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Garmin® strongly recommends having an experienced installer
with the proper knowledge of electrical systems install the
device. Incorrectly wiring the power cable can result in damage
to the vehicle or the battery and can cause bodily injury.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
The device must be mounted in a suitable and secure location
on your motorcycle, based on available power sources and safe
cable routing.
Installing the Handlebar Base to the Clutch-Clamp or BrakeClamp Brackets
Remove the two factory bolts on your clutch-clamp or brake-
1
clamp bracket À.
NOTE: Both 1/4 in. standard and M6 bolts are included.
Match the size of the factory bolts on your clutch-clamp or
brake-clamp bracket.
Thread the new bolts Á through the handlebar base, spacers
2
, and clutch-clamp or brake-clamp bracket.
Â
Tighten the bolts to secure the base.
3
Attaching the Base Plate to the Motorcycle Mount
Motorcycle cradle
À
12 to 24 Vdc system power (red) with in-line fuse
Á
System ground (black)
Â
Motorcycle Mount Wiring Harness
USB
À
12 to 24 Vdc system power (red) with in-line fuse
Á
System ground (black)
Â
2.5 mm microphone
Ã
3.5 mm stereo line-out audio
Ä
3.5 mm stereo line-in audio
Å
Installing the Handlebar Base
The device includes parts for two handlebar installation
solutions. Custom mounts may require additional hardware.
Installing the U-bolt and Handlebar Base
Place the U-bolt À around the handlebar Á, and thread the
1
ends through the handlebar base Â.
NOTICE
Direct, sustained contact with the base plate, or any part of the
motorcycle, may damage the mount over time. To prevent this
kind of damage, you must place the mounting spacers between
the mount and base plate, and make sure that no part of the
device or mount touches the motorcycle.
Thread the M4 x 20 mm panhead screws À through the
1
washers Á, cradle, spacers Â, and base plate Ã.
Tighten the nuts to secure the base plate.
2
Attaching the Base Plate to the Handlebar Base
Align the ball of the handlebar base À and the ball of the
1
base plate Á with each end of the double-socket arm Â.
Tighten the nuts to secure the base.
2
NOTE: The recommended torque is 50 lbf-in (5.65 N-m). Do
not exceed torque of 80 lbf-in (9.04 N-m).
Installation1
Insert each ball into the double-socket arm.
2
Tighten the knob slightly.
3
Adjust for optimal viewing and operation.
4
Tighten the knob to secure the mount.
5
Installing Your Device in the Motorcycle Mount
Fit the bottom of your device into the cradle.
1
Plug the automotive power cable À into the port Á on the
1
mount.
Remove the clear plastic from the suction cup Â.
2
Clean and dry your windshield and the suction cup with a lint-
3
free cloth.
Press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever
4
back toward the windshield.
Snap the cradle Ä onto the suction cup arm.
5
Fit the bottom of your device into the cradle.
6
Tilt the device back until it snaps into place.
7
Plug the other end of the automotive power cable into a
8
power outlet.
Getting Started
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Tilt the device back until it snaps into place.
2
If the latch on top of the mount stays up after you insert the
3
device, press it down.
Removing Your Device from the Motorcycle
Mount
Press the release button on the side of the mount.
1
Lift out the device.
2
Mounting Your Device in an Automobile
NOTICE
Before mounting the device, check the local laws pertaining to
windshield mounting.
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
• Install the battery (Installing the Battery, page 3).
• Update the maps and software on your device (Support and
Updates, page 3).
• Mount the device and connect it to power (Installation,
page 1).
• Pair your Bluetooth® phone and headset (Pairing Your Phone
• Adjust the screen brightness (Adjusting the Screen
Brightness, page 4).
• Navigate to your destination (Starting a Route, page 5).
Device Overview
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.
Do not use the suction cup mount on a motorcycle.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
2Getting Started
Power key
À
Mini-USB power and data port
Á
Battery compartment with memory card slot for maps and data
Â
Microphone
Ã
Installing the Battery
Rotate the battery cover D-ring counter-clockwise and
1
remove the battery cover.
Locate the lithium-ion battery in the product box.
2
Insert the battery with its cable on top.
3
Insert the battery connector À into the battery port Á.
4
• To install on a Windows computer, select Download for
Windows.
• To install on a Mac computer, select Download for Mac.
Open the downloaded file, and follow the on-screen
3
instructions to complete the installation.
Start Garmin Express.
4
Connect your Garmin device to your computer using a USB
5
cable.
Click Add a Device.
6
The Garmin Express software detects your device.
Click Add Device.
7
Follow the on-screen instructions to add your device to the
8
Garmin Express software.
When setup is complete, the Garmin Express software
searches for map and software updates for your device.
Select an option:
9
• To install all available updates, click Install All.
• To install a single update, click View Details and select an
update.
Close the battery cover and secure the battery cover D-ring.
5
Support and Updates
Garmin Express™ ( www.garmin.com/express ) provides easy
access to these services for Garmin devices.
• Product registration
• Product manuals
• Software updates
• Map, chart, or course updates
• Vehicles, voices, and other extras
Updating Maps and Software with Garmin Express
You can use Garmin Express software to download and install
the latest map and software updates for your device. Map
updates provide the latest available mapping data to ensure
your device continues to calculate accurate and efficient routes
to your destinations. Garmin Express is available for Windows
and Mac® computers.
On your computer, go to www.garmin.com/express.
1
The Garmin Express software downloads and installs the
updates onto your device. Map updates are very large, and this
process may take a long time on slower Internet connections.
Turning the Device On or Off
• To turn the device on, press the power key, 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.
Acquiring GPS Signals
Select an option:
2
Getting Started3
When you turn on your navigation device, the GPS receiver
must collect satellite data and establish the current location.
in the status bar indicates the satellite signal strength. 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 outdoors to an open area, away from tall
3
buildings and trees.
When turns green, the device has acquired satellite signals
and is ready for navigation.
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 23).
Bluetooth technology status. Select to view the Bluetooth
settings (Bluetooth Settings, page 20).
Connected to hands-free calling. Select to place a phone call
(Hands-Free Calling, page 16).
Active vehicle profile. Select to view the vehicle profile
settings.
Current time. Select to set the time (Setting the Time,
page 21).
Battery charge level.
Connected to the Smartphone Link app. Select to view
connected device and subscription information (Pairing Your
Phone and Headset, page 13).
Temperature. Select to view the weather forecast (Viewing
the Weather Forecast, page 19).
Fuel status. Select to view fuel tracking information.
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
Before you can adjust the volume, you must connect your
device to a powered mount or a headset using Bluetooth
wireless technology.
Select Volume.
1
Select an option:
2
• Use the slider bar to adjust the volume.
• Select to mute the device.
• Select for additional options.
Adjusting the Screen Brightness
Select Settings > Display > Brightness.
1
Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.
2
Transportation Modes
Routing and navigation are calculated differently based on your
transportation mode. The current transportation mode is
indicated by an icon in the status bar.
Automobile mode
Motorcycle mode
Off-road mode
Choosing a Transportation Mode
Select .
Using the On-Screen Keyboard
See "Language and Keyboard Settings" to change the keyboard
layout (Language and Keyboard Settings, page 21).
• Select to delete a search entry.
• Select to delete a character.
• Select to change the keyboard language mode.
• Select to enter special characters, such as punctuation
marks.
• Select to change character capitalization.
Using the Large Button Keyboard
You can enable additional keyboard languages or layouts in the
language and keyboard settings (Language and Keyboard
Settings, page 21).
• Select or to view more characters.
• Select to switch to other keyboard languages and layouts.
Rider Awareness Features and Alerts
NOTICE
The rider 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
riding and increase efficiency, even when you are riding 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 or message for each type of alert. Not all alerts
are available in all areas.
School zone or nearby school: 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.
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.
Curve: 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 (Receiving Traffic Data Using
Smartphone Link, page 16).
4Rider Awareness Features and Alerts
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 Rider Alerts
You can turn off individual audible rider alerts. Visual alerts
appears even when the audible alert is disabled.
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. 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.
You can go to mygarmin.com to update the camera database on
your device. You should update your device frequently to
receive the most up-to-date camera information.
For some devices and regions, basic red light or speed camera
data may be included with your device. Included data does not
include updates or a subscription.
Viewing Helmet Law Notifications
Helmet law and eye protection notifications may appear on your
zūmo device the first time your device acquires satellites and
when your device approaches a location with motorcycle safety
rules.
NOTICE
Garmin recommends that all riders wear helmets for safety.
Helmet law notifications are for reference only, are subject to
change, and are not intended to be considered legal advice.
Helmet law notifications are available in the U.S. and Canada
only.
Select the notification to view more details.
Searching for Helmet Laws
You can search for helmet laws by state or province.
Select Apps > Helmet Guide.
1
Select a state or province.
2
Navigating to Your Destination
Routes
A route is a path from your current location to one or more
destinations.
• The device calculates a recommended route to your
destination based on the preferences you set, including the
route calculation mode (Changing the Route Calculation
Mode, page 5) and avoidances (Avoiding Delays, Tolls,
and Areas, page 8).
• The device can automatically avoid roads that are not
appropriate for the active vehicle profile.
• You can start navigating to your destination quickly using the
recommended route, or you can select an alternate route
(Starting a Route, page 5).
• If there are specific roads you need to use or avoid, you can
customize the route (Shaping Your Route, page 6).
• You can add multiple destinations to a route (Adding a
Location to Your Route, page 6).
Starting a Route
Select Where To?, and search for a location (Finding and
1
Saving Locations, page 9).
Select a location.
2
Select Go!.
3
Select an option:
4
• To start navigating using the recommended route, select
Go!.
• To choose an alternate route, select , and select a route.
Alternate routes appear to the right of the map.
• To edit the course of the route, select > Edit Route, and
add shaping points to the route (Shaping Your Route,
page 6).
The device calculates a route to the location and guides you
using voice prompts and information on the map (Your Route on
the Map, page 6). A preview of the major roads in your route
appears at the edge of the map for several seconds.
If you need to stop at additional destinations, you can add the
locations to your route (Adding a Location to Your Route,
page 6).
Changing the Route Calculation Mode
Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode.
1
Select an option:
2
• Select Faster Time to calculate routes that are faster to
drive but can be longer in distance.
• Select Adventurous Route to calculate routes that prefer
curvy roads.
• Select Off Road to calculate point-to-point routes (without
roads).
• Select Shorter Distance to calculate routes that are
shorter in distance but can take more time to drive.
Taking a Route Using Adventurous Routing
Your device can calculate routes that prefer curvy roads, hills,
and fewer highways. This feature can provide a more enjoyable
ride, but it may increase the time or distance to your destination.
NOTE: This feature is not available on all device models or for
all map regions.