Garmin RV 760 Owner's Manual

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TrafficNOTICEGarmin is not responsible for the accuracy or timeliness of thetraffic information.Traffic information may not be available in all areas or countries.For information about traffic receivers and coverage areas, goto www.garmin.com/traffic.A traffic receiver is included in some packages, built into eitherthe vehicle power cable or the device, and is an optionalaccessory for all models.• Traffic alerts appear on the map when there are trafficincidents along your route or in your area.• You can receive traffic information through a traffic receiveror as a subscription service through Smartphone Link(page 11).• The device must be connected to Smartphone Link with anactive traffic subscription to receive traffic informationthrough Smartphone Link.• The device must be connected to vehicle power to receivetraffic information through a traffic receiver.• The powered traffic receiver and the device may need to bein data range of a station transmitting traffic data to receivetraffic information.• You do not need to activate the subscription included withyour device or traffic receiver.• If your device includes an external traffic antenna, youshould always leave the external antenna plugged in for thebest traffic reception.Receiving Traffic Data Using a TrafficReceiverNOTICEHeated (metallized) windshields could degrade the performanceof the traffic receiver.Before you can receive traffic data using a traffic receiver, youmust have a traffic-compatible power cable. If your devicemodel includes lifetime traffic, you should use the vehicle powercable packaged with your device. If your device model does notinclude traffic, you must purchase a Garmin traffic receiveraccessory. Go to www.garmin.com/traffic for more information.Your device can receive traffic signals from a stationbroadcasting traffic data.NOTE: In some areas, traffic information may be received fromFM radio stations using HD Radio™ technology.1 Connect the traffic-compatible power cable to an externalpower source.2 Connect the traffic-compatible power cable to the device.When you are within a traffic coverage area, your devicedisplays traffic information.Traffic ReceiverÀ Mini-USB connectorÁ External antenna connectorÂ Internal antennaÃ Power LEDÄ Vehicle power adapterPositioning the Traffic ReceiverYou can position the traffic receiver power cable for optimaltraffic reception.1 Uncoil the cable.2 Place the middle of the cable in a location with anunobstructed view of the sky, such as the dash.NOTE: Do not rest the cable on the cable plug that connectsto the vehicle power source.Do not place the cable on the floor or underneath otherobjects.Viewing Upcoming TrafficYou can view traffic incidents coming up along your route oralong the road on which you are traveling.1 While navigating a route, select > Traffic.The nearest upcoming traffic incident appears in a panel onthe right side of the map.2 Select the traffic incident to view additional details.Viewing Traffic on the MapThe traffic map shows color-coded traffic flow and delays onnearby roads.1 From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic.2 If necessary, select > Legend to view the legend for thetraffic map.Searching for Traffic Incidents1 From the main menu, select Apps > Traffic.2 Select > Incidents.3 Select an item in the list.4 If there is more than one incident, use the arrows to viewadditional incidents.Traffic on Your RouteWhen a traffic delay occurs on your route, an alert appears onthe map, and the device calculates an alternate route to avoidthe delay. You can choose whether to use alternate routesautomatically, or upon request. See Traffic Settings for moreinformation (page 14). Your device may route you through atraffic delay if a better alternative route does not exist. The delaytime is added into your estimated time of arrival automatically.Taking an Alternate RouteIf you do not have your device set to use alternate routesautomatically, you can manually start an alternate route to avoida traffic delay.1 While navigating a route, select > Traffic.2 Select Alternate Route.NOTE: If a better alternative route does not exist, this optionis not available, and On Fastest Route appears instead.3 Select Go!.About Traffic CamerasTraffic cameras provide live images of traffic conditions onmajor roadways and intersections. You can save cameras thatyou want to view regularly.Saving a Traffic CameraBefore you can use this feature, you must subscribe to thephotoLive service, and your device must be connected to asupported phone running Smartphone Link (page 10).This feature is not available in all areas.8 Traffic