Garmin RV 660 Owners Manual

RV 660

Owner’s Manual

May 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190-01915-10_0A

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Getting Started............................................................... 1

Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power................................... 1

Acquiring GPS Signals............................................................... 1

Status Bar Icons......................................................................... 1

Using the On-Screen Buttons..................................................... 1

Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode............................................... 1

Turning Off the Device........................................................... 1

Adjusting the Volume.................................................................. 1

Enabling Automatic Volume................................................... 1

Adjusting the Screen Brightness................................................ 1

Vehicle Profiles............................................................... 2

Adding a Vehicle Profile..............................................................2

Activating a Vehicle Profile......................................................... 2

Editing a Vehicle Profile.............................................................. 2

Navigating to Your Destination..................................... 2

Routes........................................................................................ 2

Starting a Route.......................................................................... 2

Going Home........................................................................... 2

Your Route on the Map...............................................................2

Active Lane Guidance............................................................ 3

Viewing a List of Turns...........................................................3

Viewing the Entire Route on the Map.................................... 3

Adding a Location to Your Route................................................ 3

Shaping Your Route................................................................... 3

Taking a Detour.......................................................................... 3

Stopping the Route..................................................................... 3

Changing the Route Calculation Mode....................................... 3

Starting a Route by Using the Map............................................. 3

Previewing Multiple Routes........................................................ 3

Trip Planner................................................................................ 3

Planning a Trip....................................................................... 4

Navigating to a Saved Trip.....................................................4

Optimizing the Order of Stops in a Trip..................................4

Editing and Reordering Locations in a Trip............................ 4

Editing and Saving Your Active Route................................... 4

Changing Trip Routing Options..............................................4

Scheduling a Trip................................................................... 4

Using Suggested Routes............................................................ 4

Avoiding Delays, Fees, and Areas............................................. 4

Avoiding Traffic Delays on Your Route.................................. 4

Avoiding Toll Roads............................................................... 4

Avoiding Toll Stickers.............................................................5

Avoiding Road Features........................................................ 5

Avoiding Environmental Zones.............................................. 5

Custom Avoidances............................................................... 5

Navigating Off Road................................................................... 5

Finding Locations...........................................................5

Finding a Location Using the Search Bar................................... 5

Changing the Search Area......................................................... 6

Points of Interest......................................................................... 6

Finding a Location by Category............................................. 6

Searching Within a Category................................................. 6

Navigating to Points of Interest Within a Venue.................... 6

Finding RV Services.............................................................. 6

Finding RV Parks................................................................... 6

Foursquare®.......................................................................... 6

Custom Points of Interest.......................................................7

Search Tools...............................................................................7

Finding an Address................................................................ 7

Finding an Intersection...........................................................7

Finding a City......................................................................... 7

Finding a Location Using Coordinates................................... 7

Finding Recently Found Destinations......................................... 7

Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations

Finding Your Last Parking Spot.................................................. 7

Viewing Current Location Information........................................ 7

Finding Emergency Services and Fuel.................................. 7

Getting Directions to Your Current Location.......................... 7

Adding a Shortcut....................................................................... 7

Removing a Shortcut............................................................. 7

Saving Locations........................................................................ 7

Saving a Location.................................................................. 7

Saving Your Current Location................................................ 7

Saving a Home Location........................................................ 7

Editing a Saved Location....................................................... 8

Assigning Categories to a Saved Location............................ 8

Deleting a Saved Location..................................................... 8

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Using the Map................................................................. 8

Map Tools................................................................................... 8

Viewing a Map Tool............................................................... 8

Enabling Map Tools............................................................... 8

Up Ahead.................................................................................... 8

Finding Upcoming Points of Interest...................................... 8

Customizing the Up Ahead Categories.................................. 8

Trip Information...........................................................................8

Viewing Trip Data from the Map............................................ 8

Viewing the Trip Information Page......................................... 9

Viewing the Trip Log.............................................................. 9

Resetting Trip Information......................................................9

Viewing Upcoming Traffic........................................................... 9

Viewing Traffic on the Map.................................................... 9

Searching for Traffic Incidents............................................... 9

Viewing Upcoming Elevation Changes....................................... 9

Safety Cameras.......................................................................... 9

Customizing the Map.................................................................. 9

Customizing the Vehicle........................................................ 9

Customizing the Map Layers................................................. 9

Changing the Map Data Field................................................ 9

Changing the Map Perspective.............................................. 9

Traffic.............................................................................. 9

Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic Receiver....................... 10

Receiving Traffic Data Using Smartphone Link........................ 10

About Traffic Subscriptions....................................................... 10

Subscription Activation.........................................................10

Viewing Traffic Subscriptions............................................... 10

Adding a Subscription.......................................................... 10

Enabling Traffic......................................................................... 10

Voice Command........................................................... 10

Setting the Wakeup Phrase...................................................... 10

Activating Voice Command.......................................................10

Voice Command Tips............................................................... 10

Starting a Route Using Voice Command.................................. 11

Muting Instructions....................................................................11

Voice Control............................................................................ 11

Configuring Voice Control.................................................... 11

Using Voice Control............................................................. 11

Voice Control Tips................................................................11

Hands-Free Calling....................................................... 11

Pairing Your Phone...................................................................11

Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology............................ 11

Tips After Pairing the Devices..............................................11

Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device....................................... 11

Deleting a Paired Phone...................................................... 11

Placing a Call............................................................................ 11

Dialing a Number................................................................. 11

Calling a Contact in Your Phone Book................................ 11

Calling a Location................................................................ 11

Receiving a Call........................................................................ 11

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Using the Call History............................................................... 11

Using In-Call Options................................................................ 11

Saving a Home Phone Number................................................ 12

Calling Home....................................................................... 12

Using the Apps............................................................. 12

Using Help................................................................................ 12

Searching Help Topics......................................................... 12

Smartphone Link.......................................................................12

Downloading Smartphone Link............................................ 12

Connecting to Smartphone Link.......................................... 12

Sending a Location from Your Phone to Your Device......... 12

Disabling Calls While Connected to Smartphone Link........ 12

Garmin Live Services................................................................12

Subscribing to Garmin Live Services................................... 12

About Traffic Cameras......................................................... 12

About ecoRoute........................................................................ 13

Setting Up the Vehicle......................................................... 13

Changing the Fuel Price...................................................... 13

Calibrating the Fuel Economy.............................................. 13

About ecoChallenge............................................................ 13

Viewing Fuel Economy Information..................................... 13

Mileage Reports................................................................... 13

Resetting ecoRoute Information.......................................... 13

Driving Tips.......................................................................... 13

Viewing myGarmin Messages.................................................. 13

Viewing the Weather Forecast..................................................13

Viewing Weather Near a Different City................................ 14

Viewing the Weather Radar................................................. 14

Viewing Weather Alerts........................................................14

Checking Road Conditions.................................................. 14

Viewing Previous Routes and Destinations.............................. 14

Customizing the Device............................................... 14

Map and Vehicle Settings......................................................... 14

Enabling Maps..................................................................... 14

Navigation Settings................................................................... 14

Setting a Simulated Location............................................... 14

Bluetooth Settings.....................................................................14

Disabling Bluetooth.............................................................. 14

Display Settings........................................................................ 14

Traffic Settings.......................................................................... 15

Units and Time Settings............................................................15

Setting the Time................................................................... 15

Language and Keyboard Settings............................................ 15

Proximity Alerts Settings........................................................... 15

Device and Privacy Settings..................................................... 15

Restoring Settings.................................................................... 15

Device Information....................................................... 15

Device Care.............................................................................. 15

Cleaning the Outer Casing...................................................15

Cleaning the Touchscreen................................................... 15

Avoiding Theft...................................................................... 15

Resetting the Device.................................................................15

Specifications............................................................................15

Appendix....................................................................... 16

Support and Updates................................................................ 16

Setting Up Garmin Express................................................. 16

nüMaps Guarantee™...........................................................16

Lifetime Subscriptions.......................................................... 16

Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express............ 16

Data Management.................................................................... 16

File Types............................................................................ 16

About Memory Cards........................................................... 17

Connecting the Device to Your Computer........................... 17

Transferring Data From Your Computer.............................. 17

Viewing GPS Signal Status...................................................... 17

Power Cables

Charging the Device............................................................ 17

Changing the Fuse in the Vehicle Power Cable.................. 17

Mounting on Your Dashboard................................................... 17

Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction Cup....................... 17

Removing the Device from the Mount..................................17

Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup......................... 17

Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield................. 18

Purchasing Additional Maps..................................................... 18

Purchasing Accessories........................................................... 18

........................................................................... 17

Troubleshooting........................................................... 18

The suction cup will not stay on my windshield........................ 18

My device is not acquiring satellite signals............................... 18

The device does not charge in my vehicle............................... 18

My battery does not stay charged for very long........................ 18

My device does not appear as a removable drive on my

computer................................................................................... 18

My device does not appear as a portable device on my

computer................................................................................... 18

My device does not appear as either a portable device or a

removable drive or volume on my computer.............................18

My phone will not connect to the device................................... 18

Index.............................................................................. 19

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.

• Mount the device in your vehicle and connect it to power (Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power).

• Acquire GPS signals (Acquiring GPS Signals).

• Adjust the volume (Adjusting the Volume) and display brightness (Adjusting the Screen Brightness).

• Set up a vehicle profile for your camper (Adding a Vehicle

Profile).

• Navigate to your destination (Starting a Route).

Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power

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 À into the USB port on the

device.

GPS signal status

Bluetooth® technology status (appears when Bluetooth is enabled)

Vehicle profile indicator

Current time

Battery status

Connected to Smartphone Link

Temperature

Unread myGarmin™ messages

Using the On-Screen Buttons

• Select to return to the previous menu screen.

• Hold to quickly return to the main menu.

• Select or to see more choices.

• Hold or to scroll faster.

• Select to see a menu of options for the current screen.

Entering and Exiting Sleep Mode

You can use sleep mode to conserve battery power when your device is not in use. While in sleep mode, your device uses very little power and can wake instantly for use.

TIP: You can charge your device faster by putting it in sleep mode while charging the battery.

Press the power key À.

Press the mount Á onto the suction cup Â until it snaps into

place. Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever

back toward the windshield. Fit the tab on the top of the mount into the slot on the back of

the device. Press the bottom of the mount into the device until it clicks.

Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power

outlet in your vehicle.

Acquiring GPS Signals

To navigate with your device, you must acquire satellites. in the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength. Acquiring satellites can take several minutes.

Turn on the device.

Wait while the device locates satellites.

If necessary, go outdoors to an open area, away from tall

buildings and trees.

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.

Turning Off the Device

Hold the power key until a prompt appears on the screen.

The prompt appears after five seconds. If you release the power key before the prompt appears, the device enters sleep mode.

Select Off.

Adjusting the Volume

Select Volume.

Select an option:

• 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 > .

Select Automatic Volume.

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

Select Settings > Display > Brightness.

Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.

Getting Started 1

Vehicle Profiles

WARNING

Entering your vehicle profile characteristics does not guarantee that your vehicle's characteristics will be accounted for in all route suggestions or that you will receive the warning icons in all cases. Limitations may exist in the map data such that your device cannot account for these restrictions or road conditions in all cases. Always defer to all posted road signs and road conditions when making driving decisions.

Routing and navigation are calculated differently based on your vehicle profile. The activated vehicle profile is indicated by an icon in the status bar. The navigation and map settings on your device can be customized separately for each vehicle type.

When you activate a camper vehicle profile, the device avoids including restricted or impassable areas in routes based on the dimensions, weight, and other characteristics you entered for your vehicle.

Adding a Vehicle Profile

You should add a vehicle profile for each camper to be used with your RV 660 device.

Select Settings > Vehicle Profile > .

Select an option:

• To add a motorhome with a permanently attached

camper, select Motorhome.

• To add a camper pulled behind a vehicle using a standard

hitch, select Trailer.

• To add a camper pulled behind a truck using a fifth-wheel

hitch, select Fifth Wheel.

Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the vehicle

characteristics.

After you add a vehicle profile, you can edit the profile to enter additional detailed information, such as the vehicle identification number or trailer number (Editing a Vehicle Profile).

Activating a Vehicle Profile

Before you can activate a vehicle profile, you must add the profile (Adding a Vehicle Profile).

Select Settings > Vehicle Profile.

Select a vehicle profile.

The vehicle profile information appears, including measurements and weight.

Select Select.

calculates the route to your destination based on the preferences you select in the navigation settings, such as the route calculation mode (Changing the Route Calculation Mode) and avoidances (Avoiding Delays, Fees, and Areas). The device can also avoid roads that are not appropriate for the active vehicle profile (Vehicle Profiles).

Starting a Route

Select Where To?.

Select Enter Search, enter a search term, and select

(Finding a Location Using the Search Bar). TIP: You can also search for locations using categories,

search tools, or other methods (Finding Locations). Select a location.

Select Go!.

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

the Map).

If you need to stop at additional locations, you can add the locations to your route (Adding a Location to Your Route). You can also shape the route to adjust its course (Shaping Your

Route).

Going Home

Select Where To? > Go Home.

Editing Your Home Location Information

Select Where To? > Saved > Home.

Select .

Select > Edit.

Enter your changes.

Select Done.

Your Route on the Map

NOTICE

The speed limit feature is for information only and does not replace your responsibility to abide by all posted speed limit signs and to use safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin® will not be responsible for any traffic fines or citations you receive for failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.

As you travel, the device guides you to your destination using voice prompts and information on the map.

Editing a Vehicle Profile

You can change basic vehicle profile information or add detailed information to a vehicle profile, such as maximum speed.

Select Settings > Vehicle Profile.

Select the vehicle profile to edit.

Select an option:

• To edit the vehicle profile information, select , and select

a field to edit.

• To rename a vehicle profile, select > > Rename

Profile.

• To delete the vehicle profile, select > > Delete.

Navigating to Your Destination

Routes

A route is a path from your current location to a destination. A route may include multiple locations, or stops, on the way to the destination (Adding a Location to Your Route). The device

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Instructions for your next turn or exit, or other action appear across the top of the map. The symbol À indicates the type of action and the lane or lanes in which you should be traveling, if available. The device also displays the distance to the next action Á and the name of the street or exit associated with that action Â.

A colored line Ã highlights the course of your route on the map. Arrows on the map Ä indicate upcoming turns. When you approach your destination, a checkered flag indicates the location of your destination.

Your vehicle speed Å, the road on which you are traveling Æ, and your estimated arrival time Ç appear at the bottom of the map. You can customize the arrival time data field to display other information (Changing the Map Data Field).

A data field displaying the speed limit may appear as you travel on major roadways. This feature is not available in all areas.

Active Lane Guidance

As you approach a turn while navigating a route, a detailed simulation of the road appears beside the map, if available. A colored line À indicates the proper lane for the turn.

Viewing a List of Turns

While navigating a route, you can view all of the turns and maneuvers for your entire route and the distance between turns.

While navigating a route, select the text bar on the top of the

map. Select a turn.

The details for the turn appear. If available, an image of the junction appears for junctions on major roadways.

Viewing the Entire Route on the Map

While navigating a route, select anywhere on the map.

Select .

The device recalculates the route to travel through the selected location.

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 .

When you are finished shaping the route, select Go!.

Taking a Detour

Before you can take a detour, you must be navigating a route and you must add the change route tool to the map tools menu (Enabling Map Tools).

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.

From the map, select > Change Route.

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.

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 navigate to additional locations on the way to your destination. For example, you can add a fuel station as the next stop in your route. You can also add a location to the end of your route.

TIP: To create complex routes with multiple locations or scheduled stops, you can use the trip planner to plan, edit, and save your route (Planning a Trip).

From the map, select > Where To?.

Search for a location (Finding Locations).

Select a location.

Select Go!.

Select an option:

• To add the location as the next stop 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 adjust the order of locations in your route, select Add to Active Route.

Your device re-calculates the route to include the added location and guides you to the locations 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 stop or destination to the route.

Touch anywhere on the map.

Select .

The device enters route shaping mode. Select a location on the map.

TIP: You can select to zoom in on the map and select a

more precise location.

Changing the Route Calculation Mode

Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode.

Select an option:

• Select Faster Time to calculate routes that are faster to

drive but can be longer in distance.

• Select Off Road to calculate point-to-point routes (without

roads).

• Select Less Fuel to calculate routes that are more fuel-

efficient. NOTE: This feature is available only when you are using

the car vehicle profile (Vehicle Profiles).

• Select Shorter Distance to calculate routes that are

shorter in distance but can take more time to drive.

Starting a Route by Using the Map

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

Select View Map.

Drag and zoom the map to display the area to search.

If necessary, select to filter the displayed points of interest

by category. Location markers ( or a blue dot) appear on the map. Select an option:

• Select a location marker.

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

Select Go!.

Previewing Multiple Routes

Search for a location (Finding a Location by Category).

From the search results, select a location.

Select Routes.

Select a route.

Trip Planner

You can use the trip planner to create and save a trip, which you can navigate later. This can be useful for planning a delivery

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route, a vacation, or a road trip. You can edit a saved trip to further customize it, including reordering locations, optimizing the order of stops, adding scheduling information, and adding shaping points.

You can also use the trip planner to edit and save your active route.

Planning a Trip

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

Select Apps > Trip Planner > > Create Trip.

Select Select Start Location.

Select a location for your starting point, and select Select.

Select Select Destination.

Select a location for your destination, and select Select.

If necessary, select Add Location to add additional

locations. After you have added all the necessary locations, select Next

> Save. Enter a name, and select Done.

Navigating to a Saved Trip

Select Apps > Trip Planner.

Select a saved trip.

Select Go!.

Select your next destination, and select Start.

Optimizing the Order of Stops in a Trip

The device can automatically optimize the order of locations in your trip to create a shorter, more efficient route. The starting point and destination are not changed when you optimize the order.

While editing a trip, select > Optimize Order.

Editing and Reordering Locations in a Trip

Select Apps > Trip Planner.

Select a saved trip.

Select a location.

Select an option:

• To move the location up or down, select , and drag the location to a new position in the trip.

• To add a new location after the selected location, select

• To remove the location, select .

Editing and Saving Your Active Route

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

Select Apps > Trip Planner > My Active Route.

Edit your route using any of the trip planner features.

The route recalculates each time you make a change. Select Save to save your route as a trip, which you can

navigate again later (optional).

Changing Trip Routing Options

You can change routing options to change how routes for your trip are calculated.

Select Apps > Trip Planner.

Select a saved trip.

Select one or more options:

• To change the vehicle profile for the trip, select the vehicle profile icon (Vehicle Profiles).

• To add shaping points to your trip, select > Trip Settings > Shape Route, and follow the on-screen instructions (Shaping Your Route).

• To change the calculation mode for the trip, select > Trip Settings > Route Preference (Changing the Route

Calculation Mode).

Scheduling a Trip

You can add scheduling information to each location in your trip, including the desired arrival time and layover duration at each location. This can help you plan your departure to reach locations in your trip on time.

Select Apps > Trip Planner.

Select a trip.

Select > Trip Settings > Edit Schedule.

Select a location, and follow the on-screen instructions to

enter the schedule information. TIP: If you need to schedule multiple locations in the trip, you

should start from the beginning of the trip and work toward the end.

Repeat step 4 to enter schedule information for additional

locations. When finished, select Save.

When you navigate the trip, you should depart by the time shown under the starting point to reach your stops and destinations by the scheduled time. The schedule is an estimate only. Traffic conditions, construction, and other delays may affect your actual arrival times.

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.

Avoiding Delays, Fees, and Areas

Avoiding Traffic Delays on Your Route

Before you can avoid traffic delays, you must be receiving traffic information (Receiving Traffic Data Using a Traffic Receiver).

By default, the device optimizes your route to avoid traffic delays automatically. If you have disabled this option in the traffic settings (Traffic Settings), you can view and avoid traffic delays manually.

While navigating a route, select > Traffic.

Select Alternate Route, if available.

Select Go!.

Avoiding Toll Roads

Your device can avoid routing you through areas that require tolls, such as toll roads, toll bridges, or congestion areas. The device may still include a toll area in your route if no other reasonable routes are available.

Select Settings > Navigation.

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