Initiating an SOS Rescue Before you can initiate an SOS rescue using your Tread device, you must pair it with a compatible inReach device ( Connecting an inReach Device , page 17 ). NOTICE While the device is in SOS mode, do not turn off or attempt to turn off the inReach device. Doing so could prevent this feature from operating properly and could delay receipt of assistance in the event of an emergency. 1 Select > inReach . 2 Select . 3 Wait for the SOS countdown. The device sends a default message to the emergency response service with details about your location. 4 Reply to the confirmation message from the emergency response service.
Your reply lets the emergency response service know that you are capable of interacting with them during the rescue. For the first 10 minutes of your rescue, an updated location is sent to the emergency response service every minute. To conserve battery power after the first 10 minutes, an updated location is sent every 10 minutes when moving and every 30 minutes when stationary. Cancelling an SOS Rescue If you no longer need assistance, you can cancel an SOS rescue after it is sent to the emergency response service. Select Cancel SOS > Cancel SOS . Your device transmits the cancellation request.
When you receive a confirmation message from the emergency response service, the device returns to normal operation. Using the Map You can use the map to navigate a route ( Your route on the map , page 38 ) or to view a map of your surroundings when no route is active. 1 Select View Map . 2 Select 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 start a route, select a location on the map, and select Go! ( Starting a route by using the map , page 37 ). 18 Using the Map