Garmin DRIVE 5 PRO User Manual
GARMIN DRIVE™ 52 /
GARMIN DRIVE 5 PRO
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Getting Started............................................................... 1
Garmin Drive 52 / Garmin Drive 5 Pro Device Overview............ 1
Mounting and Powering the Garmin Drive Device in Your
Vehicle........................................................................................ 1
Turning the Device On or Off...................................................... 1
Acquiring GPS Signals............................................................... 1
Navigating to Your Destination................................................... 1
Status Bar Icons......................................................................... 1
Using the On-Screen Buttons..................................................... 1
Adjusting the 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...................................... 2
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......................................................... 3
Points of Interest......................................................................... 3
Finding a Location by Category............................................. 4
Finding National Parks........................................................... 4
Finding HISTORY Points of Interest...................................... 4
Foursquare.............................................................................4
TripAdvisor............................................................................. 4
Navigating to Points of Interest Within a Venue.................... 4
Search Tools...............................................................................4
Finding an Intersection...........................................................4
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.......................... 5
Adding a Shortcut....................................................................... 5
Removing a Shortcut............................................................. 5
Saving Locations........................................................................ 5
Saving a Location.................................................................. 5
Saving Your Current Location................................................ 5
Editing a Saved Location....................................................... 5
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........................................................................... 6
Your Route on the Map...............................................................6
Active Lane Guidance............................................................ 6
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...................................................... 7
Adding a Location to Your Route........................................... 7
Skipping the Next Destination in Your Route......................... 7
Shaping Your Route...............................................................7
Taking a Detour
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........................................................ 8
Avoiding Environmental Zones.............................................. 8
Custom Avoidances............................................................... 8
Navigating Off Road................................................................... 9
..................................................................... 7
Using the Map................................................................. 9
Map Tools................................................................................... 9
Viewing a Map Tool............................................................... 9
Up Ahead.................................................................................... 9
Viewing Upcoming Locations................................................. 9
Customizing the Up Ahead Categories.................................. 9
Cities Ahead............................................................................... 9
Viewing Upcoming Cities and Exit Services.......................... 9
Trip Information...........................................................................9
Viewing Trip Data from the Map............................................ 9
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................................................................ 10
Customizing the Map Layers............................................... 10
Changing the Map Data Field.............................................. 10
Changing the Map Perspective............................................ 10
Traffic............................................................................ 10
Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic Receiver....................... 10
Traffic Receiver Subscriptions............................................. 11
Receiving Traffic Data Using Smartphone Link........................ 11
Connecting to Smartphone Link.......................................... 11
Disconnecting from Smartphone Link.................................. 11
Enabling Traffic......................................................................... 11
Viewing Traffic on the Map....................................................... 11
Searching for Traffic Incidents............................................. 11
Using the Apps............................................................. 11
Viewing the Owner's Manual on Your Device........................... 11
Trip Planner.............................................................................. 12
Planning a Trip..................................................................... 12
Editing and Reordering Locations in a Trip.......................... 12
Discovering Attractions Along Your Trip.............................. 12
Changing Routing Options for a Trip................................... 12
Navigating to a Saved Trip...................................................12
Editing and Saving Your Active Route................................. 12
Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations.............................. 12
Garmin Drive Settings.................................................. 12
Map and Vehicle Settings......................................................... 12
Enabling Maps..................................................................... 12
Navigation Settings................................................................... 12
Calculation Mode Settings................................................... 13
Setting a Simulated Location............................................... 13
Driver Assistance Settings........................................................ 13
Proximity Alerts Settings...................................................... 13
Backup Camera Settings.......................................................... 13
Display Settings........................................................................ 13
Traffic Settings.......................................................................... 13
Units and Time Settings............................................................13
Setting the Time................................................................... 13
Language and Keyboard Settings............................................ 13
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Device and Privacy Settings..................................................... 14
Resetting Data and Settings................................................ 14
Device Information....................................................... 14
Viewing Regulatory and Compliance Information..................... 14
Specifications............................................................................14
Charging the Device................................................................. 14
Device Maintenance..................................................... 14
Garmin Support Center.............................................................14
Map and Software Updates...................................................... 14
Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express............ 14
Device Care.............................................................................. 15
Cleaning the Outer Casing...................................................15
Cleaning the Touchscreen................................................... 15
Avoiding Theft...................................................................... 15
Restarting the Device............................................................... 15
Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction Cup....................... 15
Removing the Device from the Mount..................................15
Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup......................... 15
Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield................. 15
Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable....................... 15
Troubleshooting........................................................... 15
The suction cup will not stay on my windshield........................ 15
My device is not acquiring satellite signals............................... 15
The device does not charge in my vehicle............................... 15
My battery does not stay charged for very long........................ 16
Appendix....................................................................... 16
Installing a Memory Card for Maps and Data........................... 16
Data Management.................................................................... 16
About Memory Cards........................................................... 16
Connecting the Device to Your Computer........................... 16
Transferring Data From Your Computer.............................. 16
Disconnecting the USB Cable..............................................16
Viewing GPS Signal Status...................................................... 16
Purchasing Additional Maps..................................................... 16
Purchasing Accessories........................................................... 16
Index.............................................................................. 17
ii Table of Contents
Getting Started
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
• Update the maps and software on your device (Updating
Maps and Software with Garmin Express, page 14).
• Mount the device in your vehicle and connect it to power
(Mounting and Powering the Garmin Drive Device in Your
Vehicle, page 1).
• Acquire GPS signals (Acquiring GPS Signals, page 1).
• Adjust the volume (Adjusting the Volume, page 2) and
display brightness (Adjusting the Screen Brightness,
page 2).
• Navigate to your destination (Starting a Route, page 6).
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.
Turning the Device On or Off
• To turn the device on, press the power key , or connect the
device to power.
Garmin Drive 52 / Garmin Drive 5 Pro Device Overview
Power key
USB power and data port
Map and data memory card slot
Mounting and Powering the Garmin Drive Device in Your Vehicle
WARNING
This product contains a lithium-ion battery. To prevent the
possibility of personal injury or product damage caused by
battery exposure to extreme heat, store the device out of direct
sunlight.
Before you use your device on battery power, you should charge
it.
Plug the vehicle power cable into the USB port on the
1
device.
• 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.
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 16).
Current time. Select to set the time (Setting the Time,
page 13).
Battery charge level.
Press the mount 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.
Getting Started 1
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 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.
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 10).
Fatigue warning: The device plays a tone and suggests
upcoming rest stops after you have been driving for more
than two hours without stopping.
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.
• 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
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.
• 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.
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 3).
• To view and edit your saved locations, select Saved (Saving
Locations, page 5).
• 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 browse and search TripAdvisor® points of interest and
reviews, select TripAdvisor (TripAdvisor, page 4).
• To browse and search HISTORY® points of interest, photos,
and information, select History® (Finding HISTORY Points
of Interest, page 4).
• To find national parks and explore park maps, select
National Parks (Finding National Parks, page 4).
2 Driver Awareness Features and Alerts
• To navigate to specific geographic coordinates, select
Coordinates (Finding a Location Using Coordinates,
page 5).
Select to start navigating to the location using the
Go!
recommended route.
Select to view the search results on the map.
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
Finding an Address
NOTE: The order of the steps may change depending on the
map data loaded on your device.
Select Where To?.
1
If necessary, select to search near a different city or area.
2
Select Address.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions to enter address
4
information.
Select the address.
5
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.
Additional search results. Select to view another location.
Selected location summary. Select to view detailed information
about the selected location.
Select to start navigating to the location using the
Go!
recommended route.
Select to view the search results in a list.
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 .
2
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 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,
Select a location to view the option menu.
Select to view detailed information about the selected location.
Select to find parking areas near the location.
Select to view alternate routes to the locations.
Finding and Saving Locations 3
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.
Searching Foursquare Points of Interest
You can search for Foursquare points of interest loaded on your
device.
Select Where To? > Categories > Foursquare®.
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).
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
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