Starting a Route 1 Select Where To? , and search for a location ( Finding and Saving Locations , page 6 ). 2 Select a location. 3 Select an option: To start navigating using the recommended route, select Go! . To choose an alternate route, select , and select a route. Alternate routes appear to the right of the map. To edit the course of the route, select > Edit Route , and add shaping points to the route ( Shaping Your Route , page 4 ). 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 3 ). 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 4 ). 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. Starting a Route by Using the Map You can start 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. Location markers ( or a blue dot) appear on the map. 4 Select an option:
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: Select a location marker. Select a point, such as a street, intersection, or address location. 5 Select Go! . To view upcoming turns and directions as you navigate, select > Turns . The map tool displays the next four 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).
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. Detailed information appears. An image of the junction may appear for junctions on major roadways, if available. Editing Your Home Location 1 Select Where To? > > Set Home Location . 2 Enter your home location. Viewing the Entire Route on the Map 1 While navigating a route, select anywhere on the map. 2 Select . 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. 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 approach some destinations, the device automatically prompts you to search for parking. You can select Yes to find nearby parking areas ( Parking Near Your Destination , page 4 ).
When you must park or stop a longer distance from your destination, you can continue to your destination on foot using your Garmin DriveSmart device or a compatible Garmin watch with Connect IQ ( Finding Your Destination Using Your Garmin Watch , page 4 ). 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. Navigating to Your Destination 3 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. Vehicle speed. Name of the road on which you are traveling.
Estimated arrival time. TIP: You can touch this field to change the information it shows (Changing the Map Data Field, page 10). Next action in the route. Indicates the next turn, exit, or other action and the lane in which you should travel, if available. Distance to the next action.