tool displays the next several turns or directions beside the map. The list updates automatically as you navigate the route.
• To view the complete list of turns and directions for the entire route, select the text bar at the top of the map.

2. Select a turn or direction (optional). Detailed information appears. An image of the junction may appear for junctions on major roadways, if available.

Viewing the Entire Route on the Map

1. While navigating a route, select anywhere on the map.
2. Select .

Changing Your Active Route

Adding a Location to Your Route

Before you can add a location to your route, you must be navigating a route (Starting a Route). You can add locations to the middle or end of your route. For example, you can add a fuel station as the next destination in your route.

Tip: To create complex routes with multiple destinations or scheduled stops, you can use the route planner to plan, schedule, and save a route (Route Planner).

1. From the map, select > Where To?.
2. Search for a location (Finding and Saving Locations).
3. Select a location.
4. Select Go!.
5. Select an option:

• To add the location as the next destination in your route, select Add As Next Stop.
• To add the location to the end of your route, select Add As Last Stop.
• To add the location and edit the order of destinations in your route, select Add to Active Route.

The device re-calculates the route to include the added location and guides you to the destinations in order.

Shaping Your Route

Before you can shape your route, you must start a route (Starting a Route). You can manually shape your route to change its course. This allows you to direct the route to use a certain road or go through a certain area without adding a destination to the route.

1. From the map, select > Edit Route > Shape Route.

TIP: You can select  to zoom in on the map and select a more precise location. The device enters route shaping mode and recalculates the route to travel through the selected location.

2. Select > .
3. If necessary, select an option:

• To add more shaping points to the route, select additional locations on the map.
• To remove a shaping point, select the shaping point and select .

Taking a Detour

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 > Edit Route.
2. Select an option:

• To detour your route for a specific distance, select Detour by Distance.
• To detour around a specific road on the route, select Detour by Road.

Stopping the Route

From the map, select > Stop.

Using Suggested Routes

Before you can use this feature, you must save at least one location and enable the travel history feature (Device and Privacy Settings).

Using the myTrends™ feature, your device predicts your destination based on your travel history, the day of the week, and the time of day. After you have driven to a saved location several times, the location may appear in the navigation bar on the map, along with the estimated time of travel, and traffic information.

Select the navigation bar to view a suggested route to the location.

Up Ahead

The Up Ahead tool provides information about upcoming locations along your route or the road on which you are traveling. You can view upcoming points of interest by category, such as restaurants, fuel stations, or rest areas.

You can customize the categories that show in the Up Ahead tool.

Viewing Upcoming Locations

1. From the map, select > Up Ahead. While you are traveling, the map tool shows the next location along your road or route.
2. Select an option:

• If the map tool shows categories, select a category to view a list of nearby locations in that category.
• If the map tool shows upcoming locations, select a location to view location details or start a route to the location.

Customizing the Up Ahead Categories

You can change the location categories that appear in the Up Ahead tool.

1. From the map, select > Up Ahead.
2. Select a category.
3. Select .
4. Select an option:

• To move a category up or down in the list, select and drag the arrow next to the category name.
• To change a category, select the category.
• To create a custom category, select a category, select Custom Search, and enter the name of a business or category.

5. Select Save.

Cities Ahead

While you are traveling on a highway or navigating a route that includes a highway, the Cities Ahead tool provides information about upcoming cities along the highway. For each city, the map tool shows the distance to the highway exit and the services available, similar to the information on highway road signs.

Viewing Upcoming Cities and Exit Services

1. From the map, select  > Cities Ahead. While you are traveling along a highway or an active route, the map tool shows information about upcoming cities and exits.
2. Select a city. The device shows a list of points of interest located at the selected city exit, such as fuel stations, lodging, or restaurants.
3. Select a location, and select Go! to start navigating.

Trip Information

Viewing Trip Data from the Map

Before you can view trip data on the map, you must add the tool to the map tools menu. From the map, select > Trip Data.

Viewing Customized Trip Information on the Map

You can use the trip data map tool to show customized trip information on the map.

1. From the map, select > Trip Data.
2. Select an option:

• Select a data field in the trip data tool (1), and select the information to show in the field.
• Select the customizable map data field (2), and select the information to show in the field.

Viewing Trip Data

The trip data tool displays your speed and provides statistics about your trip.

• From the map, select Speed.

Viewing the Trip Log

Your device keeps a trip log, which is a record of the path you have traveled.

1. Select > Map Display > Map Layers.
2. Select the Trip Log check box.

Resetting Trip Information

1. From the map, select Speed.
2. Select > Reset Field(s).
3. Select an option:

• When not navigating a route, select Select All to reset every data field except the speedometer, on the first page.
• Select Reset Overall Data to reset Trip A and total data.
• Select Reset Trip B to reset the odometer.
• Select Reset Max. Speed to reset the maximum speed.

Viewing Upcoming Traffic

Notice

Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the traffic information.

Before you can use this feature, your device must be receiving traffic data (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 > Traffic.
2. If necessary, select > Legend to view the legend for the traffic map.

Searching for Traffic Incidents

1. From the main menu, select > 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.

Customizing the Map

Customizing the Map Layers

You can customize which data appear on the map, such as topographic maps and BirdsEye imagery.

1. Select > Map Display > Map Layers.
2. Select the check box next to each layer you want to show on the map.

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.

Changing the Map Perspective

1. Select > Map Display > 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.

Pairing with Your Smartphone

You can pair your Garmin device with your smartphone and the Garmin Drive app to enable additional features and access live information (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features).

1. From the app store on your smartphone, install the Garmin Drive app.
2. Turn on your Garmin device, and place the device and your smartphone within 3 m (10 ft.) of each other.
3. On your phone, open the Garmin Drive app.
4. Follow 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.

Disabling Bluetooth Features (Android™ )

By default, all compatible Bluetooth features are enabled when you pair your phone. You can disable specific Bluetooth features and remain connected to the other features.

1. Select > Wireless Networks.
2. Select an option:

• To disable all Bluetooth features, clear the Bluetooth check box.
• To disable only hands-free calling, select the phone name and clear the Phone calls check box.

Showing or Hiding App Notifications (Android)

You can use the Garmin Drive app to customize which types of smartphone notifications appear on your Garmin device.

1. On your phone, open the Garmin Drive app.
2. Select > Smart Notifications. A list of smartphone app categories appears.
3. Select a category to enable or disable notifications for that type of app.

Disabling Bluetooth Features (iPhone® )

By default, all compatible Bluetooth features are enabled when you pair your phone. You can disable specific Bluetooth features and remain connected to the other features.

1. Select > Wireless Networks.
2. Select an option:

• To disable all Bluetooth features, clear the Bluetooth check box.
• To disable hands-free calling, select the phone name, and clear the Phone calls check box.

Showing or Hiding Notification Categories (iPhone)

You can filter the notifications shown on your device by showing or hiding categories.

1. Select > Wireless Networks.
2. Select Smartphone services. 

Tip:  appears colored when the services are active.

3. Select Smart Notifications.
4. Select the check box next to each notification to show.

Bluetooth Feature Status Icons

Status icons appear in the Bluetooth settings next to each paired device.

Select > Wireless Networks.

• A gray icon indicates the feature is disabled or disconnected for that device.
• A colored icon indicates the feature is connected and active for that device.

	Hands-free calling
	Smart notifications
	Garmin Drive features and services

Smart Notifications

While your device is connected to the Garmin Drive app, you can view notifications from your smartphone on your Garmin device, such as text messages, incoming calls, and calendar appointments.

NOTE: You may need to wait a few minutes to receive notifications on your navigation device after it connects to the Garmin Drive app. appears colored in the Bluetooth settings when smart notifications are connected and active (Bluetooth Feature Status Icons).

Receiving Notifications

Warning

Do not read or interact with notifications while driving, because doing so can cause distraction that could lead to an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death.

Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running the Garmin Drive app (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features).

From most pages, a popup appears when the device receives a notification from your smartphone. If the device is moving, you must verify you are a passenger and not the driver before you can view notifications.

NOTE: If you are viewing the map, notifications appear in a map tool.

• To ignore a notification, select OK. The popup closes, but the notification remains active on your phone.
• To view a notification, select View.
• To listen to the notification, select View > Play. The device reads the notification using text-to-speech technology. This feature is not available for all languages.
• To perform additional actions, such as dismissing the notification from your phone, select View, and select an option.

NOTE: Additional actions are available for only some notification types and must be supported by the app generating the notification.

Receiving Notifications while Viewing the Map

Warning

Do not read or interact with notifications while driving, because doing so can cause distraction that could lead to an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death.

Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running the Garmin Drive app (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features). When you are viewing the map, new notifications appear in a map tool at the edge of the screen. If the device is moving, you must verify you are a passenger and not the driver before you can view notifications.

• To ignore a notification, select , or wait for popup to expire. The popup closes, but the notification remains active on your phone.
• To view a notification, select the notification text.
• To listen to the notification, select Play Message.

The device reads the notification using text-to-speech technology. This feature is not available for all languages.

Viewing the List of Notifications

You can view a list of all active notifications.

1. Select > Smart Notifications. The list of notifications appears. Unread notifications appear black, and previously read notifications appear gray.
2. Select an option:

• To view a notification, select the notification description.
• To listen to a notification, select . The device reads the notification using text-to-speech technology. This feature is not available for all languages.

Going to an Address or Location Using the Garmin Drive App

You can use the Garmin Drive app to search for an address, business, or point of interest, and send it to your Garmin device for navigation.

1. From the Garmin Drive app, select Where To?.
2. Select an option:

• 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 business name, enter all or part of the name.
• To search for a city, enter the city and state.
• As you type, suggestions appear below the search field.

3. Select a suggested search result. The app displays the location on a map.
4. Select Go! to start a route.

The Garmin device starts navigating to the selected location, and the location is added to your recent searches in the Where To? menu.

Hands-Free Calling

NOTE: While most phones are supported and can be used, it cannot be guaranteed that a particular phone can be used. All features may not be available for your phone.

Using Bluetooth wireless technology, your device can connect to your mobile phone to become a hands-free device (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features). While connected, you can place or receive calls using your device.

Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device

You can temporarily disconnect a Bluetooth device without deleting it from the paired devices list. The Bluetooth device can connect to your Garmin device automatically in the future.

1. Select > Wireless Networks.
2. Select the device to disconnect.
3. Select Disconnect.

Deleting a Paired Phone

You can delete a paired phone to prevent it from automatically connecting to your device in the future.

1. Select > Wireless Networks.
2. Select the phone, and select Unpair device.

Starting a Route

Going to a Saved Location Using Your Voice

It is useful to start a route on your Garmin device each time you travel to a saved location, even though you may already know how to get there. Your device can help you avoid reported traffic delays and construction that may affect your route.

You can say phrases like these to start a route to your saved locations (Saving Locations).

• OK, Garmin, take me home.
• OK, Garmin, take me to work.
• OK, Garmin, start a route to school.

Going to an Address Using Your Voice

You can say phrases like these to start a route to a nearby address, or to an address in a specific city.

• OK, Garmin, take me to One Garmin Way.
• OK, Garmin, start a route to twelve hundred East 151st Street in Olathe, Kansas.

Going to a Business or Named Location Using Your Voice

You can say phrases like these to find and navigate to a business or location by name or category.

Nearby locations

• OK, Garmin, find a coffee shop.
• OK, Garmin, where's the library?
• OK, Garmin, take me to Starbucks.

Locations near a different city

• OK, Garmin, find Mexican food near Denver, Colorado.
• OK, Garmin, find The Field Museum near Chicago, Illinois.
• OK, Garmin, find Casa Bonita near Denver, Colorado.

Locations near an intersection

• OK, Garmin, find barbecue near 12th Street and Vine Street.
• OK, Garmin, find Arthur Bryant’s Barbecue near 12th Street and Vine Street.

Going to a City or Intersection Using Your Voice

You can say phrases like these to find and navigate to a city or intersection.

• OK, Garmin, find Chandler, Arizona.
• OK, Garmin, find Michigan Avenue and Erie Street.

Checking Your Arrival Time

While a route is active, you can say a phrase to check your estimated time of arrival at your destination.

• Say OK, Garmin, what time will we arrive?.

Stopping a Route Using Your Voice

You can say phrases like these to stop navigating a route.

• OK, Garmin, stop the route.
• OK, Garmin, stop navigating.

Placing a Phone Call Using Your Voice

You can use a voice command to call to a contact from the phone book of your paired smartphone.

• Say OK, Garmin, call, and say the contact name.
• For example, you can say OK, Garmin, call Mom..

Changing Device Settings Using Your Voice

You can say phrases like these to set device settings to a value from 0 to 10.

• OK, Garmin, increase the volume.
• OK, Garmin, set the volume to 0.
• OK, Garmin, set the volume to 9.
• OK, Garmin, decrease the brightness.
• OK, Garmin, set the brightness to 5.

Viewing the Weather Forecast

Notice

Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the weather data.

Before you can use this feature, your device must be receiving weather data. You can connect your device to the Garmin Drive app to receive weather data (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features).

1. Select > Weather.

• The device shows the current weather conditions and a forecast for the next several days.

2. Select a day.

• The detailed forecast for that day appears.

Viewing Weather Near a Different City

1. Select > Weather > Current Location.
2. Select an option:

• To view weather for a favorite city, select a city in the list.
• To add a favorite city, select Add City, and enter a city name.

Viewing the Weather Radar

Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running the Garmin Drive app (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features).

1. Select > Weather Radar.
2. Select  to animate the radar map.

Viewing Weather Alerts

Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running the Garmin Drive app (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features).

Note: This feature is not available in all areas.

While you are traveling with your device, weather alerts may appear on the map. You can also view a map of weather alerts near your current location or near a selected city.

1. Select > Weather.
2. If necessary, select a city.
3. Select > Weather Alerts.

Checking Road Conditions

Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running the Garmin Drive app (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features). You can view weather-related road conditions for the roads in your area, on your route, or in another city.

1. Select > Weather.
2. If necessary, select a city.
3. Select > Road Conditions.

Route Planner

You can use the route planner to create and save a route, which you can navigate later. This can be useful for planning a delivery route, a vacation, or a road trip. You can edit a saved route to further customize it, including reordering locations, adding suggested attractions, and adding shaping points. You can also use the route planner to edit and save your active route.

Planning a Route

A route can include many locations, and it must include at least a starting location and one destination. The starting location is the location from which you plan to start your route. If you start navigating the route from a different location, the device gives you the option to route to your starting location first. For a round trip, the starting location and final destination can be the same.

1. Select > Route Planner > Create Route.
2. Select Select Start Location.
3. Choose a location for your starting point, and select Select.
4. Select Select Destination.
5. Choose a location for a destination, and select Select.
6. Select Add Location to add more locations (optional).
7. After you have added all the necessary locations, select Next > .
8. Enter a name, and select Done.

Editing and Reordering Locations in a Route

1. Select Route Planner.
2. Select a saved route.
3. Select List.
4. Select a location.
5. Select an option:

• To change the location, select , and enter a new location.
• To move the location up or down, select , and drag the location to a new position in the route.
• To add a new location after the selected location, select .
• To remove the location, select .

Changing Routing Options for a Route

You can customize how the device calculates your route.

1. Select > Route Planner.
2. Select a saved route.
3. Select .
4. Select an option:

• To add shaping points to your route, select , and select at least one location.
• To change the calculation mode for the route, touch a route segment, and select a calculation mode.

Navigating to a Saved Route

1. Select > Route Planner.
2. Select a saved route.
3. Select Go!.
4. Select the first location to navigate to, and select OK.
5. Select OK.

The device calculates a route from your current location to the selected location, and then it guides you to the remaining route destinations in order.

Editing and Saving Your Active Route

If a route is active, you can use the route planner to edit and save it.

1. Select > Route Planner > My Active Route.
2. Edit your route using any of the route planner features. The route recalculates each time you make a change.
3. Select OK to save your route, which you can navigate again later (optional).

Loyalty Programs

From your Garmin device, you can access loyalty programs from some of the travel plazas in the United States, including Pilot Flying J Travel Centers. You can use the loyalty program apps on your Garmin device to check reward points balances and other loyalty program information. To activate loyalty program features, sign in to your loyalty program account in the Garmin Drive app.

Note: This feature is available only in the United States.

Logging Service History

You can log the date and odometer reading when service or maintenance is performed on your vehicle. The device provides several service categories, and you can add custom categories (Adding Service Categories).

1. Select > Service History.
2. Select a service category.
3. Select Add Record.
4. Enter the odometer reading, and select Next.
5. Enter a comment (optional).
6. Select Done.

Adding Service Categories 

1. Select > Service History.
2. Select > Add Category.
3. Enter a category name, and select Done.

Deleting Service Categories

When you delete a service category, all service records in the category are also deleted.

1. Select > Service History.
2. Select > Delete Categories.
3. Select the service categories to delete.
4. Select Delete.

Renaming Service Categories

1. Select > Service History.
2. Select the category to be renamed.
3. Select > Rename Category.
4. Enter a name, and select Done.

Editing a Service Record

You can edit the comment, odometer reading, and date of a service record.

1. Select > Service History.
2. Select a category.
3. Select a field.
4. Enter the new information, and select Done.

Deleting Service Records

1. Select > Service History.
2. Select a service category.
3. Select > Delete Records.
4. Select the service records to be deleted.
5. Select Delete.

photoLive Traffic Cameras

Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to the Garmin Drive app (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features). photoLive traffic cameras provide live images of traffic conditions on major roadways and intersections. The photoLive service is not available in all areas.

Viewing and Saving photoLive Traffic Cameras

You can view live images from nearby traffic cameras. You can also save traffic cameras for areas you travel frequently.

1. Select > photoLive.
2. Select Touch to Add
3. Select a road.
4. Select a traffic camera location. A preview of the live image from the camera appears next to a map of the camera's location. You can select the image preview to view the full-sized image.
5. Select OK to save the camera (optional). A thumbnail image preview of the camera is added to the main screen of the photoLive app.

Viewing photoLive Traffic Cameras on the Map

The photoLive map tool shows traffic cameras from the road ahead of you.

1. From the map, select > photoLive. The device shows the live image from the nearest traffic camera on the road ahead, along with the distance to the camera. When you pass the camera, the device loads the live image of the next camera on the road.
2. If no cameras are found for the road, select Find Cameras to view or save nearby traffic cameras (optional).

Saving a Traffic Camera

1. Select > photoLive.
2. Select Touch to Add.
3. Select a traffic camera.
4. Select OK.

Garmin PowerSwitch™ App

1.	Opens the app settings menu	5.	Displays input voltage
2.	Enters editing mode to customize the app layout and functions	6.	Displays the total amperage of the selected Garmin PowerSwitch device
3.	Turns off all outputs	7.	Displays the device name
4.	Activates each connected output	8.	Displays Garmin PowerSwitch device tabs and custom layout tabs

Activating a Power Switch

Before you can use the Garmin PowerSwitch app to activate a switch, you must install your Garmin PowerSwitch device in your vehicle and pair it with the Garmin PowerSwitch app. From the Garmin PowerSwitch app, select a power button to turn a switch on or off.

Turning Off All Switches

• Select .

Customizing a Button

1. From the Garmin PowerSwitch app screen, select . The app enters editing mode.
2. Select on the button you want to customize.
3. Select an option:

• To change the name of the button, select the Button Label field, and enter a name.
• To add an icon to the button, select the Icon field, and select an icon.
• To change the button color, select a color.
• To change the button mode, select a button mode.
• To adjust the intensity of the switch, use the slider.
• To set the button to activate with a control input, select a control input.

4. Select .
5. Select Done.

Assigning a Switch to a Control Input

Before you can use control input functions, you must connect a control input to your Garmin PowerSwitch device (Connecting a Control Input). You can assign one or more switches to turn on when the Garmin PowerSwitch device receives a signal from a control input.

1. Select .
2. Select your Garmin PowerSwitch device.
3. Select a control input.
4. Select one or more switches.

Adding a Custom Layout

You can add a custom layout tab to the Garmin PowerSwitch app. Buttons added to a custom layout can control multiple switches at the same time.

1. From the Garmin PowerSwitch app, select . The device enters editing mode.
2. Select .

Adding a Button to a Custom Layout

1. From the Garmin PowerSwitch app, select a custom layout tab.
2. Select . The app enters editing mode.
3. Select Add Button.
4. On the new button, select .
5. Select an option:

• To change the name of the button, select the Button Label field, and enter a name.
• To add an icon to the button, select the Icon field, and select an icon.
• To change the button color, select a color.

6. Select Add Action.
7. If necessary, select a Garmin PowerSwitch device and a switch.
8. Select an action:

• To set the button to turn the switch on or off with each press, select Toggle.
• To set the button to turn on the switch, select Turn On.
• To set the button to turn off the switch, select Turn Off.

9. Select a button mode:

• To set the button to activate with one touch, select Normal.
• To set the button to activate only while touching the button, select Momentary.
• To set the button to turn on and off repeatedly, select Strobe, and select time intervals.

10. If applicable, use the slider to set the brightness of lights.
11. Select .
12. If necessary, select Add Action to add additional actions for the button. You can add one action for every switch on the Garmin PowerSwitch device.

Arranging Buttons In a Custom Layout

1. From the Garmin PowerSwitch app, select a custom layout tab.
2. Select . The app enters editing mode.
3. On the button you want to move, hold , and drag the button to a new location.

Deleting a Custom Layout or Button

1. From the Garmin PowerSwitch app, select a custom layout tab.
2. Select . The app enters editing mode.
3. Select an option:

• To delete a button, select  on the button you want to delete.
• To delete a layout tab, select  on the layout tab.

Routines

Routines automate your Garmin PowerSwitch device. When you define a routine on your compatible Garmin navigation device, it turns switches on or off automatically when the conditions of the routine are met. For example, you can set a routine to turn on a switch at specific time each day or when your vehicle reaches a specific speed. Routines are available only when using a compatible Garmin navigation device.

Adding a Routine

1. From the Garmin PowerSwitch app, select > Routines.
2. If necessary, select Add Routine.
3. Select When.
4. Select a trigger:

• To set a switch to trigger when your vehicle reaches a specific speed, select Speed > Next, and follow the on-screen instructions to enter speed thresholds.
• To set a switch to trigger at a specific time each day, select Time > Next, and enter a time.
• To set a switch to trigger at sunrise, select Sunrise.
• To set a switch to trigger at sunset, select Sunset.

5. ​​​​​​​Select Add Action.
6. Select a device, a switch, an action, and a button mode.
7. If necessary, use the slider to adjust the dimmer.
8. Select Save.

Editing a Routine

1. From the Garmin PowerSwitch app, select > Routines.
2. Select on the routine you want to edit.
3. Select an option:

• To change the trigger for the routine, select When, and select a trigger.
• To change an action, select on the action you want to change, and update the action.
• To add an action to the routine, select Add Action, and enter information about the action.

4. Select Save.

Deleting a Routine

1. From the Garmin PowerSwitch app, select > Routines.
2. Select  on the routine you want to delete.

Navigation Settings

Select > Navigation.

• Calculation Mode: Sets the route calculation method.
• Avoidances: Sets road features to avoid on a route.
• Custom Avoidances: Allows you to avoid specific roads or areas.
• Tolls and Fees: Sets preferences for avoiding toll roads and toll stickers. NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas.
• Environmental Zones: Sets the avoidance preferences for areas with environmental or emissions restrictions that may apply to your vehicle.
• Restricted Mode: Disables all functions that require significant operator attention.
• GPS Simulator: Stops the device from receiving a GPS signal, and saves battery power.

Setting a Simulated Location

If you are indoors or not receiving satellite signals, you can use the GPS simulator to plan routes from a simulated location.

1. Select > Navigation > GPS Simulator.
2. From the main menu, select View Map.
3. Tap the map twice to select an area. The address of the location appears at the bottom of the screen.
4. Select the location description.
5. Select Set Location.

Wireless Network Settings

The wireless network settings allow you to manage Wi‑Fi networks, paired Bluetooth devices, and Bluetooth features.

Select > Wireless Networks.

• Bluetooth: Enables Bluetooth wireless technology.
• Paired Device Name: The names of paired Bluetooth devices appear in the menu. You can select a device name to change Bluetooth feature settings for that device.
• Search for Devices: Searches for nearby Bluetooth devices.
• Friendly Name: Allows you to enter a friendly name that identifies your device on other devices with Bluetooth wireless technology.
• Wi-Fi: Enables the Wi‑Fi radio.
• Saved Networks: Allows you to edit or remove saved networks.
• Search for Networks: Searches for nearby Wi‑Fi networks (Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network).

Driver Assistance Settings

Select > Driver Assistance.

• Driver Alerts: Allows you to enable or disable alerts for upcoming zones or road conditions (Driver Awareness Features and Alerts, page 7).
• Speeding Alert: Alerts you when you are exceeding the speed limit.
• Reduced Speed Tone: Alerts you when the speed limit decreases.
• Route Preview: Shows a preview of the major roads in your route when you start navigation.
• Break Planning: Reminds you to take a break and shows upcoming services after you drive for an extended time. You can enable or disable break reminders and upcoming service suggestions.
• Proximity Alerts: Alerts you when you approach speed cameras or red light cameras.
• Plan Arrival: Shows a map of your destination at the end of a route.

Proximity Alerts Settings

Note: You must have custom points of interest (POIs) loaded for proximity points alerts to display.

Note This feature is not available in all areas.

Select > Driver Assistance > Proximity Alerts.

• Audio: Sets the style of alert that plays when you approach proximity points.
• Alerts: Sets the type of proximity points for which alerts are played.

Display Settings

Select > Display.

• Color Mode: Allows you to select day or night color mode. If you select the Auto option, the device automatically switches to day or night colors based on the time of day.
• Brightness: Allows you to adjust the display brightness.
• Display Timeout: Allows you to set the amount of idle time before your device enters sleep mode while using battery power.
• Screenshot: Allows you to take a picture of the device screen. Screenshots are saved in the Screenshot folder of the device storage.

Traffic Settings

From the main menu, select > Traffic.

• Traffic: Enables the traffic feature.
• Current Provider: Sets the traffic provider to use for traffic data. The Auto option selects the best available traffic data automatically.
• Subscriptions: Lists the current traffic subscriptions.
• Traffic Alerts: Sets the traffic delay severity for which the device displays a traffic alert.

Units and Time Settings

To open the Units and Time settings page, from the main menu, select > Units & Time.

• Current Time: Sets the device time.
• Time Format: Allows you to select a 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC display time.
• Units: Sets the unit of measure used for distances.
• Position Format: Sets the coordinate format and datum used for geographical coordinates.

Setting the Time

1. From the main menu, select the time.
2. Select an option:

• To set the time automatically using GPS information, select Automatic.
• To set the time manually, drag the numbers up or down.

Language and Keyboard Settings

To open the Language and Keyboard settings, from the main menu, select > Language & Keyboard.

• Voice Language: Sets the language for voice prompts.
• Text Language: Sets all on-screen text to the selected language.

Note: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names.

• Keyboard Language: Enables keyboard languages.

Device and Privacy Settings

Select > Device.

• About: Displays the software version number, the unit ID number, and information on several other software features.
• Regulatory: Displays regulatory markings and information.
• EULAs: Displays the end-user license agreements. NOTE: You need this information when you update the system software or purchase additional map data.
• Software Licenses: Displays software licensing information.
• Device Data Reporting: Shares anonymous data to improve the device.
• Travel History: Allows the device to store a record of the places you go. This allows you to view the trip log, use the Trip History feature, and use myTrends suggested routes.
• Reset: Allows you to clear your travel history, reset settings, or delete all user data.

Restoring Settings

You can restore a category of settings or all settings to the factory default values.

1. Select .
2. If necessary, select a settings category.
3. Select > Restore.

Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information

1. From the settings menu, swipe to the bottom of the menu.
2. Select Device > Regulatory > Regulatory.

Specifications

Operating temperature range	From -20° to 55°C (from -4° to 131°F)
Charging temperature range	From 0° to 45°C (from 32° to 113°F)
Radio frequency	2.4 GHz @ 16 dBm maximum 5.1 GHz @ 17 dBm maximum 5.2 GHz @ 17 dBm maximum
EU SAR	0.543 W/kg torso; 0.543 W/kg limb
Power input	Vehicle power using the included vehicle power cable. AC power using an optional accessory (for home and office use only).
Battery type	Rechargeable lithium-ion

Charging the Device

Note: This Class III product shall be powered by an LPS power supply.

• You can charge the battery in the device using any of these methods. • Connect the device to vehicle power.
• Connect the device to an optional power adapter accessory, such as a wall power adapter. You can purchase an approved Garmin AC-DC adapter suitable for home or office use from a Garmin dealer or www.garmin.com. The device may charge slowly when connected to a third-party adapter.

Device Care

Notice

Avoid dropping your device. Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage. Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or damage may result. Do not expose the device to water.

1. Clean the outer casing of the device (not the touchscreen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution.
2. Wipe the device dry.

Cleaning the Touchscreen

1. Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.
2. If necessary, lightly dampen the cloth with water.
3. If using a dampened cloth, turn off the device and disconnect the device from power.
4. Gently wipe the screen with the cloth.

Avoiding Theft

• Remove the device and mount from sight when not in use.
• Remove the residue left on the windshield by the suction cup.
• Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment. 
• Register your device using the Garmin Express software (garmin.com/express).

Resetting the Device

You can reset your device if it stops functioning. Hold the power key for 10 seconds.

Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction Cup

Removing the Device from the Mount

1. Press the release button on the bottom of the device.
2. Tilt the bottom of the device upward, and lift the device from the mount.

Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup

1. If necessary loosen the nut that secures the mount to the suction cup ball.
2. Turn the device mount to the right or left.
3. Apply pressure until the socket on the mount releases the ball on the suction cup.

Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield

1. Flip the lever on the suction cup toward you.
2. Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you.