Following a route 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 30 ) and avoidances ( Avoiding Delays, Tolls and Areas , page 31 ). You can start navigating to your destination quickly using the recommended route, or you can select an alternative route ( Starting a route , page 26 ). If there are specific roads you need to use or avoid, you can customise the route ( Shaping Your Route , page 30 ).
You can add multiple destinations to a route ( Adding a location to your route , page 30 ). Starting a route 1 Select Where To? , and search for a location ( Finding and saving locations , page 17 ). 2 Select a location. 3 Select an option: To start navigating using the recommended route, select Go! . To choose an alternative route, select and select a route. Alternative routes appear to the right of the map. To edit the course of the route, select > Edit Route and add shaping points to the route ( Shaping Your Route , page 30 ). 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 27 ).
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 30 ). 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 If necessary, select to filter the displayed points of interest by category. NOTE: this feature is not available on all product models. Location markers (coloured dots) appear on the map. 4 Select an option: Select a location marker. Select a point, such as a street, junction or address location.
5 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. 26 Following a route