Garmin 03536, 03504 User Manual

GARMIN DRIVESMART™ 55/6
Owner’s Manual
5
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Table of Contents

Getting Started............................................................... 1
Device Overviews....................................................................... 1
Garmin DriveSmart 55 Device Overview............................... 1
Garmin DriveSmart 65 Device Overview............................... 1
Mounting and Powering the Garmin DriveSmart Device in Your
Vehicle........................................................................................ 1
Turning the Device On or Off...................................................... 1
Acquiring GPS Signals............................................................... 1
Navigating to Your Destination................................................... 2
Status Bar Icons......................................................................... 2
Using the On-Screen Buttons..................................................... 2
Adjusting the Volume.................................................................. 2
Enabling Automatic Volume................................................... 2
Adjusting the Screen Brightness................................................ 2
Driver Awareness Features and Alerts........................ 2
Enabling or Disabling Audible Driver Alerts................................ 2
Red Light and Speed Cameras.................................................. 2
Finding and Saving Locations...................................... 3
Finding a Location Using the Search Bar................................... 3
Finding an Address..................................................................... 3
Location Search Results............................................................. 3
Location Search Results on the Map..................................... 3
Changing the Search Area......................................................... 4
Points of Interest......................................................................... 4
Finding a Location by Category............................................. 4
Finding National Parks........................................................... 4
Finding HISTORY® Points of Interest................................... 4
Foursquare.............................................................................4
TripAdvisor®.......................................................................... 5
Navigating to Points of Interest Within a Venue.................... 5
Search Tools...............................................................................5
Finding an Intersection...........................................................5
Finding a Location Using Coordinates................................... 5
Parking........................................................................................5
Finding Parking Near Your Current Location......................... 5
Finding Parking Near a Specified Location............................ 5
Understanding Parking Colors and Symbols......................... 5
Viewing Recently Found Locations............................................ 5
Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations...................... 5
Viewing Current Location Information........................................ 5
Finding Emergency Services and Fuel.................................. 5
Getting Directions to Your Current Location.......................... 6
Adding a Shortcut....................................................................... 6
Removing a Shortcut............................................................. 6
Saving Locations........................................................................ 6
Saving a Location.................................................................. 6
Saving Your Current Location................................................ 6
Editing a Saved Location....................................................... 6
Assigning Categories to a Saved Location............................ 6
Deleting a Saved Location..................................................... 6
Following a Route...........................................................6
Routes........................................................................................ 6
Starting a Route.......................................................................... 6
Starting a Route by Using the Map........................................ 6
Going Home........................................................................... 7
Your Route on the Map...............................................................7
Active Lane Guidance............................................................ 7
Viewing Turns and Directions................................................ 7
Viewing the Entire Route on the Map.................................... 7
Arriving at Your Destination........................................................ 7
Parking Near Your Destination.............................................. 7
Finding Your Last Parking Spot............................................. 7
Changing Your Active Route...................................................... 8
Adding a Location to Your Route........................................... 8
Shaping Your Route...............................................................8
Taking a Detour..................................................................... 8
Changing the Route Calculation Mode.................................. 8
Stopping the Route..................................................................... 8
Using Suggested Routes............................................................ 8
Avoiding Delays, Tolls, and Areas.............................................. 8
Avoiding Traffic Delays on Your Route.................................. 8
Avoiding Toll Roads............................................................... 8
Avoiding Toll Stickers.............................................................8
Avoiding Road Features........................................................ 9
Avoiding Environmental Zones.............................................. 9
Custom Avoidances............................................................... 9
Navigating Off Road................................................................... 9
Using the Map................................................................. 9
Map Tools................................................................................... 9
Viewing a Map Tool............................................................... 9
Up Ahead.................................................................................. 10
Viewing Upcoming Locations............................................... 10
Customizing the Up Ahead Categories................................ 10
Cities Ahead............................................................................. 10
Viewing Upcoming Cities and Exit Services........................ 10
Trip Information.........................................................................10
Viewing Trip Data from the Map.......................................... 10
Viewing the Trip Information Page....................................... 10
Viewing the Trip Log............................................................ 10
Resetting Trip Information....................................................10
Viewing Upcoming Traffic......................................................... 10
Viewing Traffic on the Map.................................................. 10
Searching for Traffic Incidents............................................. 10
Customizing the Map................................................................ 11
Customizing the Map Layers............................................... 11
Changing the Map Data Field.............................................. 11
Changing the Map Perspective............................................ 11
Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features..... 11
Pairing with Your Smartphone (iPhone®)................................. 11
Disabling Bluetooth Features (iPhone)................................ 11
Showing or Hiding Notification Categories (iPhone)............ 11
Pairing with Your Smartphone (Android™).............................. 11
Disabling Bluetooth Features (Android)............................... 12
Showing or Hiding App Notifications (Android).................... 12
Bluetooth Feature Status Icons................................................ 12
Smart Notifications....................................................................12
Receiving Notifications.........................................................12
Viewing the List of Notifications........................................... 12
Going to an Address or Location Using the Garmin Drive
App........................................................................................... 12
Hands-Free Calling................................................................... 13
Placing a Call....................................................................... 13
Receiving a Call................................................................... 13
Using the Call History.......................................................... 13
Using In-Call Options........................................................... 13
Saving a Home Phone Number........................................... 13
Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device............................................ 13
Deleting a Paired Phone........................................................... 13
Traffic............................................................................ 13
Receiving Traffic Data Using Your Smartphone....................... 13
Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic Receiver....................... 14
Traffic Receiver Subscriptions............................................. 14
Enabling Traffic......................................................................... 14
Viewing Traffic on the Map....................................................... 14
Searching for Traffic Incidents............................................. 14
Voice Command........................................................... 14
Setting the Wakeup Phrase...................................................... 14
Activating Voice Command.......................................................14
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Voice Command Tips............................................................... 14
Starting a Route Using Voice Command.................................. 14
Muting Instructions....................................................................15
Voice Control............................................................................ 15
Configuring Voice Control.................................................... 15
Using Voice Control............................................................. 15
Voice Control Tips................................................................15
Using the Apps............................................................. 15
Viewing the Owner's Manual on Your Device........................... 15
Viewing the Weather Forecast..................................................15
Viewing Weather Near a Different City................................ 15
Viewing the Weather Radar................................................. 15
Viewing Weather Alerts........................................................15
Checking Road Conditions.................................................. 15
Trip Planner.............................................................................. 15
Planning a Trip..................................................................... 15
Editing and Reordering Locations in a Trip.......................... 16
Discovering Attractions Along Your Trip.............................. 16
Changing Routing Options for a Trip................................... 16
Navigating to a Saved Trip...................................................16
Editing and Saving Your Active Route................................. 16
photoLive Traffic Cameras........................................................16
Viewing and Saving photoLive Traffic Cameras.................. 16
Viewing photoLive Traffic Cameras on the Map.................. 16
Saving a Traffic Camera...................................................... 16
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations.............................. 16
Garmin DriveSmart Settings....................................... 16
Map and Vehicle Settings......................................................... 16
Enabling Maps..................................................................... 17
Navigation Settings................................................................... 17
Calculation Mode Settings................................................... 17
Setting a Simulated Location............................................... 17
Wireless Network Settings........................................................ 17
Driver Assistance Settings........................................................ 17
Proximity Alerts Settings...................................................... 17
Backup Camera Settings.......................................................... 17
Display Settings........................................................................ 17
Traffic Settings.......................................................................... 17
Units and Time Settings............................................................18
Setting the Time................................................................... 18
Language and Keyboard Settings............................................ 18
Device and Privacy Settings..................................................... 18
Resetting Data and Settings................................................ 18
Device Information....................................................... 18
Viewing Regulatory and Compliance Information..................... 18
Specifications............................................................................18
Charging the Device................................................................. 18
Device Maintenance..................................................... 18
Garmin Support Center.............................................................18
Map and Software Updates...................................................... 18
Connecting to a WiFi Network............................................ 19
Updating Maps and Software Using a WiFi Network.......... 19
Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express............ 19
Device Care.............................................................................. 20
Cleaning the Outer Casing...................................................20
Cleaning the Touchscreen................................................... 20
Avoiding Theft...................................................................... 20
Restarting the Device............................................................... 20
Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction Cup....................... 20
Removing the Device from the Mount..................................20
Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup......................... 20
Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield................. 20
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable....................... 20
Troubleshooting........................................................... 20
The suction cup will not stay on my windshield
My device is not acquiring satellite signals............................... 20
The device does not charge in my vehicle............................... 20
My battery does not stay charged for very long........................ 20
My device does not connect to my phone................................ 21
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Appendix....................................................................... 21
Installing a Memory Card for Maps and Data........................... 21
Data Management.................................................................... 21
About Memory Cards........................................................... 21
Connecting the Device to Your Computer........................... 21
Transferring Data From Your Computer.............................. 21
Disconnecting the USB Cable..............................................21
Viewing GPS Signal Status...................................................... 21
Purchasing Additional Maps..................................................... 21
Purchasing Accessories........................................................... 21
Index.............................................................................. 22
ii Table of Contents

Getting Started

WARNING
See the product box for product warnings and other important information.
• Update the maps and software on your device (Map and
• Mount the device in your vehicle and connect it to power
• Acquire GPS signals (Acquiring GPS Signals,
• Adjust the volume (Adjusting the Volume,
• Navigate to your destination (Starting a Route, page 6)
Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
Software Updates,
(Mounting and Powering the Garmin DriveSmart Device in
Your Vehicle,
display brightness (Adjusting the Screen Brightness,
page 2)
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page 1).
18)
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page 1).
page
2) and
battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct sunlight.
Before you use your device on battery power, you should charge it.
Plug the vehicle power cable À into the USB port on the
1
device.
.

Device Overviews

Garmin DriveSmart 55 Device Overview
Power key
À
USB power and data port
Á
Map and data memory card slot
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Microphone for Voice Command or hands-free calling
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Garmin DriveSmart 65 Device Overview
Press the mount Á onto the suction cup  until it snaps into
2
place.
Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever
3
back toward the windshield.
Fit the tab on the top of the mount into the slot on the back of
4
the device.
Press the bottom of the mount into the device until it clicks.
5
Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power
6
outlet in your vehicle.
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Turning the Device On or Off

• To turn the device on, press the power key À, or connect the
device to power.
• To put the device in power saving mode, press the power key
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 key until a
prompt appears on the screen, and select Off.
The prompt appears after five seconds. If you release the
power key before the prompt appears, the device enters
power saving mode.
Power key
À
USB power and data port
Á
Map and data memory card slot
Â
Microphone for Voice Command or hands-free calling
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Mounting and Powering the Garmin DriveSmart Device in Your Vehicle

WARNING
This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by
Getting Started 1

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.
Turn on the device.
1
Wait while the device locates satellites.
2
If necessary, go to an open area, away from tall buildings and
3
trees.
in the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength. When
at least half the bars are filled, the device is ready for navigation.

Navigating to Your Destination

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, page 21).
Bluetooth® technology status. Select to view the Bluetooth settings (Wireless Network Settings, page 17).
Wi-fi signal strength. Select to change the wi-fi settings (Wireless Network Settings, page 17).
Connected to hands-free calling. Select to place a phone call (Hands-Free Calling, page 13).
Current time. Select to set the time (Setting the Time,
page 18).
Battery charge level.
Garmin Drive™ app connection status. A colored icon indicates the app is connected (Live Services, Traffic, and
Smartphone Features, page 11).
Temperature. Select to view the weather forecast (Viewing
the Weather Forecast, page 15).

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

Select Volume.
1
Select an option:
2
• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
• Select to mute the device.
• Select for additional options.

Enabling Automatic Volume

Your device can increase or decrease the volume automatically based on the level of background noise.
Select Volume > .
1
Select Automatic Volume.
2

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
1
Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.
2

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 distance to
and speed limit (if available) for an upcoming school or school zone.
Speed limit reduction: The device plays a tone and displays
the upcoming reduced speed limit so you can be prepared to reduce your speed.
Speed limit exceeded: The device plays a tone and displays a
red border on the speed limit icon when you exceed the posted speed limit for the current road.
Speed limit change: 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 plays a tone and displays the
distance to an upcoming railroad crossing.
Animal crossing: The device plays a tone and displays the
distance to an upcoming animal crossing area.
Curves: The device plays a tone and displays the distance to a
curve in the road.
Slower traffic: The device plays a tone and displays the
distance to slower traffic when you approach slower traffic at a higher speed. Your device must be receiving traffic information to use this feature (Traffic, page 13).
Fatigue warning: The device plays a tone and suggests
upcoming rest stops after you have been driving for more than two hours without stopping.

Enabling or Disabling Audible Driver Alerts

You can enable or disable the audible tone for some types of driver alerts. The visual alert appears even when the tone is disabled.
Select Settings > Driver Assistance > Driver Alerts.
1
Select or clear the check box next to each alert.
2

Red Light and Speed Cameras

NOTICE
Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or the consequences of using a red light or speed camera database.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all regions or product models.
Information about red light and speed camera locations is available in some areas for some product models. The device alerts you when you approach a reported speed or red light camera.
• In some areas, your device can receive live red light and speed camera data while connected to a smartphone running the Garmin Drive app.
• You can use the Garmin Express™ software (garmin.com
/express) to update the camera database stored on your
device. You should update your device frequently to receive the most up-to-date camera information.
• To maintain an updated database of red light and speed camera locations, your device must have an active subscription to download and store safety camera data. Go to
garmin.com/speedcameras to check availability and
2 Driver Awareness Features and Alerts
compatibility, or to purchase a subscription or one-time update. You can purchase a new region or extend an existing subscription at any time.
NOTE: In some regions, some product bundles include pre­loaded red light and speed camera data with subscription­free updates.

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 3).
• To find an address, select Address (Finding an Address,
page 3).
• To browse or search pre-loaded points of interest by
category, select Categories (Finding a Location by Category,
page 4).
• To search near a different city or area, select next to the current search area (Changing the Search Area, page 4).
• To view and edit your saved locations, select Saved (Saving
Locations, page 6).
• To view locations you have recently selected from the search results, select Recent (Viewing Recently Found Locations,
page 5).
• To browse, search, and check into Foursquare® points of interest, select Foursquare® (Searching Foursquare Points
of Interest, page 4).
• To navigate to specific geographic coordinates, select Coordinates (Finding a Location Using Coordinates,
page 5).

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.
Select Where To?.
1
Select Search in the search bar.
2
Enter all or part of the search term.
3
Suggested search terms appear below the search bar. Select an option:
4
• 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.
Select an option:
5
• To search using a suggested search term, select the term.
• To search using the text you entered, select . If necessary, select a location.
6
Select Where To?.
1
If necessary, select Searching near: to search near a
2
different city or area. Select Address.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions to enter address
4
information. Select the address.
5

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.
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Select to view detailed information about the selected location.
Á
Select to find parking areas near the location.
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Select to view alternate routes to the locations.
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Go! Select to start navigating to the location using the
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recommended route.
Select to view the search results on the map.
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Location Search Results on the Map

You can view the results of a location search on the map instead of in a list.
From the location search results, select . The nearest location appears at the center of the map, and basic information about the selected location appears at the bottom of the map.
Drag the map to view additional search results.
À
Additional search results. Select to view another location.
Á
Selected location summary. Select to view detailed information
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about the selected location.
Go! Select to start navigating to the location using the
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recommended route.
Select to view the search results in a list.
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Finding an Address

NOTE: The order of the steps may change depending on the
map data loaded on your device.
Finding and Saving Locations 3

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.
Select Where To?.
1
Select next to the current search area À.
2
Select a search area.
3
If necessary, follow the on-screen instructions to select a
4
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

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

Select Where To?.
1
Select a category, or select Categories.
2
If necessary, select a subcategory.
3
Select a location.
4
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.
Select Where To? > Categories.
1
Select a category.
2
Select an option:
3
• 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 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.
Select Where To? > National Parks.
1
A list of national parks appears, with the nearest park at the top.
Select Search, and enter all or part of the park name to
2
narrow the results (optional). Select a national park.
3
A list of categories for locations of features and amenities within the park appears below the park name.
Select an option:
4
• 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
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.
From the location search results, select a national park, and
1
select . Select Explore this Park.
2
A list of categories for park features and amenities appears. Select a category.
3
Select a location, and select Go!.
4
Finding HISTORY® Points of Interest
Your device includes HISTORY points of interest, which allow you to find and learn about historically significant locations and attractions around the world, such as historic buildings, monuments, museums, and notable locations of historic events.
Select Where To? > History®.
1
Select a category.
2
Select a location.
3
Select to view a photo and a short summary of the
4
location's history.

Foursquare

Foursquare is a location-based social network. Your device includes pre-loaded Foursquare points of interest, which are indicated by the Foursquare logo in your location search results.
You can connect to your Foursquare account using the Garmin Drive app on your compatible smartphone. This allows you to view Foursquare location details, check in to a location, and search for points of interest in the online Foursquare database.
Connecting to Your Foursquare Account
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, page 11).
On your smartphone, open the Garmin Drive app.
1
Select > Foursquare® > Login.
2
Enter your Foursquare login information.
3
Searching Foursquare Points of Interest
You can search for Foursquare points of interest loaded on your device. While your device is connected to your Foursquare account using the Garmin Drive app, the search provides the most up-to-date results from the online Foursquare database and customized results from your Foursquare user account (Connecting to Your Foursquare Account, page 4).
Select Where To? > Categories > Foursquare®.
Viewing Foursquare Location Details
Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to your Foursquare account using the Garmin Drive app (Connecting to Your Foursquare Account, page 4).
You can view detailed Foursquare location information, such as user ratings, restaurant pricing information, and hours of operation.
From the location search results, select a Foursquare point of
1
interest. Select .
2
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Checking in with Foursquare
Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to your Foursquare account using the Garmin Drive app (Connecting to Your Foursquare Account, page 4).
Select Apps > Foursquare® > Check In.
1
Select a point of interest.
2
Select > Check In.
3
TripAdvisor
Your device includes TripAdvisor points of interest and ratings. TripAdvisor ratings appear automatically in the search results list for applicable points of interest. You can also search for nearby TripAdvisor points of interest and sort by distance or popularity.
Finding TripAdvisor Points of Interest
Select Where To? > Categories > TripAdvisor.
1
Select a category.
2
A list of nearbyTripAdvisor points of interest for the category appears.
Select Sort Results to sort the search results by distance or
3
popularity (optional).
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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.
Select Where To? > Search.
1
Select an option:
2
• To search for the venue, enter the name or address of the venue, select , and go to step 3.
• To search for the POI, enter the name of the POI, select
, and go to step 5.
Select the venue.
3
A list of categories appears below the venue, such as restaurants, car rentals, or terminals.
Select a category.
4
Select the POI, and select Go!.
5
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.
Select a venue.
1
Select > Explore this Venue.
2

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

Finding a Location Using Coordinates

You can find a location using latitude and longitude coordinates. This can be helpful when geocaching.
Select Where To? > Categories > Coordinates.
1
If necessary, select , and change the coordinate format or
2
datum. Enter the latitude and longitude coordinates.
3
Select View on Map.
4

Parking

Your Garmin DriveSmart device includes detailed parking data, which can help you find nearby parking based on the likelihood of available parking spots, type of parking area, price, or accepted payment methods.
NOTE: Detailed parking data is not available in all areas or for all parking locations.

Finding Parking Near Your Current Location

Select Where To? > Categories > Parking.
1
Select Filter Parking, and select one or more categories to
2
filter parking by availability, type, price, or payment methods (optional).
NOTE: Detailed parking data is not available in all areas or for all parking locations.
Select a parking location.
3
Select Go!.
4

Finding Parking Near a Specified Location

Search for a location.
1
From the location search results, select a location.
2
Select .
3
A list of parking areas near the selected location appears. Select Filter Parking, and select one or more categories to
4
filter parking by availability, type, price, or payment methods (optional).
NOTE: Detailed parking data is not available in all areas or for all parking locations.
Select a parking location.
5
Select Go!.
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Understanding Parking Colors and Symbols

Parking locations that include detailed parking data are color­coded to show the likelihood of finding parking. Symbols indicate the type of parking available (street or lot), relative pricing information, and payment type.
You can view the legend for these colors and symbols on the device.
From the parking search results, select .

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.
From the map, select the vehicle.
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