Garmin 010-02749-00 RV 1095 User Manual

RV895/RV1095

CAMPER895/CAMPER1095

Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents

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

Device Overview...................................... 1

Mounting and Powering the Device in

Your Vehicle.............................................2

Installing the Screw-Down Mount on

the Dashboard..................................... 4

Installing the Ball Mount Adapter....... 5

Turning the Device On or Off.................. 6

Acquiring GPS Signals............................ 6

Home Screen........................................... 7

Opening an App................................... 7

Adding Shortcuts to the Home

Screen.................................................. 8

Viewing Notifications.......................... 8

Status Bar Icons.................................. 8

Using the Touchscreen........................... 8

Adjusting the Screen Brightness............ 8

Vehicle Profiles................................ 9

Adding a Vehicle Profile..........................9

Car Profile................................................ 9

Switching the Vehicle Profile.................. 9

Adding Propane Tanks......................... 10

Editing a Vehicle Profile........................ 10

Driver Awareness Features and

Alerts............................................. 10

Enabling or Disabling Driver Alerts.......11

Red Light and Speed Cameras............. 11

Navigating to Your Destination....... 11

Routes.................................................... 11

Route Planner........................................ 11

Editing and Saving Your Active

Route.................................................. 11

Starting a Route.....................................12

Starting a Route Using the Road Trip

Routes Feature.................................. 12

Starting a Route by Using the Map...12

Going Home....................................... 12

Your Route on the Map......................... 13

Active Lane Guidance....................... 14

Viewing Turns and Directions...........14

Viewing the Entire Route on the

Map.................................................... 14

Arriving at Your Destination................. 14

Changing Your Active Route.................15

Adding a Location to Your Route..... 15

Shaping Your Route...........................15

Taking a Detour................................. 15

Changing the Route Calculation

Mode.................................................. 15

Stopping the Route............................... 15

Using Suggested Routes...................... 16

Avoiding Delays, Tolls, and Areas........ 16

Avoiding Traffic Delays on Your

Route.................................................. 16

Avoiding Toll Roads.......................... 16

Avoiding Toll Stickers....................... 16

Avoiding Road Features.................... 16

Avoiding Environmental Zones........ 16

Custom Avoidances.......................... 17

Finding and Saving Locations......... 18

Finding Campgrounds.......................... 18

Finding Campgrounds with

Amenities........................................... 18

Finding RV Services.............................. 18

Finding a Location Using the Search

Bar.......................................................... 19

Trendy Places........................................ 19

Performing a Trendy Places

Search................................................ 19

Finding an Address............................... 19

Finding a Location by Category............19

Searching Within a Category............ 20

Location Search Results....................... 20

Changing the Search Area.................... 21

Custom Points of Interest.................... 21

Installing POI Loader......................... 21

Finding Custom POIs........................ 21

Search Tools..........................................21

Finding an Intersection..................... 21

Finding a Location Using

Coordinates....................................... 22

Foursquare............................................ 22

Searching Foursquare Points of

Interest............................................... 22

Viewing Foursquare Location

Details................................................ 22

Tripadvisor.............................................22

Finding Tripadvisor Points of

Interest............................................... 22

Table of Contents i

Viewing Recently Found Locations...... 22

Clearing the List of Recently Found

Locations........................................... 23

Viewing Current Location

Information............................................ 23

Finding Emergency Services and

Fuel..................................................... 23

Getting Directions to Your Current

Location............................................. 23

Adding a Shortcut................................. 23

Removing a Shortcut......................... 23

Saving Locations................................... 23

Saving a Location.............................. 23

Saving Your Current Location........... 24

Editing a Saved Location.................. 24

Assigning Categories to a Saved

Location............................................. 24

Deleting a Saved Location................ 24

Using the Map................................ 25

Map Tools.............................................. 25

Viewing a Map Tool...........................25

Up Ahead............................................... 26

Viewing Upcoming Locations........... 26

Customizing the Up Ahead

Categories..........................................26

Planning Your Arrival............................ 26

Cities Ahead.......................................... 26

Viewing Upcoming Cities and Exit

Services..............................................27

Warning and Alert Symbols.................. 27

Restriction Warnings......................... 28

Road Condition Warnings................. 28

Alerts.................................................. 29

Trip Information.................................... 29

Viewing Trip Data from the Map...... 29

Resetting Trip Information................29

Viewing Upcoming Traffic.................... 30

Viewing Traffic on the Map.............. 30

Searching for Traffic Incidents......... 30

Customizing the Map............................ 30

Customizing the Map Layers............ 30

Changing the Map Data Field........... 30

Changing the Map Perspective........ 30

Live Services, Traffic, and

Smartphone Features..................... 31

Pairing with Your Smartphone............. 31

Tips After Pairing the Devices.......... 31

Going to an Address or Location Using

the Garmin Drive App............................ 32

Smart Notifications............................... 32

Receiving Notifications..................... 32

Hands-Free Calling................................ 32

Placing a Call..................................... 33

Receiving a Call................................. 33

Using In-Call Options......................... 33

Saving a Phone Number as a

Preset................................................. 33

Enabling or Disabling Bluetooth

Features................................................. 33

Showing or Hiding App Notifications

(Android™)..........................................33

Showing or Hiding Notification

Categories for Your Apple®

Device.................................................34

Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device....... 34

Deleting a Paired Bluetooth Device......34

Traffic............................................ 34

Receiving Traffic Data Using Your

Smartphone........................................... 34

Viewing Traffic on the Map.................. 34

Searching for Traffic Incidents......... 35

Voice Command............................. 35

Tips for Speaking to the Device........... 35

Launching Garmin Voice-Activated

Navigation............................................. 35

Checking Your Arrival Time.................. 35

Placing a Phone Call Using Your

Voice...................................................... 35

Changing Device Settings Using Your

Voice...................................................... 35

Using the Apps............................... 36

Viewing the Owner's Manual on

YourDevice............................................36

Route Planner........................................ 36

Planning a Route............................... 36

Editing and Reordering Locations in a

Route.................................................. 36

Changing Routing Options for a

Route.................................................. 37

Navigating to a Saved Route............ 37

ii Table of Contents

Editing and Saving Your Active

Route.................................................. 37

Loyalty Programs.................................. 37

Logging Service History........................ 37

Adding Service Categories............... 37

Deleting Service Categories..............38

Renaming Service Categories.......... 38

Editing a Service Record................... 38

Deleting Service Records.................. 38

Viewing the Weather Forecast............. 38

Viewing Weather Near a Different

City..................................................... 38

Garmin PowerSwitch™ App.................. 39

Activating a Power Switch................ 39

Turning Off All Switches................... 39

Customizing a Button....................... 40

Assigning a Switch to a Control

Input................................................... 40

Adding a Custom Layout.................. 40

Settings..........................................42

Navigation Settings............................... 42

Map and Vehicle Settings..................... 42

Enabling Maps................................... 42

Connecting to a Wireless Network.......42

Enabling Bluetooth Wireless

Technology............................................ 42

Driver Assistance Settings................... 43

Traffic Settings...................................... 43

Display Settings.....................................43

Sound and Notification Settings.......... 43

Adjusting Sound and Notification

Volume............................................... 43

Setting an Alarm................................ 44

Enabling or Disabling Location

Services................................................. 44

Setting the Text Language....................44

Date and Time Settings........................ 44

Device Settings......................................44

Restoring Settings................................. 44

Device Information......................... 44

Viewing E-label Regulatory and

Compliance Information....................... 44

Specifications........................................45

Charging the Device.............................. 45

Device Maintenance....................... 45

Garmin Support Center......................... 45

Updating Maps and Software Using a

Wi‑Fi Network........................................ 46

Updating Maps and Software with

Garmin Express..................................... 47

Installing Garmin Express................. 48

Device Care............................................48

Cleaning the Outer Casing................ 48

Cleaning the Touchscreen................ 48

Avoiding Theft................................... 48

Restarting the Device............................ 48

Removing the Device, Mount, and

Suction Cup........................................... 48

Removing the Mount from the Suction

Cup..................................................... 48

Removing the Suction Cup from the

Windshield......................................... 49

Troubleshooting............................. 49

The suction cup will not stay on my

windshield..............................................49

The mount does not hold my device in

place while I drive..................................49

My device is not acquiring satellite

signals....................................................49

The device does not charge in my

vehicle.................................................... 49

My battery does not stay charged for

very long................................................ 49

My device does not connect to my

phone..................................................... 50

Appendix........................................ 50

Garmin PowerSwitch............................ 50

Mounting Considerations................. 50

Mounting the Device......................... 51

Opening the Front Cover................... 52

Connecting Accessories................... 53

Connecting a Control Input............... 53

Connecting the Device to Vehicle

Power................................................. 54

Pairing with a Garmin Navigation

Device.................................................54

Garmin PowerSwitch

Specifications.................................... 55

Troubleshooting................................ 55

Wireless Cameras................................. 55

Table of Contents iii

Pairing a BC™ 50 Backup Camera with

a Garmin Navigation Device............. 56

Connecting aWired Backup

Camera...............................................56

Viewing the Backup Camera............ 57

Connecting a Dash Camera to the

Powered Mount..................................... 58

Data Management................................ 58

About Memory Cards........................ 58

Formatting the Memory Card........... 58

Connecting the Device to Your

Computer........................................... 59

Transferring Data From Your

Computer........................................... 59

Transferring GPX Files From Your

Computer........................................... 59

Exporting GPX Files with the Garmin

Drive App............................................59

Importing GPX Files with the Garmin

Drive App............................................60

Exporting GPX Files with a Memory

Card.................................................... 60

Importing GPX Files with a Memory

Card.................................................... 60

Purchasing Additional Maps................ 60

Purchasing Accessories....................... 60

iv 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 Using a Wi‑Fi Network,

page46).

• Mount the device in your vehicle and connect it to power (Mounting and Powering the Device in Your Vehicle,

page2).

• Adjust the volume (Adjusting Sound and Notification Volume, page43) and display brightness (Adjusting the

Screen Brightness, page8).

• Set up a vehicle profile (Adding a Vehicle Profile, page9).

• Navigate to your destination (Starting a Route, page12).

Device Overview

Getting Started 1

Microphone for hands-free calling and voice command

Volume control

Power key

USB power and data port

Map and data memory card slot

Magnetic mount interface with 14-pin connector

Speaker

Mounting and Powering the 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.

Both the device and its mount contain magnets. Under certain circumstances, magnets may cause interference

with some internal medical devices and electronic devices, including pacemakers, insulin pumps, or hard drives

in laptop computers. Keep the device away from medical devices and electronic devices.

Before you use your device on battery power, you should charge it.

1 Open the lever , press the suction cup to the windshield, and flip the lever back toward the windshield.

The lever must be oriented toward the top of the windshield.

2 Plug the vehicle power cable into the port on the mount.

2 Getting Started

3 If necessary, loosen the thumbscrew on the suction cup arm and the nut on the ball mount , and adjust

the mount for better viewing and operation.

4 Tighten the thumbscrew on the suction cup arm and the nut on the ball mount.

5 Place the device onto the magnetic mount.

6 Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into a power outlet in your vehicle.

Getting Started 3

Installing the Screw-Down Mount on the Dashboard

Before you can attach the screw-down ball mount to your dashboard, you must select a suitable location on the

dashboard.

WARNING

It is your responsibility to ensure the mounting location complies with all applicable laws and ordinances, and

does not block your view of the road during the safe operation of your vehicle.

NOTICE

Avoid wires, gauges, air bags, air bag covers, HVAC, and other items when drilling pilot holes and attaching the

mount to the vehicle. Garmin

is not responsible for any damages or consequences arising from the installation.

NOTICE

To avoid possible damage to your vehicle, Garmin recommends professional installation of the screw-down ball

mount.

1 Place the mount on the selected location.

2 Using the mount as a template, mark the three screw locations.

3 Drill pilot holes (optional).

For some types of mounting material, drilling pilot holes is necessary.

4 Securely fasten the mount to the surface using the supplied screws .

4 Getting Started

5 Insert the ball mount arm into the mount.

6 Insert the thumbscrew into the mount, and tighten it to secure the ball mount arm.

Installing the Ball Mount Adapter

Your device includes a one-inch ball mount that is compatible with third-party mounting solutions.

1 Remove the four screws securing the mount socket to the magnetic mount.

2 Remove the mount socket.

3 Secure the one-inch ball mount to the magnetic mount using the screws removed in step1.

Getting Started 5

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 Power

off.

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.

1 Turn on the device.

2 Verify appears in the status bar, and enable location services if it does not (Enabling or Disabling Location

Services, page44).

3 If necessary, go to an open area with a clear view of the sky, away from tall buildings and trees.

Acquiring Satellites appears at the top of the navigation map until the device determines your location.

6 Getting Started

Home Screen

NOTE: The home screen layout may vary if it has been customized.

Swipe down to view notifications.

Swipe down twice to quickly change settings and backlight brightness.

Select to start a route.

Select to view the map.

Select to change your vehicle profile.

Select to view smart notifications. The Garmin Drive

™

app is required.

Select to open the app drawer. The app drawer contains shortcuts to all the apps installed on your device.

Hold to customize the wallpaper or add widgets to the home screen.

Opening an App

The home screen contains shortcuts for frequently used apps. The app drawer contains all the apps installed

on your device, organized into two tabs. The Navigation tab contains Garmin apps useful for navigation,

dispatching, and hours of service recording. The Tools tab contains apps useful for communication and other

tasks.

Select an option to open an app:

• Select an app shortcut from the home screen.

• Select

, select a tab, and select an app.

Getting Started 7

Adding Shortcuts to the Home Screen

1 Select .

2 Select an app tab to view additional applications.

3 Hold an application, and drag it to a location on the home screen.

Viewing Notifications

WARNING

Do not read or interact with notifications while driving, because doing so can cause distraction that could lead

to an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death.

1 Swipe down from the top of the screen.

The list of notifications appears.

2 Select an option:

• To launch the action or app mentioned in the notification, select the notification.

• To dismiss a notification, swipe the notification to the right.

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.

Location services is enabled (Enabling or Disabling Location Services, page44).

Bluetooth

technology is enabled.

Connected to a Bluetooth device.

Connected to a Wi‑Fi

network (Connecting to a Wireless Network, page42).

Active vehicle profile. Swipe down twice and select to view the vehicle profile settings (Vehicle Profiles,

page9).

Battery charge level.

Using the Touchscreen

• Tap the screen to select an item.

• Drag or swipe your finger across the screen to pan or scroll.

• Pinch two fingers together to zoom out.

• Spread two fingers apart to zoom in.

Adjusting the Screen Brightness

You can adjust the brightness manually, using either the notification panel or the settings menu.

1 Select an option:

• Swipe down twice from the top of the screen to expand the quick settings in the notification panel.

• Select Settings > Device > Display > Brightness level.

2 Use the slider bar to adjust the brightness.

8 Getting Started

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 device.

1 Select the vehicle profile from the homescreen.

2 Select your vehicle type:

• To add a motorhome with a permanently attached camper, select Motorhome.

• To add a motorhome pulling a trailer, select Motorhome with Trailer.

• To add a camper pulled behind a passenger vehicle, select Vehicle with Trailer.

3 If necessary, select your trailer type:

• To add a camper pulled using a standard hitch, select Travel Trailer.

• To add a camper pulled using a fifth-wheel hitch, select Fifth Wheel.

NOTE: This trailer type is not available in all areas.

• To add a boat trailer pulled using a standard hitch, select Boat Trailer.

• To add a trailer pulled using a standard hitch, select Trailer.

4 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 (Editing a Vehicle

Profile, page10).

Car Profile

The car profile is a preloaded vehicle profile intended for use in an automobile without a trailer. While using

the car profile, the device calculates standard automobile routes, and routing for large vehicles is not available.

Some features and settings specific to large vehicles are not available while using the car profile.

Switching the Vehicle Profile

Each time you turn on your device, it prompts you to select a vehicle profile.You can manually switch to another

vehicle profile at any time.

1 Select an option:

• Swipe down twice from the top of the screen, and select the vehicle profile icon, such as or .

• From the home screen, select the vehicle profile widget (Home Screen, page7).

2 Select a vehicle profile.

The vehicle profile information appears, including measurements and weight.

3 Select Select.

Vehicle Profiles 9

Adding Propane Tanks

NOTE: This feature is not available on all product models.

When you add your propane tanks to your vehicle profile, the device avoids routing through areas with propane

tank restrictions that may affect your route. The device also alerts you when you approach areas that require

you to shut off your propane tanks.

1 From the vehicle profile, select > Add Tank.

2 Enter the weight of the propane tank, and select Save.

Editing a Vehicle Profile

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

maximum speed.

1 Select > Navigation > Vehicle Profile.

2 Select the vehicle profile to edit.

3 Select an option:

• To edit the vehicle profile information, select , and select a field to edit.

• To rename the vehicle profile, select > > Rename Profile.

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

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 speed limit (if available) for an upcoming school or school

zone.

Speed limit exceeded: The device displays a red border on the speed limit icon when you exceed the posted

speed limit for the current road.

Speed limit reduced: The device plays a tone and displays the upcoming speed limit so you can be prepared to

adjust your speed.

Railroad crossing: The device plays a tone to indicate an upcoming railroad crossing.

Animal crossing: The device plays a tone to indicate an upcoming animal crossing area.

Curves: The device plays a tone to indicate a bend in the road.

Slower traffic: The device plays a tone to indicate slower traffic when you approach slower traffic at a higher

speed. Your device must be receiving traffic information to use this feature (Traffic, page34).

Construction zone: The device plays a tone and displays a message when you approach a construction zone.

Lane closure: The device plays a tone and displays a message when you approach a lane closure.

Break planning: The device plays a tone and suggests upcoming rest stops after you have been driving for a

long time.

Risk of grounding: The device plays a tone and displays a message when you approach a road where your

vehicle could become grounded.

Lateral wind: The device plays a tone and displays a message when you approach a road where there is risk of

lateral wind.

Narrow road: The device plays a tone and displays a message when you approach a road that may be too

narrow for your vehicle.

Steep hill: The device plays a tone and displays a message when you approach a steep hill.

10 Driver Awareness Features and Alerts

State and country borders: The device plays a tone and displays a message when you approach the border of a

state or country.

Shut off propane: The device plays a tone and displays a message when you approach an area where propane

should be turned off.

Enabling or Disabling Driver Alerts

You can enable or disable several types of driver alerts.

1 Select Settings > Driver Assistance > Driver Alerts.

2 Select or clear the check box next to each alert.

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 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.

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15) and avoidances (Avoiding

Delays, Tolls, and Areas, page16).

• 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12).

• If there are specific roads you need to use or avoid, you can customize the route (Shaping Your Route,

page15).

• You can add multiple destinations to a route (Adding a Location to Your Route, page15).

Route Planner

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

planning a delivery route, a vacation, or a road trip. You can edit a saved route to further customize it, including

reordering locations, adding suggested attractions, and adding shaping points.

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

Editing and Saving Your Active Route

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

1 Select > Route Planner > My Active Route.

2 Edit your route using any of the route planner features.

The route recalculates each time you make a change.

3 Select Save to save your route, which you can navigate again later (optional).

Navigating to Your Destination 11

Starting a Route

1 Select Where To?, and search for a location (Finding and Saving Locations, page18).

2 Select a location.

3 Select an option:

• To start navigating using the recommended route, select Go!.

• To edit the course of the route, select > , and add shaping points to the route (Shaping Your Route,

page15).

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13). 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15).

Starting a Route Using the Road Trip Routes Feature

Your device can calculate routes that prefer curvy roads, hills, and fewer highways. This feature can provide a

more enjoyable drive, but it may increase the time or distance to your destination.

1 Select Where To? > Categories.

2 If necessary, select a subcategory.

3 Select a location.

4 Select .

5 Use the slider to increase or decrease the length of your route.

6 If necessary, select to add shaping points to your route.

7 Select Go!.

Starting a Route by Using the Map

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

1 Select View Map.

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

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

4 Select Go!.

Going Home

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

1 Select Where To? > Go Home.

2 If necessary, enter your home location.

Editing Your Home Location

1 Select Where To? > > Set Home Location.

2 Enter your home location.

12 Navigating to Your Destination

Your Route on the Map

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

Instructions for your next turn or exit, or other actions appear across the top of the map.

Distance to the next action.

Next action in the route. Indicates the next turn, exit, or other action and the lane in which you should

travel, if available.

Name of the street or exit associated with the next action.

Route highlighted on the map.

Next action in the route. Arrows on the map indicate the location of upcoming actions.

Map tool shortcuts.

Map tools. You can select the tools to show you more information about your route and surroundings.

Data fields.

TIP: You can touch these fields to change the information they show (Changing the Map Data Field,

page30).

Vehicle speed.

Navigating to Your Destination 13

Active Lane Guidance

As you approach some turns, exits, or interchanges in your route, a detailed simulation of the road appears

beside the map, if available. A colored line indicates the proper lane for the turn.

Viewing Turns and Directions

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

1 From the map, select an option:

• To view upcoming turns and directions as you navigate, select > Turns.

The map tool displays the next several turns or directions beside the map. The list updates automatically

as you navigate the route.

• To view the complete list of turns and directions for the entire route, select the text bar at the top of the

map.

2 Select a turn or direction (optional).

Detailed information appears. An image of the junction may appear for junctions on major roadways, if

available.

Viewing the Entire Route on the Map

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

2 Select .

Arriving at Your Destination

When you approach your destination, the device provides information to help you complete your route.

• indicates the location of your destination on the map, and a voice prompt announces you are approaching

your destination.

• When you stop at your destination, the device automatically ends the route. If the device does not detect your

arrival automatically, you can select Stop to end your route.

14 Navigating to Your Destination

Changing Your Active Route

Adding a Location to Your Route

Before you can add a location to your route, you must be navigating a route (Starting a Route, page12).

You can add locations to the middle or end of your route. For example, you can add a fuel station as the next

destination in your route.

TIP: To create complex routes with multiple destinations or scheduled stops, you can use the trip planner to

plan, schedule, and save a trip (Route Planner, page11).

1 From the map, select > Where To?.

2 Search for a location (Finding and Saving Locations, page18).

3 Select a location.

4 Select Go!.

5 Select an option:

• To add the location as the next destination in your route, select Add As Next Stop.

• To add the location to the end of your route, select Add As Last Stop.

• To add the location and edit the order of destinations in your route, select Add to Active Route.

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

Shaping Your Route

Before you can shape your route, you must start a route (Starting a Route, page12).

You can manually shape your route to change its course. This allows you to direct the route to use a certain

road or go through a certain area without adding a destination to the route.

1 Touch anywhere on the map.

2 Select Shape Route.

TIP: You can select to zoom in on the map and select a more precise location.

The device enters route shaping mode and recalculates the route to travel through the selected location.

3 Select Go!.

4 If necessary, select an option:

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

• To remove a shaping point, select the shaping point and select Remove.

Taking a Detour

You can take a detour for a specified distance along your route or detour around specific roads. This is useful if

you encounter construction zones, closed roads, or poor road conditions.

1 From the map, select > Edit Route.

2 Select an option:

• To detour your route for a specific distance, select Detour by Distance.

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

Changing the Route Calculation Mode

1 Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode.

2 Select an option:

• Select Turn-by-Turn to calculate routes on streets that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance.

• Select Straight Line to calculate off-road, point-to-point routes in a straight line.

Stopping the Route

• From the map, select > Stop.

• From the home screen, select Stop.

Navigating to Your Destination 15

Using Suggested Routes

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

Settings, page44).

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, Tolls, and Areas

Avoiding Traffic Delays on Your Route

Before you can avoid traffic delays, you must be receiving traffic information (Receiving Traffic Data Using Your

Smartphone, page34).

By default, the device optimizes your route to avoid traffic delays automatically. If you have disabled this option

in the traffic settings (Traffic Settings, page43), you can view and avoid traffic delays manually.

1 While navigating a route, select > Traffic.

2 Select Alternate Route, if available.

3 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.

1 Select Settings > Navigation > Avoidances > Toll Roads.

2 Select Save.

Avoiding Toll Stickers

If the map data on your device contains detailed toll sticker information, you can avoid or allow roads that

require toll stickers for each country.

NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas.

1 Select Settings > Navigation > Toll Stickers.

2 Select a country.

3 Select an option:

• To be asked each time before routing through an area that requires toll stickers, select Always Ask.

• To always avoid roads that require toll stickers, select Avoid.

• To always allow roads that require toll stickers, select Allow.

Avoiding Road Features

1 Select Settings > Navigation > Avoidances.

2 Select the road features to avoid on your routes, and select OK.

Avoiding Environmental Zones

Your device can avoid areas with environmental or emissions restrictions that may apply to your vehicle. This

option applies to the vehicle type in the active vehicle profile (Vehicle Profiles, page9).

1 Select Settings > Navigation > Environmental Zones.

2 Select an option:

• To be asked each time before routing through an environmental zone, select Always Ask.

• To always avoid environmental zones, select Avoid.

• To always allow environmental zones, select Allow.

16 Navigating to Your Destination

Custom Avoidances

Custom avoidances allow you to select specific areas or sections of road to avoid. When the device calculates a

route, it avoids these areas and roads unless no other reasonable route is available.

Avoiding a Road

1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.

2 If necessary, select Add Avoidance.

3 Select Add Avoid Road.

4 Select the starting point of the section of road to avoid, and select Next.

5 Select the ending point of the road section, and select Next.

6 Select Done.

Avoiding an Area

1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.

2 If necessary, select Add Avoidance.

3 Select Add Avoid Area.

4 Select the upper-left corner of the area to avoid, and select Next.

5 Select the lower-right corner of the area to avoid, and select Next.

The selected area is shaded on the map.

6 Select Done.

Disabling a Custom Avoidance

You can disable a custom avoidance without deleting it.

1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.

2 Select an avoidance.

3 Select > Disable.

Deleting Custom Avoidances

1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances > .

2 Select an option:

• To delete all custom avoidances, select Select All > Delete.

• To delete one custom avoidance, select the avoidance, and select Delete.

Navigating to Your Destination 17

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19).

• To find an address, select Address (Finding an Address, page19).

• To browse or search pre-loaded points of interest by category, select Categories (Finding a Location by

Category, page19).

• To search near a different city or area, select next to the current search area (Changing the Search Area,

page21).

• To view and edit your saved locations, select Saved (Saving Locations, page23).

• To view locations you have recently selected from the search results, select Recent (Viewing Recently Found

Locations, page22).

• To search for RV parks and campgrounds, select Campgrounds (Finding Campgrounds, page18).

• To browse and search Foursquare

points of interest, select Foursquare (Searching Foursquare Points of

Interest, page22).

• To browse and search Tripadvisor

traveler ratings, select Tripadvisor (Tripadvisor, page22).

• To navigate to specific geographic coordinates, select Coordinates (Finding a Location Using Coordinates,

page22).

Finding Campgrounds

NOTICE

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

with campgrounds.

Select Where To? > Campgrounds.

Finding Campgrounds with Amenities

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

1 Select Where To?.

2 Select an RV parks and campgrounds search provider, such as ACSI, Campercontact, or KOA.

3 If necessary, select a category.

4 Select Search Filters, select one or more amenities, and select Save.

5 Select a location.

Finding RV Services

NOTE: This feature is not available in all areas.

You can find nearby locations that offer repair, towing, and other services for RVs.

Select Where To? > PlanRV Services.

18 Finding and Saving Locations

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.

1 Select Where To?.

2 Select Search in the search bar.

3 Enter all or part of the search term.

Suggested search terms appear below the search bar.

4 Select an option:

• 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.

5 Select an option:

• To search using a suggested search term, select the term.

• To search using the text you entered, select .

6 If necessary, select a location.

Trendy Places

NOTICE

Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of the Tripadvisor or Michelin

information. You are

responsible for understanding and complying with any applicable rules, laws, or regulations associated with

points of interest.

The Trendy Places search feature includes both Tripadvisor and Michelin points of interest and ratings,

providing a comprehensive list of attractions. You can filter the search results by categories, ratings, and

distance from the route.

NOTE: Tripadvisor and Michelin points of interest are not available in all areas.

Performing a Trendy Places Search

1 Select Trendy Places.

2 Select Search Filters to filter the displayed points of interest by category or rating (optional).

3 Select , and enter a search term (optional).

Finding an Address

NOTE: The order of the steps may change depending on the map data loaded on your device.

1 Select Where To?.

2 If necessary, select to search near a different city or area.

3 Select Address.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions to enter address information.

5 Select the address.

Finding a Location by Category

1 Select Where To?.

2 Select a category, or select Categories.

3 If necessary, select a subcategory.

4 Select a location.

Finding and Saving Locations 19

Searching Within a Category

After you have performed a search for a point of interest, certain categories may display a Quick Search list that

shows the last four destinations you selected.

1 Select Where To? > Categories.

2 Select a category.

3 Select an option:

• Select a destination from the quick search list on the right side of the screen.

The quick search list provides a list of recently found locations in the selected category.

• Select a subcategory, if necessary, and select a destination.

Location Search Results

The location search results appear in a list, with the nearest location at the top. Each numbered location also

appears on the map. You can scroll down to view more results.

Plan Arrival

Select to use the Plan Arrival tool.

Select to view detailed information about the location.

Select to create a route to the location using the feature (Starting a Route Using the Road

Trip Routes Feature, page12).

Go!

Select to start navigating to the location using the recommended route.

20 Finding and Saving Locations

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.

1 Select Where To?.

2 Select next to the current search area .

3 Select a search area.

4 If necessary, follow the on-screen instructions to select a 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.

Custom Points of Interest

Custom POIs are customized points on the map. They can contain alerts that let you know if you are near a

designated point or if you are traveling faster than a specified speed.

Installing POI Loader

You can create or download custom POI lists on your computer and install them on your device using POI

Loader software.

1 Go to www.garmin.com/poiloader.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Finding Custom POIs

Before you can find custom POIs, you must load custom POIs on your device using the POI Loader software

(Installing POI Loader, page21).

1 Select Where To? > Categories.

2 Scroll to the Other Categories section, and select a category.

Search Tools

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

Finding an Intersection

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

1 Select Where To? > Intersections.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions to enter street information.

3 Select the intersection.

Finding and Saving Locations 21

Finding a Location Using Coordinates

You can find a location using latitude and longitude coordinates.

1 Select Where To? > Coordinates.

2 If necessary, select , and change the coordinate format or datum.

3 Select Coordinates.

4 Enter the latitude and longitude coordinates, and select Done.

5 Select an option:

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

• To start a route to the coordinates, select Go!.

Foursquare

NOTICE

Garmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of information provided by Foursquare.

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

with points of interest.

Foursquare is a location-based social network. Your device includes millions of 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? > Foursquare.

Viewing Foursquare Location Details

You can view Foursquare location information and user ratings.

1 From the location search results, select a Foursquare point of interest.

2 Select .

Tripadvisor

NOTICE

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

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

with points of interest.

Your device includes Tripadvisor traveler ratings. Tripadvisor ratings appear automatically in the search results

list for restaurants, hotels, and attractions. You can also search for nearby Tripadvisor points of interest and

sort by distance or popularity.

Finding Tripadvisor Points of Interest

1 Select Where To? > Tripadvisor.

2 Select a category.

3 If necessary, select a subcategory.

A list of nearby Tripadvisor points of interest for the category appears.

4 Select Sort Results to filter the displayed points of interest by distance or popularity (optional).

5 Select , and enter a search term (optional).

Viewing Recently Found Locations

Your device stores a history of the last 50 locations you have found.

Select Where To? > Recent.

22 Finding and Saving Locations

Clearing the List of Recently Found Locations

Select Where To? > Recent > > Clear > Yes.

Viewing Current Location Information

You can use the Where Am I? page to view information about your current location. This feature is helpful if you

need to tell emergency personnel your location.

From the map, select the vehicle.

Finding Emergency Services and Fuel

You can use the Where Am I? page to find the nearest hospitals, police stations, and fuel stations.

1 From the map, select the vehicle.

2 Select Hospitals, Police Stations, Truck Stops, or Fuel.

NOTE: Some service categories are not available in all areas.

A list of locations for the selected service appears, with the nearest locations at the top.

3 Select a location.

4 Select an option:

• To navigate to the location, select Go!.

• To view the phone number and other location details, select .

Getting Directions to Your Current Location

If you need to tell another person how to get to your current location, your device can give you a list of

directions.

1 From the map, select the vehicle.

2 Select > Directions to Me.

3 Select a starting location.

4 Select Select.

Adding a Shortcut

You can add shortcuts to the Where To? menu. A shortcut can point to a location, a category, or a search tool.

The Where To? menu can contain up to 36 shortcut icons.

1 Select Where To? > Add Shortcut.

2 Select an item.

Removing a Shortcut

1 Select Where To? > > Remove Shortcut(s).

2 Select a shortcut to remove.

3 Select the shortcut again to confirm.

4 Select Done.

Saving Locations

Saving a Location

1 Search for a location (Finding a Location by Category, page19).

2 From the search results, select a location.

3 Select > Save.

4 If necessary, enter a name, and select Done.

5 Select Save.

Finding and Saving Locations 23

Saving Your Current Location

1 From the map, select the vehicle icon.

2 Select Save.

3 Enter a name, and select Done.

Editing a Saved Location

1 Select Where To? > Saved.

2 If necessary, select a category.

3 Select a location.

4 Select .

5 Select > Edit.

6 Select an option:

• Select Name.

• Select Phone Number.

• Select Categories to assign categories to the saved location.

• Select Map Symbol to change the symbol used to mark the saved location on a map.

7 Edit the information.

8 Select Done.

Assigning Categories to a Saved Location

You can add custom categories to organize your saved locations.

NOTE: Categories appear in the saved locations menu after you have saved at least 12 locations.

1 Select Where To? > Saved.

2 Select a location.

3 Select .

4 Select > Edit > Categories.

5 Enter one or more category names, separated by commas.

6 If necessary, select a suggested category.

7 Select Done.

Deleting a Saved Location

NOTE: Deleted locations cannot be recovered.

1 Select Where To? > Saved.

2 Select > Delete.

3 Select the box next to the saved locations to delete, and select Delete > Yes.

24 Finding and Saving Locations

Using the Map

You can use the map to navigate a route (Your Route on the Map, page13) or to view a map of your

surroundings when no route is active.

1 Select View Map.

2 Touch anywhere on the map.

3 Select an option:

• Drag the map to pan left, right, up, or down.

• To add or remove map layers such as topographic and BirdsEye imagery, select .

• To zoom in or out, select or .

• To switch between North Up, 2-D, and 3-D views, select .

• To open the route planner, select (Route Planner, page11).

• To start a route, select a location on the map, and select Go! (Starting a Route by Using the Map, page12).

Map Tools

Map tools provide quick access to information and device functions while you view the map. When you activate

a map tool, it appears in a panel at the edge of the map.

Stop: Stops navigation of the active route.

Edit Route: Allows you to take a detour or skip locations in your route (Changing Your Active Route, page15).

Mute Navigation: Mutes the device audio.

Cities Ahead: Displays upcoming cities and services along your active route or along a highway (Cities Ahead,

page26).

Up Ahead: Displays upcoming locations along the route or the road on which you are traveling (Up Ahead,

page26).

Elevation: Displays upcoming elevation changes.

Traffic: Displays traffic conditions along your route or in your area (Viewing Upcoming Traffic, page30). This

feature is not available in all areas or for all device models.

Trip Data: Displays customizable trip data, such as speed or mileage (Viewing Trip Data from the Map,

page29).

Turns: Displays a list of upcoming turns in your route (Viewing Turns and Directions, page14).

Phone: Displays a list of recent phone calls from your connected phone, and displays in-call options while a

phone call is active (Using In-Call Options, page33).

Weather: Displays weather conditions for your area.

Music Controls: Displays media controls and media information.

Smart Notifications: Displays recent smart notifications from your connected phone (Live Services, Traffic, and

Smartphone Features, page31).

Plan Arrival: Displays a map of your destination and allows you to find a truck destination.

Pilot Flying J: Displays upcoming Pilot Flying J Travel Centers

™

along your route.

NOTE: This feature is available only in North America.

Overview Map: Displays an overview of your route on the map.

Viewing a Map Tool

1 From the map, select .

2 Select a map tool.

The map tool appears in a panel at the edge of the map.

3 When you are done using the map tool, select

Using the Map 25

Up Ahead

The Up Ahead tool provides information about upcoming locations along your route or the road on which you

are traveling. You can view upcoming points of interest by category, such as restaurants, fuel stations, or rest

areas.

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

Viewing Upcoming Locations

1 From the map, select > Up Ahead.

While you are traveling, the map tool shows the next location along your road or route.

2 Select an option:

• If the map tool shows categories, select a category to view a list of nearby locations in that category.

• If the map tool shows upcoming locations, select a location to view location details or start a route to the

location.

Customizing the Up Ahead Categories

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

1 From the map, select > Up Ahead.

2 Select a category.

3 Select .

4 Select an option:

• To move a category up or down in the list, select and drag the arrow next to the category name.

• To change a category, select the category.

• To create a custom category, select a category, select Custom Search, and enter the name of a business

or category.

5 Select Save.

Planning Your Arrival

Before you start a route, you can plan to arrive at a popular truck destination, such as a loading dock or truck

parking, at the end of your route. You can also add your own destinations to the map.

1 Select Where To?, and search for a location (Finding and Saving Locations, page18).

2 Select a location.

3 Select Plan Arrival.

A preview of your destination appears on the map. Popular truck destinations appear next to the map.

If your RV / Camper device is paired with the Garmin Drive app, it downloads BirdsEye satellite imagery

automatically.

4 Select a destination, and select Go!.

Cities Ahead

While you are traveling on a highway or navigating a route that includes a highway, the Cities Ahead tool

provides information about upcoming cities along the highway. For each city, the map tool shows the distance

to the highway exit and the services available, similar to the information on highway road signs.

26 Using the Map

Viewing Upcoming Cities and Exit Services

1 From the map, select > Cities Ahead.

While you are traveling along a highway or an active route, the map tool shows information about upcoming

cities and exits.

2 Select a city.

The device shows a list of points of interest located at the selected city exit, such as fuel stations, lodging, or

restaurants.

3 Select a location, and select Go! to start navigating.

Warning and Alert Symbols

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.

Warning and alert symbols may appear on the map or in route directions to alert you to potential hazards and

road conditions.

Using the Map 27

Restriction Warnings

Height

Weight

Length

Width

Trailer height

Trailer weight

Trailer length

Trailer width

No boat trailers allowed

No campers allowed

No trailers allowed

No propane

No left turn

No right turn

No U turn

Road Condition Warnings

Risk of grounding

Lateral wind

Narrow road

Sharp curve

Steep down hill

Tree overhang

28 Using the Map

Alerts

Weigh station

Road not verified for motorhomes

Trip Information

Viewing Trip Data from the Map

From the map, select > Trip Data.

Viewing Customized TripInformation on the Map

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

1 From the map, select

> Trip Data.

2 Select an option:

• Select a data field in the trip data tool , and select the information to show in the field.

• Select the customizable map data field , and select the information to show in the field.

Resetting Trip Information

1 From the map, select .

2 Select a trip information data field.

3 Select > Reset Field(s).

4 Select an option:

• When not navigating a route, select Select All to reset every data field except the speedometer, on the first

page.

• Select Reset Overall Data to reset Trip A and total data.

• Select Reset Max. Speed to reset the maximum speed.

• Select Reset Trip B to reset the odometer.

Using the Map 29

Viewing Upcoming Traffic

NOTICE

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

Before you can use this feature, your device must be receiving traffic data (Traffic, page34).

You can view traffic incidents coming up along your route or along the road on which you are traveling.

1 While navigating a route, select > Traffic.

The nearest upcoming traffic incident appears in a panel on the right side of the map.

2 Select the traffic incident to view additional details.

Viewing Traffic on the Map

The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays on nearby roads.

1 From the main menu, select > Navigation > Traffic.

2 If necessary, select > Legend to view the legend for the traffic map.

Searching for Traffic Incidents

1 From the main menu, select > Navigation > Traffic.

2 Select > Incidents.

3 Select an item in the list.

4 If there is more than one incident, use the arrows to view additional incidents.

Customizing the Map

Customizing the Map Layers

You can customize which data appear on the map, such as icons for points of interest and road conditions.

1 Select Settings > Map Display > Map Layers.

2 Select the layers to include on the map, and select Save.

Changing the Map Data Field

1 From the map, select a data field.

NOTE: You cannot customize .

2 Select a type of data to display.

Changing the Map Perspective

1 Select Settings > Map Display > Driving Map View.

2 Select an option:

• Select Track Up to display the map in two dimensions (2-D), with your direction of travel at the top.

• Select North Up to display the map in 2-D with north at the top.

• Select 3-D to display the map in three dimensions.

3 Select Save.

30 Using the Map

Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features

WARNING

Do not read or interact with notifications while driving, because doing so can cause distraction that could lead

to an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death.

The Garmin Drive app allows your device to receive smart notifications and live information, such as live traffic

data and weather information.

Live traffic data: Sends real-time traffic data to your device, such as traffic incidents and delays, construction

zones, and road closings (Traffic, page34).

Weather information: Sends real-time weather forecasts, road conditions, and weather radar to your device

(Viewing the Weather Forecast, page38).

Smart Notifications: Displays phone notifications and messages on your device. This feature is not available for

all languages.

Hands-Free calling: Allows you to place and receive phone calls using your device, and allows you to use the

device as a hands-free speaker phone. If the selected language supports the voice command feature, you can

place calls using voice commands.

Send locations to device: Allows you to send locations from your smartphone to your navigation device.

Pairing with Your Smartphone

You can pair your RV / Camper device with your smartphone and the Garmin Drive app to enable additional

features and access live information (Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features, page31).

1 From the app store on your smartphone, install the Garmin Drive app.

2 Turn on your RV / Camper device, and place the device and your smartphone within 3m (10ft.) of each

other.

3 On your phone, open the Garmin Drive app.

4 Follow the on-screen instructions to sign in to a Garmin account and complete the pairing and setup

process.

The main app dashboard appears. After the devices are paired, they connect automatically when they are turned

on and within range.

Tips Afer Pairing the Devices

• After the initial pairing, the two devices can connect automatically each time you turn them on.

• When you turn on the device, it tries to connect to the last phone to which it was connected.

• You might need to set your phone to connect to the device automatically when the device is turned on.

• You should verify the Bluetooth features you want to use are enabled (Enabling or Disabling Bluetooth

Features, page33).

Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features 31

Going to an Address or Location Using the Garmin Drive App

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

RV / Camper device for navigation.

1 From the Garmin Drive app, select Where To?.

2 Select an option:

• To search for an address near you, enter the house number and street name.

• To search for an address in another city, enter the house number, street name, city, and state.

• To search for a business name, enter all or part of the name.

• To search for a city, enter the city and state.

As you type, suggestions appear below the search field.

3 Select a suggested search result.

The app displays the location on a map.

4 Select Go! to start a route.

The RV / Camper device starts navigating to the selected location, and the location is added to your recent

searches in the Where To? menu.

Smart Notifications

While your device is connected to the Garmin Drive app, you can view notifications from your smartphone on

your RV / Camper device, such as text messages, incoming calls, and calendar appointments.

Receiving Notifications

WARNING

Do not read or interact with notifications while driving, because doing so can cause distraction that could lead

to an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death.

Before you can use this feature, your device must be connected to a supported phone running the Garmin Drive

app (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page31).

From most pages, a popup appears when the device receives a notification from your smartphone. If the device

is moving, you must verify you are a passenger and not the driver before you can view notifications.

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

• To ignore a notification, select OK.

The popup closes, but the notification remains active on your phone.

• To view a notification, select View.

• To listen to the notification, select View > Play.

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

languages.

• To perform additional actions, such as dismissing the notification from your phone, select View, and select

an option.

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

generating the notification.

Hands-Free Calling

NOTE: While most phones and headsets are supported and can be used, a particular phone or headset cannot

be guaranteed to be compatible. All features may not be available for your phone.

Using Bluetooth wireless technology, your device can connect to your compatible mobile phone and wireless

headset or helmet to become a hands-free device. To check compatibility, go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth.

32 Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features

Placing a Call

1 Select > Tools > Phone.

2 Select an option:

• To dial a number, select , enter the phone number, and select .

• To view numbers of recent, missed, or recently dialed or received calls, select , select a log, and select a

number to dial it.

• To call a contact from your phone book, select , and select a contact.

Receiving a Call

When you receive a call, select Answer or Dismiss.

Using In-Call Options

In-call options are available when you answer a call. Some options may not be compatible with your phone.

TIP: If you close the in-call options page, you can open it again by selecting from any screen.

• To set up a conference call, select Add Call.

• To transfer audio to your phone, select Call in Progress on Navigator.

TIP: You can use this feature if you want to disconnect the Bluetooth connection and remain on the call, or if

you need privacy.

• To use the dial pad, select Keypad.

TIP: You can use this feature to use automated systems, such as voice mail.

• To mute the microphone, select Mute.

• To hang up, select End Call.

Saving a Phone Number as a Preset

You can save up to three contacts as presets on the dial pad. This allows you to quickly call your home phone

number, family members, or frequently called contacts.

1 Select > Tools > Phone.

2 If necessary, select .

3 Select a preset number, such as Preset 1.

4 Select OK, then select a contact.

Enabling or Disabling Bluetooth Features

You can enable or disable Bluetooth features such as phone calls, media audio, and live services for your paired

smartphone.

1 Select Settings > Wireless Networks > Bluetooth.

2 Select your phone name.

3 Select a feature to enable or disable it.

Showing or Hiding App Notifications (Android

™

)

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

Camper device.

1 On your phone, open the Garmin Drive app.

2 Select > Smart Notifications.

A list of smartphone app categories appears.

3 Select a category to enable or disable notifications for that type of app.

Live Services, Traffic, and Smartphone Features 33

Showing or Hiding Notification Categories for Your Apple

Device

If you are connected to an Apple device, you can filter the notifications shown on your RV / Camper device by

showing or hiding categories.

1 Select > Tools > Smart Notifications > .

2 Select the check box next to each notification to show.

Disconnecting a Bluetooth Device

You can temporarily disconnect a Bluetooth device without deleting it from the paired devices list. The

Bluetooth device can connect to your RV / Camper device automatically in the future.

1 Select Settings > Wireless Networks > Bluetooth.

2 Select the device to disconnect.

3 Select OK.

Deleting a Paired Bluetooth Device

You can delete a paired Bluetooth device to prevent it from automatically connecting to your RV / Camper

device in the future. Deleting a paired smartphone also deletes all synced phonebook contacts and call history

from your RV / Camper device.

1 Select Settings > Wireless Networks > Bluetooth.

2 Next to the Bluetooth device name, select > Forget.

Traffic

NOTICE

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

Your device can provide information about traffic on the road ahead or on your route. You can set your device to

avoid traffic when calculating routes, and to find a new route to your destination if a large traffic delay occurs on

your active route (Traffic Settings, page43). The traffic map allows you to browse the map for traffic delays in

your area.

To provide traffic information, your device must be receiving traffic data.

• All product models can receive subscription-free traffic data using the Garmin Drive app (Receiving Traffic

Data Using Your Smartphone, page34).

Traffic data is not available in all areas. For information about traffic coverage areas, go to garmin.com/traffic.

Receiving Traffic Data Using Your Smartphone

Your device can receive subscription-free traffic data while connected to a smartphone running the Garmin

Drive app.

1 Connect your device to the Garmin Drive app (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page31).

2 On your RV / Camper device, select Settings > Traffic > Traffic, and verify the Garmin Live Traffic option is

selected.

Viewing Traffic on the Map

The traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays on nearby roads.

1 From the main menu, select > Navigation > Traffic.

2 If necessary, select > Legend to view the legend for the traffic map.

34 Traffic

Searching for Traffic Incidents

1 From the main menu, select > Navigation > Traffic.

2 Select > Incidents.

3 Select an item in the list.

4 If there is more than one incident, use the arrows to view additional incidents.

Voice Command

NOTE: Voice command is not available for all languages and regions, and may not be available on all models.

NOTE: Voice Activated Navigation may not achieve desired performance when in a noisy environment.

Voice command allows you to use your device by saying words and commands. The voice command menu

provides voice prompts and a list of available commands.

Tips for Speaking to the Device

• Speak in a clear voice directed at the device.

• Start each request with OK, Garmin.

• Reduce background noise, such as voices or the radio, to help the device interpret your commands more

accurately.

• Respond to voice prompts from the device as needed.

• If you do not receive a useful response, try rephrasing your request.

• If the device does not respond to your requests, verify it is not placed near a speaker or air vent, which can

produce noise that interferes with the microphone.

Launching Garmin Voice-Activated Navigation

Garmin voice-activated navigation allows you to use plain language spoken requests to search for locations and

addresses, start routes with turn-by-turn directions, place hands-free phone calls, and more.

• Say OK, Garmin, and make a spoken request.

For example, you can say phrases like these:

◦ OK, Garmin, take me home.

◦ OK, Garmin, where's the library?

Checking Your Arrival Time

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

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

Placing a Phone Call Using Your Voice

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

Say OK, Garmin, call, and say the contact name.

For example, you can say OK, Garmin, call Mom..

Changing Device Settings Using Your Voice

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

• OK, Garmin, increase the volume.

• OK, Garmin, set the volume to 0.

• OK, Garmin, set the volume to 9.

Voice Command 35

Using the Apps

Viewing the Owner's Manual on YourDevice

You can view the complete owner's manual on the device screen in many languages.

1 Select > Tools > Owner's Manual.

The owner's manual appears in the same language as the software text (Setting the Text Language,

page44).

2 Select to search the owner's manual (optional).

Route Planner

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

planning a delivery route, a vacation, or a road trip. You can edit a saved route to further customize it, including

reordering locations, adding suggested attractions, and adding shaping points.

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

Planning a Route

A route can include many locations, and it must include at least a starting location and one destination. The

starting location is the location from which you plan to start your route. If you start navigating the route from

a different location, the device gives you the option to route to your starting location first. For a round trip, the

starting location and final destination can be the same.

1 Select Route Planner > Create Route.

2 If necessary, select a calculation mode.

NOTE: The Turn-by-Turn mode is selected by default.

3 Select an option to choose a location for your starting point:

• Select a location on the map.

• Select , and search for a location (Finding a Location Using the Search Bar, page19).

4 Repeat step 3 to add more locations.

NOTE: The last location you add is the destination.

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

Editing and Reordering Locations in a Route

1 Select Route Planner.

2 Select a saved route.

3 Select List.

4 Select a location.

5 Select an option:

• To change the location, select , and enter a new location.

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

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

• To remove the location, select .

36 Using the Apps

Changing Routing Options for a Route

You can customize how the device calculates your route.

1 Select > Route Planner.

2 Select a saved route.

3 Select .

4 Select an option:

• To add shaping points to your route, select Shaping, and select at least one location.

• To change the calculation mode for the route, touch a route segment, and select a calculation mode.

Navigating to a Saved Route

1 Select > Route Planner.

2 Select a saved route.

3 Select Go!.

4 Select the first location to navigate to, and select OK.

5 Select Start.

The device calculates a route from your current location to the selected location, and then it guides you to

the remaining route destinations in order.

Editing and Saving Your Active Route

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

1 Select > Route Planner > My Active Route.

2 Edit your route using any of the route planner features.

The route recalculates each time you make a change.

3 Select Save to save your route, which you can navigate again later (optional).

Loyalty Programs

From your RV / Camper device, you can access loyalty programs from some of the travel plazas in the United

States, including Pilot Flying J Travel Centers. You can use the loyalty program apps on your RV / Camper

device to check reward points balances and other loyalty program information. To activate loyalty program

features, sign in to your loyalty program account in the Garmin Drive app.

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

Logging Service History

You can log the date and odometer reading when service or maintenance is performed on your vehicle. The

device provides several service categories, and you can add custom categories (Adding Service Categories,

page37).

1 Select > Tools > Service History.

2 Select a service category.

3 Select Add Record.

4 Enter the odometer reading, and select Next.

5 Enter a comment (optional).

6 Select Done.

Adding Service Categories

1 Select > Tools > Service History.

2 Select

> Add Category.

3 Enter a category name, and select Done.

Using the Apps 37

Deleting Service Categories

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

1 Select > Tools > Service History.

2 Select > Delete Categories.

3 Select the service categories to delete.

4 Select Delete.

Renaming Service Categories

1 Select > Tools > Service History.

2 Select the category to be renamed.

3 Select > Rename Category.

4 Enter a name, and select Done.

Editing a Service Record

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

1 Select > Tools > Service History.

2 Select a category.

3 Select a field.

4 Enter the new information, and select Done.

Deleting Service Records

1 Select > Tools > Service History.

2 Select a service category.

3 Select > Delete Records.

4 Select the service records to be deleted.

5 Select Delete.

Viewing the Weather Forecast

Before you can use this feature, your device must be receiving weather data. You can connect your device to the

Garmin Drive app to receive weather data (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page31).

1 From the home screen, select the weather widget (Home Screen, page7).

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

2 Select a day.

The detailed forecast for that day appears.

Viewing Weather Near a Different City

1 From the home screen, select the weather widget (Home Screen, page7).

2 Select Current Location.

3 Select an option:

• To view weather for a favorite city, select a city in the list.

• To add a favorite city, select Add City, and enter a city name.

38 Using the Apps

Garmin PowerSwitch

™

App

Opens the app settings menu

Enters editing mode to customize the app layout and functions

Turns off all outputs

Power buttons

Activates each connected output

Displays input voltage

Displays the total amperage of the selected Garmin PowerSwitch device

Displays the device name

Displays Garmin PowerSwitch device tabs and custom layout tabs

Activating a Power Switch

Before you can use the Garmin PowerSwitch app to activate a switch, you must install your Garmin

PowerSwitch device in your vehicle and pair it with the Garmin PowerSwitch app.

From the Garmin PowerSwitch app, select a power button to turn a switch on or off.

Turning Off All Switches

Select .

Using the Apps 39

Customizing a Button

1 From the Garmin PowerSwitch app screen, select .

The app enters editing mode.

2 Select on the button you want to customize.

3 Select an option:

• To change the name of the button, select the Button Label field, and enter a name.

• To add an icon to the button, select the Icon field, and select an icon.

• To change the button color, select a color.

• To change the button mode, select a button mode.

• To adjust the intensity of the switch, use the slider.

• To set the button to activate with a control input, select a control input.

4 Select .

5 Select Done.

Assigning a Switch to a Control Input

Before you can use control input functions, you must connect a control input to your Garmin PowerSwitch

device (Connecting a Control Input, page53).

You can assign one or more switches to turn on when the Garmin PowerSwitch device receives a signal from a

control input.

1 Select .

2 Select your Garmin PowerSwitch device.

3 Select a control input.

4 Select one or more switches.

Adding a Custom Layout

You can add a custom layout tab to the Garmin PowerSwitch app. Buttons added to a custom layout can control

multiple switches at the same time.

1 From the Garmin PowerSwitch app, select .

The device enters editing mode.

2 Select .

40 Using the Apps

Adding a Button to a Custom Layout

1 From the Garmin PowerSwitch app, select a custom layout tab.

2 Select .

The app enters editing mode.

3 Select Add Button.

4 On the new button, select .

5 Select an option:

• To change the name of the button, select the Button Label field, and enter a name.

• To add an icon to the button, select the Icon field, and select an icon.

• To change the button color, select a color.

6 Select Add Action.

7 If necessary, select a Garmin PowerSwitch device and a switch.

8 Select an action:

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

• To set the button to turn on the switch, select Turn On.

• To set the button to turn off the switch, select Turn Off.

9 Select a button mode:

• To set the button to activate with one touch, select Normal.

• To set the button to activate only while touching the button, select Momentary.

• To set the button to turn on and off repeatedly, select Strobe, and select time intervals.

10 If applicable, use the slider to set the brightness of lights.

11 Select .

12 If necessary, select Add Action to add additional actions for the button.

You can add one action for every switch on the Garmin PowerSwitch device.

Arranging Buttons In a Custom Layout

1 From the Garmin PowerSwitch app, select a custom layout tab.

2 Select .

The app enters editing mode.

3 On the button you want to move, hold , and drag the button to a new location.

Deleting a Custom Layout or Button

1 From the Garmin PowerSwitch app, select a custom layout tab.

2 Select .

The app enters editing mode.

3 Select an option:

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

• To delete a layout tab, select on the layout tab.

Using the Apps 41

Settings

Navigation Settings

Select Settings > Navigation.

Calculation Mode: Sets the route calculation method.

Avoidances: Sets road features to avoid on a route.

Custom Avoidances: Allows you to avoid specific roads or areas.

Restricted Mode: Disables all functions that require significant operator attention.

Voice Language: Sets the language for navigation voice prompts.

Travel History: Allows the device to store a record of the places you go. This allows you to view the trip log, use

the Trip History feature, and use myTrends suggested routes.

Clear Travel History: Allows you to clear all travel history from the device.

Map and Vehicle Settings

Select Settings > Map Display.

Vehicle: Sets the vehicle icon that represents your position on the map.

Voice Language: Sets the language for navigation voice prompts.

Driving Map View: Sets the perspective on the map.

Map Detail: Sets the level of detail on the map. More detail may cause the map to draw slower.

Map Theme: Changes the color of the map data.

Map Layers: Sets the data that appears on the map page (Customizing the Map Layers, page30).

Auto Zoom: Automatically selects the zoom level for optimal use of your map. When disabled, you must zoom

in or out manually.

Skip Next Stop Confirmation: Sets a confirmation message to appear when skipping a location on your route.

myMaps: Sets which installed maps the device uses.

Enabling Maps

You can enable map products installed on your device.

TIP: To purchase additional map products, go to garmin.com/maps.

1 Select Settings > Map Display > myMaps.

2 Select a map.

Connecting to a Wireless Network

1 Select Settings > Wireless Networks > Wi-Fi.

2 If necessary, select the toggle switch to turn on wireless network technology.

3 Select a wireless network.

4 If necessary, enter the encryption key.

The device connects to the wireless network. The device remembers the network information and connects

automatically when you return to this location in the future.

Enabling Bluetooth Wireless Technology

Select Settings > Wireless Networks > Bluetooth.

42 Settings

Driver Assistance Settings

Select Settings > Driver Assistance.

Driver Alerts: Enables an audible alert for each type of driver alert (Driver Awareness Features and Alerts,

page10).

Proximity Alerts: Alerts you when you approach speed cameras or red light cameras.

Route Preview: Shows a preview of the major roads in your route when you start navigation.

Break Planning: Reminds you to take a break and shows upcoming services after you drive for an extended

time. You can enable or disable break reminders and upcoming service suggestions.

Traffic Settings

From the main menu, select Settings > Traffic.

Traffic: Enables the traffic feature.

Current Provider: Sets the traffic provider to use for traffic data. The Auto option selects the best available

traffic data automatically.

Subscriptions: Lists the current traffic subscriptions.

Optimize Route: Enables the device to use optimized alternate routes automatically or upon request (Avoiding

Traffic Delays on Your Route, page16).

Traffic Alerts: Sets the traffic delay severity for which the device displays a traffic alert.

Display Settings

Select Settings > Device > Display.

Brightness level: Sets the display brightness level on your device.

Dark theme: Enables or disables the dark color theme.

Wallpaper: Sets the wallpaper background on your device.

Screen timeout: Allows you to set the amount of idle time before your device turns off the display while using

battery power.

Font size: Increases or decreases the font size on your device.

Auto-rotate screen: Enables the screen to rotate automatically between portrait and landscape display modes

based on the device orientation or remain in the current orientation.

Sound and Notification Settings

Select Settings > Device > Sound & Notification.

Volume Sliders: Set the volume levels for navigation, media, calls, alarms, and notification alerts.

Do Not Disturb: Sets the rules for the automatic do-not-disturb feature.This feature allows you to disable

audible alerts during specific times or events.

Default notification sound: Sets the default notification ringtone sound on your device.

Other sounds: Allows you to enable or disable sounds for other device interactions, such as screen touches,

screen locking, or charging.

When device is locked: Sets whether notifications appear on the screen while the device is locked.

App notifications: Allows you to enable or disable notifications for each installed app and modify the do not

disturb preferences for each app.

Notification access: Allows you to select which apps have access to read system and app notifications.

Do not disturb access: Allows you to select which apps can override or modify the do not disturb settings.

Adjusting Sound and Notification Volume

1 Select Settings > Device > Sound & Notification.

2 Use the slider bars to adjust the sound and notification volume.

Settings 43

Setting an Alarm

1 Select > Tools > Clock > > .

2 Set a time.

3 If necessary, select the toggle switch to turn on the alarm.

Enabling or Disabling Location Services

The location services feature must be enabled for your device to find your location, calculate routes, and provide

navigational assistance. You can disable location services to plan a route when GPS signals are not available.

When location services are disabled, the device enables a GPS simulator to calculate and simulate routes.

TIP: Disabling location services can help save battery power.

1 Select Settings > Personal > Location.

2 Select the toggle switch to enable or disable location services.

Setting the Text Language

You can select the language for text in the device software.

1 Select Settings > Personal > Language & Input > Language.

2 Select a language.

Date and Time Settings

Select Settings > System > Date & Time.

Use network-provided time: Automatically sets the time zone based on information from the connected

network.

Use network-provided time zone: Sets the time zone on your device when Use network-provided time is

disabled.

Use 24-hour format: Enables or disables the 24-hour time format.

Device Settings

Select Settings > About Device.

Legal Information: Allows you to view the end-user license agreement (EULA)and software license information.

Regulatory information: Displays e-label regulatory and compliance information.

Garmin device information: Displays hardware and software version information.

Restoring Settings

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

1 Select Settings.

2 Select a settings category.

3 Select > Restore.

Device Information

Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information

1 From the settings menu, swipe to the bottom of the menu.

2 Select About Device > Regulatory information.

44 Device Information

Specifications

Operating temperature range From -20° to 55°C (from -4° to 131°F)

Charging temperature range From 0° to 45°C (from 32° to 113°F)

Power input

Vehicle power using the included vehicle power cable. AC power using an

optional accessory (for home and office use only).

Battery type Rechargeable lithium-ion

EU SAR (RV 895 Camper 895) 0.45 W/kg body, 0.67 W/kg extremity

Radio frequency (RV 895 Camper

895)

2.4GHz @ 15.1 dBm maximum

5.1 GHz @ 17.3 dBm maximum

5.7 GHz @ 13.9 dBm maximum

EU SAR (RV 1095 Camper 1095) 0.38 W/kg body, 0.23 W/kg extremity

Radio frequency (RV 1095 Camper

1095)

2.4GHz @ 13.8 dBm maximum

5.1 GHz @ 18.6 dBm maximum

5.7 GHz @ 13.4 dBm maximum

Charging the Device

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

You can charge the battery in the device using any of these methods.

• Install the device in the mount, and connect the mount to vehicle power.

• Connect the device to an optional power adapter accessory, such as a wall power adapter.

You can purchase an approved Garmin AC-DC adapter suitable for home or office use from a Garmin dealer

or www.garmin.com. The device may charge slowly when connected to a third-party adapter.

Device Maintenance

Garmin Support Center

Go to support.garmin.com for help and information, such as product manuals, frequently asked questions,

videos, and customer support.

Device Maintenance 45

Updating Maps and Sofware Using a Wi‑Fi Network

NOTICE

Map and software updates may require the device to download large files. Regular data limits or charges from

your internet service provider apply. Contact your internet service provider for more information about data

limits or charges.

You can update the maps and software by connecting your device to a Wi‑Fi network that provides access to the

internet. This allows you to keep your device up to date without connecting it to a computer.

1 Using the included USBcable, connect the device to external power.

NOTE: A USB power adapter is not included. Go to the product page on garmin.com to purchase a power

adapter accessory.

2 Connect the device to a Wi‑Fi network (Connecting to a Wireless Network, page42).

While connected to a Wi‑Fi network, the device checks for available updates automatically and displays a

notification when an update is available.

3 Select an option:

• When an update notification appears, swipe down from the top of the screen, and select An update is

available..

• To manually check for updates, select Settings > Updates.

The device displays available map and software updates. When an update is available, Update Available

appears below Map or Software.

4 Select an option:

• To install all available updates, select Download.

• To install only map updates, select Map.

• To install only software updates, select Software.

5 If necessary, read the license agreements, and select Accept All to accept the agreements.

NOTE: If you do not agree with the license terms, you can select Reject. This stops the update process. You

cannot install updates until you accept the license agreements.

6 Keep the device connected to external power and within range of the Wi‑Fi network until the update process

is complete.

TIP: If a map update is interrupted or canceled before it completes, your device may be missing map data. To

repair missing map data, you must update the maps again.

46 Device Maintenance

Updating Maps and Sofware with Garmin Express

You can use the Garmin Express application to download and install the latest map and software updates for

your device.

1 If you do not have the Garmin Express application installed on your computer, go to garmin.com/express and

follow the on-screen instructions to install it (Installing Garmin Express, page48).

2 Open the Garmin Express application.

3 Connect your device to your computer using a USBcable.

The small end of the cable connects to the USB port on your RV / Camper device, and the large end

connects to an available USBport on your computer.

4 When your RV / Camper device prompts you to enter file transfer mode, select Continue.

5 In the Garmin Express application, click Add a Device.

The Garmin Express application searches for your device and displays the device name and serial number.

6 Click Add Device, and follow the on-screen instructions to add your device to the Garmin Express application.

When setup is complete, the Garmin Express application displays the updates available for your device.

7 Select an option:

• To install all available updates, click Install All.

• To install a specific update, click View Details, and click Install next to the update you want.

The Garmin Express application 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.

NOTE: If a map update is too large for the internal storage of the device, the software may prompt you to

install a microSD

card in your device to add storage space.

8 Follow the on-screen instructions during the update process to finish installing updates.

For example, during the update process, the Garmin Express application may instruct you to disconnect and

reconnect your device.

Device Maintenance 47

Installing Garmin Express

The Garmin Express application is available for Windows

and Mac

computers.

1 On your computer, go to garmin.com/express.

2 Select an option:

• To view the system requirements and verify the Garmin Express application is compatible with your

computer, select System Requirements.

• To install on a Windows computer, select Download for Windows.

• To install on a Mac computer, select Download for Mac.

3 Open the downloaded file, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Device Care

NOTICE

Avoid dropping your device.

Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause

permanent damage.

Never use a hard or sharp object to operate the touchscreen, or damage may result.

Do not expose the device to water.

Cleaning the Outer Casing

NOTICE

Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components.

1 Clean the outer casing of the device (not the touchscreen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent

solution.

2 Wipe the device dry.

Cleaning the Touchscreen

1 Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth.

2 If necessary, lightly dampen the cloth with water.

3 If using a dampened cloth, turn off the device and disconnect the device from power.

4 Gently wipe the screen with the cloth.

Avoiding Thef

• Remove the device and mount from sight when not in use.

• Remove the residue left on the windshield by the suction cup.

• Do not keep your unit in the glove compartment.

• Register your device using the Garmin Express software (garmin.com/express).

Restarting the Device

You can restart your device if it stops functioning.

Hold the power key for 7 seconds.

Removing the Device, Mount, and Suction Cup

Removing the Mount from the Suction Cup

1 If necessary loosen the nut that secures the mount to the suction cup ball.

2 Turn the device mount to the right or left.

3 Apply pressure until the socket on the mount releases the ball on the suction cup.

48 Device Maintenance

Removing the Suction Cup from the Windshield

1 Flip the lever on the suction cup toward you.

2 Pull the tab on the suction cup toward you.

Troubleshooting

The suction cup will not stay on my windshield

1 Clean the suction cup and windshield with rubbing alcohol.

2 Dry with a clean, dry cloth.

3 Mount the suction cup (Mounting and Powering the Device in Your Vehicle, page2).

The mount does not hold my device in place while I drive

For the best results, you should keep the vehicle mount clean and position the device close to the suction cup.

If the device shifts position while you are driving, you should complete these actions.

• Remove the powered mount from the suction cup arm, and wipe the ball and socket with a cloth.

Dust and other debris may reduce the friction in the ball and socket joint and allow the joint to shift while you

are driving.

• Rotate the hinged arm toward the suction cup as far as your windshield angle allows.

Positioning the device closer to the windshield reduces the effect of jarring and vibration from the road.

My device is not acquiring satellite signals

• Verify the location services feature is enabled (Enabling or Disabling Location Services, page44).

• Take your device out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees.

• Remain stationary for several minutes.

The device does not charge in my vehicle

• Verify the vehicle is turned on and is supplying power to the power outlet.

• Verify the interior temperature of the vehicle is within the charging temperature range indicated in the

specifications.

• In the vehicle fuse box, verify the fuse for the vehicle power outlet is not broken.

My battery does not stay charged for very long

• Decrease the screen brightness (Display Settings, page43).

• Shorten the display timeout (Display Settings, page43).

• Decrease the volume (Adjusting Sound and Notification Volume, page43).

• Turn off the wi-fi radio when it is not in use (Connecting to a Wireless Network, page42).

• Put the device in power saving mode when not in use (Turning the Device On or Off, page6).

• Keep your device away from extreme temperatures.

• Do not leave your device in direct sunlight.

Troubleshooting 49

My device does not connect to my phone

• Select Settings > Wireless Networks > Bluetooth.

The Bluetooth option must be enabled.

• Enable Bluetooth wireless technology on your phone and bring your phone within 10m (33ft.) of the device.

• Verify your phone is compatible.

Go to www.garmin.com/bluetooth for more information.

• Complete the pairing process again.

To repeat the pairing process, you must unpair your phone and device (Deleting a Paired Bluetooth Device,

page34), and complete the pairing process (Pairing with Your Smartphone, page31).

Appendix

Garmin PowerSwitch

WARNING

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.

You can use a connected Garmin PowerSwitch device to control lights, fans, and more from your RV / Camper

device.

Mounting Considerations

• The device must be mounted close to the battery and within the range of the supplied power cable.

• The mounting surface must be strong enough to support the weight of the device.

• The location must allow room for the routing and connection of all cables.

50 Appendix

Mounting the Device

Before you can mount the device, you must select a mounting location and purchase the appropriate hardware

for your mounting surface.

NOTICE

Avoid wires, gauges, air bags, air bag covers, HVAC, and other items when drilling pilot holes and attaching the

mount to the vehicle. Garmin is not responsible for any damages or consequences arising from the installation.

1 Place the mount on the selected location.

2 Using the mount as a template, mark the two screw locations .

3 Drill pilot holes (optional).

For some types of mounting material, drilling pilot holes is necessary. Do not drill through the mount.

4 Securely fasten the mount to the surface using the appropriate hardware for your mounting surface.

Appendix 51

Opening the Front Cover

You must open the front cover to make electrical connections.

1 Lift the front cover latch and rotate it counter-clockwise.

2 Pull the front cover off of the device.

52 Appendix

Connecting Accessories

NOTICE

Do not use the device to control or power a winch. Failure to follow this notice could cause damage to your

vehicle or your device.

Do not connect a power source to an accessory output terminal. Failure to follow this notice could cause

damage to your vehicle or your device.

Accessory requirements:

• Verify the amperage rating of each accessory before wiring it to the Garmin PowerSwitch device. The device

supports accessories up to 30A for each channel and a maximum of 100A for the entire system.

• Use 10AWG (6mm

) wires for accessories that use 20 to 30A.

• Use 12AWG (4mm

) wires for accessories that use 10 to 20A.

• Use 14AWG (2.5mm

) wires for accessories that use less than 10A.

• Use the appropriate size terminals for all accessory connections.

• Crimp all terminal connectors securely.

1 Connect the positive wire from the accessory to one of the accessory terminals on the Garmin

PowerSwitch device.

2 Connect the negative or ground wire to an unpainted ground stud on the vehicle frame, to a ground

distribution block, or directly to the negative terminal on the battery.

CAUTION

Do not connect the accessory ground wires to the ground terminal (GND) on the Garmin PowerSwitch device, as

doing so could result in personal injury or property damage, or could negatively impact device functionality.

3 Verify that all electrical connections are tight and will not come loose during use.

Connecting a Control Input

You can connect to the control terminals to enable the Garmin PowerSwitch device to turn on customizable

outputs. For example, you can connect your vehicle ignition switch to a control input terminal to turn on

accessories automatically each time you start your vehicle. The control terminals detect a signal from 3.3V to

18V. You can configure output functions with the Garmin PowerSwitch app.

Connect the control wire from the control source in your vehicle to one of the two control terminals on the

Garmin PowerSwitch device.

Appendix 53

Connecting the Device to Vehicle Power

Before you can connect the device to vehicle power, you must remove the warning tag from the +12V terminal

on the device.

You should always confirm all electrical connections are secure and will not come loose while operating the

device.

1 Connect the large ring end of the included ground wire to the negative terminal on the vehicle battery.

2 Connect the small ring end of the ground wire to the GND terminal on the device.

3 Connect the small ring end of the included 12V cable to the +12V terminal on the device.

4 Tighten the

in. nut on the +12V terminal to a maximum torque specification of 4.52N-m (40lbf-in.).

You should confirm the nut cannot be loosened by hand.

NOTICE

Do not overtighten the +12V terminal to prevent damage to the terminal.

5 Connect the large ring end of the 12V cable to the positive terminal on the vehicle battery.

Pairing with a Garmin Navigation Device

You can pair your Garmin PowerSwitch device with a compatible Garmin navigation device.

1 Turn on power to your Garmin PowerSwitch device, and place your compatible Garmin navigation device

within 1m (3.3ft.) of it.

2 On your compatible navigation device, open the Garmin PowerSwitch app.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing and setup process.

The main app dashboard appears. After the devices are paired, they connect automatically when they are turned

on and within range.

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Garmin PowerSwitch Specifications

Dimensions (DxWxH) 75 x 125 x 32mm (2.95 x 4.92 x 1.26in.)

Operating temperature range From -25° to 85°C (from -13° to 185°F)

Wireless frequency 2.4GHz @ 14 dBm

Power input From 12 to 16V using the included vehicle power cable.

Maximum accessory output 30A

Maximum system output 100A

Current draw with all outputs off 3mA

Water rating IEC 60529 IPX7

Troubleshooting

My Garmin PowerSwitch will not stay connected

• Verify the Garmin PowerSwitch device is receiving power.

• Verify that Bluetooth technology is enabled on your paired navigation device or smartphone.

• Move the navigation device or smartphone closer to your Garmin PowerSwitch device.

• Verify that your vehicle's battery is supplying at least 12V of power.

The Garmin PowerSwitch device turns off all outputs automatically to preserve your vehicle's battery if it is

receiving less than 11V of power (My accessories are not receiving power, page55).

My accessories are not receiving power

• Verify the Garmin PowerSwitch device is receiving power from the vehicle battery.

• Verify that your vehicle's battery is supplying at least 12V of power.

The Garmin PowerSwitch device turns off all outputs automatically to preserve your vehicle's battery if it is

receiving less than 11V of power. Outputs turn back on when the device detects more than 12V of power.

• Verify that all electrical connections are secure and will not come loose while operating the vehicle.

• Verify that each connected accessory draws less than 30A.

If an accessory draws more than 30A, the device turns off that output automatically.

• Verify that the total system load is less than 100A.

If the device detects a system load of more than 100A, it turns off all outputs automatically.

• Inspect all electrical connections for an electrical short circuit.

Wireless Cameras

Your device can display the video feed from one or more connected wireless cameras (sold separately).

The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1m for up to 30min. For more information, go to

www.garmin.com/waterrating.

Appendix 55

Pairing a BC

™

50 Backup Camera with a Garmin Navigation Device

Before you can connect to a camera you must enable the Wi‑Fi setting on your Garmin navigation device.

The BC 50 wireless backup camera is compatible with some Garmin navigation devices with Android. Go to

garmin.com/bc50 for more information about device compatibility.

You can pair up to four BC 50 wireless backup cameras with your compatible Garmin navigation device.

1 Update your navigation device to the latest software.

Your device may not support the BC 50 camera without the latest software. For more information about

updating the software, see the owner's manual for your navigation device.

2 Turn on the Garmin navigation device, and bring it within 3m (10ft.) of the camera.

3 Place the vehicle in reverse to power the camera.

4 Select > Tools > Cameras > > Garmin BC50.

5 Select your BC 50 camera from the list of available cameras.

6 Position the guidance lines using the on-screen arrows.

If the camera or vehicle is not ideally positioned to complete the guidance line alignment, you can complete

the alignment later.

7 Select Save.

After you complete the pairing process with a camera for the first time, the camera and navigation device

connect automatically when they are turned on and within range.

Connecting aWired Backup Camera

To connect a wired backup camera, you must use an optional video mount accessory, which includes a 3.5 mm

composite video input jack. Go to garmin.com to purchase an accessory mount. The video mount accessory is

included with some device models.

You can connect a wired backup camera and view the output on the device screen.

1 Replace the original device mount with the video mount accessory.

2 Plug the camera video cable into the video input jack on the mount.

56 Appendix

Viewing the Backup Camera

WARNING

This device is intended to enhance your situational awareness when used properly. If used improperly, you

could become distracted by the display, which could lead to an accident causing serious personal injury or

death. Only access the information displayed on the device with a glance. Always maintain awareness of your

surroundings and do not stare at the display or become distracted by the display. Focusing on the display could

prevent you from avoiding obstacles or hazards.

After you pair your camera with a compatible Garmin navigation device, the camera view appears automatically

when you turn on your navigation device, and you can manually show the camera at any time.

• If your navigation device is connected to an ignition-switched power outlet (recommended), turn on your

vehicle.

• If your navigation device is connected to an always-on power outlet, turn on the navigation device.

• To show the camera manually, select .

• To show or hide the camera using voice commands, say Show Video or Hide Video.

NOTE: Voice commands are not available on all navigation devices. The voice commands may vary based

on your navigation device model. This feature is not available for all languages or may require additional

navigation device setup for some languages. For more information, see the Voice Command app or the Voice

Control app on your navigation device, or the navigation device owner's manual.

The camera view appears. When the camera detects the vehicle is moving forward, the camera automatically

stops sending video, and the navigation device returns to normal operation. The camera video is dismissed

automatically after 2 minutes and 30 seconds, whether or not your vehicle has moved forward.

Switching Cameras

When multiple backup cameras are transmitting to your device, you can switch between the views from the

cameras.

1 Select > Tools > Cameras.

2 Select a camera from the bottom of the screen.

The video feed from the camera appears.

Changing the Camera Orientation

Depending on where the camera is placed on your vehicle, the video on your device may appear upside down or

mirrored by default. You can rotate the video horizontally or flip the video vertically to correct the video.

1 From the camera view, select an option:

• Select > Adjust Video.

• Tap the screen, and select .

2 Select to reverse the image or to flip the image.

3 Select .

Appendix 57

Connecting a Dash Camera to the Powered Mount

WARNING

It is your responsibility to ensure the mounting location complies with all applicable laws and ordinances, and

does not block your view of the road to ensure safe operation of your vehicle.

Before you connect a dash camera to the powered mount, you should mount the dash camera device to your

windshield.

You can use the RV / Camper device mount to power a compatible Garmin dash camera. This can be useful if

you need to connect the RV / Camper device and the dash camera to the same power source in your vehicle.

1 Mount the RV / Camper device in your vehicle, and connect it to power (Mounting and Powering the Device in

Your Vehicle, page2).

2 If necessary, remove the RV / Camper device from the magnetic mount for a better view of the USB port.

3 Plug the dash camera's power cable into the USB port on the mount.

Data Management

The device has a memory card slot for additional data storage.

NOTE: The device is compatible with Windows 7 and newer, and Mac OS 10.7 and newer. Apple computers may

require additional third-party software to read and write files.

About Memory Cards

You can purchase memory cards from an electronics supplier, or purchase pre-loaded Garmin mapping

software (www.garmin.com). Memory cards can be used to store files such as maps and POIs.

Formatting the Memory Card

The device requires a memory card formatted using the FAT32 file system. You can use the device to format

your card using this file system.

You must format a brand new memory card if it is not formatted using the FAT32 file system.

NOTE: Formatting the memory card deletes all data on the card.

1 Select Settings > Device > Storage & USB.

2 Select your memory card.

3 Select > Storage settings > Format > FORMAT SD CARD.

4 Select Done.

58 Appendix

Connecting the Device to Your Computer

You can connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.

1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the port on the device.

2 Plug the larger end of the USB cable into a port on your computer.

3 When your RV / Camper device prompts you to enter file transfer mode, select Continue.

Depending on your computer operating system, the device appears as either a portable device, a removable

drive, or a removable volume.

Transferring Data From Your Computer

1 Connect the device to your computer (Connecting the Device to Your Computer, page59).

Depending on your computer operating system, the device appears as either a portable device, a removable

drive, or a removable volume.

2 On your computer, open the file browser.

3 Select a file.

4 Select Edit > Copy.

5 Browse to a folder on the device.

NOTE: For a removable drive or volume, you should not place files in the Garmin folder.

6 Select Edit > Paste.

Transferring GPX Files From Your Computer

Apple computers may require additional third-party software, such as Android File Transfer, to read and write

files on this device.

If you have already created routes that you want to use on your device, you can transfer GPX files directly from

your computer.

1 Connect the device to your computer (Connecting the Device to Your Computer, page59).

The device appears as a portable device.

2 On your computer, open the file browser.

3 Select a GPXfile.

4 Select Edit > Copy.

5 Browse to the GPX folder on the device.

6 Select Edit > Paste.

Exporting GPX Files with the Garmin Drive App

You can share data, such as waypoints and routes, in GPX file format using the Garmin Drive app.

1 On your RV / Camper device, select an option:

• To share waypoints, select Where To? > Saved > > Share > Garmin Drive.

• To share routes, select > Navigation > Trip Planner > Saved Trips > > Share > Garmin Drive.

2 Select one or more waypoints or routes.

3 Select Done.

4 On your phone, open the Garmin Drive app.

5 Follow the on-screen instructions to share the .gpx files.

Appendix 59

Importing GPX Files with the Garmin Drive App

You can import data, such as waypoints and routes, in GPX file format using the Garmin Drive app. For example,

you can send waypoints or routes received in an email to your RV / Camper device.

1 On your smartphone, select a .gpx file and open it with the Garmin Drive app.

2 Follow the on-screen instructions in the Garmin Drive app.

3 On your RV / Camper device, select an option:

• To view imported waypoints, select Where To? > Saved.

• To view imported routes, select > Navigation > Trip Planner > Saved Trips.

Exporting GPX Files with a Memory Card

You can share data, such as waypoints and routes, in GPX file format to a compatible microSD card.

1 Insert a compatible microSD card into the memory card slot on your device.

2 On your RV / Camper device, select an option:

• To share waypoints, select Where To? > Saved > > Share > Memory Card.

• To share routes, select > Navigation > Trip Planner > Saved Trips > > Share > Memory Card.

3 Select one or more waypoints or routes.

4 Select Done.

Importing GPX Files with a Memory Card

You can import data, such as waypoints and routes, in GPX file format from a compatible microSD card.

1 Insert a compatible microSD card containing one or more .gpx files into the memory card slot on your device.

The RV / Camper device automatically imports any .gpx files found on the microSD card.

2 Select an option:

• To view imported waypoints, select Where To? > Saved.

• To view imported routes, select > Navigation > Trip Planner > Saved Trips.

Purchasing Additional Maps

1 Go to your device product page at garmin.com.

2 Click the Maps tab.

3 Follow the on-screen instructions.

Purchasing Accessories

• Optional accessories are available at garmin.com or from your Garmin dealer.

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