Garmin nuvi 3597LMTHD Owner's Manual

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Contents

1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Layers.2 Select the layers to include on the map, and select Save.Changing the Map Data Field1 From the map, select a data field.NOTE: You cannot customize Speed.2 Select a type of data to display.3 Select Save.Changing the Map Perspective1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Driving Map View.2 Select an option:• Select Track Up to display the map in two dimensions (2-D), with your direction of travel at the top.• Select North Up to display the map in 2-D with north atthe top.• Select 3-D to display the map in three dimensions.Safety CamerasNOTICEGarmin is not responsible for the accuracy of or theconsequences of using a custom point of interest or a safetycamera database.Safety camera information is available in some locations. Checkwww.garmin.com/safetycameras for availability. For theselocations, you can purchase a subscription for safety camerainformation. The subscription includes the locations of hundredsof safety cameras. Your device alerts you when you areapproaching a safety camera and can warn you if you aredriving too fast. The data is updated at least weekly, so you canupdate your device regularly to receive the most up-to-dateinformation.You can purchase a new region or extend an existingsubscription at any time. Each region that you purchase has anexpiration date.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 10).• 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.Traffic 7