Garmin nuvi 2509 Series Owner's Manual

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Finding Custom POIsBefore you can find custom POIs, you must load custom POIson your device using the POI Loader software (Installing POILoader).1 Select Where To? > Categories.2 Scroll to the Other Categories section, and select a category.NavigationStarting a Route1 Search for a location (Locations).2 Select a location.3 Select Go!.Previewing Multiple Routes1 Search for a location (Finding a Location by Category).2 From the search results, select a location.3 Select Routes.4 Select a route.Changing the Route Calculation ModeThe route calculation is based on road speeds and vehicleacceleration data for a given route. The calculation mode affectsonly automobile routes.1 Select Settings > Navigation > Calculation Mode.2 Select an option:• Select Faster Time to calculate routes that are faster todrive but can be longer in distance.• Select Shorter Distance to calculate routes that areshorter in distance but can take more time to drive.• Select Off Road to calculate point-to-point routes (withoutroads).• Select Less Fuel to calculate routes that are more fuel-efficient.Navigating Off RoadIf you are not following roadways as you navigate, you can useOff Road mode.1 Select Settings > Navigation.2 Select Calculation Mode > Off Road > Save.The next route will be calculated as a straight line to thelocation.Starting a Route to a Saved Location1 Select Where To? > Saved.2 If necessary, select a category, or select All Saved Places.3 Select a location.4 Select Go!.Navigating to Locations Within a VenueWhen navigating to a venue that contains more than one pointof interest, the device lists additional points of interest locatedwithin the venue.1 Search for a venue, such as a mall or airport.2 Select the venue.A list of categories appears below the venue.3 Select a category.4 Select a point of interest, and select Go!.Exploring a VenueYou can view a list of all points of interest located within eachvenue.1 Select a venue.2 Select > Explore this Venue.3 Select a category.4 Select a point of interest.5 Select Go!.Your Route on the MapNOTICEThe speed limit feature is for information only and does notreplace your responsibility to abide by all posted speed limitsigns and to use safe driving judgment at all times. Garmin willnot be responsible for any traffic fines or citations you receivefor failing to follow all applicable traffic laws and signs.The route is marked with a magenta line. A checkered flagmarks your destination.As you travel, the device guides you to the destination withvoice prompts, arrows on the map, and directions at the top ofthe map. If you depart from the original route, the devicerecalculates the route and provides new directions.A data field displaying the current speed limit may appear asyou travel on major roadways.Using the Map1 Select View Map.2 Select anywhere on the map.3 Select an option:• To zoom in or out, select or .• To switch between North Up and 3-D views, select .• To view specific categories, select .Adding a Point to a RouteBefore you can add a point, you must be navigating a route.1 From the map, select > Where To?.2 Search for a location.3 Select a location.4 Select Go!.5 Select Add to Active Route.Taking a DetourBefore you can take a detour, you must be navigating a routeand you must add the change route tool to the map tools menu(Customizing the Map Tools).You can take a detour for a specified distance along your routeor detour around specific roads. This is useful if you encounterconstruction zones, closed roads, or poor road conditions.1 From the map, select > Change Route.2 Select an option:• To detour your route for a specific distance, select Detourby Distance.• To detour around a specific road on the route, selectDetour by Road.Stopping the RouteFrom the map, select > .Navigation 5