Garmin nuvi 55 Owner's Manual

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Customizing the Up Ahead CategoriesYou can change the categories you search for, rearrange theorder of the categories, and search for a specific business orcategory.1 From the map, select > Up Ahead.2 Select a service icon.3 Select .4 Select an option:• To move a category up or down in the list, select and dragthe arrow to the right of the category name.• To change a category, select the category.• To create a custom category, select a category, selectCustom Search, and enter the name of a business orcategory.5 Select Done.Trip InformationViewing Trip Data from the MapBefore you can view trip data on the map, you must add the toolto the map tools menu (Customizing the Map Tools).From the map, select > Trip Data.Customizing the Trip Data FieldsBefore you can customize the data that appears in the trip datafields on the map, you must add the Trip Data tool to the maptools menu (Customizing the Map Tools).1 Select View Map.2 Select > Trip Data.3 Select a trip data field.4 Select an option.The new trip data field appears in the trip data list.Viewing the Trip Information PageThe trip information page displays your present speed andprovides statistics about your trip.NOTE: If you make frequent stops, leave the device turned on,so it can accurately measure elapsed time during the trip.From the map, select Speed.Viewing the Trip LogYour device keeps a trip log, which is a record of the path youhave traveled.1 Select Settings > Map & Vehicle > Map Layers.2 Select the Trip Log check box.Resetting Trip Information1 From the map, select Speed .2 Select > Reset Field(s).3 Select an option:• When not navigating a route, select Select All to resetevery data field except the speedometer, on the firstpage.• Select Reset Trip Data to reset the information on the tripcomputer.• Select Reset Max. Speed to reset the maximum speed.• Select Reset Trip B to reset the odometer.Viewing Current Location InformationYou can use the Where Am I? page to view information aboutyour current location. This feature is helpful if you need to tellemergency personnel your location.From the map, select the vehicle.Finding Nearby ServicesYou can use the Where Am I? page to find nearby services,such as fuel, hospitals or police stations.1 From the map, select the vehicle.2 Select a category.Getting Directions to Your Current LocationIf you need to tell another person how to get to your currentlocation, your device can give you a list of directions.1 From the map, select the vehicle.2 Select > Directions to Me.3 Select a starting location.4 Select Select.Avoiding Road Features1 Select Settings > Navigation > Avoidances.2 Select the road features to avoid on your routes, and selectSave.About Custom AvoidancesCustom avoidances allow you to avoid specific areas andsections of road. You can enable and disable customavoidances as needed.Avoiding an Area1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.2 If necessary, select Add Avoidances.3 Select Add Avoid Area.4 Select the upper-left corner of the area to avoid, and selectNext.5 Select the lower-right corner of the area to avoid, and selectNext.The selected area is shaded on the map.6 Select Done.Avoiding a Road1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.2 Select Add Avoid Road.3 Select the starting point of the section of road to avoid, andselect Next.4 Select the ending point of the road section, and select Next.5 Select Done.Disabling a Custom AvoidanceYou can disable a custom avoidance without deleting it.1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.2 Select an avoidance.3 Select > Disable.Deleting Custom Avoidances1 Select Settings > Navigation > Custom Avoidances.2 Select an option:• To delete all custom avoidances, select .• To delete one custom avoidance, select the avoidance,and select > Delete.6 Navigation